Hiking seminar: Want to give hiking a try but don’t know where to start? 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 www.washingtonoutdoorwomen.org.
Adventure Speaker Series: “Hangdog Days” talk by Jeff Smoot, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 9, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. Smoot’s book, “Hangdog Days: Conflict, Change and the Race for 5.14,” recounts an era when rock climbing exploded in popularity and how a new generation of climbers has changed the culture of the sport. 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, Suite 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.
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.
Sea kayaking: Paddle from Cornet Bay to Skagit and Hope islands April 27 with the Everett Sea Kayaking Committee. The 12-mile journey, beginning at the Corney Bay boat launch at W. Cornet Bay Road, Oak Harbor, will have a moderate pace. A Basic Sea Kayaking Course badge is required. Space is limited. More at www.themountaineers.org.
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.
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