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Summer Hikes
HIKES - Dates Coming Soon
Join one of our Activity Coordinators for various hikes in the Upper West PNW!
Fee: $5 - $10 per hike unless stated otherwise, includes bus transport (additional fees depending on distance and parking fees)
Time: Bus leaves Activity Center promptly at 9 am (unless otherwise stated)
Skill level: Varies by hike
Ages: 16 & Up, under 16 
must be accompanied by an adult
Food: Please bring a lunch, snacks, and water.
Pets: Unfortunately, though we love dogs, they aren't allowed on the bus.
Additional notes:
Hikes progress from easy in late spring and early summer to more difficult by the end of summer.
Please be aware that so
me hikes are strenuous and hiking poles are recommended.
Later in the summer and fall hikes may be rescheduled due to air conditions, changes in road conditions, or inclement weather.

NOTE: This activity is not covered by fitness insurance

Summer Hikes

Group Walks - 
Join one of our Activity Coordinators for various  in the Upper West PNW!
Fee: $5 - $10 per hike unless stated otherwise, includes bus transport (additional fees depending on distance and parking fees)
Time: Bus leaves Activity Center promptly at 9 am (unless otherwise stated)
Skill level: Easy - Moderate (Unless otherwise stated)
Ages: 16 & Up, under 16 
must be accompanied by an adult
Food: Please bring a lunch, snacks, and water
Pets: Unfortunately, though we love dogs, they aren't allowed on the bus.
Additional notes:

Later in the summer walks may be rescheduled due to air conditions, changes in road conditions, or inclement weather.
 
NOTE: This activity is not covered by fitness insurance

Summer Hikes
Beach Explorations - 
Join us at the beach as we spend low tide searching and identifying marine organisms. Learn about their biology and ecology. Family friendly. 
Fee: FREE
Time: Staggered around low tides during late Spring and Summer; please see dates at the bottom of the page by clicking on the schedule.
         Sat May 2nd at 11:30 am (-1.20 ft at 12:30)
         Sat June 13th at 9:30 am (-2.82 ft at 10:26 am)
         Sat June 27th 9:30 a
m (-1.38 ft at 10:30 am)

Ages: All ages are welcome, but low tide is rocky and can be slippery

Additional notes:Please know the ground will be wet, rocky, and slippery, so please wear appropriate footwear.
 
Summer Hikes

Clamming 101
Fee: FREE
Time:
 Scheduled in Spring before red tides close for the season
          Sat April 18th at 11:30 am (-1.76 ft at 12:30)
          Sat May 16th at 10:30 am (-2.69 ft at 11:30 am)
          Mon May 18th 12 pm (-3.63 ft at 1 pm)
          Mon June 15th 11 am (-3.9 ft at 12:00 pm)

Ages:
All ages are welcome to learn about harvesting clams in our area
Additional notes:
This is an informational class in which a specialist will discuss rules and regulations, types of equipment and harvesting methods, and then demonstrates digging for clams. If you are planning to harvest please have a current clamming license (season starts April 1st). 
 

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  Free drop-in activity
Beach Walks 
BOW
3y and up N/A Sa  05/02/2026 - 06/27/2026
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BP Heron Center Birch Bay State Park
$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Join us at the beach as we spend low tide searching and identifying marine organisms. Learn about their biology and ecology. Family friendly.
If you don't meet us at the start time you can find us straight down from the Heron Center on the beach!
 
  Free Activity
Clamming 101 
6y and up N/A MSa  04/18/2026 - 06/15/2026
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In front of bp Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park
$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Join our clamming expert, Laura, during low tide to learn rules and regulations of clam digging and a demonstration that can include shucking an oyster!
Meet at bp Heron Center near playground at Birch Bay State Park
 
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Hovander Homestead Park 
16y and up N/A 05/01/2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Little Red Bus
$5.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res
 
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Northern State Ghost Town 
16y and up N/A 05/08/2026
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Northern State Ghost Town
$6.00 Res, $6.00 Non-Res
LENGTH: 5.0 MILES, ROUNDTRIP  ELEVATION GAIN: 50 FEET
 
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Stimpson Family Nature Reserve Walk 
16y and up N/A 04/03/2026
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Stimpson Family Nature Reserve Main Loop
$5.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res
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