Outdoors

The outdoors is arguably one of the best features of the Northwest – so join us in exploring the best of the outdoors in the Northwest. Also be sure to visit our list of the most scenic viewpoints in the Northwest and the best scenic drives in the Northwest.

Whipple Creek Regional Park

Whipple Creek Regional Park

Whipple Creek Regional Park, Northwest 21st Avenue, Ridgefield, WA, United States

7 a.m. to Dusk

This 300-acre regional park is located off Northwest 179th Avenue west of the Clark County Fairgrounds. The park’s primary feature is 4.3 miles of trails that cater to hikers and horseback riders alike.Read More

Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve

Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve

360-733-2900

6770 Koehn Road, Blaine, WA, United States

Sunrise to Sunset

Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve features 54 acres of forest, bluff and beach, with a 3/4 mile fully accessible trail to spectacular viewpoints of the Strait of Georgia and San Juan Islands.Read More

Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures

Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures

360-738-7664

348 Cove Road, Bellingham, WA 98229, United States

Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures is located in Bellingham, Washington and welcomes beginners as well as more skilled paddlers on our adventures. Beginners will learn the basics of kayak navigation and paddling techniques, while the more experienced will find this an excellent opportunity to advance their skills.Read More

White Pass Ski Area

White Pass Ski Area

509-672-3100

White Pass Ski Resort, U.S. 12, Naches, WA, United States

Discover a whole new playground at White Pass!  With majestic views of Mt. Rainier, White Pass provides terrain for skiers and riders of every ability.  Explore steeper terrain off the Great White Express, or explore Paradise Basin on the Couloir Express and Basin Quads.Read More

Crystal Mountain Resort

Crystal Mountain Resort

(360) 663-2265

33914 Crystal Mountain Boulevard, Enumclaw, WA, United States

Crystal Mountain first opened for skiing in 1962 with 2 rope tows and a double chairlift, and grew slowly over the first few decades.  Today it’s Washington’s largest ski resort with 11 lifts and the only 8-passenger Gondola in the State.  During the summer visitors from around the world flock…Read More