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Seattle Outdoor Activities
The outdoor activites in Northwest Washington are exciting and far too many to list. This may be why each year thousands of people are attracted to this area to experience living in a clean and green environment. There is so much beauty to be found: lush, cool forests and sparkling lakes, elegant city parks and untouched wildlife preserves, bald eagles soaring over rivers filled with salmon, and so much more. Seattle lies right on the shores of Puget Sound, which is filled with gorgeous islands, orca whales, and views of spectacular sunsets you don't want to miss.
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Alpine Adventures offers whitewater rafting trips throughout Washington State. Whether you want thrilling chutes over cascading waterfalls, rollercoaster style rapids, or relaxing floats through spectacular scenery, Alpine Adventures is here to give you an unforgetable river rafting experience.
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| Alpine Adventures |
| Mailing Address: |
| P.O. Box 22606 |
| Seattle, WA 98122 |
800-RAFT-FUN
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Argosy Cruises is a Seattle attraction you don't want to miss. Quite simply, there is no better way to see Seattle than from the water. Come on board one of our four public cruises. Cruises depart daily year-round from downtown Seattle, Lake Union and Kirkland City Dock. All have live narration, wonderful views and feature Seattle's famous places. Perfect for locals and tourists alike.
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| Argosy Cruises |
| 1101 Alaskan Way |
| Pier 55, Suite 201 |
| Seattle, WA 98101 |
800-642-7816
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This 534-acre natural area is the largest city park in Seattle. The site offers breathtaking views of Puget Sound and both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges. The secluded site includes two miles of protected tidal beaches as well as open meadow lands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active sand dunes, thickets and streams.
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| Discovery Park |
| 3801 W Government Way |
| Seattle, WA 98199 |
206-386-4236
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Evergreen is an active mountain biking club that organizes hundreds of club rides each year and works hard to build and maintain trails throughout Washington. All skill levels are welcome, and training courses are offered regularly.
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| Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance |
| 418 NE 72nd St |
| Seattle, WA 98115 |
206-524-2900
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts. The signature tram tour through the 435-acre free-roaming area offers the opportunity to spot animals as they wander through forests, wetlands and meadows. In the core area, visitors can get a peek at native wild canines and cats as well as forest and wetland critters. The 715-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails, meadows and plenty of animals.
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| Northwest Trek |
| 11610 Trek Drive E |
| Eatonville, WA 98328 |
360-832-6117
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Add to the greenery of the city and build a stronger sense of community with the Tree Fund. Get a group of neighbors together and order some saplings from the list of approved species, and then they're yours - free of charge - to plant and maintain.
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206-684-0719
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You haven't seen Seattle until you've seen it from a Duck! Travelers and local Seattle-ites of all ages love to Ride the Ducks! Our hilarious, Coast Guard-certified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City. Amphibious World War II vehicles will show you Seattle from both land and water! You'll see downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market, historic Pioneer Square, Funky Fremont, then, SPLASH into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline, luxurious yachts, and Sleepless in Seattle Houseboats!
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| Ride the Ducks |
| 516 Broad Street |
| Seattle, WA 98109 |
206-441-DUCK
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Seattle Audubon cultivates and leads a community that values and protects birds and the natural environment. Learn about local and regional bird watching field trips, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities here:
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| Seattle Audubon Society |
| 8050 35th Avenue NE |
| Seattle, WA 98115 |
206-523-4483
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Seattle has over 400 parks and open areas, and over 6200 acres of park land. Whether your interest is aquatics, creek restoration, basketball, or pottery, Seattle has a park for you!
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| Seattle Parks |
| General Parks Information: |
| 206-684-4075 |
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In spite of Seattle's infamous precipitation, the city has been consistently rated one of the top spots in the country for bicycling. Whether you're biking for recreation, transportation, or exercise, learn about Seattle's large network of bike routes, urban trails, and bike lanes here.
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| Seattle's Bike Program |
| For more information, call |
| 206-684-8562 |
| Seattle, WA |
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The Washington Park Arboretum is a spectacular urban green space on the shores of Lake Washington. Take a guided tour through this living plant museum, or stroll around on a sunny day and discover it for yourself.
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| Washington Park Arboretum |
| 2300 Arboretum Dr E |
| Seattle, WA 98112 |
206-543-8800
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