TRAIL MIX

Originally published Tuesday, March 5, 2002

Learn safe boating rules and navigation

SEATTLE -- Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle's Fisherman's Terminal are co-sponsoring a workshop for commercial fishers and recreational boaters.

The class runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 26 and 27 in the Nordby Conference Center at Fisherman's Terminal.

The class will cover rules of the road including priorities, collision avoidance, right of way, lights, shapes, sound signals and vessel traffic.

The cost is $50, but space is limited. For information, call 206-543-1225.

Books

Who doesn't like a good adventure story?

In "Alaska: Tales of Adventure from the Last Frontier," ($14.95, St. Martin's Griffin) editor Spike Walker has gathered an anthology of compelling stories by some of Alaska's best known explorers and writers.

Lewis Freedman follows the Iditarod sled dog race. Jack London describes the hardships of the 1897 gold rush.

Other contributors include John Muir, Washington Irving, Gary Paulsen and Walker himself. The stories range from the harrowing to the humorous.

Outdoor events

- Bike ride: The Capital Bicycle Club will sponsor a 21-mile Fish Trap Loop ride Saturday. The moderate-paced ride begins at 10 a.m. at the Rose Garden at Priest Point Park. For information, call 360-357-9158.

- Hike: The Olympia Mountaineers sponsors an easy to moderate 7.5-mile hike in the hills north of Sylvia Lake. Meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mud Bay Park and Ride. To sign up for the hike, call 360-736-9949.

- Tour: Northwest Trek wildlife park will feature an animal keeper tour at 8 a.m. Sunday. Visitors hop in the back of a keeper truck to photograph some of the animals that live in the park free-roaming area. The tour includes continental breakfast. Dress warmly and bring lots of film. Adults $30; children 12 and under $20. For reservations, call 360-832-7182.

Want your event included on the Outdoors page? Contact outdoors reporter N.S. Nokkentved at 754-5445.

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