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Weekend reading: Best photos of 2013 and Legos
Hello. Welcome to 2014. I think you’re going to like it here.
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Planning a backpacking trip? Think about permits now
I love the New Year. January is a perfect time for plotting adventures — particularly backpacking trips. The…
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Mountaineers earn grant to help get kids outside
The Mountaineers have received a grant for $30,000 from REI. The grant will help the group expand its…
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Hear Pacific Crest Trail record holder tell her story
This summer, Heather Anderson hiked from Mexico to Canada. No matter how you look at it, that’s an…
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Visit Mountain Loop for an easy trip or an adventure
If you’re looking for a winter adventure, you can still drive the entire Mountain Loop Highway. The road…
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Float the Sauk in winter to see wildlife on remote river
“So, the safety talk. First off, stay out of the water. It’s cold,” Brian Pernick told us.
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Low snow delays opening of Rainier snow play area
Mount Rainier National Park staff are getting ready for the holiday season at the park.
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Learn about bald eagles with programs on Skagit River
It’s time to head over to the Skagit River to see one of the largest wintering populations of…
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N. Cascades Institute gift certificates on sale
I’m a big fan of the North Cascades Institute. I could go on and on about how they…
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Outdoor writers’ suggestions for holiday gifts
What should you get for the person who spends all of their time outside? For the answer to…
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Paradise at Mount Rainier will be open 7 days a week again
Starting Saturday, the road to Paradise from Longmire will be open every day. The park had been closing…
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Outdoors events: Bird count, hiking and more
Mushrooms: Langdon Cook, author of “The Mushrooms Hunters,” will be speaking about his book in Seattle on Wednesday.…
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Weekend reading: Happy penguin and hot drinks
Happy weekend! Here are a few things to make your weekend just a little merrier.
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Find Middle Earth on a Washington hike
The Washington Trails Association has a fantastic post in honor of the opening of “The Hobbit: The Desolation…
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Fifth-graders ski free at Stevens Pass all season
Fifth-grade students can get a free season pass to ski or snowboard at Stevens Pass.
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Avalanche seminar and rock rescue clinics in Everett
Today is International Mountain Day, a day designated by the United Nations and intended to draw attention to…
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Eagles and waterfalls on a Sauk River wintertime float
The Sauk River is beautiful in the winter. I got the chance to get a good look at…
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Spencer Island worth a visit in this cold, clear weather
If you haven’t been to Spencer Island near Everett lately, you should really go visit.
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Weekend reading: A real-life ‘Fox and the Hound’
Happy weekend! Here’s some reading material to enjoy. Please enjoy it with a warm beverage (six delicious ideas…
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N. Cascades Hwy closed for winter; this map shows why
The North Cascades Highway is closed for the season. If you ever wondered why, here’s a map that…