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Sea kayakers in the San Juan Islands, Washington

Sea kayakers navigating the San Juan Islands (courtesy, Washington State Tourism)

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Puget Sound Active and Adventure Travel Tips

By Karen Kefauver

Take your kayak out to explore a portion of Washington's Cascadia Marine Trail. It extends 140 miles—from Olympia, in South Puget Sound, all the way through the San Juan Islands and up to the Canadian border.
For a fun kayak excursion in the south Puget Sound, cross Henderson Bay near the head of Carr Inlet and paddle into Glen Cove. The historic Olde Glencove Hotel, now a bed and breakfast, was built as a resort hotel in 1896 and has been a National Registered Historic Place since 1978.
A visit to Cutts Island, a marine state park, is a memorable way to spend the afternoon sea kayaking. For a longer trip, camping is available at the nearby Kopachuck State Park.
For wildlife viewing, paddle to Burley Lagoon at the head of Henderson Bay. Jarrel Cove and McMicken Island state parks, on and around Hartstene Island, are also worthwhile destinations.

Puget Sound South and West Travel Guide

With more arms than an octopus, the southern reach of Puget Sound is a region of convoluted waterways, inlets, bays, and harbors. Tucked among the coves, peninsulas, and islands that separate all this saltwater are some of Washington's most charming little towns. Past glacial activity gave this region the look of Scandinavian fjords, and it was that very similarity that more than a century ago attracted Scandinavian fishermen who founded what are today two of the region's most picturesque towns: Poulsbo and Gig Harbor. However, this region is also home to a couple of the state's largest cities—Tacoma and Olympia. While few major attractions are in the area, there is an abundance of natural beauty (with plenty of parks to explore) and, in Tacoma, several interesting museums and attractions as well. Read More

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9017 N. Harborview Dr.
Gig Harbor, WA 90332

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Major Airports near Puget Sound

	Distance (mi.)
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport	13.1 map
Vancouver International Airport	113.9 map
Portland International Airport	140.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Puget Sound

	Distance (mi.)
Seattle Boeing Fld International Airport	8.8 map
Mount Vernon Skagit Regional Airport	56.0 map
Port Angeles Fairchild International Airport	60.7 map

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Originating	From
San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA)	$126
Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA)	$126
Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA)	$126
Long Beach (LGB) to Seattle (SEA)	$146
Denver (DEN) to Seattle (SEA)	$156