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July, 2012
Outdoors NW Pick Up Point of the Month: Alpine Hut
July 30, 2012
Our Pickup Point of the Month is Alpine Hut, in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood. They’ve been a hub of skiing and cycling for Seattle for more than 40 years. We stopped by to talk to Kyle Fisher, owner and Outdoors NW fan.
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NW Trails: Sauk, Poe and Desolation peaks
July 25, 2012
Hikers who like to wax poetic while tramping the trails of the Cascades may want to stuff a book or two by Gary Snyder, Jack Kerouac, or Philip Whelan in their backpacks along with their journals.
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Cycle Touring: Ashland to Crater Lake
July 25, 2012
Bike Touring with the Cycling Sojourner “Freakishly gorgeous” Story and Photos by Ellee Thalheimer Photo at right: The pinnacle of views—the payoff for the famous rim ride around Crater Lake. Crater Lake is freakishly gorgeous. Cycling around its high-alpine rim is, by my calculations, 43.7 times better than seeing it from inside a car. Geology Lessons [...]
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July 26, 2012 Buzz: Outdoors News Shorts
July 23, 2012
STIHL Tour de Trees Celebrates 20 years! The STIHL Tour des Trees is a weeklong, 500-mile cycling event held each year to benefit the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund … Also: The 8th Annual Seattle Dragon Boat Festival will take place on July 28, First Cargo Bike Roll Call
Escapes: Bellevue, Wash.
July 19, 2012
If you thought of Bellevue as only a suburban neighbor of Seattle, it’s time to look again. It’s a destination in its own right, and not just for fine dining and decadent shopping. Bellevue also has outstanding outdoor recreation.
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July 18, 2012 Buzz: Outdoors News Shorts
July 18, 2012
Farmer’s Market Boat Farm Boat, a floating farmer’s market held aboard the Virginia V at Lake Union Park in Seattle, is a great place to get locally grown produce, artisan crafts and specialty foods while touring the 125-foot historic vessel. Dave Petrich, founder and organizer of the floating market, says, “We’re recreating the nostalgic maritime [...]
July 12, 2012 Buzz: Outdoors News Shorts
July 12, 2012
Summer events are in full swing in the Northwest this weekend. Whether you want to get in a good paddling at the Paddle Bainbridge, ride your brains out at the STP or opt for an indoor spin for a good cause, just say yes to summer!
Weekender: Hiking Snoqualmie Pass
July 12, 2012
I first heard of the Snoqualmie Pass Triple while hiking near Olallie Meadows. Arms pumping, a hiker strode toward me. A tired-looking group of hikers trailed behind him . . .
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Editor’s Note: July/August 2012
July 11, 2012
A friend was commenting recently that there should be summer camp for adults. Take a look around at the incredible outdoor offerings for Northwest kids in the summer.
Weekender: Camano Island, Wash.
July 2, 2012
Last fall I wanted to find a cozy place to celebrate a milestone birthday for my wife. I opted for Camano Island—less than an hour and a half away.
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