Americas - United States - Washington
Washington State, in the northwestern extremity of the US bordered by Canada and the Pacific Ocean, offers a unique opportunity for visitors to blend the fun of a vibrant city vacation with an exciting wilderness experience, all within a relatively short distance of each other. In the scenically set young city of Seattle, hugging the shores of Puget Sound, high-tech attractions both educate and entertain at the foot of the city’s famous landmark, the soaring Space Needle. It is just a step from the waterfront of this dynamic metropolis onto a ferry, which transports you to the wild windswept Pacific beaches, or the emerald green islands of the Sound. Travel inland to explore national parks, three within easy reach of Seattle, most set around the peaks of the volcanic Cascades Mountains and sporting forests, rivers, lakes and glaciers. In summer the green western wilderness areas draw thousands of hikers, climbers and cyclists, while in winter the skiers head for the slopes. The northeastern part of the state, across the barrier of the Cascades Mountains, is desert-like with warm, dry air and a landscape befitting the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. The southeast is carpeted with wheat fields and dotted with historic towns while the central Columbia River Plateau is a rugged area, sculpted by glaciers and ice age flooding, characterized now by wheat fields, lakes and orchards.
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The pace is gradual in the beginning, as you travel through lush, old-growth forests and tangled alder thickets, and it... [more]
Duration: 31 days
Months offered:
Activity types:
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Backpacking
- Leadership Training
- Outdoor Skills
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Where better to learn mountaineering than the N. Cascades. Travel rock, snow and ice, and develop leadership and risk management... [more]
Duration: 17 days
Months offered:
- August
Activity types:
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Backpacking
- Leadership Training
- Outdoor Skills
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Discover backcountry Washington! Youll travel through Olympic Nat'l Park or the Pasayten Wilderness while learning to eat, sleep and lead... [more]
Duration: 31 days
Months offered:
- July
- June
- May
Activity types:
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Leadership Training
- Outdoor Skills
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On this outdoor educator course you’ll get a variety of skills - backpacking, mountaineering and rock climbing - and experience... [more]
Duration: 31 days
Months offered:
- July
- June
- May
Activity types:
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Leadership Training
- Outdoor Skills
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On this outdoor educator course you’ll get a variety of skills - backpacking, mountaineering and rock climbing - and experience... [more]
Duration: 24 days
Months offered:
- July
- June
Activity types:
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Backpacking
- Leadership Training
- Outdoor Skills
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Develop the skills to lead your own expedition. You'll observe the beautiful landscapes and elusive wildlife of Washington while learning... [more]
Duration: 9 days
Months offered:
- August
- June
Activity types:
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Leadership Training
- Outdoor Skills
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It`s so close, you can smell it. Sharp, fresh, invigorating. The sea air permeates every scene. San Juan harbors dappled... [more]
Duration: 6 days
Months offered:
- September
- August
- July
Activity types:
- Sailing & Small Boats
- Canoeing & Sea Kayaking
- Small Ship Touring
- Cuisine
- White Water Rafting & Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Biking
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What`s black and white and wet all over? You guessed it: an orca! And just like these cool sea creatures,... [more]
Duration: 6 days
Months offered:
- August
- July
Activity types:
- Sailing & Small Boats
- Canoeing & Sea Kayaking
- Small Ship Touring
- White Water Rafting & Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Biking
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We`ve found our rhythm. Our paddle strokes are in sync (well, mostly). So are our faces, full of big smiles.... [more]
Duration: 6 days
Months offered:
- August
- July
Activity types:
- Sailing & Small Boats
- Canoeing & Sea Kayaking
- Small Ship Touring
- White Water Rafting & Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Biking
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Enjoy the most comprehensive exploration of the Pacific NW. For 77 days you'll hike, climb and sail your way through... [more]
Duration: 77 days
Months offered:
- September
- August
Activity types:
- Sailing & Small Boats
- Backpacking
- Leadership Training
- Outdoor Skills
- Climbing
- Wilderness Medicine
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Explore the Southwest and Pacific Northwest: you'll hike, kayak, climb & sail the beautiful boundary territory while earning backcountry certifications... [more]
Duration: 86 days
Months offered:
- February
Activity types:
- Sailing & Small Boats
- Canoeing & Sea Kayaking
- Backpacking
- Climbing
- Wilderness Medicine
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Each moment seems better than the last. Viewing Mt. Baker on a ferry crossing. Soaking up the montage of cultures... [more]
Duration: 6 days
Months offered:
- September
- August
- July
Activity types:
- Sailing & Small Boats
- Hiking
- Small Ship Touring
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Savor the rich, scenic flavors of the Pacific Northwest—from lava landscapes to lush forests. Follow the volcano trail with guided... [more]
Duration: 6 days
Months offered:
- August
- July
- June
Activity types:
- Art & Architecture
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Hiking
- Animals & Safari
- White Water Rafting & Kayaking
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