Paddle a kayak for a local adventure

If you've found yourself wishing for a quick getaway but are discouraged by the high price of gas you might want to check out Alki Kayak Tours. You can take a kayak down to the Alki Point lighthouse, paddle around the mouth of the Duwamish River or enjoy a Seattle Sunset from the water. Tours of what can be a busy part of Puget Sound are conducted by experienced guides who, according to guide Cory Johnson "constantly keep an eye out for other boats." Greg Whittaker, the owner and the first guide for the company is also the tourism representative for the Washington State Oil Spill Advisory Council and part of the citizens advisory committe for the City of Seattle's Shoreline Master Program Update. During the tours, Greg and other guides share facts about the local environment, history, and marine life. "I talk a lot about birds," said Greg, " I'm a bird nerd."