Outdoors classes and activities around Snohomish County
Published 1:30 am Sunday, March 24, 2019
Women’s hiking intro: The free “Women’s Hiking Basics” class is at 6 p.m. March 28 at Alderwood REI, 3000 184th St. SW, Ste. 952, Lynnwood. REI specialists will give a rundown on hiking, such as trip planning, gear and where to go. Space is limited. More at www.rei.com.
Free park-ing: The next day to visit Washington State Parks without an entrance fee is on April 20, Spring Day. Other free days are April 22 (Earth Day), June 1 (National Trails Day), June 8 (National Get Outdoors Day), June 9 (Fishing Day), Aug. 25 (National Park Service’s birthday), Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) and Nov. 29 (Autumn free day). More at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
Hiking seminar: Want to know how to join the hiking community or where to plan your first hike? The “Hike Essentials Seminar,” led by The Mountaineers’ Everett branch, is at 7 p.m. April 3 at the Snohomish County PUD Building, 2320 California St., Everett. The free course will cover what to wear, what to bring, where to go and how to register to hike with the Mountaineers. More at www.mountaineers.org.
Waterfowling basics: Registration for Washington Outdoor Womens’ annual “Intro to Waterfowling Workshop” is now open. The workshop will be held at a private hunting club near Monroe from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 6. The hands-on introduction to duck hunting for women 18 and older includes shooting clay targets, setting decoys and practicing ducks calls. The cost is $140. Register at washingtonoutdoorwomen.org.
Adventure Speaker Series: “Hangdog Days” talk by Jeff Smooth, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 9, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entry is $5 at the door. More at www.marysvillewa.gov or by calling 360-363-8400.
Hiking in the Pacific Northwest: The “Pacific Northwest Hiking Basics” class is at 6 p.m. April 11 at Alderwood REI, 3000 184th St. SW, Ste. 952, Lynnwood. The free class will cover how to explore the best trails in the region, how to plan a hike, navigating permitting and the potential challenges and rewards that come with each particular destination. Space is limited. More at www.rei.com.
Sno-Park permits: Attention snow enthusiasts: Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program’s Sno-Park permits are available for purchase online and at various vendors statewide through April 30. The permits allow visitors to park in cleared, designated parking lots with access to areas around the state for skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing, tubing and other winter fun. More at www.parks.state.wa.us/winter.
