Paddle Kitsap Aug. 10 - 11
The newest addition to the Cascadia Marine Trail is making a splash as the Washington Water Trails Association (WWTA) has recently added the Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails as an official segment to its national scenic trail.

Seattle Parks and Recreation's Big Day of Play is back and better than ever. Families from across Seattle will head to Magnuson Park Aug. 24 to revel in fun-filled activities that emphasize the importance of healthy foods and daily activity . . .

Ever dreamed of attending the world's largest bicycling trade show? Now's your chance! Outdoors NW is awarding 10 free coveted passes to the nirvana of bike shows: Interbike 2013. Winners will make their own travel arrangements for entry on Sept. 20 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, baby.

This is the first time Interbike has opened its door to a select group of cycling enthusiasts.

Enter today at www.OutdoorsNW.com Ten lucky winners will be chosen on Aug. 14. . . .

Necky Kayak. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. What's the fun in that?
Savour the experience of getting there. Our paddlers are as distinct and different as our many kayaks. Both become one with a balance of agility, speed, balance and maneuverability. Find your perfect mate. Visit us on the world wide web, and discover a whole new world to explore. What are you waiting for.

An exclusive offer for Outdoors NW readers!
Includes free VIP entry to Hood River Hops Fest!
Cycling, dazzling scenery and a hops festival all in one day? Get excited. The Echelon Gran Fondo cycling series will take Hood River, Ore., by storm on Sept. 28, 2013. Choose a 42k, 81k or 120k course, and soak up majestic orchard and mountain views.

National Parks, Forests make Sequestration cuts
Guest Post by Jonathan Guzzo, Washington Trails Association
Sadly, the verb sequester has taken on an altogether different meaning in the past year . . .

Story and Photos by Rebecca Agiewich
"The reason I like backpacking so much," my dad once said to me, "is that you don't have to think about anything except putting one foot in front of the other and what you're going to eat for dinner."
At age 12, and already a backpacking veteran, I thought he was crazy.

 

Backpack deep into the heart of the Olympic Peninsula
Story and Photos by Craig Romano
Sparkling Lake LaCrosse lies in a flower-saturated meadow surrounded by jagged snow-streaked Olympic National Park peaks . . .

You've seen them in the big cities and now a similar run is coming to Wenatchee! The Color Rush is a fun, UNTIMED 5k to promote a healthy lifestyle with a dash of color. Every kilometer, participants are blasted with color! Family friendly, but no pets allowed.