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Port Angeles tour company to welcome more hikers with new location
Tour company plans to open ‘heart and soul of the operation’
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Take the North Cascades Scenic Highway and do the Cascade Loop
This two-day road trip offers mountain, valley and orchard views of Western and Eastern Washington.
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13 of the most surreal places to visit in the western US
You know those places that feel so dreamlike that you ask yourself, “Did I just fall into a…
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Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest transitioning to cashless collections on June 21
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest will transition to primarily cashless collections for day and annual passes on June…
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Adventure & stunning scenery await: North Cascades Highway reopens for 2025 season
The Washington State Department of Transportation has reopened State Highway 20, also known as the North Cascades Highway,…
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Step into adventure: The top three hikes you can’t miss
Ready to hit the trails? These stunning hikes are calling your name!
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Explore the Great Outdoors: Top Hiking Trails for Every Adventurer
Ready to discover the best trails and breathtaking views? Herald readers have you covered.
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Lake 22 to remain closed 2 extra months
The popular trail off the Mountain Loop Highway was initially set to reopen next week after three months…
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Highway 2 hikes: 6 trails for the final push of summer
Washington’s Highway 2 has it all: salmon jerky stands, a popular ski hill in Stevens Pass, the kitschy…
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When you get lost in WA, what’s the cost to get rescued? Surprisingly little
Washington’s volunteer search and rescue teams save lives without costly bills.
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One of Snohomish County’s most popular trails to close for 3 months
The Lake 22 trail will be closed from Wednesday to Oct. 10 due to flooding damage.
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Essential summer weekend getaways on the US West Coast
Summer is made for exploring and fortunately here on the West Coast, you have must-visit destinations in every…
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10 accessible trails to explore this summer in Snohomish County
For people with disabilities, tree roots and other obstacles can curb access to the outdoors. But some trails…
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10 accessible trails to explore this summer in Snohomish County
For people with disabilities, tree roots and other obstacles can curb access to the outdoors. But some trails…
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Dam good fun: Family-friendly roadtrip through Central Washington
School is letting out for the summer, which means families have a chance to spend a little more…
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Washington hikers rejoice: Renewed road to Mount Pilchuck, Mountain Loop to open
The notoriously rough route to an iconic hike got a makeover. And the full Mountain Loop Highway, with…
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Last man to see a grizzly in Cascades says return ‘would be wonderful’
It was news to Paul Paquet that he recorded the last confirmed sighting of a North Cascades grizzly.…
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Trails for all hikers: Visiting spring’s must-explore West Coast parks
Beautiful hikes span the West Coast and are perfect destinations when spring coaxes us back outside!
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Explore Oregon like a local with brand new guide
By Jeff Klein, The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.