Outdoor Recreation Areas

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

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.