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Upcoming outdoor events: Sea creatures, free parks, more
Forest fun: A number of events are planned throughout the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, including campfire talks, guided…
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Videos and photos from Monday’s lightning storm
I spent an extremely enjoyable evening last night watching the lightning show. From the lawn chair in my…
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Pick a card and a hike with deck of Mountain Loop Trail cards
Edith Farrell has been hiking the trails of the Mountain Loop for decades. She started hiking when her…
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Where’s the best spot to watch the night sky around here?
The night skies are putting on an extra show starting on Sunday.
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A day and a night in a fire lookout
I’ve always wanted to spend a night in a fire lookout. Thanks to a friend, I finally have.
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BLM expands restrictions to limit campfires in Okanogan County
The Bureau of Land Management Spokane District Office released new, expanded restrictions prohibiting campfires on public lands in…
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Go hiking! Saturday is Washington Trails Day
Saturday, Aug. 2, has been proclaimed Washington Trails Day. Gov. Jay Inslee signed the proclamation to recognize the…
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Upcoming outdoor events: Fish, dinosaurs, bubbles and more
Bubbles: Make your own bubble wand and some really big bubbles from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on…
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Be Wild: Discover the Rockies at event Thursday
The final installment of The Mountaineers’ Be Wild series is Thursday evening.
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3 ways to sample the wonders of the North Cascades
In Diablo Lake, there is an island where monkeys once roamed.
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Crowd-sourced effort shows off beauty of the U.S.
America is a beautifully varied canvas, dotted with swamps, desserts, tundra, rainforests and so much more.
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A surreal light show in the North Cascades
I made a whirlwind trip last night to see Ladder Creek Falls at the Gorge Powerhouse in Newhalem.
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Lightning safety tips for mountain visitors
Lightning strikes have killed two tourists and injured others in recent days in Rocky Mountain National Park. While…
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The Coolest cooler is hottest ice box ever invented
Apparently the world is ready for a better cooler.
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Take a look at what low tide exposed on Mukilteo beach
On Sunday, the tide was extra low. I took the chance to go explore Mukilteo Beach with my…
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Kids head outside to study Oso slide and natural resources
Adventure Cascades, which I have written about before, is teaming up with partners to get kids into the…
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Check out sea creatures during low tides this weekend
This weekend, the tides are extra low and conveniently timed for around noon when the weather is forecast…
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Book giveaway: Two new guides to some of the best trails
I went hiking three days in a row this weekend. For our third hike, we chose an easy-sounding…
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Video: Helicopter team rescues hiker on rock face
The Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team helped a hiker who had become stuck on a steep rock face…
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Upcoming outdoor events: Mountain biking clinic, birds, Burke
Mountain biking: Stevens Pass Bike Park has upcoming gravity clinics. Riders spend time at their bike park while…