Backpack into Ingall's Creek valley

May 28-29: $75 Venture deep into a valley in the Central Cascades, following Ingall's Creek . Difficulty: moderate. Distance: 11 miles. Elevation gain: 1,450 feet Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8:30 a.m. or McChord Field's Adventures Unlimited at 8:45 a.m. Pretrip meeting is required to discuss logistics and trip details at Northwest Adventure Center on May 19 at 5 p.m.

Explore Ape Caves at Mount St. Helens

May 28: $35 Travel to Mount St. Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere. Hike deep into the underside of a 2,000-year-old lava flow to scramble and climb over and under volcanic formations. In this subterranean environment, the average year-round temperature remains a constant 45 degrees, so dress warm. Difficulty: easy. Distance: 3 miles. Elevation gain: 250 feet Meet at McChord Field's Adventures Unlimited at 7:45 a.m. or the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. Minimum age: 12.

Incredible views after strenuous hike

May 29: $35 This strenuous climb passes through a second-growth forest and alpine meadows to end at an old fire outlook that offers incredible views of the surrounding peaks. Trip fee includes gear and guided hike. Minimum age 12.

Difficulty: strenuous. Distance: 8 miles. Elevation gain: 3,800 feet Meet at McChord Field's Adventures Unlimited at 8:45 a.m. or the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m.

Introduction to sea kayaking

May 29: $40 Interested in kayaking but need the basic skills or refresh rusty ones? Join the Northwest Adventure Center for a safe and fun start with a clinic designed to teach basic skills needed for kayaking. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Meet at McChord Field's Adventures Unlimitmed at 9:45 a.m. or the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 10 a.m.

Mount St. Helens hiking trip

June 4: $45 Join us as we head down to Mount St. Helens for an exciting day of hiking down to Spirit Lake which sits at the bottom of the volcano. The trail we will be taking is called Harmony Falls. The trees lie parallel to each other like matches in a matchbook and the shoreline is still covered in a gritty ash from the 1980's explosion. Difficulty: Easy. Distance: 2 miles. Elevation Gain: 700ft. Meet at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord North, Northwest Adventure Center at 9:30 a.m. or McChord Field, Adventures Unlimited at 9:15 a.m. Preregistration required.

Bottom fish for cod and rockfish

June 4: $115 Are you ready to get out on the open water and start hauling in fish? Join us on a chartered boat trip out of Westport on the Ranger. Rockfish are always plentiful and lingcod are real fighters! Dress in layers and bring raingear, lunch and snacks. Transportation and fishing gear are provided. Reasonable accommodations may be made for persons with special needs. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at 4 a.m. or McChord Field's Adventures Unlimited at 3:45 a.m. Preregistration Required.

Get in touch with Northwest Trek

June 5: $35 Explore this 723-acre park, which is home to more than 200 animals, a lake, trails and natural exhibits. See bighorn, caribou, beaver and grizzly bear from the 55-minute tram tour. Enjoy the warmth and hands-on experiences in the Discovery Center and Baker Research Cabin, or have lunch at the Fir Bough Café. Dress warm and bring rain gear. Adult: $35; youth ages 5 to 12 yrs: $30; children 4 and under : $15. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9:30 a.m. or McChord Field's Adventures Unlimited at 9:45 a.m. Preregistration required.

Whitewater raft the Wenatchee River

June 5: $60 Join us for a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River. Put in near the unique Bavarian town of Leavenworth, and paddle through the Class III rapids. Minimum age: 14. No rafting experience necessary. Meet at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord North, Northwest Adventure Center at 7:00 a.m. or McChord Field, Adventures Unlimited at 6:45 a.m. Preregistration required.

Mountain bike on Skookum Flats

June 11: $40 Looking for a great technical ride without much climbing? Even without much elevation gain, there are plenty of rocks and roots to build your skill. Pack a lunch, and bring plenty of water. We provide the full suspension mountain bike, helmet, gloves, transportation, instruction, and guide. You can bring your own gear, but will like ours better. Single-track riding experience required. Difficulty: Difficult. Time: 3 hours. Distance: 10 miles. Minimum age: 18 yrs. Meet at the NAC at 8 a.m. or McChord Field, Adventures Unlimited at 7:45 a.m. Preregistration required.

Kayak and explore Cutts Island

June 11: $40 Don't miss this South Sound classic. Paddle in Carr Inlet on the sea kayak Cutts Island trip. Take a dip and explore the island while breaking for lunch. Meet at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord North, Northwest Adventure Center at 8:00 a.m. or McChord Field, Adventures Unlimited at 8:15 a.m. Preregistration required.

Walking tour of the best of Seattle

June 12: $55 Join us for an insider's view of the City of Seattle. We will show you the best parts of the University of Washington, Ballard, Fremont, Queen Anne, City Center, Pike Place, and Safeco Field. While exploring the city, we will make sure we stop off to taste and see the spots of Seattle that most pass by. This includes transportation and a guided tour. Meet at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord North, Northwest Adventure Center at 8:45 a.m. or McChord Field, Adventures Unlimited at 9: a.m. Preregistration required.

Bungee jump at Mount St. Helens

June 12: $125 Head down to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country. A full 20 stories high, the Bungee Masters' spectacular private bridge is nestled in a beautiful emerald green forest above a majestic sparkling river. If adrenaline is what you crave, you will not be disappointed. Trip fee includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt. Minimum weight: 90 lbs. Meet at JBLM Lewis-McChord Lewis North, NAC at 9 a.m. or McChord Field, Adventures Unlimited at 8:45 a.m. Preregistration required.