Travel  through spectacular scenery on easy weekend hikes at Snoqualmie Pass on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.  Look for wildflowers, learn about wildlife and hear about unique local history.  Make a reservation 8:30 a.m. –3:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at 425-434-6111.  Wear sturdy shoes and bring a day pack with water, snacks, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, a camera and binoculars.  A $10 donation per person is suggested.   Programs for groups can be scheduled during the week.
Gold Creek Pond,Saturdays,July 2-Sept. 3, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Walk along a one-mile asphalt and boardwalk trail to view stunning peaks, a pristine blue pond and wildflowers.   Learn about a beaver den, ant hills, rare fish and other wildlife on this 90-minute hike.
 Twin Lakes, Sundays, July 2-Sept. 3 Sundays, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 
Hike two miles along Cold Creek to view wildflowers, an old growth forest and Twin Lakes nestled against dramatic peaks.  Learn more about the forest, wildlife and the history of the pioneers.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking volunteers to participate in a cooperative effort that has provided hunters access to 250,000 acres of private timberlands near Mount St. Helens in the last five years.
As in previous years, the Weyerhaeuser Company is prepared to give hunters holding special elk permits additional motorized access to a large portion of the St. Helens Tree Farm, provided that enough volunteers can be found to ensure a safe and orderly hunt.
 
WDFW is seeking dozens of volunteers to help in that effort during special elk-permit seasons scheduled from September through January.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, The Center for Wooden Boats and Camano Sail and Power invite the public to a two-day small sailboat festival at Cama Beach State Park along Saratoga Passage.
The event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 1 through 2 at Cama Beach State Park, 1880 S.W. Camano Drive on Camano Island. The festival celebrates the art of small boat sailing and features activities for all ages, including games, music, racing, sailing, sailing lessons, boat building workshops, crabbing and fishing. Kayak, row boat and sail boat rentals are available at the event by The Center for Wooden Boats. Event admission is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Registration and a $40 individual fee are required for race participation. Registration fee includes a lasagna dinner on Sunday evening. Deadline for registration is Aug. 15. The Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to the event.