[Editor's note: Our fellow UUs across the lake at East Shore Unitarian Church (Bellevue) have an Outdoors group. Here's their article from the July 23, 2023 East Shore Unitarian Church enewsletter. The leaders of the group have told me they would be happy to have UUCers join them on their outings.]

As the better weather approaches, many of us want to get outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest. You can do that, and contribute to building community at East Shore, by participating in walks and hikes organized by the East Shore Outdoors group. To get added to the email list, contact Amanda Strombom.

• July 20-23: Beginner Backpacking, Lake Packwood, led by Dave Baumgart
• Sunday, July 23, 2:00 pm: Talapus and Olallie Lakes, 6.2 miles, 1200 ft gain, led by Amanda Strombom
• Wednesday, July 26: Snow Lake, 7.2 miles, 1800 ft gain, led by Bill Austin
• Sunday, August 6, 2:00 pm: Annette Lake. 7.5 miles, 1800 ft gain, led by Amanda Strombom
• Saturday, August 12: Lake 22 near Granite Falls, 5.4 miles, 1350 ft gain, led by Janette Garcia
• Saturday, August 19: Kendall Peak Lakes 7.0 miles, 2030 ft gain, led by Amanda Strombom
• August 22-27: Advanced Backpacking, Hoh River, led by Dave Baumgart
• Wednesday, August 30: Naches Loop hike, Mt Rainier, full moon hike, 3.2 miles, 600 ft gain, led by Bill Austin