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Activities
Looking for information about a specific kind of activity?
Explore this page for a sampling of outdoor recreation in the Evergreen state. Or you can can go to the "Activities" page for a specific city or town. You can get there by going to the region in which the city is located, or, to the Cities and Towns directory for Washington by using the links in the left hand column. Find what to do in Washington.
Bicycling
Highways and Local Roadways
Bicycle page of the Washington State Department of Transportation web site
with state and local bicycle maps and trails, services and events, laws and
safety tips.
Birding
Audubon Washington
Offers information about birding in Washington, Audubon bird centers,
bird locations and birding events.
Birding: Washington Hot Spots
Where do you want to go birding
in Washington today? Check this extensive list of the best places in
Washington to see birds.
The Great Washington State Birding Trail
Find the best places for bird watching in the Evergreen State with full
color maps that can be ordered online or download an app. Routes are
divided into regions: Cascade Loop, Coulee Corridor, Olympic Loop,
Palouse to Pines Loop, Puget Loop, Southwest Loop and Sun and Sage Loop.
Part of the Audubon Washington website.
Washington Ornithological
Society
WOS is a non-profit organization for birders from throughout the state to
meet and share information on bird identification, biology, population
statues and birding sites.
Fishing
Gamefishin.com
Fishing maps reports, message forum, cool fishing stuff, fishing games, fishing pictures, fishing news.
Northwest Fishing Reports
Website featuring the latest news and reports on all things related to
fishing; read reports and articles, join the forum and watch videos.
Premium members with GPS units can now utilize HotSpots, the GPS
waypoints that can lead you directly to where other members have had
good fishing experiences.
Steelhead Fishing
An article on steelhead fishing in Washington adapted from
Washington Fishing by Terry Rudnick from the GROP web site.
Washington Fishing
On-line fishing community where members share fishing tips, techniques, stories and reports.
Washington Fly Fishing
Washington fly fishing trout & steelhead reports, fly fishing forum, Yakima
River maps, WA shops & link, hatch info, river flows and more.
Hiking
Northwest Hiker
This hiking site offers trail information, photos, weather conditions and webcams.
Washington Native Plant
Society
The Society aims to promote the appreciation and conservation of
Washington's native plants and their habitats, offering field trips,
workshops, publications, and special projects. This home page has links to
information on native plants, and to their chapter home pages for local
information.
Washington Trails Association
Information and tips for Northwest hikers, including a growing list of Trail
Reviews contributed by online users, flora and fauna guides, backcountry
kitchen and more.
Kite Flying
Washington State
International Kite Festival
The Washington State International Kite Festival is held annually on the
beautiful Long Beach Peninsula in the Southwest corner of Washington State.
Snow Skiing
Downhill Ski Areas
Relief map of downhill (alpine) ski areas in Washington. Color coded to show
more popular ski areas. By Go Northwest!
Ski Washington
Information on main ski areas in Washington, plus weather information,
snowboarding, events, webcams, and ongoing columns.
Water Recreation
Washington Water Trails Association
The WWTA promotes and protects access points, resting places and attractions
for users of human-powered and beachable wind-powered water craft on marine
and inland waterways. Information on the Cascadia,
Willapa, Puget Sound and other water trails.
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Birds
of Washington State by Brian H. Bell and Gregory Kennedy. This book has
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Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West, 4th Edition by Fodor's. This guide provides information on 36 national parks in
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in Washington, 19th Edition by Daniel E. MacMillan. Written by an avid golfer, this compact guide provides information on the Washington state
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Washington
River Maps & Fishing Guide
by Doug Rose. Detailed maps covering over 1200 miles of river. Included for
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Hiking
Washington's History by Judy Bentley. Each chapter begins with an
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Places: Washington: A Recreational Guide to Washington's Public Lands and
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