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Lord Hill park: Wander forest without going far
Have you explored Lord Hill Regional Park?
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Spy on Mount Rainier, now with more clarity
Mount Rainier National Park has a number of webcams that show the mountain and surrounding areas.
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Outdoor events: Learn from adventurers, then go outside
Family adventurers: Erin McKittrick and her husband, Hig, will present a free multimedia presentation, with videos, photos and…
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Weekend reading: Relax, up high or with jellyfish
Hello, Friday. I’m so happy to see you. It’s been a busy week around here. I think I…
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Hear climbers, adventurers speak at upcoming events
The Mountaineers have a number of interesting events coming up soon. Here’s a roundup.
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A spot to see spawning salmon, up close
“So many, many, many, many fish! Look! That one is jumping!”
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What’s up with the crazy jetpacks on Lake Stevens?
Update: Thanks to Sharon Mohney, my curiosity has been satisfied. The person in that photo is her husband,…
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Upcoming outdoors events: Wetlands, avalanches, more
Learn about wetland critters: The Adopt A Stream Foundation presents “Wetland Wrigglers” at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24,…
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Weekend reading: Crazy skiers and crazier goats
Hello and happy Friday. It’s not quite skiing season around here yet, but I can tell people are…
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Glimpse of how search and rescue works (photo gallery)
Snohomish County Search and Rescue had an open house recently.
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UW Archives perserve Mountaineers photo albums (gallery)
The photo is black and white. Two climbers pose for a photo on a glacier on Mount Rainier.…
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Weekend reading: It’s an avalanche of sharks
Here’s a little entertainment for a Friday afternoon. Only a few more hours until the sweet freedom of…
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Shutdown cancels program for kids in N. Cascades
North Cascades Institute has had to cancel most of its programs because it operates inside North Cascades National…
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There’s a fungus among us: 2 weekend events
Please forgive me. I couldn’t resist that headline. Who could?
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Safety reminder: It’s hunting season. Orange is stylish.
Deer season opens across the state Saturday for hunters using modern weapons.
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Where to go ‘camping’ in a cozy cabin or yurt
The nights are getting longer, the days are getting cooler. Yet that’s no reason to stay cooped up…
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A hike for fall colors, waterfalls and mushrooms
Walking the trail to Pratt Lake right now is kind of like walking through a fairy tale. Maybe…
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Snow and sunshine at Stevens Pass
Skiers and snowboarders got their first chance to play at Stevens Pass on Saturday, when a preseason rail…
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Ice Caves trail accessible; plus a hike for fall colors
A reader wrote in to tell me that the Big Four Ice Caves are still accessible. Or at…
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Weekend reading: Climber’s dynos, remajestification
Here’s a little weekend reading to keep you entertained in those times when you can’t be outside having…