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February, 2013
Health Nut: Working out on Vacation
February 28, 2013
Vacations are a time to relax and take a time out from your daily responsibilities. In the spirit of that, your workouts are usually the first to go.
Features , Fitness , Recent Articles , Travel
Tales from the Lift Line VII: Expectations
February 21, 2013
“What’s up with all the kids?” asked the man. “Is school cancelled? Because we usually have this place to ourselves on Thursdays.” He and his friend were basking in the sun at the table next to us. We’d stopped at the Midway Cafe at Mission Ridge for a late-morning snack.
Pybus Market to open in Wenatchee
February 20, 2013
Five-foot tall neon red letters will be glowing over the Columbia River this spring, promoting the new Pybus Market
RAPSody Ride
February 20, 2013
Registration is now open for the RAPSody (Ride around Puget Sound) Ride Aug. 24 – 25.
Chilly Hilly kicks off!
February 20, 2013
This weekend is the unofficial start of the cycling season in Washington with the 41st annual Chilly Hilly ride on Bainbridge Island
New Cycle Tour in Oregon
February 20, 2013
Bicycle Adventures, a local tour organization, is offering a new tour this season: Oregon’s Covered Bridges.
Washington Water Trails Auction
February 20, 2013
On May 4, Washington Water Trails Association will be holding its annual dinner and live auction
Bybee Timber Sale proposed
February 20, 2013
Environmentalists are upset by a proposed timber sale on the doorstep of Crater Lake National Park and near the headwaters of the Rogue River
NW Trails: Snowshoeing within the Shadow of Mount Rainier
February 15, 2013
What’s as exhilarating as hiking the radiating high ridges surrounding Washington’s highest summit? Snowshoeing those ridges! If you’re itching to get out and bask in the scenic glory of Washington’s iconic mountain, there’s no need to wait
Features , Hiking , Home , Recent Articles , Snowsports
Tales from the Lift Line VI: Dude
February 14, 2013
One of the snowboarders sitting on the run yelled to me, “Dude! Are you okay?” “Yes, thanks!” I called back. I was on my back, sliding down the slope in a slow-motion rotation,
Features , Snowsports , Tales from the Lift Line , The OutdoorsNW Blog
Escapes: Best Northwest Getaways
February 11, 2013
Any time of year is great for a getaway in the Northwest. We have so many destinations to choose from, we’re downright spoiled.
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Score the Perfect Vacation Rental
February 11, 2013
Looking for a fun alternative to a hotel, but averse to the lace and frills of a bed and breakfast? There’s another lodging option you can book with the click of a mouse —the vacation rental.
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REI’s Sally Jewell nominated for Obama Cabinet
February 6, 2013
REI Exec nominated to head Dept. of Interior President Obama has nominated REI Chief Exec Sally Jewell as the next head of the Department of Interior. She’s the first woman named to his second-term cabinet, and a well-known name here in the Northwest. In her work at REI, she’s lead several conservation initiatives and is [...]
Northwest Winter Lodging Directory
February 6, 2013
Check out our Winter Lodging Directory with quick links to our partners’ Web sites. Stay and play all over the Northwest with access to all winter recreation activities.
Features , Home , Recent Articles , Snowsports , Travel
Tales from the Lift Line V: Pack Rat
February 5, 2013
“I wish you had a backpack!” We’d stopped to get rid of some layers. It was January, but we were hot. As I unzipped my daughter’s jacket, I realized she had three layers beneath her lined jacket.
Features , Snowsports , Tales from the Lift Line , The OutdoorsNW Blog
Icicle Brewing Leisure Games
February 5, 2013
The Icicle Brewing Company has announced the first-ever Leisure Games to be held at the Leavenworth Festhalle on Feb. 16.
Worst Day of the Year Ride
February 5, 2013
Expect to see 4,000 crazy cyclists in downtown Portland Feb. 10 for the Worst Day of the Year Ride.
$4 million in improvements planned for Stevens Pass
February 5, 2013
Look for some great changes at Stevens Pass next year. The resort recently announced there would be $4 million in lift and terrain improvements
Features , Home , Recent Articles , Snowsports , The OutdoorsNW Blog
Hog Loppet celebrates its 25th year!
February 5, 2013
The Hog Loppet will celebrate 25 years on Saturday, Feb. 23. The non-competitive 30-kilometer ski trek from the top of Mission Ridge
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