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How many beers did that workout earn you?
After a day of hiking, biking, skiing or other outdoor adventuring, a celebratory beer is the common cap…
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Trail crew: Pulaskis, brush saws, shovels (and a few sequins)
The rules for the weekend were straightforward:
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Mountain bikers rejoice: Stevens Pass Bike Park opens Friday
The Stevens Pass Bike Park will open for the season Friday. All the trails that are currently built…
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Learning how to make a map, in the gorgeous N. Cascades
I love maps. I don’t know many outdoor lovers who don’t.
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Why an island on Diablo Lake is called Monkey Island
I spent the beginning of summer in the North Cascades. I can’t imagine a better way to kick…
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Upcoming outdoor events
Hummingbirds: See the film “A Mother Hummingbird’s Story” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Northwest Stream Center in…
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Aerial survey finds where terns might have gone
Update: Michelle McDowell, a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, emailed me today. She says that…
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Green Lake: A long ramble followed by a short climb near Mt. Rainier
I have a weakness for Mount Rainier National Park.
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Experience the thrill of whitewater on the Sauk River
Brian Pernick knows the Sauk River. He’s floated it more than 200 times and talks about it like…
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Upcoming outdoor events: Hiking seminar, free fishing, geocaching
Hiking: Learn about the basics of hiking at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The course is designed to answer…
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Lena Lake: An easy hike on the Olympic Peninsula
I have a new hike suggestion for you, although I may be the last person in the Northwest…
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Highway 530 to open, plus where to find fun near Darrington
If you haven’t been out to Darrington recently, this weekend would be a great time to visit. Highway…
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Upcoming free days on public land
Fees are waived on various public land sites on a few days this month. Here’s what’s coming up.
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Get a taste of rafting on the Sauk River on Saturday
I am embarrassed to admit I had never been whitewater rafting until a few days ago.
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A Q&A with ‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed
Cheryl Strayed’s book “Wild,” is the story of her hike along the Pacific Crest Trail while her life…
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3 easy hikes you can do right now
After the long days of winter, nothing feels better than getting out for a spring hike.
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Last-minute camping tips for the long weekend
Planning to go camping for the long weekend? Here’s a roundup of the status of campgrounds in the…
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Tent caterpillars: What’s their story, what do the moths look like?
If you’ve walked outside anytime in the last few weeks, you’ve probably seen tent caterpillars.
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Gorgeous John Muir Trail documentary now on Netflix
Whatchya doin’ this evening? Got any plans? Might I suggest you cozy up with a movie?
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Learn the essentials of hiking at free Everett event
The Everett Mountaineers will offer a free course on hiking basics at 7 p.m. on June 4.