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Learn how to snowshoe safely
Want to learn how to snowshoe? The Everett Mountaineers offer a course that begins on Jan. 7. The…
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Beyond skiing and snowboarding: 11 ways to play in the snow
Skiing and snowboarding are the most popular way to enjoy the snow, but the Northwest offers plenty of…
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Still need a tree? Rent a live one, then plant it to help salmon
Live Christmas trees are available for rent at the Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600…
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Get a ski or snowboard helmet for only $25
If you ski or snowboard, a helmet could save your life in the case of a bad crash.
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Wilderness addition protects popular recreation area
“A lot of people feel that wilderness is change,” said Tom Uniack, conservation director for Washington Wild. “But…
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Congress votes to expand Alpine Lakes Wilderness, protects 3 rivers
The U.S. Senate voted today to protect land in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley. The bill had…
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Gift ideas for your favorite outdoor adventurer (or yourself)
Do you have an adventurer on your gift list? Someone who’d rather be outside, no matter the weather?…
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Making outdoor memories for the holidays
I recently had a somewhat shocking epiphany as a parent. My daughter, Hazel, is now old enough that…
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Memories of summer: Photo contest winners
When the days started to cool down, we missed the sun. So we asked Herald readers to share…
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How to get a permit to cut your own tree in the national forest
If you’d like to cut your own Christmas tree, you can now get permits for the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie…
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Basic climbing intro for kids; avalanche class for adults
A couple upcoming classes at REI at Alderwood mall in Lynnwood caught my eye. Here they are:
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See the film DamNation; learn about changes at Mount St. Helens
Two upcoming events at the Mountaineers in Seattle next week caught my eye. Here they are:
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Learn to cross-country ski or snowshoe this winter
Snow is falling, and now is a great time to start thinking about winter fun. The Everett branch…
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Hear photographer Paul Bannick speak about value of woodpeckers
Whidbey Audubon Society hosts wildlife photographer Paul Bannick on Thursday to talk about woodpeckers, the quintessential bird of…
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Learn about moss and lichen at two upcoming events
Moss and lichen are everywhere in the cool, damp Northwest. The Camano Wildlife Habitat Project has two upcoming…
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Volunteer eagle watchers needed, no experience required
The Eagle Watcher program is looking for volunteers for the upcoming season.
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Outdoor use fees waived at many locations for Veterans Day
State parks, national parks, the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service will all waive use fees…
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3 hikes that are even better on a gray, drizzly day
November is an awkward time for outdoor fun. The rain is falling in earnest. Snow is starting to…
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Help us pick winners in summer photo contest
Herald readers have shared many fabulous summer photos with us. We’ve collected some of our favorites and need…