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Beware of extreme fire danger east of Cascades
If you’re heading east to camp or play outdoors, you’ll want to be extra careful with fire. The…
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Still room in North Cascades backpacking trip
The North Cascades Institute posted on its Facebook page today that there is still time to join a…
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Planning a last-minute camping trip? Some ideas
It’s almost the Fourth of July weekend. Around here, that’s when summer really starts. Happily, the forecast for…
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Mount Baker Highway now open to Artist Point
The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway opened today. Drivers can now reach Artist Point. The…
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Busy days for Search and Rescue; safety reminder
It’s been a busy couple days for Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Search and Rescue. They responded to…
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Olympic National Park celebrates 75th anniversary
Olympic National Park turns 75 years old on Saturday. On June 29, 1938, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the…
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Sunrise, campgrounds opening at Mount Rainier
Sunrise at Mount Rainier National Park will be open earlier than expected this year. According to a press…
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First paraplegic leads climb on Yosemite route
Patagonia posted a fascinating story today about the first paraplegic to lead climb.
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Want to camp at a state park on 4th? Hope for budget deal
I’m looking forward to some time outdoors over the Fourth of July holiday. I don’t have reservations at…
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Hiking tips for women, Wonderland Trail and more
Here’s a collection of interesting outdoors-related articles I’ve come across recently.
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Help guide the future of Forest Service roads
Do you like to hike? If so, you probably make good use of forest roads. The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie…
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Mount Persis: Eye-popping views, calf-aching climb
I’ve decided it doesn’t count as a scramble unless you pose at the summit with an ice ax.
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Upcoming events in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Forest
Interesting programs are planned all summer in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Rangers and other experts will teach…
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Debris flows threaten middle fork Nooksack trails
The U.S. Forest Service is asking hikers to stay away from the Ridley Creek and Elbow Lake Trails…
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DNR looking for campground hosts
Do you like to camp? Would you like to camp for a long, long time?
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It’s like speed dating, but for hikers
I went to the WTA’s Hike the State event yesterday. They fondly referred to it as speed dating…
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Barclay Lake: An easy hike for all ages
I’m having a hard time focusing lately, because all I want to do is hike. Hike, hike, hike.
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Monte Cristo trail still open — for now
I recently discovered that the Monte Cristo trail is still open for hiking. I thought that it was…