May
Outdoor Rock Climbing Club /
5-8 pm / May 15, 22, 29 / $8
Rocks are meant for climbing! Head to Sprinker Recreation Center for an introduction to rock climbing. Participants will climb, belay and learn basic climbing knots. Fee includes transportation to climbing site, all equipment, and instruction. "Must pre-register. Call in advance for reservations-253-982-2206"
Hike Bus / 5-7 pm / May 13, 20, 27 / $3 - HIKE BUS INFO
The Hike Bus is back for its 3rd season! Every Tuesday we’ll explore a wide variety of hikes around the area, ranging in difficulty from beginner to intermediate level. Perfect for the whole family!
FREE Day ‘O’ Climbing / 9am-6pm / May 14 / Free
Test out our climbing wall for FREE! We provide shoes, harness, ropes and belayers, all free of charge. Don’t miss this great opportunity. Call Adventures Unlimited for more details.
Crabbing in Westport / 8 am-5 pm / May 16 / $20
Join Adventures Unlimited as we travel over to the coast for a day of crabbing. Westport’s bountiful waters and festive atmosphere make it an ideal destination for our crabbing and
sight seeing excursion. Trip fee includes transportation, crabbing gear, and bait. Participants are responsible for providing their own fishing license, lunch for the day and means of transporting the crab.
Cape Alava Hiking Excursion / 6 am-7 pm / May 17-18 / $40
We’re kicking off the camping season early! This discounted trip takes participants on a beautiful hike around Lake Ozette and includes a night of camping at Cape Alava. The two day hike spans nine miles and is suitable for intermediate hikers. The trip fee includes transportation, camping equipment, guides, and permits. Sign up now because space in limited!
Wolf Haven International /
9:30 am-1:30 pm / May 17 / $18
Wolf Haven International is a wolf sanctuary that provides guided tours to the public. At the sanctuary, visitors learn wolf biology, ecology, recovery programs and conservation, up close with these amazing and beautiful creatures. Trip fee includes transportation, park admission and guided tour.
Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks Tour 10am-5:30pm / May 18 / $20
Visit the interactive museum, take a guided tour of the locks, check out the fish ladder and relax in the vast flower gardens. Trip fee includes transportation and guided tour.
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Talapus Lake Hike / 8 am-3 pm / 
May 19 / $15
This trail in the Snoqualmie National forest takes hikers on a 4-mile round-trip hike through dense forests. The highlight is Talapus Lake, located at the summit. This is a great trail for families and beginning hikers. Fee includes transportation and guided hike.
Rainier's Package, Thurs. May 22, 6:15-10 p.m. $15 for ticket, transportation and food.
Mercer Island Canoe Trip
9 am-3 pm / May 23 / $35
Canoe through the “largest urban wetland” in the region, a slough encompassing more than 326 acres and home to more than 168 animal species including: otter, beaver, coyote, fox, salmon, osprey, hawks, woodpeckers and waterfowl.
Trip fee includes transportation, canoe, safety gear and guides.
San Juan Islands Whale Watching Trip
8:30 am-8:30 pm / May 24 / $80
Spend the day relaxing on the water around the picturesque San Juan Islands in search of a wide variety of wildlife including Orca, Gray, Minke and Humpback whales. The 5.5 hour tour comes complete with transportation to the departure site, 2 guides to provide interpretation about the area and wildlife and a whale sighting guarantee. That’s right-- if we don’t see whales, everyone gets a voucher for a free trip.
Family Night Rock Climb / 5:30 pm-7:30 pm / Wed. May 28/ Ad. $10,
Ch. 12 and under $7
Bring the kids down to Adventures Unlimited for an evening of rock climbing fun. We’ll even take care of dinner! Fee includes climbing gear, wall time and pizza for the entire family. Sign up in advance for this great family event.
Must pre-register. Call in advance for reservations—253-982-2206
Vancouver B.C. Day Tour / 6:30 am–10 pm / May 31 / $40
Birth Certificate required
The first stop on our driving tour of Vancouver is Queen Elizabeth Park, which overlooks the city. Then it’s on to China Town and a stop in historic Gastown for shopping and antique hunting. After a stop at Stanley Park, we’re off to Robson Street, the “Rodeo Drive of Canada”. You are on your own for a couple of hours to eat, shop, sight see, and more. On our return trip we’ll be stopping at the ‘Duty Free’ shop at the border. Trip includes transportation and snacks.
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June
Hike Bus / 5-8:30pm / June 3, 10, 17, 24 / $3
The Hike Bus is back for its 3rd season! Every Tuesday we’ll explore a wide variety of hikes around the area, ranging in difficulty from beginner to intermediate level. Perfect for the whole family!
Outdoor Rock Climbing / 5-8pm / June 5, 12, 19, 26 / $8
Rocks are meant for climbing! Head to Sprinker Recreation Center for an introduction to rock climbing. Participants will climb, belay and learn basic climbing knots. Fee includes transportation to climbing site, all equipment, and instruction. "Must pre-register. Call in advance for reservations-253-982-2206"
Wenatchee/ Methow Rafting Weekend/ 7am-8pm / June 7-8 / $150
Raft two of Washington’s premier whitewater rivers in one weekend! We’ll start with the Wenatchee, known for its big waves, warm climate and picturesque views. Then it’s off to the Methow, a class IV at certain water levels with some of the best whitewater in the state. We’ll take on the rapids at Hurricane, the Jolly Green Giant, the Mother Lode, and legendary Black Canyon. Trip fee includes transportation, river permits, camping fees, group dinner and two guided river trips.
Portland Rose Festival / 6am – 
6pm / June 7 / $30
We’re traveling to Portland for the annual Rose Festival and Grand Floral Parade. We’ll watch the parade, then head to the dragon boat races, shop in historic downtown Portland, and just enjoy the festivities, explore the city and have a great time. Trip includes transportation only.
Snoqualmie Falls and Boehms Candy Tour / 10am-4pm / June 9 / $25
Travel east to the magnificent Snoqualmie Falls and the tasty Boehms Candy Factory. The 268’ Snoqualmie Falls is a spectacular sight attracting 1.5 million visitors each year. Spend a couple hours exploring the trails around the area, taking in the view from the observation decks and visiting the Salish Lodge. We’ll stop for lunch and travel to Issaquah to watch candy makers in action at the Boehms Candy Factory. Includes transportation, guided tour of the Boehms Candy Factory and a sample of Boehm’s amazing truffles (lunch not included).
Kayaking Ketron Island / 9am-4pm / June 13 / $30 *Weekday Special*
This small but charming island lies just a short distance away on Puget Sound. Enjoy a day of kayaking and sightseeing. No prior kayaking experience required. Trip fee includes transportation, kayak and safety equipment, and guided tour.
Mount St. Helens Overnight Hike / June 15-16 / $80
This 10-mile hike will give intermediate hikers the opportunity to push themselves to compete a summit trek. The hike begins at the Climber's Bivouac & climbs 4500' over five miles to the Monitor Ridge summit of Mount St. Helens. We'll leave Adventures Unlimited Sunday morning & drive to base camp (Climber's Bivouac), 150 miles from Tacoma. Camp under the stars Sunday night after a filling dinner prepared by the staff. Monday, we'll depart early & make our way toward the summit. The route begins on Ptarmigan Trail #216A, climbs 1,100' in 2 1/4 miles to timberline at 4,800' elevation. Above timberline the route follows Monitor Ridge, climbing steeply through lava flows, loose pumice & ash. Although strenuous, this non-technical climb is suitable for people in good physical condition who are comfortable scrambling on steep, rugged terrain. Fee includes transportation, guides, dinner & all Nat'l Park climbing permits. Contact Adventures Unlimited, 253-982-3610, for details.
Mt. Si Hike / 8am-4pm / June 18 / $20
Mt. Si is a strenuous hike (S), but one of the most popular in Washington. The route to the summit meanders through several different ecosystems, providing hikers the opportunity to see a variety of different ecosystems rich with abundant vegetation. The hike is 3.5 miles to Haystack Basin with views of more than 3,000 feet straight down to the valley and I-90, as well as out to the Olympic Mountains and Seattle. Hike is 7 miles round trip. Fee includes transportation and a guide. Hiking & River Classification
Rafting the Wenatchee / 7am-7pm / June 21, 22 / $50
The Wenatchee River is known for its big waves, warm climate and picturesque views, which make for a wonderful rafting experience. Fee includes transportation, and guided river tour.
Crabbing in Westport / 8am-5pm / June 25 / $20
Join Adventures Unlimited as we travel over to the coast for a day of crabbing. Westport’s bountiful waters and festive atmosphere make it an ideal destination for our crabbing and sight seeing excursion. Trip fee includes transportation, crabbing gear, and bait. Participants are responsible for providing their own fishing license, lunch for the day and means of transporting the crab.
Rainier's Package, Thurs. June 26, 6:15 -10 p.m. $15 for ticket, transportation and food.
Kayaking Nisqually Delta / 9am-4pm / June 27 / $30 *Weekday Special*
Spend an early spring day sharpening your kayaking skills and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Keep your eyes open for bald eagles, blue heron, seals, crabs, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic and Cascade Ranges while you glide around the delta. No prior kayaking experience required. Trip fee includes transportation, kayak, safety equipment and guided tour.
Camp Muir Hike / 6am-8pm / June 29 / $40
Camp Muir, at 10,000 feet, is the first leg on your way to the summit of Mount Rainier. The hike up to Muir offers breathtaking scenery on your way to camp: forested trails, vast ice fields and rocky outcroppings. This is an advanced level hike that gains 4,600 feet in elevation over 4.5 miles. The total round trip distance for the trip is 9 miles with an estimated total hike time of 8 hours. Participants must be in good physical condition and have previous backpacking experience. Contact Adventures Unlimited for details. Trip fee includes transportation, park fees, and a guided hike.
Twin Falls Hike /8:30am-3pm / June 30 / $15
Featured as a “Hike of the Week” in the News Tribune, the Twin Falls trail offers magnificent views of waterfalls, lush forests and wildlife. This beginner-level hike located in Ollalie State Park is perfect for the whole family. Fee includes transportation and a guided hike.
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July
Hike Bus / 5-8 pm / Tues., July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / $3/adult, kids-FREE
Join us every Tuesday as we explore a wide variety of hikes around the area, ranging in difficulty from beginner to intermediate level. Bring the whole family out to enjoy the experience!
Kayaking Commencement Bay / 9 am-4 pm / Weds. July 2
$30 Midweek Special.
Commencement Bay off Tacomahas a bit of everything: Pt. Defiance’s wooded bluffs, Ruston’s calm waterfront and the “downtown” feel of the Tacoma harbor. See Tacoma from a different perspective while paddling along its diverse shores. Trip includes transportation, kayak, guide, and safety equipment.
Wenatchee White Water Rafting / 7 am-7 pm / Thurs., July 3 / $50
The Wenatchee River is known for its big waves, warm climate and picturesque views, which make for a wonderful rafting experience. Fee includes transportation, and guided river tour.
Outdoor Rock Climbing Club / 5-8 pm
Thurs., July 17, 24, 31 / $8
Rocks are meant for climbing! Head to Sprinker Recreation Center for an introduction to rock climbing. Participants will climb, belay and learn basic climbing knots. Fee includes transportation to climbing site, all equipment, and instruction. "Must pre-register. Call in advance for reservations-253-982-2206"
Open Water Scuba Course / 5-9:30 pm (Tue & Th) & 2 Saturday Sessions / July 8-19 / $230
Get hands-on training with professional scuba instructors. This two-week course runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with open water dives on Saturdays. The class is run by Sound Dive in Bremerton, WA. The course fee includes classroom sessions, 4-5 confined water dives (pool instruction), five open water dives, the use of course literature (not the purchase), use of rental equipment, food and beverages, and instruction.
Mount Adams/White Salmon Trip / July 9-12 / Starts at $200
Looking for high adventure? Start with a very strenuous (VS) multi-day hike to the summit of Mount Adams, the second highest mountain peak in Washington, for picturesque views of Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens, and the.jpg)
countryside below! Then we travel to Hood River for a relaxing evening in a local hotel before rafting the White Salmon River. The White Salmon is a class IV whitewater river with rapids named “Corkscrew,” “Rattlesnake” and the always-spectacular “Husum Falls.” Includes roundtrip transportation, 1 night at the Best Western Hood River, 2 nights camping on Mount Adams, climbing permits, guided hike of Mount Adams, specialized climbing and rafting equipment and a guided rafting trip on the White Salmon. Mandatory pre-trip meeting, Monday, April 7, 5-6 p.m.
Single Occupancy $275/person - Double Occupancy $ 250/person
Triple Occupancy $225/person - Quad Occupancy $200/person
Seattle Sites Tour Part 1 / 8 am-4 pm / July 12 / $50
Enjoy the sights of Seattle without the commuting hassle. Our first stop will be the Seattle Space Needle, one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Next, we’ll head over to one of Seattle’s newest and most interesting attractions: the Experience Music Project. EMP visitors have the opportunity to see rare artifacts and memorabilia, hear musicians tell their stories, play an instrument and create their own music. Our final stop is the world famous Pike Place Market. Visit with the vendors, browse the amazing shops, and test your ability to catch one of the flying fish. Trip fee includes transportation and admission to all the sites.
Leavenworth Tour / 8am-8pm / Sun., July 13 / $35
Washington’s “Bavarian Village” is a year round fun destination for the whole family. Sample the wonderful foods, enjoy wine tasting, test your skill on the championship mini-golf course, or simply spend the afternoon shopping at the amazing stores that line the city streets. Trip fee includes roundtrip transportation.
Kayaking Ketron Island / 9 am-4 pm / July 16 / $30 Midweek Special
This small but charming island lies just a short distance away on Puget Sound. Enjoy a day of kayaking and sightseeing. No prior kayaking experience required. Trip fee includes transportation, kayak and safety equipment, and guided tour.
Camp Muir Hike / 6 am-8 pm / Weds., July 23 / $40
Camp Muir sits at 10,000 ft and is the first leg on the way to the summit of Mount Rainier. The hike up to Muir offers breathtaking scenery as it traverses from forested trails through vast ice fields and along rocky outcroppings on your way up to the camp. This is an advanced level hike that gains 4,600ft. in elevation over 4.5 miles. The total roundtrip distance for the trip is 9 miles and an estimate of total hike time is 8 hours. Participants must be in good physical condition and have previous backpacking experience. Contact Adventures Unlimited for details.
Crabbing in Westport / 8 am-5 pm / Fri., July 25 / $25
Join Adventures Unlimited as we travel over to the coast for a day of crabbing. Westport’s bountiful waters and festive atmosphere make it an ideal destination for our crabbing and sightseeing excursion. Trip fee includes transportation, crabbing gear, and bait. Participants are responsible for providing their own fishing license, lunch for the day and means of transporting the crab.
Seattle Sites Tour Part 2 / 8 am-4 pm / Sat., July 26 / $50
Travel to 3 of Seattle’s most famous sites: Pacific Science Center, where participants will have the opportunity to view exhibits, watch IMAX movies and participate in hands on activities; the Seattle waterfront, where we’ll tour the new Olympic Sculpture Park, featuring views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound; finally, a harbor cruise around Seattle complete with interpretive tour. Trip fee includes transportation and admission to the sites.
Mt. Si Hike / 8 am-4 pm / Mon., July 28 / $20
Mt. Si is a strenuous hike (S), but one of the most popular in Washington. The route to the summit meanders through several different ecosystems, providing hikers the opportunity to see a variety of different ecosystems rich with abundant vegetation. The hike is 3.5 miles to Haystack Basin with views of more than 3,000 feet straight down to the valley and I-90, as well as out to the Olympic Mountains and Seattle. Hike is 7 miles round trip. Fee includes transportation and a guide.
Kayaking Mercer Slough / 9 am-4 pm
Weds., July 30 / $35
Take a day to canoe through the “largest urban wetland” in the region. The slough encompasses over 326 acres and is home to over 168 animal species including: otter, beaver, coyote, fox, salmon, osprey, hawks, woodpeckers and waterfowl. Trip fee includes transportation, canoe, safety gear, and guides.