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Pacific Crest Trail closed near Suiattle River Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail is closed from Suiattle Pass north to High Bridge due to a fire that…
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Commemorate the capture of wild orcas 45 years ago
Forty-five years ago, orcas were herded into Penn Cove. The young orcas were captured in nets and taken…
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See the underwater world of trout
The classic film “The Way of The Trout” will be shown at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 and 4…
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Long weekend in Foss River valleys highlights the area’s endless charms
We knew we wanted to go backpacking — we just couldn’t decide where.
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Worst wildfire weather of season for this weekend
Fire danger is extremely high right now. If you’re going to be going outside, please be extremely careful…
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Enjoy a low-key family weekend at Buck Creek Campground
I had big plans for my morning. First, I was going to get up. Then I was going…
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Section of Pacific Crest Trail closed due to fire in Glacier Peak Wilderness
A section of the Pacific Crest Trail in the Glacier Peak Wilderness will close Saturday due to the…
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Best shots: Some of my favorite recent outdoor photos
I am an enthusiastic but mediocre photographer. I love a good photo, though, and so I have fun…
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Photographers catch baby orca ‘leaping for joy’
Four baby orcas in the Salish Sea continue to do well. According to crews from the Pacific Whale…
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Upcoming outdoor events
Fisheries: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering public workshop as part of its effort to create…
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Student learn leadership, love of nature on trips in North Cascades
Kang Pu stood at the back of a boat in a narrow, winding canyon off Ross Lake. Before…
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Get a guided tour of the night sky at Mount Rainier
A star-viewing party is scheduled from 9:45 to at least 11:45 p.m. (weather permitting) on Saturday at the…
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Learn how to be an outdoor woman
An annual weekend workshop for women, presented by Washington Outdoor Women (WOW) and led by experts, is set…
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Learn about Lecque Island work on Friday
The Pilchuck Audubon Society’s July meeting is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Stanwood Library, 9701…
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Take a virtual tour of our solar system, including Pluto
Kevin Manning, an astronomer and former consultant to NASA, will speak from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday…
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Darrington-area lookout being restored, will be available to rent
From the North Mountain Lookout, the view is spectacular: Mount Baker, the Suiattle River Valley, Glacier Peak, Whitehorse…
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How to find a campsite for Fourth of July weekend
You know what sounds good this weekend? Heading to the mountains. Or a forest. Or a lake. Anywhere…
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6 places to see ‘extravagantly beautiful’ flowers at Mount Rainier
Have you ever been to Mount Rainier for the wildflower season? If you haven’t, I can’t recommend strongly…
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What a smoke-jumper sees when leaping from a plane
A fire is burning in Olympic National Park. It’s strange to think of a rainforest having a wildfire.
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Volunteers needed this weekend at fire lookout near Darrington
On Saturday, starting at 9 a.m., crews are going to be working on the North Mountain Lookout near…