Within a short drive from Seattle, the largest metropolitan area in the Pacific Northwest, one can ski, fish, hike, bike and camp in an exceptional array of wilderness areas.

Whether you want to ski hors-piste in the North Cascades, fish for sea-run rainbow trout in desert streams, mountain bike through rainforests or hike to pristine alpine lakes, it's all nearby. I hope you find this website helpful in maximizing your enjoyment of these activities.

And when you are stuck in your office instead of out in the mountains or on the water, you can always check out the popular Mountain & River Webcam page. It may be the next best thing to being there.

Gerard Wirz