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SAVE Now! Spring Adventure Deals!

Snag a Deal on a Spring & Summer Adventure Now! Adventure is here! We can’t wait to spend a day on the water with you! Now is the time to plan a relaxing summer trip to the San Juan Islands for some “island time,” and an adrenaline-filled spring whitewater rafting trip on the Skykomish River….

Plan Your NEXT Adventure; A Guide to Adventures Near Seattle

It may still be early, but the sun will be out soon! NOW is the time to plan your weekend getaways and summer paddling adventure with friends and out-of-town guests before all the best dates are gone. The options for adventures near Seattle are endless, and if you’ve been exploring the Northwest for awhile you might have a few favorite destinations. But if your outings are feeling a bit repetitive, or you need some inspiration, check out our handy guide of fabulous adventure destinations below. Your friends will thank you. Experience the San Juan Islands Lopez Island Kayak & Bike Rentals 3-Hour Kayak Tour Guided Trips for Beginning Paddlers Lopez Island 3-Hour Kayak Tour Class III Rafting on the Skykomish River Kid-Friendly Trips Family Raft Adventure Lopez Island 3-Hour Kayak Tour Extreme Adventures Main Skykomish Rafting Adventures  River Kayaking Basics Kayak Roll…

Now Booking Group & Family Adventures!

Reserve your 2018 family and group Rafting and Kayaking adventures today! Planning a family trip, bachelor party, company outing or reunion for this spring or summer? Outdoor Adventures specializes in custom adventure trips; whether you’re looking to paddle with us on the Skykomish River or on the coast in the beautiful San Juan Islands, we…

Raft Guide Employment & Training Opportunities

Thanks for your interest in employment as a Whitewater Rafting Guide with Outdoor Adventure Center! We are accepting applications for employment, internships and trainees for the upcoming Spring, Summer and Fall. For Experienced Guides If you have already completed a Raft Guide Training program or a Kayak Instructor Certification program please fill out and submit…

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER: TIME TO GOT WET! (Wenatchee Skykomish river trips)

Spring has sprung, and so have big discounts on whitewater rafting. Visit www.OutdoorAdventureCenter.com, and enter discount code “SPRINGSPLASH” at checkout to save 40% on your class III spring whitewater trips in April and May on the Wenatchee and Skykomish rivers (must book by April 30th). If you have any questions, call (425) 883-9039. Seeking Rescue Courses, Roll Class or…

Welcome to Outdoor Adventures BLOG

Family floats and Salmon swims are in! August is the best time to enjoy warm summer temps and relaxing float trips on the Skykomish River! This is also the larger of the spawning seasons for pink salmon so now is the perfect time to experience the Skykomish River – raft and kayak only 1 hour…

Bringing back old traditions with Skyfest

  Along with celebrating the river opportunities, Outdoor Adventures, and the University of Washington Kayak Club formed a synergistic relationship to invite partnerships with area residents, businesses, schools, clubs, and organizations to create an event that would draw participants and spectators to the Snohomish County recreational corridor to experience what we call Mild-to-Wild events and…

Rafting Season 2013

As the first snow begins to melt the river house begins to prepare for an exhilarating season of white water rafting. The Skykomish season began in May and went through the end of July this year. Whether it is on the North Fork, the Main or the Lower, we always seem to have a good…