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When you can’t be on trails, find fellow hikers online
About a year ago, Lee Jacobson noticed a Facebook group for hikers. It had members from all over…
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Spectacular gorge on Sultan River will open to kayakers April 25
The Sultan River has the potential for spectacular whitewater kayaking.
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Upcoming outdoor events
Salish sea: Meet Audrey DeLella Benedict and Joseph K. Gaydos, the authors of the new book “The Salish…
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No Discover Pass needed at state parks on Saturday
You won’t need to pay to park at state parks on Saturday. Each year, Washington State Parks designate…
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North Cascades Highway will open on Friday
The North Cascades Highway will open at 10 a.m. on Friday. Here’s a press release with details from…
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Freeze-dried haggis, alpine scuba diving and other outdoor innovations
You know what I’ve always wanted to take on my backpacking treks? Haggis. Now, thankfully, I can finally…
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Road to Spada Lake recreation sites is open again
After a closure for roadwork, the south shore road at Spada Lake is open again, according to the…
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North Cascades Highway could open by April 2
If everything goes smoothly, the North Cascades Highway could be open by April 2.
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Take advantage of early spring with outdoor fun all around Northwest
It’s spring. For many students, it’s also spring break time, which is an excellent excuse for an adventure.…
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Sultan Basin Road to Spada Lake repaired, reopened
SULTAN — Sultan Basin Road, which provides access to Spada Lake, is open again after two areas were…
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Kayakers will get rare chance to play on Sultan River in late April
In late April, kayakers will get a rare chance to paddle the Sultan River below Spada Lake.
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Sometimes, it’s good to suffer on a hike
“Why are we doing this again?” my friend Michelle asked as we pulled into the parking lot at…
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Mount Rainier National Park announces planned opening dates
With the low snow levels this year, access is opening earlier than normal to some areas at Mount…
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DNR to boost recreation opportunities near Snoqualmie Pass
The state Department of Natural Resources wants to offer more recreation opportunities for hikers, kayakers, mountain bikers, horseback…
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See elevated nature trail before it opens to the public
The first public walk on the Northwest Stream Center’s new elevated nature trail is from 10 a.m. to…
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Upcoming outdoor events
New bike store: Bayside Bikes, 2707 Colby Ave., is holding a grand opening with beverages and giveaways from…
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See gray whales with new trips out of Edmonds marina
Each spring, quiet but impressive visitors show up in the waters between Everett and Whidbey Island. The gray…
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Trip on Beaver Lake trail perfect for converting a reluctant hiker
“I don’t like hiking,” my 4-year-old daughter told me recently.
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Find inspiration for your own outdoor adventure at Be Wild
Mountaineers Books are putting passion and adventure on the stage. This is the second year for their Be…
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Don’t feed the bears, they’re waking up early this year
Perhaps you’ve noticed what a warm spring we’ve been having. Well, it turns out, the bears have noticed,…