Family Friendly Outdoor Summer Activities!
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The PNW is known for being very dark and gloomy, but we are also known for having the BEST summers on the west coast! Not to mention we are surrounded by beautiful landscapes that SHINE all on their own during the spring and summer months.
Since we are all a little antsy to get outdoors and enjoy the nice weather, here are some great outdoor summer activities that you can do with family and friends!
PORT OF EVERETT'S JETTY ISLAND
Jetty island is a man-made 2 mile long island that is located directly in front of the Everett Marina! Some would say it has the best beach in the Puget Sound. With its beautiful sandy beach (yes, actual sand!) and shallow warm water, it is the perfect little day trip to spend with family & friends!
There is a guest boat dock that is first come first serve, which means the island is open year round to anyone that has a personal watercraft. If you are traveling by boat, make sure to get there early during peak summer days! Since the island is located right in front of the Everett Marina; kayaking, paddleboarding, and rafting are other popular ways you can get across and to the Jetty. Always remember to WEAR A LIFEJACKET if you are traveling by personal watercraft! For anyone that doesn't have a personal watercraft, you can make a reservation for the small walk-on ferry that gives you a short 5 minute ride over to the Jetty.
Our recommendation:
There is no electricity or running water on the Jetty! Make sure to pack accordingly and bring extra food & water! Plan to make this a day trip! Although it is possible to only spend a couple hours adventuring the Jetty, you will most likely want to stay longer. This is a HOTSPOT for the extreme sport of kiteboarding! Try to stay until the afternoon so that you can watch the kiteboarders in action, you will want to see it!
Always remember to PACK IN & PACK OUT!
Season:
Year round (by personal watercraft)
Jetty Island Days Ferry Schedule:
July 5th - September 3rd
Wednesday - Thursday; 10 am - 5:45 pm Friday & Saturday; 10 a. - 6:45 pm
Sunday; 10 am - 5:45 pm
Cost:
*reservations required* $3-5 per person (children 2 & under are free)
Location:
Everett Marina - the boat launch is at 10th ST & Marine View Drive
FORT CASEY HISTORICAL STATE PARK
If you're up for heading to a bigger island, you can head over to Whidbey Island and check out Fort Casey Historical State Park! Fort Casey is one of three forts called the “Triangle of Fire” that were built in the 1800’s to protect the entrance of the Puget Sound. It's full of history and is a great outdoor activity that will make for a fun day! AND it is dog friendly, bonus!!
Fort Casey offers walking trails, camping, views of Puget Sound & Olympic Mountains, and most importantly the Fort! When adventuring around the Fort you will see the Admiralty Head Lighthouse, bunkers, and historic guns. This is the perfect ADVENTURE for someone who loves history!
Our recommendation:
Make this a day trip! Pack a lunch and make a pit stop at Deception Pass to have a picnic. The views are AMAZING! It might even encourage you to plan another trip just to check out Deception Pass. The best time to go is in the early summer months, June or July. Lastly, bring a flashlight! We hear there are underground tunnels that make for a spooky little adventure. ;)
Season:
Year round
Cost:
$10 Day Pass OR Discover Pass & Ferry fee (if you travel by ferry)
Location:
1280 Engle Road Coupeville, WA 98239
ATHLEISURE COLLECTIVE
Lastly, and one of our favorite activities, come check out AC and attend one of our many events & classes! There are so many different activities here at AC that YOU and your FAMILY can come enjoy! We plan fun hikes, HOST events at the AC RETREAT, attend fun COMMUNITY events, & have lots of different MINDFUL MOVEMENT classes that our awesome trainers teach.
AND of course since this is about FAMILY activities, YES, we also offer our Youth Mindful Movement program for the kiddos! This is an outdoor program for children ages 3-15 that includes movement, mindfulness, and socializing.
OH AND LET’S chat about our NEW SPACE being built in Smokey Point! We are planning on moving into this NEW, EXCITING, & WELCOMING building during the summer of 2023! We will continue to offer our Mindful Movement classes, incredible one-of-a-kind events, our AC SHOP with all the athleisure items your heart desires, 1:1 Coaching… PLUS we will also have our AC CAFE! We will be offering espresso drinks, acai bowls, pre-made meals, allergen free baked goods, MOCKTAILS, and so much MORE! There will be space inside, outside, and areas where you can move in between the inside and outside as often as you want! We are so excited for this summer and to welcome YOU into our new space (AKA our collective home)… that will have so many fun activities for you, your family, and friends to ENJOY!
Season:
ALL YEAR LONG!! We always plan fun things for each season!!
Schedule:
It depends… but we usually have something you can do at multiple times per day and several days per week.
Cost:
It varies… complimentary and up!
Location:
AC RETREAT - Silvana, WA
ATHLEISURE COLLECTIVE - 3806 166th PL NE Arlington WA 98223 (Coming Summer 2023)
Make sure to get outside and enjoy the AMAZING weather that we get to experience in the PNW during the spring and summer! Let us know what activities that you, your friends, & your family enjoy! We’re excited to hear from you and see you!!
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With Love & Light,
AC
“Add Positivity To The World!”