BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org):
* Whidbey Island in any weather, 9 a.m. July 19 and 30, meet at Harbour Pointe Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. $4.95 ferry fee, 45-mile ride; 425-349-5065.
* Meandering Mondays, 9:30 a.m. 92nd Street Park, Mukilteo Speedway, social pace, 25 to 40-plus miles; 425-743-7593.
* Freewheeling Wednesdays, 25 to 40-plus miles, social pace, 425-743-7593.
* Cascade Cyclefest, July 22, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle; family treasure hunt, bike parade, food, bike polo, watch the Tour de France on big screens, and more; free.
Camano Island State Park summer nature programs: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 1, 2269 S. Lowell Point Road, Camano Island; free; 360-387-7542 weekdays, 360-387-3031 weekends; e-mail cama.beach@parks.wa.gov.
* “Our eagles,” July 14.
* “Fun facts about wildlife adaptation,” July 21.
* “Mother Nature speaks,” July 28.
* “Gray whales,” Aug. 4.
* “Birds of Western Washington,” Aug. 11.
Cascade Bicycle Club: Seattle-based club features a variety of ride levels, distances and locations; 206-522-2453.
* 10:30 a.m. July 14, kids’ ride to Seward Park; 10 miles, meet at Mount Baker Park Playground, 2521 Lake Park Drive S., Seattle; bring snacks; showers cancel; 206-324-1699.
* TrailsFest 2007, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21, Rattlesnake Lake, North Bend; outdoor activities for all ages, free admission; 206-625-1367, www.trailsfest.org.
* FSA Grand Prix, 7 p.m. July 27 and 28 races at Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammammish Parkway NE, Redmond; $4 spectator admission, free ages 16/under; www.fsagrandprix.com.
Edmonds Park &Recreation department: 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0227, www.reczone.org.
* Mount Rainier hiking trips: Mount Fremont, July 21 and Tolmie Peak, Aug. 11, both trips 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $35/person, includes transportation from Edmonds, park entrance fee and hiking guides; registration required, 425-771-0230.
Pilchuck Audubon Society: 360-563-0181, 360-435-3750, www.pilchuckaudubon.org.
* 7:30 a.m. July 17, Monroe Park and Ride west of fairgrounds; Old Cascade Highway trip with other stops; pack a lunch.
* 8:30 a.m. July 25, meet at 10th Street boat launch’s waterfront kiosk in Everett; take 9 a.m. Jetty Island boat to look for osprey, eagles and more; pack a lunch, swimsuit and kite board.
Snohomish-Tillicum Kiwanis Club annual salmon barbecue: Noon to 8 p.m. July 21 and 22, Scenic Hill Park at Blackman Lake, Snohomish; $10, $8, $6 ages 6 to 10; 360-568-3590 for ticket details, www.snohomishkiwanis.org.
Tour de Terrace: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 27-29, Evergreen Playfield, 22400 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; events include Seafair parade 7 p.m. Friday, carnival, fireworks, live music, arts and crafts, beer garden and more; 425-776-7331, www.tourdeterrace.org.
Wolf Camp Cooperative: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday workshops, various locations, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday workshops at Wolf Camp on Woods Lake, near Monroe. Registration required, $20 suggested donation each workshop, $15 per additional family member; 360-799-1997, www.wolfcamp.com.
Adventure Cycling Association: Various rides; 800-755-2453, www.adventurecycling.org/e23.
Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club: Ride Line, 206-283-2995.
Backcountry Horsemen (Traildusters): Activities for trail riding horse lovers. First Tuesdays, Flying Pig Restaurant, 2929 Colby Ave., Everett; 360-793-0380, e-mail dfletche@gte.net, www.bchw.org.
Cascade Bicycle Club: Seattle-based club features a variety of ride levels, distances and locations; 206-522-2453.
Cascade Orienteering Club: Beginning instruction in navigating through woods; events for all skill levels; 206-783-3866, www.cascadeoc.org.
Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group: Edmonds Bike Group meets 7:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Frances Anderson Center, Room 111, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-744-6588.
Emerald Sea Dive Club: P.O. Box 73, Edmonds, WA 98028. 6 p.m. first Wednesdays, Alfy’s Pizza, 4820 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Features Puget Sound area dives and trips to the San Juans and Canadian destinations; all levels of divers welcome; 425-775-2410.
Everett Mountaineers: Hiking, backpacking, climbing, scrambling, skiing, first aid, singles outings and kayaking, 7 p.m. first Wednesdays, First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-385-3660, www.everettmountaineers.org.
Everett Rowing: A group for new and experienced rowers featuring coaching, classes, competition, open rows, sweep and sculling; 425-257-8300.
Honorbound: Honorbound Horsemen’s fellowship and outreach ministries meets 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Marysville Livestock Auction Barn; 425-870-7971, pjeromeb@aol.com.
Northwest Quad Association: Bimonthly meetings and rides for ATV enthusiasts. Les Leonard; 425-424-3451, www.northwestquad.org, info@northwestquad.org.
Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club: A club for hobbyists dedicated to metal detecting, 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays,
PNW Four-Wheel Drive Association: Regional clubs meet 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, various locations. Tim Myers, 360-793-3543.
Skagit Bicycle Club: A Burlington-based bicycle group; 360-428-9487.
Snohomish County Mycological Society: Activities include educational events, field trips, shows and classes, 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, Baker Heights Community Center, 14th and Poplar streets, Everett; www.scmsfungi.org.
Volunteers for Outdoor Washington: Learn how to build trails and volunteer to construct and maintain hiking routes; 206-517-3019, www.trailvolunteers.org.
Washington Bass Association: 7:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, Meadowdale Community Center, 6801 N. Meadowdale Road, Lynnwood.
Washington Kayak Club: A Seattle-based kayaking club; 206-433-1983.
Washington Trails Association: A volunteer organization working to protect and enhance hiking trails; 206-625-1367, www.wta.org.
Washington Water Trails Association: An organization dedicated to promoting preservation and stewardship of marine shorelines for recreational use by low-impact, beachable craft. 206-545-9161, www.wwta.org.
Western Bass Club: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Kennydale Community Center, 2424 NE 27th St., Renton; www.westernbassclub.com.
Western Outdoor Learning Center: Activities include seminars, naturalist mentoring and walkabouts, meets at American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 360-303-1191.
To enter an item in the Outdoors calendar, write to “Outdoors Calendar,” the Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, e-mail features@heraldnet.com, or fax 425-339-3469. For information, call Melanie Munk at 425-339-3430.
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