Out & About

Hike Mount Rainier

Oct. 22: $35. This amazing nature hike boasts spectacular views of White River, as well as rugged glaciers and lush meadows. Bring your cameras and smiles. We’ll take our time and enjoy the nature that surrounds us. Minimum age: 7 (Ages 7 to 12: $15) Family-friendly trip.

NW Trek Hoot ‘n Howl

Oct. 22: $22. Enjoy the rare opportunity to see Northwest Trek at night — bring the entire family to the Hoot ‘n Howl! See the animals’ nocturnal behavior, and have lots of fun. Enter the stroller decorating contest, and try your hand at the wheel of fortune, wobbling for apples or the owl toss games. Costumes are encouraged! All ages are welcome; this is not a scary event. (Ages 4–12: $19; 3 and younger: $5) Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs.

Corn maze, pumpkins

Oct. 23: $30. If you’re looking for fun for the whole family, come to the Rutledge Corn Maze. Navigate through more than three miles of an aMAZEing Twilight Breaking Dawn design. Enjoy horse-drawn hay rides to the pumpkin patch, where you can pick out your perfect pumpkin. (Ages 4–12: $15; 3 and younger: $5. Trip cost doesn’t include the price of pumpkins.) Family-friendly trip.

Kayak Hope Island

Oct. 23: $40. Travel from Arcadia in the Totten Inlet around Steamboat Island to Hope Island where we’ll eat lunch in the backyard of an old homestead, orchard and former vineyard. Deer and other wildlife can be seen on the island, and seals have been spotted resting in various areas of the channel.

After-work climb

Oct. 26: $15. Head to Edgeworks Gym for an evening of indoor rock climbing. Climbing gear, admission and transportation are included. No experience is required. All ages welcome.

Haunted corn maze

Oct. 29: $35. Is something chasing you, gaining on you? You sense danger ahead as well but you don’t know which direction to turn! A low growl comes from behind and you swear you can feel the hot breath of something fierce at your heels. Something quickly speeds by in front of you. Will you ever find your way out? Join us for this excited night time event as you navigate the haunted corn maze by headlamp. Trip includes transportation, admission and headlamps.

Bike Tiger Mountain

Oct. 29: $35. Gain experience and push your limits. Test your skills on this 12.5-mile round trip ride as we work our way over logs, tree roots and rocks to get up and down Tiger Mountain. Distance: 12.5 miles; time: 5.5 hours; difficulty: advanced (distance and elevation gain). Minimum age: 16.

Costume bungee jump

Oct. 30: $125. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and hurl your scary self off of a 200-foot high bridge — that’s nearly 20 stories! Head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country. Don’t forget to dress up — best costume wins a prize! Trip fee includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt. Minimum weight: 90 pounds.

Shop and gamble

Oct. 30: $35. For the serious bargain hunters, spend a full day of shopping at the Seattle Premium Outlet Mall in Marysville. Stores include Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach and Chico’s. If you get tired of shopping, a short walk will bring you to Tulalip Resort Casino. Make the trip north Sunday, Oct. 30. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation. (Ages 12 and younger: $15)

Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs.

After work paddle

Nov. 2: $20. Enjoy an evening after work out on the water. Go on a kayak paddle through calm waters close to home. This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers. The fee includes all equipment and guide.

Explore Friday Harbor

Nov. 5: $60. Recharge and reconnect in the peaceful, historic seaport of Friday Harbor. This bustling harbor is the largest town in the San Juan Islands and one of the most popular destinations, but it’s hardly a metropolis. Friday Harbor, Wash., boasts a multitude of restaurants offering the finest in dining, from lovely open-air bistros to delicious ice cream parlors. Stroll through art galleries, clothing and gift shops, antique and collectible stores. Time on island: 4.5 hours. (Ages 12 and younger: $30) Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs.

Tayuha bike ramble

Nov. 5: $35. Ride a maze of twisting single-track trails through mud, water, sand and more. Perfect for beginners who want something a little challenging, come ready to get wet and dirty by the end of the ride. Bike, gloves, helmet, transportation and guide provided. Distance: 14.3 miles; time: 3 hours; difficulty: beginner/moderate; elevation gain: 50 feet. Minimum age: 16.

Mystery waterfall hike

Nov. 6: $30. Explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest on a hike that will take you to one of the most spectacular waterfall views that Washington has to offer. All ages and abilities are welcome. Rain or shine. Bring your lunch, plenty of water, and dress for the weather. (Ages 12 and younger: $15) Family-friendly trip.

Aquarium-Pike Place

Nov. 6: $35. Visit the Seattle Aquarium and Pike Place Market. The aquarium is filled with local exhibits, a visiting Harbor Seal and many amazing things to see and touch. Pike Place Market has an assortment of unique food and shops for you to try, so join us. As always, we’ll provide the transportation; you just need to enjoy the ride! Cost includes parking, admission to the aquarium and fuel charge. (Ages 4 to12: $25; 3 and younger: $5) Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs.

Grand Prix racing

Nov. 9: $40. You’re invited to a fast time on the track at the Grand Prix Raceway in Tacoma. Work up an appetite on more than 4 miles of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing. Fee includes transportation, lap fee, kart, helmet, head sock and basic driver instruction. Minimum age: 16; minimum height: 5 feet. Family-friendly trip.

Horseback riding

Nov. 12: $80. Head to Elbe, a town located on the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park, for a two-hour guided afternoon horseback ride. No experience is necessary for you to participate in this trip. Bring the entire family along for a great day; all children ages 7 and older are welcome. Family-friendly trip

Kayak Cutts Island Nov. 12: $40. Don’t miss this South Sound classic! Begin in Horsehead Bay and paddle North in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island. This small island has a steep rock face on the south end, and there are many birds that make this island their home. Stop to enjoy your lunch and explore the island Minimum age: 12.

Visit Seattle outlets and Tulalip Casino

Nov. 13: $35. For the serious bargain hunters, spend a full day of shopping at the Seattle Premium Outlet Mall in Marysville. Stores include Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach and Chico’s. If you get tired of shopping, a short walk will bring you to Tulalip Resort Casino. Make the trip north. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation. (Ages 12 and younger: $15) Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs

Geocaching adventure Nov. 13: $30. Geocaching is often described as a game of high-tech hide and seek where you use a GPS to find caches that somebody hid. In this seminar you will learn how to use a GPS to navigate your way to the caches. The first couple of hours are spent at Lewis North learning the basics, and the rest of the day will be spent finding local caches. Fee includes instruction, equipment and transportation. (Ages 12 and younger: $15) Family-friendly trip.

After-work mountain biking trip

Nov. 16: $20. Enjoy an evening of mountain biking through trails at Lewis North. Fee includes equipment and guided ride.

Register early for tours Pre-registration is required for all trips.

Schedule, fees and trip details, to include meeting times, are subject to change without notice. Register through WebTrac at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/jblmrectrac.html or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North.

Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited. Group rates/private trips available. For more information, call 967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com.