Out & About Published April 27, 2012 Northwest Guardian JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Hike Mount Si April 28: $30. Mount Si is one of the most popular hikes in Washington. Hit the trail on a route to the summit that meanders through several ecosystems and provides views of more than 3,000 feet down to the valley and I-90, as well as to the Olympic Mountains and Seattle. This is a strenuous 8-mile round-trip hike. Fee includes transportation and a guide. Bike Tahuya Ramble April 28: $40. Hit the trails for two-wheeled action. Tahuya Ramble offers a maze of twisting, single-track trails through mud, water and sand. Come ready to get wet and dirty by the end of the ride! Gloves, helmet and transportation are provided. Distance: 14.3 miles; time: 3 hours; difficulty: beginner/moderate, elevation gain: 50 feet. Minimum age: 12. Stop, shop and roll April 28: $35. If you're looking for great deals and discount prices, this trip is for you. Shop at Seattle Premium Outlet Mall in Marysville. Bargain hunters will love stores that include Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach and Chico's. A short walk will bring you to Tulalip Resort Casino. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation. (Ages 6-12: $25; 5 and under: $15). Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs. Bungee jumping April 29: $135. If adrenaline is what you crave, you won't be disappointed. Join the Outdoor Recreation Program and head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country. A full 20 stories high, the private bridge is nestled in a green forest above a sparkling river. The trip fee includes transportation, two jumps and a T-shirt to prove you did it (plus, you'll have bragging rights). Will you do it? Minimum weight: 90 pounds. Whitewater rafting April 29: $65. Take a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River. Start near the unique Bavarian town of Leavenworth, and paddle through the many exciting class-III rapids. Join us. Gear, wet suit, paddle shoes, gloves, instruction and transportation are included. Minimum age: 12 (Groups of 20 or more are $55 per person) Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs. Mountain bike basics May 5: $30. Spend the day learning the basics of mountain biking while getting plenty of time to work on your newfound skills. This trip is an instructional, guided ride designed just for beginners. Join us on the trails. Bike, helmet, gloves and transportation are provided. Minimum age: 12. Seattle Brewery tour May 5: $70. Time to wake up your taste buds with one of the best things to do in Seattle -- a Seattle brewery tour. You've seen all the other sights, now it's time to try something new. Price includes transportation and brewery tours. Minimum age: 21. Intro to sea kayaking May 6: $35. Interested in kayaking but want to learn the basics or refresh your rusty skills? Join the Outdoor Recreation Program for a safe and fun start to sea kayaking. You'll get a chance to practice your skills on a paddle around American Lake at JBLM Lewis North. This class will get you started with the proper techniques and build a solid foundation so you may enjoy kayaking for years to come. Fee includes equipment and instruction. Minimum age: 12. Explore Victoria, B.C. May 6: $90. Hop on the ferry and spend the day exploring Victoria, B.C. Downtown has everything from antique shops to artisan chocolate shops. Stop in at the Royal B.C. Museum or watch an IMAX film. Fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles. Passport required. Ages 5-11: $70; 4 and under: $55. Family-friendly trip. After-work paddle May 9: $20. Enjoy an evening after work out on the water. Paddle through calm waters close to home. This trip is great for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers. Fee includes transportation, equipment and guide. Minimum age: 12. Outdoor Recreation annual Open House and Yard Sale May 12: Free. The Northwest Adventure Center is hosting an Open House and Yard Sale. Stop by the NAC, Bldg. 8050 NCO Beach Road on Lewis North for fun, great deals and recreation information. Outdoor recreation groups from JBLM and the local community will be onsite to tell you all about the opportunities available to you in the area. Plus, the Northwest Adventure Center will be selling used gear and offering great discounts in the retail store and scuba shop. There will be a climbing wall and a trout pond for the kids, plus a great view of American Lake and great deals on gear. Come on out for a day of fun at the Northwest Adventure Center! The event is free. For more information, call 967-6263. Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs. Horseback riding May 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. Bring the entire Family along for a great day. Minimum age: 7. Family-friendly trip. Leavenworth Maifest May 13: $55. Tap your toes to oompah music at Leavenworth's Maifest. Experience the Grand Parade, live entertainment and traditional German dancing, including the Maipole Dance. Stroll through the Bavarian Village of Flowers, visit Art in the Park and see all the great shops and restaurants the town has to offer. (Ages 6-12: $45; 0-5: $15). Family-friendly trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs. Whitewater rafting May 13: $65. Take a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River. Put in near the unique Bavarian town of Leavenworth, and paddle through the many exciting class-III rapids. Join us Sunday, May 13. Gear, wet suit, paddle shoes, gloves, instruction and transportation are included. Minimum age: 12 (Groups of 20 or more are $55 per person). Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs. Hunter safety education course May 14 to 19: $10. Learn the safe handling of hunting equipment, the importance of wildlife management and much more at the hunter safety education course. Held May 14 through 19, this course is mandatory to hunt in the state of Washington. Register with the state at http://my.register-ed.com. Payment will be made at the first class. All sessions must be attended for certification and are scheduled at the JBLM Skeet Range as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon. Outdoor Rec celebrates Month of the Military Child with lower rates In honor of the Month of the Military Child, the Outdoor Recreation Program is offering $5 off trips for youth 12 and younger. To take advantage of the April savings, military families must sign up in person. Register early 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.