Top Washington Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 4

One of the best times of year to visit Mount Rainier is in the winter months. When the days get shorter, the summer crowds head home, and the park turns into a true winter wonderland, come visit Longmire in Mount Rainier National Park! Stroll through the old-growth forests, where Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar trees dwarf visitors. The bubbling natural springs tell a story of what lies beneath this abundant and volatile landscape. Experience the natural silence that takes hold as the snow dusted trees insulate the world around you. Learn the diverse history the Longmire area and how this region has attracted visitors long before it was a national park. After arriving at Mt. Rainier, you will get out to experience as much of the Longmire area as possible for the day. Explore beyond the vehicle during walks and hikes with your guide by your side the entire time. If conditions call for snowshoes, your guide will provide an introductory lesson on how to stay safe and enjoy your walk.

Not long ago a family member would have had a farm you could visit, those days are gone. Here on our homestead/working farm you will have an opportunity to experience and learn of how and where your food comes from, You will have a chance to interact with some of the animals we raise, possibly help bottle feed their young and explore the gardens. Animals include: cows, sheep, goats, alpacas, pigs, livestock guardian dogs, bees, and various poultry. Gardens include: Cutting flowers, vegetables, herbs, greenhouse, berry patches and fruit trees.

This hike is an Olympic National Park favorite! Explore a beautiful old-growth temperate rainforest, view pristine high alpine lakes and meadows, and climb to the breathtaking overlook of the Blue Glacier. On this hike you will have the opportunity to hike through different ecosystems within the park and see the variety of plants and wildlife that inhabit them. You may see deer, elk, and bears. Your hiking efforts will be awarded with spectacular views of Mt. Olympus and the Blue Glacier. Travel with a top-rated guide service (over 1200 5-star reviews online & #1 operator in Yosemite National Park) which is also a non-profit. Your participation helps us provide scholarships for disadvantaged youth to participate in our summer backpacking series. 2024 Dates: 6/15-6/19 6/27-7/1 7/13-7/17 8/10-8/14 8/24-8/28 9/7-9/11

Escape Seattle for the day with this small-group guided day trip to Deception Pass State Park. Travel through the Skagit Valley on the way to Deception Pass. Walk across the Deception Pass Bridge and head down to the beach to see green rocks. Enjoy lunch (own expense) at Coupeville before visiting a lighthouse and enjoying a ferry ride.

Rialto Beach comes alive when the tide goes out to reveal pools brimming with crabs, sea stars and anemones. Out at sea, you might catch a migrating whales or sea otters and sea lions. A few miles away is Hole-in-the-Wall, an enormous natural arch just a hike away. Don't forget to wear layers, the beach can get cold! Tidal patterns vary, use the link below to plan your visit.

Olympic National Park boasts over 650 lakes in its borders, and Ozette Lake is the largest. Your guide will take you through the old-growth forest, sharing their knowledge of the flora and fauna common to this section of the park. About 3 miles in, you will begin to hear the unmistakable sound of the ocean waves crashing against shore where we emerge, onto sandy beaches. Here, you have the option to spend some time at the beach and turn back the way you came, or continue North for about 3 miles, as we hike towards Cape Alava, the westernmost point in the contiguous U.S. Along the way we will keep a close watch for sea otters, whales, and eagles. If we are lucky enough to have low tide, we will have plenty of time to explore some tide pools and get a closer look at life under water. A few miles after returning to the forest from Cape Alava, we will pass through unique spots of wet coastal meadows and bogs before, all too soon, we will have returned to our trailhead.

In general we will learn about all the farm animals that we have so Horses, Sheep, Chickens, Cows and pigs. We will tour the lavender farm and garlic field and talk more about that. And about half way through we will stop for snacks and drinks at the Farm House. We will talk about how we started as a farm and what our further plans our. If you have any further questions please don’t hold back on asking them.

Explore Vancouver as you solve puzzles on this team scavenger hunt adventure. Using your smartphone as your guide, work together to unravel educational riddles. Each answer points your to your next stop in the city. Take time at each stop to leisurely enjoy the place before the game clock resumes.

Turn Spokane into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the city. Entry price is per team.

Turn Olympia into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the city. Entry price is per team.

Get to know Tacoma the fun and high-tech way on an interactive scavenger hunt. All you need is your smartphone and an app to get started in the neighborhood of your choice. Follow clues and solve puzzles at your own pace, with each step revealing local trivia and your next destination. At the end of the game, compare your group’s finishing time and success rates to other teams for some friendly competition.

Turn Seattle into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the city. Entry price is per team.

Visit the smallest host city of the World Expo Spokane and visit 50,000 Silver Dollar Collection Bar. Take a visit to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park to enjoy the geothermal wonders and other beautiful sceneries! Lake View Wooden House Terra Nova is specially arranged at two nights. Visit the spectacular Olympic National Park and be inspired by the glacier-capped peaks, valleys of forests, hot springs, and rugged Pacific coastline. Discover the magnificent Hurricane Ridge and spectacular Lake Crescent! Room Details All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what hotel available on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers. One Room Selection If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking. Avoid traveling in a different bus? If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

Seeing the Pacific Ocean beach is wonderful at Long Beach. You will see the powder gray sand that goes on for miles. Visit a lighthouse high above the beach, eat some great food, and see what used to be the worlds largest frying pan! Plenty of time to enjoy the beaches and trails.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of Seattle and sink into the quietest place in the country. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll head into Olympic National Park, one of the largest expanses of wilderness left in the Lower 48. Across the next 3 days, you’ll witness Ruby Beach, scout for Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer, wander the magnificent Hoh Rainforest, explore Hurricane Ridge, and more.

Get straight to high-elevation adventure on this guided hike in Olympic National Park. Starting at 5,300 feet, you’ll hit the highest maintained trail in the park with your personal guide, trekking through subalpine forests and wildflower-rich meadows and up to the summit of Maiden Peak. You’ll get incredible views of the Cascades, Vancouver Island, and beyond, without worrying about navigation or missing the park’s incredible flora and fauna.

Welcome to Washington state’s largest city, Seattle! Trace back to the birthplace of Starbucks and enjoy its most original taste. Visit iconic sites and attractions in Seattle such as Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center and the Space Needle! Explore the unique landscape at Mount Rainier and all that it has to offer. Enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Rainier with its spectacular waterfalls (Christine, Narada, Myrtle), vast lakes and lush green forests. Room Details All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what hotel availiable on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers. One Room Selection If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking. Avoid traveling in a different bus? If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

Deep local knowledge: The trails around Bellingham can be very confusing! Our guides have a deep wealth of local trail knowledge, allowing you to optimize your time and enjoyment in the gem that is Bellingham! Convenience: Dig Deep Tours brings together everything you need to get out for the ride of your life - all in one place! Book a tour and you wont have to worry about finding gear rentals or trail recommendations. Mountain Bike rentals are also available on our website. Contagious passion: Our guides absolutely love riding mountain bikes. It's hard not to feed off that kind of energy! ** Bike rentals are not included, must be reserved separately**

Be inspired by the glacier-capped peaks, valleys of forests, hot springs, and rugged Pacific coastline.Get amazed by the magnificent Hurricane Ridge and Lake Crescent! Learn the history of Leavenworth, a German Town, with a glance at its unique Bavarian-inspired treasures.Try an authentic local German pork trotter meal with sausage and dark beer! Room Details All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what hotel availiable on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers. One Room Selection If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking. Avoid traveling in a different bus? If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

Our seasonal Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and Deception Pass private tour from Seattle explores the best of spring in the Pacific Northwest. We’ll visit the temperate and fertile Skagit River Valley, home to over 450 acres of tulip fields representing 75% of U.S. commercial production. Each year, thousands of visitors from around the world travel here to witness the spectacular bloom of these magnificent flowers. After lunch, we’ll head to Deception Pass State Park, one of the most stunning landscapes in Washington. If you’re in Seattle in April, there’s no better way to spend a day.

Spend the day exploring some of the top attractions of Whidbey Island on this private guided tour for a group of up to seven people. After pickup from your Seattle hotel or accommodations, travel in comfort in a Mercedes van. Explore highlights that include a provided gourmet lunch in Coupeville, the charming town of Langley, Deception Pass State Park, Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve, and Fort Casey State Park.

Refine your palate at our region's renowned Woodinville wineries and experience rugged geology at Washington’s most dramatic waterfall on this private day tour to Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle wineries. Washington is now the nation’s second largest wine-producing state, and Woodinville alone has over 130 wineries. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy meaningful commentary on the history, culture, and geology of the region from an expert local guide. The tour includes a gourmet lunch at a local restaurant, wine tasting fees, and pick-up/drop-off at your Seattle hotel in our luxury Mercedes van.

Get ready for a full-day hiking and waterfalls adventure into the Cascade Mountains! And get ready for more than just a hiking trip: with a local guide, you’ll learn about the area’s natural and cultural history, get to know native plants and wildlife, and be guided to some of the best trails in Washington! We don’t have to drive far to experience the best hikes near Seattle – it’s just knowing where they are! Your knowledgeable tour guide will know which trails are right for your group and how much we can tackle in one day. Enjoy an easy to moderate hike to photogenic waterfalls as your guide narrates the natural history and ecology of the Pacific Northwest. While waterfall hikes in Washington are popular, we can take on more challenging Washington hikes to be rewarded with fantastic summit views. Add a stop for a wine tasting or refreshing drink to top off a perfect day! If you’re looking for truly unique things to do in Washington State, this private Cascades tour is for you.