Mount Adams-area hike and work projects scheduled for National Trails Day Saturday

The American Hiking Society's National Trails Day is Saturday, and Washington Trails Association is hosting several events around the region.

There will be a hike in Mount Adams District at 8:30 a.m., and participants are asked to report on trail conditions. Join the WTA and Redmond REI for new trail construction near the Issaquah Highland Development at the Grand Ridge Trail at 8:30 a.m. Trail work will also be under way at the South Fork Skokomish Trail in Hood Canal District at 8:30 a.m.

Trail workers will be converting old and slippery puncheon into turnpike on the Barclay Lake Trail in the Skykomish District at 8:30 a.m.

The WTA and REI will be working on the Annette Lake Trail in the Snoqualmie District at 9 a.m. There will also be a weekend trip Saturday and Sunday in which the Forest Service will ferry a volunteer crew across Baker Lake's east side to work on the Baker Lake Trail. Details: 206-625-1367 or www.wta.org.

Anglers, campers and other outdoor recreationists can once again access the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area in northern Okanogan County, where flooding closed roads recently.

County road crews repaired damage to Sinlahekin Road from the wildlife area headquarters south of Loomis to just north of Blue Lake. The road offers access to Conner Lake and Reflection Pond.

Only cartop boats, canoes and kayaks are allowed at Ford Lake, and camping is available on the west side. The campground and trailer boat launch on the east side remains closed.

The south end of the wildlife area was not damaged by the flood and the roads remain open from Pine Creek or Conconully Reservoir.

The warm weather caused the snowpack to melt away quickly thus flooding rivers and streams in the area.

Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Department is offering a family kayaking and camping trip July 22-23 to the San Juan Islands. Children must be 10 or older to participate. The campout will be at San Juan County Park and guides will dish out gourmet foods. Cost is $250 for Lynnwood residents, or $10 more for nonresidents. Details: 425-771-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/Parks.

Mukilteo Yacht Club is hosting a boat cruise July 7-9 to the Port of Poulsbo Marina. Hors d'oeuvres will be shared on the dock at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at the Bayside Broiler. Other activities include a possible visit to Heronswood Nursery, a scavenger hunt and a potluck dinner. Register by June 23. Details: 360-403-0820.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville has a number of special activities scheduled this month.

Saturday is the Summer Volksmarch at 8 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday is a Wildlife Art Show featuring artist Terry Isaac, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; June 18 is a Father's Day barbecue from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; and June 24-25 is the Slug Fest. Details: 360-832-7166 or www.nwtrek.org.

Mark Yuasa can be reached at 206-464-8780; e-mail: outdoorsnotes@seattletimes.com; fax: 206-464-3255; address: P.O. Box 70, Seattle, WA 98111.