Seahurst Park

Burien Saltwater beach, picnic areas, play area, trails, 2400 S.W. 14th St., Burien (206-988-3700 or www.burienwa.gov).

Liberty Park

Renton Lighted basketball courts and tennis courts, picnic areas and shelter, skatepark, Cedar River Trail access, 1101 Bronson Way N., Renton (picnic shelter reservations: 425-430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov).

Renton Historical Museum

Renton Photos, artifacts in Art Deco-style former fire station, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 235 Mill Ave. S., Renton; $1-$3, free on the first Wednesdays and third Saturdays (425-255-2330 or www.rentonhistory.org).

Gene Coulon Beach Park

Renton Lake Washington waterfront trail, boat launch, fishing pier, playground, two restaurants, summer swimming beach, Lake Washington Blvd. N., Renton (425-430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov/).

Cedar River Trail

Renton to Landsburg 17-mile trail, 12 miles paved, 5 miles soft surface, follows the river, from 1060 N. Nishiwaki Lane, Renton, to Landsburg Park, Landsburg (www.kingcounty.gov).

Family Fun Center

Tukwila Indoor and outdoor go-carts, miniature golf, batting cages, rock-climbing wall, laser tag, video arcade, restaurant, open daily; 7300 Fun Center Way, Tukwila; admission free, charges for activities vary (425-228-7300 or www.fun-center.com).

Green River Trail

Tukwila to Kent 19-mile paved trail along the river, from Cecil Moses Park, 112th Street and Pacific Highway S., Tukwila to North Green River Park, Green River Road S. and Southeast 268th St., Kent (www.kingcounty.gov).

Highline SeaTac

Botanical Garden

SeaTac Seike Japanese Garden, the Elda Behm Paradise Garden, trees, streams, 7 a.m.-dusk daily, 13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac; tours available (206-391-4003 or www.highlinegarden.org).

Saltwater State Park

Des Moines On Puget Sound, trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas, camping, 25205 Eighth Place S., Des Moines (253-661-4956 or www.parks.wa.gov).

Des Moines Beach Park

Des Moines Play area, trails, creek, bicycling, beach, 22030 Cliff Ave. S., Des Moines (206-870-6527 or www.desmoineswa.gov).

Redondo Pier and Boardwalk

Des Moines Fishing pier, boardwalk, walking path, boat launch, beach, Redondo Beach Drive and Redondo Way, Des Moines (206-870-6527 or www.desmoineswa.gov).

Lake Wilderness Arboretum

Maple Valley 40 acres with trails through native forests, display gardens, dawn to dusk daily, adjacent to Lake Wilderness Park, 22520 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley; free (425-413-2572 or www.lakewildernessarboretum.org).

Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum

Kent Vintage hydroplanes and memorabilia, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays-Saturdays, 5917 S. 196th St., Kent; $5-$10 (206-764-9453 or www.thunderboats.org).

Kent Historical Museum

Kent 1908 craftsman-style home with period furniture, historic artifacts, noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 855 E. Smith St., Kent; $2 donation suggested (253-854-4330 or www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org).

Meeker Mansion

Puyallup Victorian mansion with period décor, noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 312 Spring St., Puyallup; $2-$4 (253-848-1770 or www.meekermansion.org).

White River Valley Museum

Auburn "A Century of Swimwear" through July 31, photos, artifacts, noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 918 H St. S.E., Auburn; $1-$2, free on Wednesdays and fourth Sundays (253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org).

Mary Olson Farm

Auburn Restored 1902 farmhouse and 1897 barn and outbuildings, the most intact historic family farm site in King County, opens to the public with ribbon-cutting celebration 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 18, free; other open days 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 25-26, July 9-10, 23-24, Aug. 13-14, 27-28, Sept. 10-11, $3-$5; 28728 Green River Road, Auburn (253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org).

Flaming Geyser State Park

Auburn Named for methane seep "geysers," 480-acre park on the Green River, 8 a.m.-dusk daily; model-airplane-flying hours 10 a.m.-dusk, Green Valley Road and Southeast 354th Street, Auburn (360-902-8844 or www.parks.wa.gov).

Emerald Downs racetrack

Auburn Thoroughbred horse racing with wagering, restaurants, first races 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn; $7 admission, ages 17 and younger free (253-288-7000 or www.emeralddowns.com).

Wild Waves theme park

Federal Way Amusement park with thrill rides; water park with giant water slides, wave pool, kiddie pools; rides only, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 21-22, $19.99; entire park open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 28-30, June 4-5, 11-12, 18-30; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 9-10, 13-17; July 1-Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, until 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way; $29.99-$39.99, $19.99/after 4 p.m., ages 3 and younger free, season tickets available; parking $10-$20 (253-661-8000 or www.wildwaves.com). Rhododendron Species Foundation Public Garden

Federal Way Hundreds of rhododendrons, perennials, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Wednesdays, Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way; $5-$8, ages 11 and younger free (www.rhodygarden.org).

Dash Point State Park

Federal Way Saltwater shoreline; Dash Point Drive, Federal Way (253-661-4955 or www.parks.wa.gov).

The Chase Garden

Orting Woodland, wildflowers, views of Mount Rainier, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through October, 16015 264th St. E., Orting; $5, parking very limited (206-242-4040 or www.chasegarden.org).

Vashon-Maury Island

Heritage Museum

Vashon Artifacts, photographs, special exhibits, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays-Sundays, 10105 Bank Road, Vashon (206-463-7808 or www.vashonhistory.org).

Washington State

History Museum

Tacoma Natural and human history, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, until 8 p.m. third Thursdays, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $6-$8; free admission 2-8 p.m. on third Thursdays (888-272-3500 or www.washingtonhistory.org).

Museum of Glass

Tacoma Contemporary glass, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays through May 30; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays May 31-Sept. 5, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma; $5-$12, free 5-8 p.m. third Thursdays (253-284-4750 or www.museumofglass.org).

Tacoma Art Museum

Tacoma Art from the 18th century to the present, Chihuly glass, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, until 8 p.m. third Thursdays, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $8-$9, third Thursday free (253-272-4258 or www.tacomaartmuseum.org).

Children's Museum

of Tacoma

Tacoma Play spaces for young children, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 936 Broadway, Tacoma; $6, $3 after 3 p.m., free admission first Fridays (253-627-6031 or www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org).

The LeMay Collection

Car Museum

Tacoma Guided tours of more than 400 vehicles from all eras, hourly 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. Sundays, $5-$15, reservations recommended; free walk-through, no tours, 3-5 p.m. third Thursdays, LeMay Collection at Marymount, 325 152nd St. E., Tacoma (253-536-2885 or www.lemaymuseum.org).

Point Defiance Park, zoo and aquarium

Tacoma Old-growth forest, marina, hiking and running trails; dahlia, fuchsia, herb, iris, Japanese, Northwest native, rhododendron and rose gardens; beaches; picnic areas, dawn to dusk daily (253-305-1000 or www.metroparkstacoma.org);

• Fort Nisqually re-creation of Hudson's Bay Co. historic site; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily May 25-Sept. 5; $4-$6 (253-591-5339 or www.fortnisqually.org);

• Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium featuring elephants, farm animals, aquarium, Kids' Zone, Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater, Budgie Buddies, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. through May 22, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 23-June 30; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily July 1-Sept. 5, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma, $5.75-$15.25 (253-591-5337 or www.pdza.org).

Lakewold Gardens

Lakewood Fern and alpine gardens, rhododendrons, Japanese maples, seasonal blooms, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive S.W., Lakewood; $5-$7, ages 11 and younger free (253-584-4106 or www.lakewoldgardens.org).

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Eatonville 600 acres with animals native to the Northwest, some in exhibits and some viewed by tram tour in animal free-range area; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through June 30; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily July 1-Sept. 5, tram tours on the hour, 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville, $8-$17, ages 2 and younger free (360-832-6117 or www.nwtrek.org).

Pioneer Farm Museum

Eatonville An 1887 homestead with hands-on activities, tours 11:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through June 15, daily June 19-Sept. 5, 7716 Ohop Valley Road E., Eatonville; $6.50-$7.50 (360-832-6300 or www.pioneerfarmmuseum.org).

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

Elbe Vintage train ride through foothills near Mount Rainier, Fridays-Sundays May 28-Sept. 25, special events, 54124 Mountain Highway E., Elbe; $20-$28 (888-783-2611 or 360-492-5588 or www.mrsr.com).

Nisqually National

Wildlife Refuge

Olympia Walking trails, birding; new boardwalk and viewpoint; dawn to dusk daily, visitor center open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, 100 Brown Farm Road, Olympia; $3/family (360-753-9467).

State Capitol Tours

Olympia Guided tours of the Washington State Legislative Building, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays on the hour, meet at the foot of the rotunda steps, free; reservations required for group tours; Visitor Information Center, 416 14th Ave. S.W., Olympia (360-586-3460 or www.ga.wa.gov/visitor/).

State Capital Museum

Olympia Historical artifacts, Native American exhibit, Ethnobotanical Garden, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 211 W. 21st Ave., Olympia; $1-$2 (360-753-2580 or www.wshs.org).

Bigelow House Museum

Olympia 1850s home with historical artifacts and furnishings, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays May 30-Sept. 5, 918 Glass Ave. N.E., Olympia; $1-$3 (www.bigelowhouse.org).

Mount Rainier National Park

Ashford Single-visit vehicle permit, $15/seven days; individuals on foot, horseback, motorcycle, $5/seven days; Mount Rainier National Park annual pass, $30; call to check weather/road conditions (360-569-2211 or www.nps.gov/mora/);

• Jackson Visitor Center natural and cultural exhibits, information, food service, gift shop, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 19; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 20-June 17; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily June 18-Sept. 5, Paradise (360-569-6036);

• Longmire Museum, history of park, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily through June 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily July 1-Sept. 5, Longmire (360-569-2211, ext. 3314);

• Ohanapecosh Visitor Center scheduled to open May 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Mondays May 27-30, June 4-5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily June 11-Sept. 4 (360-569-6046);

• Sunrise Visitor Center scheduled to open June 24 (360-663-2425);

• Camping scheduled to open May 27 at Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh; June 24 at White River campground, reservations available for Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh (877-444-6777);

• National Park Inn lodging with guest rooms, restaurant, gift shop, Paradise Inn lodging and dining room (360-569-2275 or www.mtrainierguestservices.com);

• Information on attractions, lodging and dining near Mount Rainier: visitrainier.com or Mt. Rainier Visitor Association (877-617-9951 or mt-rainier.com).

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

Castle Rock Johnston Ridge Observatory with geologic exhibits, ranger talks, bookstore, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, 24000 Spirit Lake Highway, Toutle; $8/person, ages 15 and younger free (360-274-2140 or www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm);

• Mount St. Helens Visitor Center at Silver Lake provides history of the mountain and its 1980 eruption with theater presentation, exhibits and one-mile Wetlands Trail, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 3029 Spirit Lake Highway, Castle Rock; $2.50-$5 (360-449-7800 or www.parks.wa.gov/interp/mountsthelens/).

Wolf Haven International

Tenino Tours of wolf sanctuary, on the hour 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. Sundays, $7-$9; special events, camping, 3111 Offut Lake Road, Tenino (360-264-4695 or www.wolfhaven.org).

Compiled by Madeline McKenzie,

mmckenzie@seattletimes.com