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Companionship on trail surpasses anticipated solitude
I had a plan for my 70-mile backpack trip from Rainy Pass to Manning Park. My husband would…
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Solo hiker finds awe and ecstasy on Pacific Crest Trail
I was standing, half exhilarated and half terrified, on a ridge known as The Knife. Ahead of me,…
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Upcoming events for families in Snohomish County and nearby
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival: Sept. 9 to 11, Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St., Mukilteo; live entertainment, food, children’s activities,…
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Outdoor activities in Snohomish County and nearby areas
Birds: The Puget Sound Bird Fest is Sept. 9 to 11 in Edmonds. The event includes speakers, guided…
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Family fun calendar
Evergreen State Fair: through Sept. 5, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE,Monroe; arts and crafts, animal barns,…
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Outdoor activities in Snohomish County and nearby areas
Free day: All national parks will be free on Aug. 25 to 28 in celebration of the National…
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Burn ban issued for Washington state parks, forests
OLYMPIA — A burn ban has been issued for all state lands through Sept. 30. All outdoor burning…
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Whether sweet or savory, the pie’s the thing at Whidbey cafe
I’m going to admit something a bit blasphemous here. I’m not usually a big fan of pie.
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Celebrate release of new ‘Harry Potter’ book at local shops
The magic of Harry Potter is back this summer and fall.
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North Fork Sauk Trail section will be closed starting Wednesday
DARRINGTON — A section of the North Fork Sauk Trail outside of Darrington will be closed from Wednesday…
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Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
Trail work: The North 350 Blades, which does trail work on the Pacific Crest Trail, has a trail…
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Hard-of-hearing teen crew completes work on Whidbey trail
A new trail for hikers, built by a youth crew, will open next month at Ebey’s Landing on…
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The Korea House satisfies those familiar with the cuisine
Eating at a Korean restaurant is always a bit of a risk for my husband and me. His…
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Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
Hiking 101: Learn the basics to start hiking safely in the Pacific Northwest at 7 p.m. July 12…
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Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
North Cascades: The North Cascades Institute offers a free open house and barbecue from 10 a.m. to 3…
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Outdoor writer updates beloved guidebook, “100 Classic Hikes”
The names Ira Spring and Harvey Manning are legendary to Washington hikers. The two produced countless guidebooks and…