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Outdoor Activities

Washington State’s great scenic and environmental diversity make it a utopia for outdoor enthusiasts. Whatever you like to do outdoors, you can do it here.

Go beachcombing or clamming on the coast. Go hiking or horseback riding. Climb up a mountain or ski down one. Take your adrenal gland whitewater river rafting or kayaking. Or go boating, canoeing or inner tubing down a lazy river if that’s more your speed. Try fly fishing in a beautiful mountain stream or deep sea fishing in the Pacific Ocean. Go whale watching in the San Juan Islands, bird watching in the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, or scuba diving with the seals in Puget Sound. Camp in an alpine wilderness or a scenic RV park. Take to the sky in a hot air balloon or ride the wind paragliding or windsurfing.

Featured Outdoor Activities

  • Hiking

    A hike into Washington’s woods may be the ultimate way to experience the magnificence of fall. Transformed to a land ablaze with colors of fall, breathe in crisp autumn air and celebrate the season’s splendor.


  • Mount Rainier National Park

    The slopes of Mt. Rainier are currently ablaze with massive displays of fall color and eye-popping scenery - but not for long. Choose to hike, bike or drive through the changing seasons.

  • Cle Elum

    Winter recreation surrounds the eastern Cascade community of Cle Elum. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views as you weave in and out of the snowy forest. Enjoy trails designated for dog sledders, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers.

  • Snowshoeing

    Quietly commune with nature on a trek into the winter wilds on snowshoe. There may be no more peaceful to way to experience the beauty of the snow-covered forests and meadows.