Explore Washington's most beautiful places on an adventure kayak, bike, or hiking tour with Outdoor Adventure Center! We also offer guiding and instruction classes.
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The first step in obtaining your ACA Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification. Get certified as an American Canoe Association (ACA) coastal kayak instructor through Outdoor Adventure Center and begin working professionally in this exciting and worthwhile sport.
Paddling instructors and guides have opportunities to travel, work with a variety of ages and skill levels, and promote healthy, active lifestyles. Get certified as an American Canoe Association (ACA) coastal kayak instructor through Outdoor Adventure Center and begin working professionally in this exciting and worthwhile sport.
Paddling instructors and guides have opportunities to travel, work with a variety of ages and skill levels, and promote healthy, active lifestyles. Get certified as an American Canoe Association (ACA) coastal kayak instructor through Outdoor Adventure Center and begin working professionally in this exciting and worthwhile sport.
Join us for a fun and memorable 3 hour sea kayak tour on beautiful Lopez Island! This paddling opportunity is ideal for your family vacation, girls day out, corporate retreat, church activity, school group, anniversary, or just because!
Ready to learn to River Kayak? Do you live near Seattle or want to get in on the Pacific Northwest kayak action? We are ready to outfit and teach you the basics you will need as you progress in the sport of kayaking.
We’ll teach you the basics of sea kayaking including; boat and paddle nomenclature, effective and safe paddling techniques, and the equipment and skills you need to be safe on the water.
This is a nationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations.
Your 13-16 year old will LOVE our Island Adventure Camp! Paddle, explore, bike & hike with endless activities and new experiences this camp is sure to be the highlight of your teens’ summer!
Camping reservations can be made at our private campground near Index, Washington. You’ll enjoy a beautiful and serene setting with riverfront and creek frontage – the perfect setting for your family or group adventure.
Includes a variety of outdoor activities including rafting, inflatable kayaking, hiking, river safety, and more, all geared toward kids ages 13-16 for a true outdoor camp experience.
Your 15-18-year-old will be physically and mentally challenged during Outdoor Adventure Leadership Camp through activities like camping, swimming, and hiking.
Designed for the beginning/developing kayaker age 14-18 with basic paddling skills, this 4-day overnight camp will challenge your son or daughter to become a confident and responsible river kayaker.
If you plan to spend time working or playing in the backcountry, then you need to be prepared. This Wilderness First Aid course teaches you important safety skills.
Whether you’re an aspiring whitewater or flat-water paddler, learning how to right yourself when you turn your boat over will give you the confidence you need to go to the next level!
Our whitewater raft guide training teaches you everything you need to know to lead your own river trips in a fun, comprehensive, and safe environment.
The ACA Level III River Safety and Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and simple rescues of paddlers in distress.
The Swiftwater Rescue Level IV workshop teaches students to avoid common river hazard and practice self-rescue techniques as well as strategies for paddlers in distress.
Working as a sea kayak instructor or guide is fun and rewarding! Paddling instructors and guides have the opportunity to travel, work with a variety of ages and skill levels, and promote healthy, active lifestyles. Help ensure that families and paddlers in your area have access to safe boating opportunities!
Lopez Island is a great biking destination for families and individuals who are looking for a unique and relaxing ride. Here we offer some suggestions for routes, and information on our bike rentals.
This unique learning adventure includes the best of the Pacific Northwest coastline and is customized for the adventurous paddler who has limited or basic kayaking experience and is eager to learn.
Family-friendly river float trips are a great way to enjoy a beginner level rafting half-day activity with your family (perfect for families with young adventurers and/or adults who prefer a mild ride!). Join us on a class I-III river section.
The Main Skykomish River whitewater rafting trip is an exciting half-day activity for adrenaline seekers, featuring 9 miles of Class III-V whitewater and adventure!
Come experience the thrill of five miles of Class III river adventure on the beautiful Skykomish River near Seattle. This trip is great for beginners and younger rafters.
Embark on a whitewater rafting roller coaster ride on 5 miles of the North Fork of the Skykomish River, through the beautiful Wild Sky Wilderness.
You’ll be outfitted with an inflatable kayak for a hands-on (i.e. wet!) class that includes basic instruction of skills and maneuvers along with considerable on-water practice time.
Join us on beautiful Lopez Island for a guided sunset kayak tour! See bald eagles, harbor seals, and other wildlife as you take in the beautiful sunset views.
