Cascadia Marine Trail
Lots of people enjoy planned trail systems. There are several extended trail systems in the state including the Cascade Ridge trail, and some of the urban rails-to-trails like the Burke-Gilman/Lake Sammamish River Trail. Not as many people are familiar with the Cascadia Marine trail, however, a water-craft only trail that offers camping and boating. It starts from the north end of the sound and stretches over 140 miles to the Olympia area. This inland sea trail is a National Recreation Trail and designated one of only 16 National Millennium Trails by the White House. The boat-trail is aimed at non-motorized craft and includes over 50 camping sites. Some are free, others require reservations and prepayments. The site Washington Water Trails Association provides additional information about exploring this unique water trail. http://www.wwta.org/trails/CMT/index.asp