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Stevens Pass opens rail park to skiers on Saturday
The Stevens Pass Bike Park is closed for the season due to heavy snow. That’s the bad news.…
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Yes, the North Cascades Highway is open
The WSDOT sent out a quick reminder about the North Cascades Highway, since they have been getting questions…
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National parks closed, time to explore somewhere new
As the shutdown of the federal government continues, all national parks are closed. While our parks are, of…
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Good reminder: Fall hiking can be treacherous
I’m planning to head out for a hike this weekend. I still haven’t decided where. (Got an idea?…
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How federal shutdown affects outdoor recreation
If you’re planning a hiking or camping trip anytime soon, you may need to change your plans if…
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Snow’s falling at Stevens — time to get excited for skiing
After a rather stormy weekend, things are starting to look nice and white up at Stevens Pass.
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Find out where fall colors are best right now
Every year, I dread the arrival of fall. Hiking and camping are my favorite activities, and they are…
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Weekend reading: Stunning photos, N. Cascades tour
Have you heard the weather forecast? I heard something about dogs and cats. If your outdoor pursuits sound…
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6 hikes for brilliant fall colors
That last bits of summer are fading slowly away. The sun is lower in the sky and the…
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Turn N’ Berm at Stevens delayed by weather
An event at the Stevens Pass Bike Park has been delayed by a particularly nasty weather forecast. It…
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New trail opens at Stevens Pass Bike Area
Stevens Pass recently opened up a new trail at its bike park.
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Tell Forest Service what roads you use
The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is hosting a series of meetings to get input on what roads should…
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Family-friendly hike and scavenger hunt
Take your kids — and yourself — outside for a nature hike and scavenger hunt on Oct. 5.
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Meet the Mountaineers, get used gear Monday
If you’d like to learn more about what the Mountaineers have to offer — and it’s a lot…
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Campfire bans lifted across state
The Department of Natural Resources has lifted its statewide burn ban, thanks to recent rain and lower temperatures.
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Weekend reading: Fly like an eagle
It looks like this weekend is going to be a little wet. If it’s putting a cramp in…
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Hike to 10,000 feet the easy way
We had two choices to start our recent backpack trip in the Tetons. We could walk up a…
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Interesting weather at Minotaur Lake, Labyrinth Mtn.
A few weeks ago, I hiked up to Minotaur Lake. It’s a short, steep hike. I loved the…
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Outdoor-oriented books to read before summer ends
I came across a great post on The Clymb awhile back: “6 books that will change your summer.”…