GET OUT
Crab dash: The sixth annual Camano Crab Dash 5K/10K fun run/walk is June 23 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. The course loops around the island, including along Utsalady Bay and “Killer Crab Hill.” Water stations will be posted along the route. The race will be professionally timed. Sign up online at www.runsignup.com, at the Camano Center or by printing a registration form from www.camanocenter.org and mailing it with payment. Cost is $22.50. Call 360-387-0222.
Work party: Help complete annual maintenance needs on the trail along Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest at 8:30 a.m. June 29, SE Middle Fork Road, North Bend. The hike to the project site — Snoqualmie Lake — is about 4 miles roundtrip over moderate terrain. Bring warm clothing, boots, gloves and a lunch. No experience necessary. More at www.wta.org.
Run of the Mill: Run through Mill Creek Town Center in the 33rd annual Run of the Mill 5K race at 9 a.m. June 30. The course starts on Main Street, meanders to McCollum Park, then follows the North Creek Trail. The race is a benefit for school sports and other important causes. Registration is $25 for adults, $20 for students and $35 for an adult with a child in a jogging stroller. Sign up at www.cfundingmortgage.com/home-rotm.
Whidbey triathlon: Swim, bike and run in the nearly 24-mile Whidbey Triathlon on July 28 on Whidbey Island. The race begins with a half-mile swim across Goss Lake, followed by 19.5-mile ride on paved country roads and a 3.8-mile run on trails and country roads. Compete as an individual or with friends or family on a relay team. More at swparks.org.
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
Nature talk: A Curious Kids Nature Talk is 1:30 p.m. June 23 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. The talk lead by outdoors author Fiona Cohen is intended to get kids between 5 and 11 ready to explore the outdoors. Cohen will teach kids about habitats — including forests, beaches, fresh water, back yards and urban parks — and the flora and fauna that live in our region. More at www.streamkeeper.org.
Explore forests: Find out about the state’s best forests and conservations areas to explore at Alderwood REI’s free “Explore Your Public Land” course at 6 p.m. June 28 at the store, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. Two experts from the Department of Natural Resources — statewide recreation manager Tim Stapleton and public lands commissioner Hilary Franz — will talk about diverse ways to get outdoors, from mountain biking the Raging River Trail near North Bend to kayaking the Cypress Island conservation area. More at www.rei.com.
Evening programs: Learn about flora and fauna unique to the Pacific Northwest during evening programs over the next two months at 7 p.m. on Fridays at Wallace Falls State Park, 14503 Wallace Lake Road. Meet with park staff in the park’s amphitheater to learn how to interact with wildlife, identify local plants and find out about the region’s history. Topics change monthly. Upcoming dates are June 29, July 13, Aug. 10 and Aug. 24. A Discover Pass is required for park entrance. Call 425-455-7010 or email joy.kacoroski@parks.wa.gov for more information.
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