STEM Programs in Seattle, WA

The electric bikes make taking a three hour tour effortlessly. You will ease up the hills of Seattle while smiling. After the tour you will have seen many unique sites, expanded your knowledge of the waterways, the animals of the Sound and the neighborhoods, and you will have had an enjoyable and memorable experience that's truly all about Seattle. The electric bikes allow for close up viewing of the gardens, boat docks and other sites. Your guide is a local. I grew up in Seattle, taught in Seattle schools, I care about the city and the natural settings and continue to build my knowledge of Seattle. The helmets have an intercom system that helps us communicate while riding the bikes. Your safety is a priority, we stick mainly to bike paths and lightly traveled roads. Please check out the reviews on my website. Must be 16 to take the tour. The bikes are only designed for adults. I charge per bike. I do not charge for children riding on the back of the cargo bike.

Discover Pike Place market through the eyes of local who considers it her favorite market to shop! Autumn introduces you to her favorite vendors while shopping for ingredients for your Pacific Northwest cooking class. After the market tour, join Autumn in her modest Capitol Hill apartment for a 2-hour cooking class. Autumn has a wonderful way of sharing and explaining cooking techniques that you can replicate at home. Enjoy this authentic food experience with a Culinary Institute graduate who also has a masters in gastronomy. Immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of Seattle with this delightful local host!

Olympic National Park is well known for having several different ecosystems to explore: subalpine forest, wildflower meadows, temperate rain-forest, and the rugged Pacific Shore. This twelve hour tour allows you to sample each of these systems with the added advantage of having an experienced guide to answer any questions that may arise. Come explore tide pools along the coastal beaches, roam among old-growth forest, trek atop mountain ridges with breathtaking vistas and stand by glacier-birthed rivers and lakes. The tour begins on a leisurely ferry boat ride over the Puget Sound to the Olympic Peninsula. The exact itinerary will be curated by the tour guide however our first stop will usually find us at Hurricane Ridge where you will hike to an incredible view of the valley below and the snow-capped mountains in the distance. We will move on to Crescent Lake and the seasonally Sol Duc Valley, and a sandy beach along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please plan on walking six miles.

Experience the magic of being carried by the wind, just as Peter Puget was when he mapped these waters back in 1792. From Seattle’s Shilshole Bay Marina we sail west across Puget Sound toward the magnificent Olympic Mountains. Along the way we will watch for orcas, schools of our local porpoises, sea lions, harbor seals, bald eagles, great blue herons, and other wildlife. On the Sunset Cruise, we’ll enjoy the light show as the sun drops behind the well-named Mount Olympus and other peaks in the Olympic Range and illuminates feathery horizon clouds into glorious colors. Captain Grant, who holds a 100-ton Master of Inland Waters License from the U.S. Coast Guard, is dedicated to sharing the joy of being on the water with others. A former reporter for the Seattle Times, former Science and Medical writer for the Associated Press, and author of four books (one of which was named one of the year’s 10 Best nonfiction books by the American Library Association) Grant is a natural story teller.

Puget Sound was created when the area's glaciers began their retreat about 14,000 years ago, leaving behind intricate patterns of islands, inlets, lakes and shorelines. Enjoy the rich ecosystem of Puget Sound on this two hour kayaking tour. This is a great chance to see seals, sea lions, great herons and more. The route of the tour will vary based on recent sightings of local wildlife. Whether you want to drift among the bull kelp or paddle hard along the shore, this tour is for you. Meet at our docks in Shilshole Marina 20 minutes prior to tour departure Family Friendly Beginner paddlers welcome What to bring: Warm clothes, preferably non-cotton Water-appropriate shoes A water-proof, wind-proof layer Water bottle Sunglasses and/or a sun hat Please note that if your booking is for an odd number of people, the odd person might be paired up with a new friend or guide in a tandem kayak.

Why do salmon swim upriver? Do bridge trolls make good security guards? Does that scruffy man drinking a craft beer work on the shipyard, or in tech? Welcome to life in Seattle. For 3.5 epic hours, we pack in the greatest joys of the Northwest on foot! This tour pays visit to 2 breweries (under 21 allowed), 2 restaurants and 1 cafe inside the National Nordic Museum, all within walking distance from natural wonders, engineering marvels and a city's proud history. Food and Drink are included. Watch Salmon swim upriver to their ancestral spawning grounds with your own eyes! Raise the bridges (and the boats!) as they have for over 100 years. Cheers (Skal!) your new friends and eat fish off a stick like the Viking you always knew you were. Ballard is a short distance from downtown, accessible in 25 min by bus, <15 min by car, or 30 min by scooter/bike share. The tour includes a total of 2.75 miles of walking on mostly flat ground, but there is plenty of time in-between for rest.

Trust the city with SEA in its name to deliver the freshest seafood tour this side of the Pacific! This brunch-hour walking food tour is designed to provide you with all of the classic seafood of the Pacific Northwest, including Salmon, Dungeness Crab, Oysters, Chowder, and Japanese Cuisine. The majority of this tour takes place sitting down in restaurants and includes less than a mile of walking in-between stops. We will introduce you to some of our favorite vendors in historic Pike Place Market, allowing you to sample the native flavors of the Pacific Northwest in the heart of its largest city. Seattle is not only surrounded by water and vibrant aquatic ecosystems, it is also a world-class distribution hub for seafood caught from up and down the coast. Are you looking for the freshest seafood from Alaskan? Well, Seattle is your answer. Everybody is welcome to enjoy with us, so let us know ahead of time about any dietary restrictions or mobility concerns. Cheers!

Include most highlights of Olympic National Park during this full-day guided tour from Seattle, comfortable vehicle transfers and a ferry ride over the Puget Sound. Discover the park's diverse eco-systems as you explore varied terrains and landscapes. Enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. Itineraries vary, but include Hurricane Ridge, Crescent Lake, and Merrymere Fall. •We will take Washingtong State ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island in the morning and then drive you from Bainbridge to Olympic National Park and learn about Community’s unique history in details on the way •During the winter months, trek through the beautiful forests with snowshoes •Lunch water and a little snack are provided •Take photos with park’s prettiest natural features in one day •Round-trip transfers from a variety of Seattle neighborhoods or the airport are included •Explore the park's best spots by hiking or snowshoeing, depending on the season

Pacific Science Center near the Space Needle in Seattle Center is Washington’s leading attraction for fun and engaging experiences for families and guests of all ages. Explore hundreds of interactive exhibits, wander among fluttering tropical butterflies, tinker with reusable products, touch live marine animals, come face-to-face with prehistoric dinosaurs, travel to outer space in the planetarium, rock out to a dazzling daytime laser show, and so much more. For an additional fee, guests can experience Pacific Science Center’s two IMAX® Theaters.