After a hot, fun day at the beach, the kids wanted to cool off with something sweet. This cafe…read moreoffers a limited number of snacks, food, and drinks. The prices vary but a scoop of Ben & Jerry's ice cream starts at $6.50 (+1 for a waffle cone). The staff was polite. When we stopped by there wasn't a long line, so we didn't have to wait long for our order. They are open seasonally. I could see this place super busy during the summer/weekends. They have benches to sit down and enjoy the view and food. The cafe is next to the restrooms and showers. The cafe is also under an overhang. There is a parking lot located next to the cafe. It is a short walk to get there but you can see the cafe from the parking lot if you park next to the park. There are other parking lots located in the area. You will have to take the path or cut across the trail to get to the cafe. It is not visible from the other parking lots. I thought it was a great way to end our day. There is also a playground next to the cafe if the kids need to run off some more energy.

Plentiful parking and clean beaches & boardwalks! Lots of unmasked folks, but most groups were…read moresocial distanced. There's also a small cafe that serves coffee, mini doughnuts, ice cream, pizza, etc. We're going to come back in October to see the salmon.

Beautiful park that has something to do for everyone! There are slides, swings, monkey bar,…read morebasketball court, soccer field, lake access, boardwalk. Benches, gazebos, trails! Best part is it has tall trees so even if it's very sunny it still has shaded areas.

What a fun park to have an end of the summer party! My kids and their friends met up for a beach…read moreparty to celebrate the end of summer and start of the new school year. They have reserved picnic spaces but also lots of spaces where you can simply claim to use the day of your gathering. The bathrooms were not the cleanest nor was the lake water as my son left with a stomach bug the next day. The parking lot is a bit of a hike to get to the lake and picnic areas. I highly recommend using a wagon to transport food and drinks. Or you can have somebody pull up in the handicapped parking loop to drop off party supplies.

I like this trail because it's an easy hike to bring your dogs. The trail leads you to Lake…read moreSammamish shoreline, amazing view! Anyone can enjoy this short hike.

Pro-Nice park, big pond/lake. Nice dog park. Lots of parking…read more Cons- half the lake is blocked off like property owners control it which I think is bogus. People should have access to this place since it's part of the Metroparks.........but whatever....... It is actually a long distance from home. I seriously doubt I'll be coming back any time soon.

Went here a a Friday for a rental of a peddle boat . The one…read morethat they pulled for us was like riding in a lead brick . Maybe it was just that boat. It didn't want to go straight unless you fought the handle , the peddling was a alittle harder than the last one I rode it like every third strike was hitting or not hitting the water. The boat did start taking on water about 20 mins of the ride , but I am sure this is normal for peddle boats. Over all it was fun I just need to remember to get a different boat next time.

SUP at Lake Sammamish! I love stand up paddleboarding (SUP) but don't have one of my…read moreown. But luckily I can just rent one by the hour at Lake Sammamish with Issaquah Paddle Sports! You have to make a reservation online in advance - they don't take walk ups. But it's really easy to reserve one and pay and I made my reservation like an hour before. You do need to pay to enter Lake Sammamish State Park unless you have a Discover Pass (which i do!). The SUP rental stand is at Tibbets Beach, so it's the first beach after you enter the park and there's tons of parking. Once you check in with Issaquah Paddle Sports, they give you a wrist band and direct you to the life vest station. And then you head down to the beach to get your equipment (they also rent our kayaks). I got my SUP and paddle and the guy said to come back in an hour. And off I went! It's a good workout! There are also boats and people on jet skis using the lake, so the water can get a bit choppy when they pass by. ISP doesn't have lockers, so plan accordingly. I don't like to leave stuff in my car, but I have a dry bag with me. The board I got didn't have any cords/straps/ropes that other boards have to strap my bag in, so I wore my dry bag like a backpack over my life vest. You do have to leave an ID with the employee as collateral. Don't forget to go get that back before you leave!

This is a beautiful location and the host are wonderful, helpful fun people who go beyond making…read moreyour adventure an enjoyable adventure.

A group of six purchased Living Social vouchers for the Lopez Island 3 hour Sea Kayak Tour…read more We needed to take a ferry to get to Lopez Island. Plan accordingly. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ Outdoor adventures keeps the guided groups small (maximum 12 people). I appreciate the small groups since this was my first time kayaking. Three types of kayaks are available: single, double or triple occupancy. Discover is an accepted form of payment. A Discover Pass is required to park at Spencer Spit. If you do not have a pass, a $10 day pass can be purchased with cash or check. There were several rangers checking passes on our visit so be sure to have a pass visibly displayed to avoid being ticketed. WHAT TO BRING - Signed Release of Liability - Bathing suit or non-cotton under layers preferred - A synthetic shirt (capilene, polypro, Under Armor, etc) - Shorts or pants made of a synthetic material (may get wet/damp) - Lightweight fleece jacket or windbreaker/rain jacket to provide warmth - Water shoes or sandals that strap on (or shoes that can get wet) - Sun hat and/or sunglasses - Sunscreen and chapstick - Water bottle - Optional; Camera, Plastic bag for wet items and change of clothing - If you have a gift certificate or prepaid voucher (such as Groupon) please bring a printed copy with you! Dorito Dan was our guide for the day. Dan was friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The first hour is dedicated to introductions, procedures and safety. Be sure to use the restroom before departing. Once on the water, there is no turning back. Kayaking is great for teamwork and communication. Both are required to avoid frustration. I recommend wearing weight-lifting/bicycle gloves in order to prevent blisters. Each person in our group started getting blisters towards the end of the tour. During our 3 mile kayaking trip, we spotted starfish, seals and majestic bald eagles. Thank you Outdoor Adventures for providing a magnificent day of play while surrounded by gorgeous Mother Nature. We all plan to return in the near future for another go-around.

This is everything we hoped for in a floating expedition. We wanted an introductory whitewater…read moreexperience with our 9-year-old boys, and they accommodated our request to navigate Level 2 rapids. Andrea was our guide, and she gave us a perfect stretch of sizable time on the Skykomish. In the middle of the trip, we shored the raft, and Andrea set up a delicious lunch spread. The spread even accommodated my wife's dietary restrictions. We also had the opportunity to swim around in a crystal-clear pool of water that was behind the rock bar. You could go with the mega-sized outfit that probably gets more hits on Google, but I've dealt with those companies. They tend to rush people in and out, and see their operation as more of an amusement park. With Chinook, Shane and Andrea love what they do, and have decades of experience on the river. They will give you the firsthand experience that you are looking for.

Shane and Andrea are so river and nature wise. Their passion and excitement about sharing this…read moreexperience with you is contagious!! We felt safe, educated and so happy during our 2 different floats!!

Long lines. Must pay to launch AND pay to park. Cost isn't worth it. Better to boat somewhere that…read moreyou don't have to wait 4 hours in line. Also, no gas available to buy anywhere on the lake. Once you're out of fuel, it's time to wait another 3-4 hours to retrieve your boat. If you do choose to launch here, make sure your comprehensive insurance covers burglaries in case your window gets broken out and stuff stolen.

We went in May for the class 3 Wenatchee trip. Our guide was Delaney and she rocked it!…read more Knowledgeable, skilled, funny and charming, she made the trip extraordinary! A really great trip with fun sized waves, comfortable gear and great people

So much fun! I was really anxious but our guide Liz really reassured me and helped me feel safe…read more She also did a great job catering the ride to how we were feeling and how much big bumps we wanted. She also had great stories and a great sense of humor. It was really hot waiting to get into the boats in wet suits but the wet suits were necessary and you can walk into the river beforehand to cool off. Definitely recommend!