Outdoors

The North Fork Sauk Falls is a short 0.2 mile hike to a 45-foot waterfall. A great little hike offering majestic views, perfect for families with kids.

Learn about hiking Mount Pilchuck and go on a photo tour of trail conditions and more.

Tacoma has lots of things to do, but there is even more to discover day trips within a short drive from town. Venture out to the ocean shore, to Eastern Washington, or into the mountains.

Most Tacoma parks are managed by Metroparks Tacoma and are great places to enjoy the view, have a BBQ, hang out at the beach, or even get a free Wi-Fi connection.

Take a photo tour of popular recreational mountains in Washington state.

Find tips for Cutting Down Christmas Trees in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Find Christmas tree farms in Western Washington including King, Pierce, Snohomish, Mason, Kitsap, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties.

Take a hike to the abandoned gold mining town of Monte Cristo.

A hike to Heather Lake offers spectacular mountain and water views.

About.com's Geology Guide serves residents and visitors looking for outdoor day-trip ideas.

Discover year-round activities in Washington's 121 parks spanning the Puget Sound to Columbia River Gorge landscapes. You can even reserve campsites and more.

Hiking trails link you to the wilderness outside Seattle and Tacoma. And thanks to the WTA our trails are protected and maintained for year-round fun.

Run by the National Park Service (NPS) Mount Rainer welcomes over one million visitors annually. Learn how to plan your visit before you explore this 235,625.08 acre wonderland founded in 1889.

The ultimate state resource for fish and wildlife, they manage diverse and healthy fish and wildlife species for fishing and hunting.

A look at some of the best parks in the city of Seattle.

Users Contribute Their Favorite Seattle Parks

Point Defiance is one of the best attractions in Tacoma Washington. Within this park, you will find the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Owen Beach, a number of hiking trails, and more.

The best Tacoma trails, hikes, and walking paths are located all over town. These trails are accessible to all and are easy and often beautiful places to walk.

While many of the hiking and walking trails in Tacoma are easy to do, some offer a bit more of a challenge. If you want some incline or a bit of adventure, these trails are the best you'll find in town.

Wright Park Tacoma is one of the best parks in the Tacoma Metro Parks system. Within the park, you'll find the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, several pieces of artwork, a pond, walking paths, and more.

Northwest Trek is a unique zoo where animals have large roaming areas rather than cages. Many of the animals are in one particularly large free-roaming area where visitors can take a tram and see the animals in something much like their natural habitats.