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Plentiful views of water and snow-capped mountains are a continual reminder of the possibilities for outdoor recreation. The city area has more than 190 miles of waterfront, so there is a good chance that water-sports or fishing are to be found at your doorstep. You can go boating without even leaving the city.
If you are looking for a nice local drive, the western border of Lake Washington runs through some of Seattle's prettiest areas. Only 45 minutes away are the Cascade Mountains, a wonderful alpine environment for hiking, climbing, biking and skiing, as dependent upon the season.
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Bike Rides Seattle: Great Recreational Rides in the Metro Area (Falcon
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Take a Walk: Seattle, 4th Edition: 120 Walks through Natural Places in Seattle, Everett, Tacoma, and Olympia
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Hikes Near Seattle, 2nd Edition by Peter Stekel. From easy nature walks to strenuous
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Puget Sound: 60 Rides from Olympia to the San Juans, 2nd Edition by Bill Thorness.
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Birds of the Puget Sound Region Coast to Cascades by
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