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Saturday, May 5
Introduction to mountain biking  
Spend the day learning the basics of mountain biking while getting plenty of time to work on your newfound skills. This trip is an instructional guided ride designed just for beginners. Join us on the trails Saturday, May 5. Bike, helmet, gloves and transportation are provided. Minimum age: 12 ($30)

Seattle brewery tour

Saturday, May 5
Time to wake up your taste buds with one of the best things to do in Seattle! That’s right, it’s time for a Seattle brewery tour.  You’ve seen all the other sights, now it’s time to try something new Saturday, May 5. Price includes transportation and brewery tours. Minimum age: 21 ($70)

Sunday, May 6
Introduction to sea kayaking  

Interested in kayaking but want to learn the basics or refresh your rusty skills? Join the Outdoor Recreation Program for a safe and fun start to sea kayaking! The Sunday, May 6 clinic will include instruction on strokes, turns, equipment and launching/landing. You’ll also get a chance to practice your skills on a paddle around American Lake at Lewis North. This class will get you started with the proper techniques and build a solid foundation so you may enjoy kayaking for years to come. Fee includes equipment and instruction. Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Explore Victoria, B.C.

Sunday, May 6
Hop on the ferry and spend the day exploring Victoria, B.C. You can easily navigate the city on foot — downtown has everything from antique shops to artisan chocolate shops. You can also stop in at the Royal B.C. Museum or watch a thrilling IMAX® film. The trip is Sunday, May 6; the fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles. Passport is required. ($90; ages 5–11: $70; 0–4: $55)  PASSPORT REQUIRED  Family-friendly trip

Wednesday, May 9
After-work paddle  
Enjoy an evening after work out on the water. Paddle through calm waters close to home Wednesday, May 9. This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers. Fee includes transportation, equipment and guide. Minimum age: 12 ($20)

Outdoor Recreation annual Open House and Yard Sale

Saturday, May 12
The Northwest Adventure Center is hosting an Open House and Yard Sale Saturday, May 12! Stop by the NAC, Bldg. 8050 NCO Beach Road at Lewis North for fun, great deals and recreation information.
Outdoor recreation groups from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the local community will be onsite to tell you all about the opportunities available to you in the area. Plus, the Northwest Adventure Center will be selling used gear at excellent rates and offering great discounts in the retail store and scuba shop. There will be a climbing wall and a trout pond for the kids, plus a great view of American Lake and great deals on gear. Come on out for a day of fun at the Northwest Adventure Center! The event is free. For more information, call 253-967-6263.(free) Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Saturday, May 12
Horseback riding  
Head to Elbe, a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park, for a two-hour guided afternoon horseback ride. No experience is necessary. Bring the entire Family along for a great day Saturday, May 12. Minimum age: 7 ($80) Family-friendly trip

Leavenworth Maifest

Sunday, May 13 
Tap your toes to oompah music at Leavenworth’s Maifest Sunday, May 13. Experience the Grand Parade, live entertainment and traditional German dancing, including the Maipole Dance. Stroll through the Bavarian Village of Flowers, visit Art in the Park and see all the great shops and restaurants the town has to offer. ($55; ages 6–12: $45; 0–5: $15) Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Whitewater rafting

Sunday, May 13
Take a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River. Put in near the unique Bavarian town of Leavenworth, and paddle through the many exciting class-III rapids. Join us Sunday, May 13. Gear, wetsuit, paddle shoes, gloves, instruction and transportation are included. Minimum age: 12 ($65; groups of 20 or more are just $55 per person) Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

May 14–19
Hunter safety education course
Learn the safe handling of hunting equipment, the importance of wildlife management and much more at the hunter safety education course.  Held Monday, May 14 through Saturday, May 19, this course is mandatory in order to hunt in the state of Washington. Register with the state at http://my.register-ed.com. Payment will be made at the first class. All sessions must be attended for certification and are scheduled at the JBLM Skeet Range as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6–9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.–noon. ($10)

Armed Forces Day Volksmarch

Saturday, May 19
Volksmarch registration and walk begins at 8 a.m. at Carey Theater, next to Cowan Stadium at Lewis Main.  There will be 5K and 10K routes for the Volksmarch Saturday, May 19, so come out and walk for points or just for fun. Anyone may walk for free; minimal fees will be charged for stamps and patches. Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Saturday, May 19
Bungee jumping  
Head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country Saturday, May 19. A full 20 stories high, the private bridge is nestled in an emerald forest above a sparkling river. If adrenaline is what you crave, you won’t be disappointed! Trip fee includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt. Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($135)

Sunday, May 20
Hike Twin Falls  This 4-mile hike takes you through the lush forests of Twin Falls State Park. The highlights of this trail are two waterfall-viewing platforms. Be sure to bring your camera, lunch and plenty of water for the trail Sunday, May 20. ($35)

Geocaching adventure

Sunday, May 20
Geocaching is often described as a “game of high-tech hide-and-seek,” where you use a GPS to find caches that someone hid. In the Sunday, May 20 seminar, you’ll learn how to use a GPS to navigate to the caches and then “seek” local caches. ($35; ages 0–12: $10) Family-friendly trip

Wednesday, May 23
Bike Repair 101  
This class designed for beginners will go over simple things you may need to know if you’re out riding your bike and something happens. Bring your bike or learn on one of ours Wednesday, May 23. This clinic will teach the skills to be prepared for most trail side repairs and problems. ($15) You’ll learn to:
• Build a pre-trip and post-trip checklist for bike maintenance
• Make front and rear brake adjustments
• Lube and maintain your bike
• Identify all the parts of the bike and what they do
• Change a flat tire
• Repair a chain if it breaks
• Pack the tools and accessories you’ll need to have with you on the trail

Bottom fishing

Saturday, May 26
Get out on open water Saturday, May 26 and start hauling in fish! Head out where rockfish and lingcod are always plentiful. ($130) Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Whitewater rafting

Saturday, May 26
Take a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River Saturday, May 26. Put in near the unique Bavarian town of Leavenworth, and paddle through the exciting class III rapids. No rafting experience necessary. Minimum age: 12  ($65; group rates are available) Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Sunday, May 27
Sea kayak Hope Island   
On Sunday, May 27, travel from Arcadia in the Totten Inlet to Hope Island where we’ll eat lunch. Deer can be seen on the island, and seals have been spotted resting in the channel. Difficulty: beginner; distance: 3 miles; paddle time: 2.5 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Northwest Trek

Sunday, May 27
  Explore the park, which is home to more than 200 North American animals, on Sunday, May 27. See bighorn sheep, caribou, beaver and grizzly bear from the 55-minute tram tour, and enjoy hands-on learning experiences. ($30; ages 5–12: $21; 3–4: $18; 0–2: $5) Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Wednesday, June 2
Sea kayak Ketron Island 
Get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life with a enjoyable kayak trip! Paddlers of all levels will love this trip that starts at Solo Point and circumnavigates Ketron Island in a few hours. Join us Wednesday, June 2. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Saturday, June 2
Nisqually inflatable kayak float 
Explore this local treasure from an exciting but easy to paddle inflatable kayak Saturday, June 2. ($40)

Bottom fishing

Sunday, June 3
Get out on open water Sunday, June 3 and start hauling in fish! Head out where rockfish and lingcod are always plentiful. ($130) Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Sunday, June 3
Introduction to mountain biking  
Come on an instructional ride designed for beginners Sunday, June 3. Spend the day learning the basics while getting plenty of time to work on your newfound skills. Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Sul Duc Hot Springs

Sunday, June 3
Head to the Olympic National Forest to take a soak in the Sul Duc Hot Springs Sunday, June 3. There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool. Temperatures vary between the pools allowing you to find the perfect one to relax and soak in. Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly for the health and safety of all guests. ($50; ages 4–12: $40; ages 0–3: $25) Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Whitewater rafting

Saturday, June 9
Take a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River Saturday, June 9. Put in near the unique Bavarian town of Leavenworth, and paddle through the exciting class III rapids. No rafting experience necessary. Minimum age: 12  ($65; group rates are available) Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Horseback riding

Saturday, June 9
Head to Elbe, a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park, for a two-hour guided afternoon horseback ride Saturday, June 9. No experience is necessary. Minimum age: 7 ($80) Family-friendly trip

Survival class

Sunday, June 10
Do you enjoy the Evergreen State’s outdoor opportunities? If you do anything outdoors, you should have a few basic survival skills. Come learn how to find shelter in the rainforest. You’ll leave with new skills and a mini-survival kit Sunday, June 10. Time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 7 ($25) Family-friendly trip

Sunday, June 10
ATV adventure Capitol Forest                 
Get ready for an exciting ride in Capitol Forest! Learn the basics of safe ATV riding while riding through miles of trails Sunday, June 10. Distance: 15+ miles; ride time: 3–4 hours; difficulty: beginner. Minimum age: 16 ($100)

Visit Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market

Sunday, June 10
 Head to Seattle to visit two hotspots Sunday, June 10. The Seattle Aquarium is full of amazing local exhibits, a visiting Harbor seal and many things to see and touch. Pike Place Market has unique food and shops to wander through. Admission to the aquarium included. ($40; ages 4–12: $34; 0–3: $15) Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Other outdoor information:
Learn, prepare with hunter safety education course 
Learn the safe handling of hunting equipment, the importance of wildlife management and more at the Hunter Safety Education Course (it’s mandatory to hunt in the state). Choose from these upcoming sessions: May 14–19 and June 18–23. The class runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6–9 p.m. and begins at 8 a.m. Saturday. Register through the state at http://my.register-ed.com. A payment of $10 will be due at the first class.