Hike an easy four-mile trail with 450 feet of elevation gain through a historical state park. The hike passes a bubbling geyser, along the Green River through a colorful forest, and over a forested ridge to a picnic area and lunch spot. The park has several other amenities including areas to view salmon spawning October through December.

Sail with skippers Jerry and Chona McKay aboard their J-133 "Flash" out of Chinook Landing Marina slip F/7 on the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma.

Sail with skipper Eric Johnson aboard his J 35 "Flicka" out of Chinook Landing Marina slip H/24 on the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma.

A moderate backpack along the southern end of the spectacular Rockwall Trail in the Canadian Rockies. It's 13 miles round trip with 2,350 feet of elevation gain to Floe Lake camp or a 10-mile loop via Numa Creek. From Floe Lake consider day hikes to Numa Pass and beyond. Indulge your photography or painting while enjoying stunning landscapes with towering Vermilion Range peaks among golden alpine larches in early autumn or expansive wildflower meadows in mid-summer.

Florence Peak is a moderately strenuous but not particularly challenging rock scramble, with over 3,500 feet of elevation gain in less than 4 miles. It is a popular trip in Mount Rainier National Park, with good views of "the Mountain" and other Carbon River area peaks.

The traverse of Florence Peak & Tolmie Peak is a two day scramble of approximately 16 miles with approximately 6,000 feet of gain.

Florence Peak in winter is a strenuous but straightforward trip, mainly on trail, with 3,760 feet of elevation gain in just 4 miles. It is in the Carbon River area of Mount Rainier National Park, with the off-trail portion following the open ridge line of Alki Crest.

One of the largest retail plant nurseries of its kind on the West Coast.

A 39-acre forested park with cabins, camping, and beach access for a sea kayak trip to Flowing Lake, five miles northeast of Snohomish in Snohomish County.

The Flying Heritage Collection is a premier aviation attraction, with something of interest for visitors of all ages. Whether an individual, family or large group, the Flying Heritage Collection's exclusive offerings let you experience powerful history that changed the world.

A private ranch with cabins, bunks, and tenting areas that makes a great basecamp for Teanaway/Alpine Lakes area adventures.

Sail with skippers Jeff and Joy Johnson aboard their Beneteau 35s5, "Folie á Deux," out of Swantown Marina, Olympia. Wheel steering.

Scramble a peak just east of Thorp Mountain, west of Sasse, and north of the French Cabin peaks. It can be scrambled in summer but is best done as a winter scramble.

Experience the popular Foothills Trail, hiking on the route of an abandoned rail line between East Puyallup and historic Carbonado in Pierce County. The trail is open to bikers, in-line skaters, and equestrians.

A moderate to strenuous stair climb comprised of 210 steps and approximately 115 feet of elevation gain. These stairs are located in Crestwoods Park in Kirkland. This is a popular location for both serious and casual athletes and fitness buffs looking to improve strength and cardiovascular fitness.

A challenging, technical, multiday glacier ski tour in the North Cacsades. It's roughly 21 miles and 12,000 feet of elevation gain that can be linked with a ski descent of Eldorado Peak or other peaks on the Ice Cap Slam.

This is a very esthetic route combining glacier travel with the enjoyable rock of the North Ridge, rated grade 3, 5.6. This is a strenuous climb in an incredible setting!

A nine pitch climb rated Grade III, 5.7-5.8.

This is a very esthetic route combining an ice climb with the enjoyable rock of the upper North Ridge. This is a strenuous climb in an incredible setting! At Grade III 5.6-5.7, this is an ice or steep snow climb for those with some experience.

This four-pitch 5.6, Grade II intermediate alpine rock climbs is one of the the 50 Classic Climbs in North America. Ice, snow, solid rock, and alpine scenery all blend together. This a very popular area is the starting point for many climbs, so permits are often difficult to obtain on summer weekends. Times: 3 hr to camp, 6-9 hr climb to summit.