THESE LOCATIONS ARE BEING EXPLORED
TEAM ORCAS
OLYMPIA NATIONAL PARK
OLYMPIA, WA
We were Team Orcas in 2010 and now again in 2026. This Mascot represents your curiosity, strength and sense of adventure with exploring the Best of Washington State!
OLYMPIA, WA
OLYMPIA NATIONAL PARK
OLYMPIA, WA
Home of Jake and Kellee Gunn and daughters. It is Washington State's capital and a great place to explore. It is also well located for some of our best hikes.
We will lodge again at the well located Doubletree hotel.
OLYMPIA NATIONAL PARK
OLYMPIA NATIONAL PARK
With nearly a million acres of protected wilderness, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. The park includes mountains, old growth rainforests and many miles of coastline. We will definitely return to hike Hurricane Ridge with its spectacular mountain views.
NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
Many great hiking options. Fancy a peaceful stroll down to the river, looking for birds and wildlife, or a glimpse of migrating salmon? Or are you in the mood to push your limits, climb to the heights and watch the world unfold below you?
MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK
Majestic Mt. Rainier rises over 14,000' and is an active volcano with glaciers. The meadows below the snowpack are filled with subalpine wildflowers. We'll find our trails in the ancient forests on the lower slopes.
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATL FOREST
This park extends 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade mountains. Hiking on Mt. Baker in September we'll still find snow on the highest parts of the trail.
MORE LOCATIONS BEING EXPLORED FOR GREAT EXPERIENCES
FIDALGO ISLAND-ANACORTES
ORCAS ISLAND-MT. CONSTITUTION
FIDALGO ISLAND-ANACORTES
Anacortes on Fidalgo Island is a quaint town in the southern part of the San Juan Islands. Coach's brother Jack and wife settled here after retiring as it is one of the best places to sail. Those that traveled with Coach here in 2010 will be eager to return! It was a perfect home base for getting to other adventures such as on the ferry to Orcas Island or to whale watch. There are great hikes on the island as well as many restaurants to enjoy.
ALPINE LAKES WILDERNESS
ORCAS ISLAND-MT. CONSTITUTION
FIDALGO ISLAND-ANACORTES
Located in the central Cascade Mountains this wilderness area features 47 trailheads and 615 miles of trails. 67 miles of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) goes through here. Glacier carved with over 700 lakes and peaks with permanent snow cover the views are spectacular! Narrowing it down to the best hike for our team Orcas trekkers is Coach's challenge.
ORCAS ISLAND-MT. CONSTITUTION
ORCAS ISLAND-MT. CONSTITUTION
ORCAS ISLAND-MT. CONSTITUTION
The ferry to Orcas Island takes our bus along for our transportation on the island. This is part of the largest ferry system in the USA. We may depart early morning and have breakfast on the ferry. Hopefully, the bus can take us to the trailhead for a super hike.
[Note: All hikes are still being determined by Coach Gunn. All links to hikes are possibilities.]
HAMA HAMA OYSTER SALOON
ORCAS ISLAND-MT. CONSTITUTION
A favorite lunch stop for Coach Gunn. Located in the countryside on the bay where the oysters are farmed it is a uniquely Washington State experience. Your view at lunch includes mountains of oyster shells and the bay where they grow. It's a very cool and fun stop on the way back from a great hike.
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
Washington State has 550 miles of the 2,650 miles of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail). Coach Gunn is looking for the best portion of this trail for your hike. Stay tuned!
SEATTLE
[Shown above: Jake, Kellee & Adie Gunn]
Our flights will be in and out of Seattle, Washington. Coach plans to give us time to explore Seattle. He has an urban hike mapped out that includes many must see features and takes you to one of the largest REI stores. You'll want to visit the iconic Pikes Place Market and perhaps visit the original Starbucks store just down the block.