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Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails
June 6, 2017
The only nationally designated salt water trail in the US. It’s the Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails, a collection of 12 trails that wrap around 371 miles of shoreline in Washington State. Each trail is not more than 15 miles long, making them the perfect length for a day trip. Experience outstanding natural beauty with views of […]
2017 Swim Defiance
May 26, 2017
Coming June 3, 2017. It’s Swim Defiance…not defiance as is bold disobedience, but Defiance as in Point Defiance, an area in Tacoma, Washington. But you will need a little (or maybe a lot!) of boldness to complete this 5K open swim in the chilly waters of Commencement Bay. (Water temp is estimated at 56-60 degrees F.) […]
Maritime Gig Festival and Blessing of the Fleet
May 25, 2017
Coming June 3, 2017. Small town charm at its best! It’s the annual Maritime Gig Festival and Blessing of the Fleet in Washington’s Gig Harbor, named one of Smithsonian Magazines Top Five Small Towns. This two-day event features a festive parade, classic car show, local food, live entertainment, and a family fun run. Stroll along the picturesque waterfront […]
Vashon Sheepdog Classic
May 10, 2017
Coming June 8, 2017. Have you heard…or should we say herd?! It’s the Vashon Sheepdog Classic! Take a ferry over to Vashon Island, just 20 minutes west of Seattle, to watch a unique competition that celebrates the abilities of our four-legged friends as they compassionately herd sheep through a series of courses designed to show off their skills. This popular […]
Northwest Maritime Center’s Race to Alaska
April 14, 2017
Coming June 8, 2017. Push your limits on the water. It’s the Race to Alaska (R2AK) hosted by the Northwest Maritime Center. Start in Port Townsend, Washington and travel 750 miles to Ketchikan, Alaska. No motors – just human or wind power. No support – nobody following along with a food drop, no pre-arranged help, […]
Riverdance Soapworks
March 21, 2017
Your multipurpose outdoor body care solution! Our friends at Riverdance Soapworks have some fantastic products that are hand crafted in Washington State that will be your one stop answer when you’re doing your TrailblazerGirl thing. When hiking, The Other Walking Stick will serve as your insect repellent and antibacterial and deodorant and moisturizer and more. It comes in […]
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
March 20, 2017
Coming April 2017. Happy first day of Spring! Celebrate Spring with the beauty of millions of colorful flowers at the Tulip Festival in Washington’s Skagit Valley. This area, just about an hour north of Seattle, is awash with blooms in April (though some of the daffodils are starting to peak out right now). The local tulip growers […]
Urban Trails: Kitsap
February 9, 2017
A pocket-sized resource filled with treasures! The Urban Trails: Kitsap is your guide to 36 trails in the Key Peninsula, Kitsap Peninsula, and Bainbridge Island areas of Washington State. This guide has two missions: (1) to promote fitness and get you outside and (2) to promote the local parks, preserves, and trails in urban areas. […]
Snowshoe Routes: Washington
February 2, 2017
Get out and explore! For those of us here in the Pacific Northwest or planning to visit, we have found an excellent resource to help you do this. The most current edition (3rd Edition) of Snowshoe Routes: Washington is loaded with invaluable information to assist you in making the most of the winter weather in the […]
Mount Rainier: Ranger Guided Snowshoe Walks
January 12, 2017
If you can walk, you can snowshoe! So said a ranger at Mount Rainier National Park. And yes, it was true, if you can walk, you will certainly enjoy snowshoeing, especially if it’s at Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in the state of Washington and the fifth national park in the United States. During the […]
Rain Run
January 10, 2017
Coming January 21, 2017. Now’s your chance to splash through the puddles! It’s the Rain Run held in, where else, but the Pacific Northwest! This half marathon is a pleasant (albeit wet!), flat, out-and-back course along the Sammamish River Trail, between Redmond and Woodinville, just east of Seattle. This is a boutique event that is limited […]
Gig Harbor Turkey Trot
November 23, 2016
Coming November 24, 2016. Awarded one of the best small towns in America, Gig Harbor hosts a popular Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. Before you settle down to partake of your turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, work off some of those anticipated calories with a 5K or 10K race. The course takes you along […]
2016 Maris Farms Haunted Woods
October 5, 2016
Now through October 31, 2016. This one’s for you thrill seekers! The Maris Farms Haunted Woods in Buckley, Washington, a little over an hour south of Seattle, is a “tour of terror” that includes a cast of creepy, scary characters that jump out at you. Trek through a half mile corn maze only to be […]
Mud & Chocolate Weekend
September 22, 2016
Coming November 5-6, 2016. Calling all chocolate lovers! It’s the Mud and Chocolate Weekend at the Redmond Watershed Preserve! If you’re a Chocoholic, there’s a 4.5 mile run on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday. The course takes you through the wide dirt trails surrounded by an old growth forest of Hemlocks and Douglas Firs, […]
Cycle the WAVE
September 16, 2016
Coming September 18, 2016. Hop on your bike to help raise awareness for a good cause. Cycle the WAVE (Women Against Violence Everywhere) is an all-women, untimed ride that brings in funds for domestic violence programs across Washington State. With four route options, riders of all levels are encouraged to participate: “Little Sister” (12 miles), “Girly Girl” […]
Kitsap Color Classic
August 28, 2016
Coming September 25, 2016. It’s Cascade Bicycle Club’s last organized ride of the season…the Kitsap Color Classic! Enjoy fall foliage galore as you ride along the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State. Choose from 3 courses: 25 miles starting at the Kingston Ferry up to Hansville (1,703 feet of climbing); 37 miles taking you along the […]
Wooden Boat Festival
August 25, 2016
Coming September 9, 2016. Time to get out on the water! Head to the beautiful town of Port Townsend, Washington for the 3-day Wooden Boat Festival. This port town prides itself as a “Victorian Seaport and Arts Community” and is an ideal setting to host hundreds of indoor and outdoor presentations and demonstrations including: Seawomen of […]
Passport2Pain
August 19, 2016
Coming September 10, 2016. Described as the toughest ride in the Pacific Northwest. Interested? It’s the Passport2Pain fun ride! Held on Vashon Island, a quick ferry ride from Seattle or Tacoma, this ride is a killer cycling challenge with 3 levels of vertical climb: The Idiot at 80 miles and 10K vertical feet; The Weasel at 50 […]
Great Washington State Birding Trail
June 1, 2016
Bird, birds, and more birds! In the Emerald State, you’ll see a myriad of avian species, and the Audubon Washington’s Great Washington State Birding Trail will help you identify the best places for the best bird watching. Seven routes have been identified along which you might see Bald Eagles and Pileated Woodpeckers on the Puget […]
Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle to Portland Ride
May 31, 2016
Coming July 16, 2016. The largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest. It’s Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle to Portland Ride, formally known as the Group Health STP Presented by Alaska Airlines. Over the course of 2 days, this 200+ mile ride will take you from the University of Washington campus through the valleys, forests, and […]
Apple Century Bike Ride
May 25, 2016
Coming June 4, 2016. Head to the “Apple Capital of the World” for some outdoor fun. It’s the 29th Annual Apple Century Bike Ride held in Washington state’s Wenatchee Valley. Choose from 3 routes: a relatively easy 25 miles, a 50 mile route with a few rollers, some areas with grade, and two challenging pulls, […]
South Sound Women’s Boating Seminar
April 26, 2016
Coming May 21, 2016. Thinking about getting out on the water? Join the South Sound Women’s Boating Seminar held at the Olympia Yacht Club in Washington state’s capital city. Back to Basics is this year’s theme and provides plenty of learning opportunities for novice and experienced boaters alike. Besides informative presentations, there will be hands […]
Daffodil 5K Challenge
April 7, 2016
Coming April 9, 2016. Think of spring, and you think of flowers, especially those bright, yellow daffodils. What better way to celebrate spring that to take on the Daffodil 5K Challenge in Pierce County, Washington! Held on the same day as the Daffodil Parade and including the same routes as the parade, the challenge consists […]
St. Patrick’s Day Dash
March 9, 2016
Coming March 13, 2016. Head to the Emerald City to celebrate St. Paddy’s day early! It’s the St. Patrick’s Day Dash, a 5K race that started back in 1985 as a race between, yes, you guessed it, local bars. The course starts at Seattle Center, winds through downtown along 4th Avenue, and finishes with a […]