Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge– Delightful hiking on the delta

Two Trees Trail─Two big pines and plenty of other trees, too!

January 8, 2026 |

Quick Facts: Location: Maltby Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 3.8 miles Elevation Gain: 75 feet Special Note: Dogs must be leashed. Contact: Snohomish County Parks Access: From SR 522 in Maltby (5.0 miles east of Woodinville; 8.0 miles west of Monroe) head east on Paradise Lake Road for 1.7 miles to trailhead. Snohomish County…

Lake Padden Park- big trees and placid lake minutes from bustling Bellingham

January 1, 2026 |

Quick Facts: Location: Bellingham Distance: more than 9.0 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 600 feet Contact: City of Bellingham Park Map: Square One Maps Chuckanut Recreation Area Notes: on-leash and off-leash trails Trailhead directions: From Bellingham follow I-5 south to Fairhaven Exit 252. Then continue south on Samish Way for 2.3 miles turning…

Bright Walk (White Rock Promenade)– Festive hike on Semiahmoo Bay

December 25, 2025 |

Quick Facts: Location: White Rock BC Distance: 4.4 km (2.7 miles) round trip Elevation Gain: minimal Contact: City of White Rock Recreation and Culture Recommended Guidebook: Urban Trails Vancouver, BC (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Bright Walk runs from late November until mid-January. Check city website for exact dates. Promenade open year round but note dogs prohibited…

Boundary Bay Dyke Trail

December 4, 2025 |

Bountiful birds and beautiful views of Mount Baker Quick Facts: Location: Surrey and Delta, BC Distance: 16.9 km (10.5 miles) one way Elevation Gain: minimal Contact: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, Surrey Parks and Recreation Recommended Guidebook: Urban Trails Vancouver, BC (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs permitted on leash; but dogs not allowed on shoreline trail in…

Cranberry Lake Trail—A sweet little hike on Camano Island

November 27, 2025 |

Quick Facts: Location: Camano Island Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 2.2 miles Elevation Gain: 125 feet Contact: Cama Beach State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs must be leashed Recommended Guidebook: Urban Trails Everett (Mountaineers Books) Access: From Exit 212 on I-5, travel west on SR 532 to Camano Island to a junction at 10.0 miles.…

Ozette Triangle–Classic Olympic Coast Hike packed with surprises

May 8, 2025 |

Quick Facts: Location: Olympic Coast Land Agency: Olympic National Park Roundtrip: 9.4 miles Elevation Gain: 400 feet Notes: National Park entry fee; dogs prohibited; coastal section can be difficult during high tides. Green Trails Map: Olympic Coast 99S Contact: Olympic National Park Access: From Port Angeles, follow US 101 west for 5 miles to SR 112. Continue on…

Old Sauk River Trail– Stroll along a Wild and Scenic River

April 24, 2025 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Darrington, Land Agency: Mount Baker -Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 6.0 miles Elevation gain: 150 feet Green Trails Maps: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker -Snoqualmie National Forest Notes: Northwest Forest or Interagency Pass required Access: Take Exit 208 off of I-5 following SR 530…

Lake Cassidy─ADA Trail to a pretty lake along the Centennial Trail

April 17, 2025 |

Quick Facts: Location: Marysville Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 2.5 miles Elevation Gain: 50 feet Access: From Marysville (Exit 199 I-5) follow SR 528 for 3.0 miles east to SR 9. Head north on SR 9 for 1.0 mile to junction with 84th Street NE. Turn right (east) and continue for just shy of…

Guillemot Cove─Quiet nature retreat on Hood Canal

March 27, 2025 |

Quick Facts: Location: Kitsap Peninsula Land Agency: Kitsap County Parks Roundtrip: 2.5 miles Elevation Gain: 350 feet Contact: Kitsap County Parks Notes: Dogs prohibited. Access: From Bremerton, follow SR 3 North to Newberry Hill Road Exit. Then head west for 3.0 miles turning right onto Seabeck Highway. Continue for 5.0 miles to Seabeck turning right…