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Pie Bike Ride: There’s a pie at the end of the road — literally — at the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride at 10 a.m. July 22 at the Keystone Ferry Landing, 1400 Highway 20, Coupeville. The third annual non-competitive bike ride has three scenic routes of 5-, 10- and 20-mile loops through Central Whidbey. At the end, participants receive a slice of pie donated by Whidbey Pies. Registration is $30 for adults, $15 for children ages 6-16. Helmets are required. More at www.wclt.org or by calling 360-222-3310.
Edmonds Sand Sculpting Contest: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 24 at Marina Beach, 470 Admiral Way S., Edmonds; 425-771-0230; www.edmondswa.gov. Form a team or build your own castle. Amateur contest open to all ages. Sign-up begins at 10 a.m., judging at noon, awards at 12:30 p.m. Bring buckets and shovels. Free.
Jetty Island Days: Ferries from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 4 at 10th Street and W. Marine View Drive, Everett; $3 fee for parking; suggested donation $2 for adults, $1 for kids; 425-257-8304; everettwa.gov/jettyisland.
Friends of the Forest: Love snowboarding or skiing at Stevens Pass? Help take care of it. Volunteers are needed to remove trash from the mountain slopes from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1. You’ll need to ride a ski lift to reach cleanup areas. A barbecue lunch will be provided by Stevens Pass Mountain Resort. Bring rain gear, bug repellent and boots with ankle support. Prizes will be awarded to volunteers who find the most unique pieces of trash. Register by July 22. Call 206-832-8280 or visit www.nff.wildapricot.org/event-2879054 for more.
Sea kayaking: The Everett Sea Kayaking Committee is leading a trip through Chuckanut Bay on Aug. 12. The trek, mildly difficult, is 8 nautical miles long, from one end of the bay to the other. Space is limited. Bring your own boat, gear, food and water. Meet at Larrabee State Park (Wildcat Cove), 6 miles south of Bellingham. More at www.mountaineers.org.
Zimmerman Trail: The trail in Arlington has reopened after a winter storm knocked it out of commission for four months. Maintenance crews repaired damage to the trail’s stair treads and installed temporary hand railings. The half-mile trail connects Crown Ridge Boulevard with 204th Street and features a wooden staircase, which is often used for fitness routines.
Free park-ing: The next day to visit Washington State Parks without an entrance fee is Aug. 25 on the National Park Service’s 102nd birthday. Others free days are Sept. 22 (National Public Lands Day), Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) and Nov. 23 (Autumn Day). More at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
STAY IN
Find your Park: Learn about two North Cascades National Recreation Areas at a free class at 6 p.m. July 24 at Alderwood REI, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. An REI specialist will provide tips on how to best enjoy the area’s trails, snow and water. Space is limited. Register at www.rei.com.
Navigation basics: Learn basic navigation skills at Alderwood REI’s Women’s Map and Compass Navigation Basics in-store class at 6 p.m. July 26 at 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. Learn the parts of a compass, how to read a topographic map and how to use them in tandem. Also learn how to pinpoint your location through triangulation and then navigate to new locations by following a bearing. Space is limited. Cost is $30 for members, $50 for non-members. Register at www.rei.com.
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