Outdoor classes and activities in and around Snohomish County
Published 1:30 am Sunday, November 6, 2016
Free parking: No Discover Pass will be needed to visit state parks in recognition of Veterans Day on Friday. This applies only to day-use access by vehicles, not overnight stays or rented facilities. This is the last free day of 2016. The cost of a Discover Pass is $30 annually or $10 for a day permit. For info, www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
Parks open: More than 90 state parks will remain open (at least on weekends and holidays) for winter camping and day use this season, while about 18 parks will close until spring. The winter schedule is online at parks.state.wa.us/158/Winter-Schedule. Even when a park is open, it may have its water shut off, have fewer restrooms open and some boat launches removed. Most parks offer off-season rates. Deception Pass State Park is still taking camp reservations. Go to www.parks.state.wa.us, and follow the link to “reservations.” Some parks have yurts and cabins. For more info: www.parks.state.wa.us/yurtsandcabins.
Take only pictures, leave only footprints: Photographer Randal J. Hodges will talk about outdoor photography at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Stillaguamish Room of the Arlington Public Works Building, Haller Park, 1100 West St., Arlington. Sponsored by the Arlington Arts Council. Hodges has hiked more than 2,300 miles and his photos have been published in National Geographic, National Photography and Northwest Travel. He owns Fine Art Photography in Edmonds.
Green days: Help keep Everett’s parks healthy and green. No experience is necessary and all tools are provided. Upcoming Green Partnership volunteer Saturdays are: Nov. 12, South Everett Forest Preserve. Nov. 19, American Legion Memorial Park, with salmon-themed work party with lesson on salmon and forest restoration. Nov. 26, Howarth Park. Sessions are 9 a.m. to noon. For more info: https://everettwa.gov/796/Green-Everett-Partnership.
Beavers: See the IMAX movie “Beavers” and a presentation on beaver habits, habitat and physiology, presented by Sammy the Salmon and Fred the Head, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Adopt A Stream Foundation, NW Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. For info: www.streamkeeper.org or call 425-316-8592. Admission is $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members; $7 non-members.
Forest stewards: Want to learn how to lead your own forest restoration project, get other volunteers involved and bring some TLC to a park you love? Become a forest steward. For info, email greeneverett@forterra.org or call 425-238-0065.
Powder: Seattle is on the 19-stop tour of “Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks,” presented by REI Co-Op. It will be shown at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Seattle REI. “Monumental” follows skiers in Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Teton, Glacier and Olympic National Parks and features the voices of park rangers and locals. Meanwhile, as skiers travel farther and farther, looking for untracked powder, a cast of skiers showcases what’s possible in national parks. Featured skiers include Lynsey Dyer, Max Hammer, Greg Hill, Colter Hinchliffe, Connery Lundin, Andy Mahre, Griffin Post and Kalen Thorien. Athletes and members of the filmmaking team will answer questions following the screening. Tickets at Powder.com/Monumental.
Warren Miller’s “Here, There &Everywhere”: The 67th snow flick by the ski guru will be shown at 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Tickets are $18.50.
#OptOutside: Skip the malls on Black Friday, Nov. 25. Go outdoors instead. Not sure where to go? Check out www.nps.gov for details about visiting Mount Rainier, North Cascades or Olympic National Park.
