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Solo hiker finds awe and ecstasy on Pacific Crest Trail
I was standing, half exhilarated and half terrified, on a ridge known as The Knife. Ahead of me,…
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Birds: The Puget Sound Bird Fest is Sept. 9 to 11 in Edmonds. The event includes speakers, guided…
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Burn ban issued for Washington state parks, forests
OLYMPIA — A burn ban has been issued for all state lands through Sept. 30. All outdoor burning…
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Whale watchers see orca, humpback skirmish off Vancouver Island
Some whale watching boats were treated to a rare spectacle in the Salish Sea when transient killer whales…
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Trail work: The North 350 Blades, which does trail work on the Pacific Crest Trail, has a trail…
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Hard-of-hearing teen crew completes work on Whidbey trail
A new trail for hikers, built by a youth crew, will open next month at Ebey’s Landing on…
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Hiking 101: Learn the basics to start hiking safely in the Pacific Northwest at 7 p.m. July 12…
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North Cascades: The North Cascades Institute offers a free open house and barbecue from 10 a.m. to 3…
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Outdoor writer updates beloved guidebook, “100 Classic Hikes”
The names Ira Spring and Harvey Manning are legendary to Washington hikers. The two produced countless guidebooks and…
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Stevens Pass: The disc golf course and bike park at Stevens Pass are open for summer operations. The…
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Trails lined with rhodies make the hike all the more enjoyable
If you’ve lived in the Northwest for most of your life, it’s easy to forget how fabulous our…
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Inspiring: Climbers Jess Rosskelley and Ben Erdman will talk about the highs and lows of their climbing life,…
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Free fishing: No fishing license is required on “Free Fishing Weekend,” which continues today, June 12, and no…
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Many forest roads closed after a rough winter
The winter was hard on forest roads. Here is an update on conditions around the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National…
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For hikers, National Trails Day is a labor of love
Do you hike? If you do, perhaps it’s time to give a little love to the trails.
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Meet some turtles and maybe even take one home to stay
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Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
BeWild: Brendan Leonard is the next speaker in The Mountaineers BeWild series. Leonard is an author and creator…
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Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
Free: All Washington state parks are free today. No Discover Pass is needed to park; www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
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Spring is prime time for hiking in Hells Canyon
Hells Canyon can be heavenly during spring, when wildflowers are blooming, poison ivy is leafing out, canyon wrens…