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State and national parks, Forest Service waive fees for Veterans Day
On Wednesday, state parks won’t have a fee for parking and national parks will not charge an entry…
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Update on snow at Stevens Pass, other ski areas in region
Snow has begun falling for real at higher elevations in the Cascades.
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Upcoming outdoor events
Winter classes: See what classes are coming up through the Everett branch of The Mountaineers at 7 p.m.…
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Hike it Baby helps parents get outside with their kids
Shanti Hodges had a baby in 2013. She was a new mom and didn’t have friends who were…
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Rower finds his passion in adventure and education
I got a chance to talk recently with Jordan Hanssen of Oar Northwest, a nonprofit devoted to adventure…
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Video: When beavers parachuted into Idaho’s backcountry
In the 1940’s, The Idaho Department of Fish and Game dropped beavers into the backcountry by parachute.
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Learn about plan to expand, improve bike lanes on Nov. 5
A public meeting from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5 in the gym at College Place Elementary, 20401…
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WDFW offers hunter education class for women, girls only
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will offer a hunter education class for women and girls Nov.…
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Photos and video: Drone captures stunning images of local orcas
Researchers with NOAA Fisheries and the Vancouver Aquarium have captured some gorgeous photos of the Southern Resident killer…
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Why the Everett wastewater treatment plant is totally worth a visit
My mother is in town visiting.
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Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
See what Mountaineers have to offer: Learn about The Mountaineers courses, activities, youth programs and meet members of…
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Take an interactive trek across Mars with NASA and ‘The Martian’
When my husband and I hiked a section of the PCT this summer, he brought along “The Martian”…
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Three Fingers fire lookout has a new roof, thanks to brave volunteers
Three Fingers Lookout is perched atop a thin finger of rock thrust toward the sky, 6,850 feet above…
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Q&A: How photographer created stunning image of the Enchantments
Mitch Pittman likes to explore. I’ve written about him before as one of those industrious skiers who makes…
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Fast bikes, disc golf and bear tracks at Stevens Pass
First, I need to begin with an apology. I’m sorry. I’m going to write about something really cool,…
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How to help rescuers see you if you’re lost at night
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter Rescue Team shared a video demonstrating ways to help rescuers find you…
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Mount Dickerman and six other trails to hike right now
From the top of Mount Dickerman, I spun slowly, taking in the view. As I turned, I saw…
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9 days of wilderness and backpacking on the PCT
I was standing along the Pacific Crest Trail, north of Stevens Pass, chatting with two men who were…
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For Bothell backpacker, Pacific Crest Trail is a multi-year adventure
Liz Fallin of Bothell grew up spending time outdoors: hiking, sailing, skiing. Her parents were members of The…
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Trip on the PCT is life changing for creator of popular podcast
When Daniel “Ratatouille” Hepokoski decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, his family and friends wanted him to…