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Prime orca-watching season starts soon
After that last little bit of sunny weather lately, I’ve suddenly kicked my summer-planning into high gear.
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What sequestration means for Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park recently announced how the funding cuts of sequestration will affect the park.
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A weekend filled with sun, snow and ice axes
I spent all weekend rolling in the snow and learning to use an ice ax. In 65-degree-plus heat.…
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Learn hiking basics at free class
The Everett Mountaineers will offer a free hiking seminar at 6:30 p.m. May 20.
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Heading out to mountains? Beware of avalanches
A big snowfall earlier this week, followed by surprisingly warm temperatures, means the mountain snowpack is going to…
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Got a great idea for an adventure? Apply for grant
Do you have an idea for an epic outdoor adventure? Then you should check out this $10,000 grant.
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Take classes or field trips on Migratory Bird Day
International Migratory Bird Day is Saturday, May 11. A lot of fun local events are being planned by…
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Learn the basics of hiking in free seminar
The Everett Mountaineers have a free hiking seminar coming up next month.
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Visit national parks for free all week
From now until Friday, entrance to all national parks is waived as part of National Parks week. Around…
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Scrambling course, or, ‘Don’t Die in the Mountains’
The line between exhilarating and terrifying is very fine.
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Still time to apply for North Cascades adventures
Although the deadline has passed, the North Cascades Institute is still accepting applications for Youth Leadership Adventures this…
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Apply soon for Youth Leadership Program
Interested in a summer adventure? Applications are due soon for students who would like to attend the Youth…
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The final dispatch from Sweden
Herald assistant sports editor Tim Hintze is wrapping up his bicycle trip across Sweden this week and will…
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The final dispatch from Sweden
Assistant sports editor Tim Hintze’s cycling tour around Sweden is coming to an end. Here’s his last update…
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Greetings from Harjaro
Herald assistant sports editor Tim Hintze is sending updates from his cycling adventures around Sweden. Here’s his latest…
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Biking from Everett to Seattle
On a warm sunny day a few years ago I biked from Redmond to Gas Works Park along…
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Be careful out there everyone
Water rescues have become something of a frequent occurrence around these parts. The biggest culprit seems to be…
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Bobby McMullen does not know fear
On and off the bike, Bobby McMullen has been pedaling uphill most of his life. Diagnosed with Type-1…