DK Travel : Seattle : Outdoor

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Issaquah Alps

This series of foothills west of the Cascades are remnants of mountains that predate the higher and more visited peaks to the east. Cougar, Squak, Tiger, and Rattlesnake Mountains are four main park areas that attract individuals and families seeking woodland walks without steep drops or high altitude.
Jökulhlaups & Lahars

Glacial floods and debris flows can move at speeds up to 60 mph (95.5 km/h).
Kayaking

Lake Union is the most convenient point, being so close to downtown and its Ship Canal links to Lake Washington and Shilshole. When there’s no wind, the currents are barely an issue even for novices. More adventurous river-runners find their rapid transit in challenging whitewater courses closer to the mountains.
Lake Washington Arboretum Japanese Garden

Stroll the Lake Washington Arboretum’s 230 acres of carefully cultivated landscapes and rare tree species. The gardens, a living page of Japanese history, were built in 1960 according to plans by Japanese designer Juki lida. These include a traditional sculpture, a stream, exotic flora, ponds, and a teahouse.
Lincoln Park

On the road to West Seattle’s Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal, this is a versatile recreational find for those looking for hilly trails, picnics by the water, or even a dip in Colman Pool.
Marmot Mountain Works

Stocks supplies for camping, skiing, and rock climbing.
Moss Bay Rowing & Kayaking Center

Offers a variety of kayaks and rowboats.
Mount Rainier

This silent, snowcapped sentinel, the centerpiece of Mount Rainier National Park, is an awe-inspiring active volcano rising 14,410-ft (4,392-m) above sea level. Since the cataclysmic explosion of Mount St. Helens in 1980, the Grand Dame of the Cascades commands new respect for its potentially devastating force.
Mount Si

Seattle’s closest Cascade Mountain, the rocky outcropping of Mount Si is just past Issaquah. The hike is steep but not too difficult, and the views of the Snoqualmie Valley watershed and I-90 are rewarding.
Northwest Outdoor Center

Rent kayaks or paddle along the Canal.