Lazy rivers, mountain climbing, and all-you-can-eat meal plans: 11 colleges with enticing perks

Western Washington University will bring out the inner outdoors adventurer in you.

If you’re one of the people who grew up watching Bear Grylls try to escape from remote mountains and dense jungles and thought, “I could do that,” Western Washington University might be the place for you. Located close to the Canadian border and near a snow-capped volcano called Mount Baker, Western Washington University is the perfect backdrop for your next adventure.