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Roads open early at Mount Rainier National Park
This year’s low snowpack has made early access to some areas of Mount Rainier National Park possible.
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After delays, Monte Cristo town site is about to close for summer
After several delays, the Forest Service plans to close access to the Monte Cristo town site beginning on…
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7 nearby hikes where you can see a profusion of wildflowers
With the first sight of wildflowers, I always feel the hiking season has truly begun.
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Upcoming outdoor events
Trees: Learn how to identify the native trees and Washington and hear about their benefits to people and…
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Visit Leavenworth right now for excellent wildflowers
Whatchya doing this weekend? Might I suggest you take a little trip over to Leavenworth?
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Girls can learn outdoor skills at event just for them
Girls from 6-18 can spend a day learning outdoors skills on May 30. Girls will get to learn…
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If disaster strikes at ice caves, rescuers want to be ready
The Big Four Ice Caves are beautiful yet dangerous. The area is prone to avalanches and the caves…
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Learn about EvCC’s ORCA program on Thursday
Learn about EvCC’s Ocean Research Academy during an informational session at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at its…
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Andy Porter will teach classes on nature photography in Marysville
Andy Porter will be offering two upcoming photography courses through Marysville Parks and Recreation. The first is nature…
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See art and adventure meet at book release, film showing
Artist, author and rock climber Jeremy Collins will present his new book and movie at 8 p.m. Monday…
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Ice caves trail, parking lots will be closed Saturday morning
The two parking lots at the Big Four Ice Caves will be closed to the public from 9…
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National parks will be free this weekend
National parks will be free on Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the start of National Parks Week.
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2 Stevens Pass lifts will be open through Wednesday
Stevens Pass Mountain Resort opened to skiers and snowboarders on Sunday and will stay open through Wednesday, conditions…
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Mount Rainier cuts off reservation for Wonderland Trail
The Wonderland Trail has become so popular that Mount Rainier National Park has cut off reservations for this…
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Upcoming outdoor events
Patagonia gear: Patagonia gear experts will be at Feathered Friends, 119 Yale Ave. N., Seattle from noon to…
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Volunteers needed to help fix up Suiattle River Trail
Last fall, the Suiattle River Road opened after being closed for more than a decade. The road led…
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Guidebook author to speak about hiking in San Juans, Gulf Islands
Craig Romano, who has written many books about hiking in Washington, will speak at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday…
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Last chance to visit Monte Cristo before area closes April 15
Monte Cristo townsite, a popular hiking destination off of the Mountain Loop Highway, will be off-limits beginning April…
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Take an easy stroll to Sultan River on new trail
I am continuing my campaign to convince my daughter, 4, that hiking is awesome.