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No fishing licenses needed this weekend
I just came across this from the Washington Department of Fish &Wildlife. This weekend is Free Fishing Weekend…
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Where to expect logging traffic on forest roads
If you plan to visit forest lands near the Mountain Loop or U.S. 2 on a weekday, you…
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State parks and Forest Service lands free Saturday
All state parks are free on Saturday and Sunday; no Discover Pass is needed to park. Forest Service…
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Where to eat after an outdoor adventure
After a hike, often the only thing I can think about is food. And I want real food,…
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Outdoors apps to check out before your next trip
Before I begin this post, I should make something clear. I take my phone with me when I…
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Mountain Loop, North Cascades highways open
Outdoors enthusiasts will be glad to know that the Mountain Loop Highway is open all the way around,…
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Washington Trails Association’s new app
The Washington Trails Association just released apps for iPhones and Androids. They already had an app for Windows…
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Rescues, summits, weeds, other recent outdoors news
Here’s a collection of recent news about the outdoors that caught my interest:
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Read this before heading outside this weekend
The Washington Trails Association just posted a really useful roundup of road conditions for the weekend.
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Outdoor summer camps for kids
When I was young, my parents sent me to horse camp several years running. It was only a…
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Avalanche danger is high, be careful out there
The Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center has posted a warning about avalanche conditions.
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If you hike Mount Si June 1, watch for Grape-Nuts
Hikers often joke about wanting a Starbucks or a lemonade stand at the top of a trail.
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How and where to celebrate National Trails Day
National Trails Day is June 1. If you love trails, it’s only fair to get out and help…
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Best wildflower hikes, plus photo gallery
At lower elevations, wildflowers are starting to put on a show, offering promise of wildflower hikes to come.…
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Upcoming classes: Hiking, paddling, navigation
I’m nearly done with the Everett Mountaineers scrambling class that I’ve been taking. So I’ve been looking around…
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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on value of getting outdoors
The Seattle-based hip-hop duo Ryan Lewis and Macklemore talk about growing up outdoors in the Northwest.
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Like to use trails? Then help maintain them
National Trails Day is on June 1. The Department of Natural Resources is sponsoring events across the state.…
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Gear up expo coming to Everett
An expo for outdoors enthusiasts is coming to Everett on June 1-2.