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Victoria Express I: Seasonal, passenger only fast ferry providing service between Port Angeles, WA, Victoria B.C and the beautiful San Juan Islands.Victoria Express is a passenger only fast ferry providing service between Port Angeles, Washington, Victoria, B.C. and Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands.

Explore beautiful British Columbia or the majestic San Juan Islands with exciting excursion opportunities - Victoria Express is able to customize virtually any vacation package, from overnights in one of many wonderful hotels in the Inner Harbor of Victoria to a quite getaway weekend in Friday Harbor.

Washington State has some amazing locations for Sea Kayaking, whether you are hoping to paddle in and around the San Juan Islands for multiple days or are just looking for opportunities for Kayaking near Seattle, Washington, choices are available.

If you are interested in Kayaking on Puget Sound near Seattle or in San Juan Islands, our recommendation is to work with an experienced company. While renting Sea Kayaks to paddle in this area is available, it is only recommended for experienced Kayakers, due to the nature of the tides and water conditions in the Puget Sound.

The Seattle Area has terrific hiking along shorelines and into the deep forests. The Washington Trail Association organizes family-oriented hiking near Seattle, Washington. Check out the Families Go Hiking section of their website for more information.

There are also many opportunities for day hikes and overnight backpacking in

Fishing near Seattle, Washington can be done on public piers, lakes and, of course, on Puget Sound. Fishing for salmon in Puget Sound is a real treat, but we suggest that you go with an experienced guide.

To arrange for a fishing charter on Puget Sound, we recommend All Star Charters

Olympic National Park was established in 1938 in part to preserve some of Washington's quickly disappearing primeval forests. Now the park protects one of the largest remaining blocks of old growth forest and temperate rain forest in the lower 48 states. With over 922,000 acres, Olympic offers endless possibilities for recreation, sightseeing, study and relaxation.

Mount Rainier National Park encompasses 36 square miles, including Mt. Rainier itself, which is the tallest volcano and fifth highest peak in the contiguous United States. The official measurement of Mount Rainier is 14,410 ft. above sea level. Geologists consider the volcano to be 'episodically active', meaning that it will erupt again some time in the future even though it is quiet presently. The last estimated eruption was between 1820 and 1894.

April 19 -27, 2008 is National Park Week.

Specific Activities at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site during National Park Week include:

April 26: Northwest National Park Family Day

For more details about the activities taking place at this National Historic Site, visit the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site website.

April 19 -27, 2008 is National Park Week.

Specific Activities at North Cascades National Park during National Park Week include:

April 22: Newhalem Creek Campground Spring Cleaning
April 24: State Route 20 Highway Litter Pick-up Carpool from Sedro-Woolley - Call 360-854-7304
April 26: Native Plant Nursery Spring Setup, Marblemount Ranger Station

By Scott Peters

Before you run off to hunt, it is important to understand where you can hunt and avoid any type of trouble. The federal government has identified several hunting arenas on their land. It is important to understand in which areas you can legally hunt and in which areas you are not allowed. In this article, we will discuss the hunting areas of Washington, Oregon, and California, the Northwestern corner of the United States.

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