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Volunteers needed in Henry M. Jackson, Wild Sky and Alpine Lakes wildernesses
Do you like being outside? Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest could use your help. There are volunteer opportunities this…
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Upcoming outdoor events
Survival A wilderness survival training course is at 10 a.m. June 27 on Guemes Island near Anacortes. The…
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Free boating safety seminar is on Thursday
There will be a free boating seminar from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, in the…
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19 hikes to explore the outdoors with your kids
The last time I took my daughter hiking, we saw three garter snakes on the trail, two of…
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Popular birding area Fir Island closed for the summer
Here’s a press release with details about the closure of a popular birding area:
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16 nearby trails to explore with your kids
Parents, I’m sure I don’t need to tell you this, but it’s almost summer break. That, combined with…
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Orca calf spotted for first time since February
An orca calf, which hadn’t been seen since it was spotted as a newborn in February, was spotted…
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Celebrate National Trails Day with group hikes and work parties
Saturday is national Trails Day, an event created by the American Hiking Society to celebrate and help out…
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Fees increase at 3 campgrounds in N. Cascades National Park
Colonial Creek, Newhalem, and Goodell campgrounds, all off of Highway 20, have increased their fees to $16 per…
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Mountaineers program introduces kids to the joys of climbing
Wulfric Mangkornkeo bounced on his toes as he waited for his chance on the climbing wall.
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Fire safety reminders for campers before Memorial Day weekend
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is reminding campers to be careful to help prevent wildland fires…
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Mount Rainier will increase entrance and camping fees on Friday
Mount Rainier National Park will be increasing its user fees beginning on Friday.
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Learn outdoor survival skills in upcoming classes
A wilderness survival training course will be offered on Guemes Island at 10 am. on May 30. The…
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Help Sharing Wheels get ready for bike swap
The 2015 Kids Bike Swap is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7. Before the event, Sharing…
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Road to Artist Point near Mount Baker opens early
The road to Artist Point opened about 2 p.m. Thursday, the earliest opening on record by more than…
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Razor clam digging closed for the rest of the season
This has been a good season for razor clam digging, but it’s coming to an end a little…
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Beautiful new book ‘Drawn’ is about climbing — and much more
Describing “Drawn: The Art of Ascent” is a challenge.
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Upcoming outdoor events
Free: State parks do not require a Discover Pass on May 10. They will also be free on…
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Whidbey Island campground closed; what to do if you have reservations
The campground and group camp at South Whidbey Island State Park will be closed for the 2015 season.…
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Photos from a special whale-watching trip
Debora Kulas of Coupeville got quite a show when she went out for a whale-watching trip with All…