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Upcoming outdoor events
Enchantments: The lottery is now open for permits to camp in the Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness…
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First gray whales of the season spotted in local waters
Gray whales have been spotted again near Saratoga Passage and the waters off of south Whidbey Island. The…
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A guide to birding fests in the region
A dozen birding festivals in Washington provide a flock of birding experts, artists and photographers the opportunity to…
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‘National Parks Adventure’ shows natural wonders in 3-D IMAX
The most powerful and beautiful scene in a new movie about the national parks almost didn’t happen.
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Snohomish County Outdoors Calendar
Treasure hunt: The Great Northwest Glass Quest continues through Feb. 21. The hunt takes place throughout Stanwood and…
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Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
Treasure hunt: The Great Northwest Glass Quest is Feb. 12 to 21. The hunt takes place throughout Stanwood…
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Hike to Sares Head is short but filled with natural rewards
Hiking with kids is always a gamble. Will they actually hike? Will they have fun? Will they throw…
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Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
Outdoor learning: See what spring courses the Everett branch of The Mountaineers has to offer at 7 p.m.…
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Bob Heirman park offers fishing, birdwatching on Snohomish River
Just a few minutes off Highway 9, tucked away near the Snohomish River, is a county park that…
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Follow Mountain Loop Highway for winter fun in snow
Over the years, I’ve visited the Mountain Loop Highway countless times. I’ve hiked and run the trails. I’ve…
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Upcoming outdoor events
Photos: Billy Hoppe, a Washington state park ranger, will show his wildlife photographs at 7 p.m. Jan. 20…
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Enjoy public lands for free Sunday and Monday
State parks won’t require a Discover Pass for parking Sunday and Monday in honor of Martin Luther King…
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Hunting wild mushrooms along the Mountain Loop Highway
Jennifer Karami, a journalism student at the University of Washington, created this video about hunting for wild mushrooms.…
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Climber creates guidebook to bouldering in Western Washington
Our area features some pretty amazing climbing.
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Take a ranger-guided snowshoe walk, learn cool stuff
Time to pull your snowshoes out of the closet, where they’ve languished since last year’s winter with no…
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Help count birds with Audubon on Jan. 2
Pilchuck Audubon Society’s Chrismas Count could use a few more volunteers to spend some time watching and recording…