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Jeffrey P. Mayor, editor: 253-597-8640, jeff.mayor@thenewstribune.com
Craig Hill, writer: 253-597-8497, craig.hill@thenewstribune.com
Explore Titlow Beach at low tide June 16
WEEKEND
GETAWAY
Friday, June 12, 2015 • Thenewstribune.com/Entertainment
Families will have the chance Tuesday to
learn about the creatures that live close to
shore during a low-tide program at Titlow
Park.
During Metro Parks Tacoma’s “Tiptoe
Through the Tidepools,” trained naturalists
will be on the beach as the tide goes out,
exposing creatures.
Participants should wear shoes suitable
for a rocky beach, bring water and use
sunscreen. Also, be prepared to get a little
muddy. A change of clothes for young
children is a good idea.
The free program will take place from 10
a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday. The park is at 8425
Sixth Ave., Tacoma.
For information, contact 253-591-6439 or
tacomanaturecenter.org.
The good low tides for exploring will
begin Sunday at 10:23 a.m. (-1.7 feet),
followed by Monday, 11:05 a.m. (-2.3 feet),
Tuesday, 11:46 a.m. (-2.5 feet), Wednesday,
12:26 p.m. (-2.4 feet), and Thursday, 1:06
p.m. (-2 feet). The best exploring is an hour
before and after the low tide.
The next “Tiptoe Through the
Tidepools” programs will be July3 from
noon-3 p.m. and Aug. 1 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
■ ARCHERY
INDOOR SPRING AND SUMMER ARCHERY
FUN SHOOT
All ages and skill levels. League takes place
over eight Friday nights. Come for one night
or every night, great for new shooters. No
equipment is required. We have bows to rent
for $3 per night. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., runs
7-9 p.m. through July 10, Capital City
Bowmen, 14318 Littlerock Road, Rochester.
$1-$8. 360-352-3816, capitolcitybowmen.org.
OLYMPIC DAY: FREE ARCHERY LESSONS
A celebration of the international effort to
promote fitness. Half-hour, one-two person
lessons are offered for free. Advance sign-up
required to save a spot. Equipment supplied.
June 13, Skookum Archery Club, 11209 Shaw
Road, Puyallup. Free.
skookumarchersonline.com.
3-D ARCHERY
Participants will walk through a wooded area
while taking aim at various life-size animal
forms. 10 a.m. June 18, Skookum Archery
Club, 11209 Shaw Road, Puyallup. $10.
253-841-0991, gnwarchery.com.
■ BIRDING
WEEKLY BIRD WALKS
With Phil Kelley, walk is 4 miles, bring good
walking shoes or boots, and rain gear;
scopes and binoculars are welcome. Meet at
visitor’s center pond overlook, 8 a.m.
Wednesdays, Nisqually National Wildlife
Reserve, 100 Brown Farm Road NE, Olympia.
Parking $3. 360-459-1499.
■ HIKING
MORSE WILDLIFE PRESERVE OPEN TRAILS
Explore this natural treasure located in
Graham. Registration not required, call for
JEFFREY P. MAYOR Staff writer
People exploring local beaches during upcoming low tides might discover marine creatures such as this
ochre sea star.
CALENDAR
directions. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 14 Morse
Wildlife Preserve, 25415 70th Ave. E., Graham.
Free. 253-565-9278, tahomaaudubon.org or
naturefind.com.
■ NATURE
GUIDED BEACH WALKS
Look for the blue Harbor WildWatch canopy
located near the shore. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
June 14, at Purdy Sand Spit County Park,
State Route 302, Key Peninsula Highway
North, Gig Harbor; and at Manchester State
Park, 7767 E. Hilldale, Port Orchard. Free.
253-514-0187, harborwildwatch.org.
■ PADDLING
FATHER’S DAY PADDLE
Enjoy the Tacoma skyline from the water
then have lunch on your own at a waterfront
park or restaurant. 10 a.m.-noon June 21,
Thea Foss Waterway, 1940 E. D St., Tacoma.
$30; $27 TNC Members. Registration
required: 253-591-6439,
tacomanaturecenter.org, metroparkstacoma.
org/outdoor.
■ VOLUNTEER
OLYMPIA WOODLAND TRAIL VOLUNTEER
WORK PARTY
Weeding flowerbeds and more. Meet under
the covered shelter at the entrance to the
trail 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 13, Olympia
Woodland Trail, 1600 Eastside St. SE,
Olympia. Free. olympiawa.gov/cityservices/parks/volunteering.
STEVE BLOOM Staff file, 2003
Barn swallows are among birds that
live in Nisqually Wildlife Refuge.
Explore more with a bird walk.
GARFIELD NATURE TRAIL VOLUNTEER WORK
PARTY
Remove English ivy as part of ongoing
restoration efforts, will meet at the trailhead,
9:30 a.m.-noon June 12, Garfield Nature Trail,
620 Rogers St. NW, Olympia. Free. olympiawa.
gov/city-services/parks/volunteering.
PARK OF THE SEVEN OARS VOLUNTEER
WORK PARTY
Effort to combat horsetail, dandelions and
common grasses in the flower beds. 9:30
a.m.-noon June 17, Park of the Seven Oars,
202 West Bay Drive NW, Olympia. Free.
olympiawa.gov/city-services/parks/
volunteering.
HABITAT RESTORATION WORK
Invasive plant species removal, replanting
areas with native plants and helping those
plants thrive. No experience necessary.
Children must be accompanied by adults. 9
a.m.-noon June 19, Tacoma Nature Center,
1919 S. Tyler St., Tacoma. Free. 253-591-6439.
BRING YOUR FATHER TO WORK DAY
Join Park Stewardship in helping to beautify
LBA Park. Meet at the shelter in LBA Park,
3500 Amhurst St. SE. 10 a.m. June 20, LBA
Park (Little Baseball Association Park), 3333
Morse-Merryman Road SE, Olympia. Free.
olympiawa.gov/city-services/parks/
volunteering.
YASHIRO JAPANESE GARDEN VOLUNTEER
WORK PARTY
Weed flower beds to help maintain this
unique vegetation and landscape. Meet
inside the garden. 9:30 a.m.-noon June 24,
Yashiro Japanese Garden, 1010 Plum St. SE,
Olympia. Free. olympiawa.gov/cityservices/parks/volunteering.
■ VOLKSSPORT/WALK
CAPITOL VOLKSSPORT CLUB
The Evergreen State College Walk, meet at
5:45 p.m. June 16, at Safeway, 3205 Harrison
Ave., Olympia, then drive to TESC and walk
through the campus on sidewalks and paths
with some stairs. This is a 10K walk rated 2,
some hills. Puyallup River Walk, join the
group at the Puyallup Safeway on Main
Street. 9:15 a.m. June 18. Southeast Lacey
Walk an easy-rated 10K walk with a 5K
option. 5:45 p.m. June 23; meet at Thrive
Fitness, 5401 Corporate Center Loop SE,
Lacey. Tumwater Historic Parks Walk, walk
through Tumwater Falls Park, and the area
between; this is an 11K walk with shorter
options available, 10 a.m. June 25, Safeway,
500 Cleveland, Tumwater. Free.
capitolvolkssportclub.org.
Crystal Mountain Resort
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Tacoma
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Orting
Eatonville
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Sources: ESRI, TeleAtlas
Enumclaw
Greenwater
410
MOUNT RAINIER
NATIONAL PARK
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Staff map
MOUNT RAINIER GONDOLA
What: The Mount Rainier
Gondola was an $8 million project
that opened in 2011 and effectively
changed Crystal Mountain from a
ski area into a year-round resort.
The gondola can whisk 600 people
per hour up 2,456 vertical feet to
the top of Green Valley, where
visitors can hike, take pictures of
Mount Rainier, play disc golf and
participate in other activities. At
6,856 feet above sea level, the
Summit House restaurant is the
highest restaurant in Washington.
The gondola ride takes 9 minutes,
39 seconds. Some summers, skiing
is available into July, but a poor
snow year shortened this season.
Where: Crystal Mountain
Resort
Getting there: Follow state
Route 410 through Enumclaw and
Greenwater to Crystal Mountain
Boulevard. Turn left and follow the
road to the resort.
Schedule: The gondola runs 10
a.m.-5 p.m. this weekend and next.
It’s open daily June 27-Sept. 20.
Hours will be 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sundays-Thursdays and 10
a.m.-7:30 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays.
Cost: On weekdays, round-trip
tickets are $22 ages 13-64, $12 ages
4-12 and $17 ages 65 and older. On
weekends, roundtrip tickets are
$25 ages 13-64, $15 ages 4-12 and
$20 ages 65 and older. One-day
unlimited use tickets are $40 ages
13-64, $25 ages 4-12 and $30 ages
65 and older.
Information:
crystalmountainresort.com or
mtrainiergondola.com.
craig.hill@thenewstribune.com