52 Ways to Nature in Washington: One Adventure, Every Week, All Year Long

One Year • 52 Weeks • 52 Ways to Get Outside

Washington gives us mountains, ocean, forests, islands, rivers, deserts, wildlife, and snow—all within one amazing state.

The CNS challenge is simple: connect with nature at least once every week. It doesn’t have to be a big adventure. Walk, explore, learn, volunteer, photograph, camp—or simply slow down and enjoy the outdoors.

WINTER | EXPLORE

01–13

Winter Hike Snowshoe Cross-Country Ski Visit Mt. Rainier Explore Old-Growth Forest Storm Watch Watch Bald Eagles Winter Camp Find a Frozen Waterfall Nature Photography Winter Birding Catch a Winter Sunrise Volunteer Outdoors

SPRING | DISCOVER

14–26

Wildflower Hike Chase Waterfalls See the Tulips Explore a Rainforest Watch for Whales Visit a Wildlife Refuge Bike a Nature Trail Try a New Trail Go Spring Camping Restore Habitat Learn Local Birds Maintain a Trail Visit a New State Park

SUMMER | ADVENTURE

27–39

Find an Alpine Lake Go Backpacking Explore a Volcano Hike for Sunrise Camp Under the Stars Paddle Somewhere New Try Rock Climbing Challenge Yourself Go Stargazing Explore the Olympic Peninsula Visit an Island Spend a Day Offline Practice Navigation

FALL | CONNECT

40–52

Hike Fall Colors Find Golden Larches Discover Mushrooms Watch Salmon Run Explore an Urban Trail Walk the Beach Watch Wildlife Take a Fall Ride Photograph Autumn Go Birding Join a Stewardship Project Take a Fall Camping Trip Revisit Your Favorite Place

YOUR YEAR. YOUR CHALLENGE.

You don’t need 52 different destinations.

Visit the same forest in four seasons. Learn its plants. Watch its wildlife. hike its trails. Help protect it. Bring a friend.

EXPLORE • LEARN • CONNECT • PROTECT

52 weeks. 52 experiences. One beautiful Washington.

How many can you complete?

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