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May, 2013
Health Nut: Nutrition Supplements
May 29, 2013
Open any gym bag and you will probably find some sort of nutrition product, like a bar, a gel or a drink, in a bright label shouting that it is THE! BEST! choice to fuel your workout. But is it even necessary?
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Volunteer Vacations: Doing yard work for Washington’s wilderness
May 24, 2013
Would you spend a week in the woods that could change your life? It may sound like a tall order, but each year hundreds of volunteers spend a week tending to local hiking trails, and rewarding their souls at the same time.
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Heceta Head open for first time in two years
May 24, 2013
Lighthouse Reopens Photo at right by Natalie Inouye One of the most photographed lighthouses in the country is back open and shining brighter than ever. Heceta Head Lighthouse reopened last month after undergoing two years of restoration. The nearly $1.6 million project helped bring the brightest light on the Oregon Coast back to the same [...]
Outdoors NW May/June 2013 edition is out!
May 23, 2013
It’s our annual guide to NW Beer Festivals. Also read about: The evolution of NW Triathlons, Volunteer Vacations with the WTA, Magical Salt Spring Island in BC, and more! Get your copy at your local bike shop, REI, or many other pick up points. Find out where to get your copy here.
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Buzz: Outdoors News Briefs for May 30, 2013
May 22, 2013
Kitsap Peninsula Water Trail Festival June 1, Whistler unveils Peak to Peak Gondola viewing gallery, North Head Lighthouse transferred to Washington State Parks, and more!
Gear Up! June 1 – 2
May 22, 2013
A new consumer trade show rolls into Everett on June 1-2. The show, called Gear Up! is focused on outdoor adventure equipment and unique destination travel.
The Evolution of the Triathlon
May 21, 2013
The first U.S. triathlon was held in San Diego in 1974, and the first Ironman race in Hawaii four years later. It’s been a long road to the Northwest since then, but multi-sport events are now an established part of the landscape.
Mountain Biking at Whistler!
May 17, 2013
Whistler Blackcomb doesn’t skip a beat when it transitions to summer. The base village is a hub of activity as hikers, mountain bikers and even summer skiers head up the mountains.
Contest Time! Vote for your Favorite ONW Cover – and WIN an ENO hammock!
May 15, 2013
Outdoors NW staffers have selected a handful of our magazine covers from the past 25 years. Choose from our Gallery and cast your vote for your favorite . . .
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Northwest Beer Festival Guide
May 15, 2013
Around here, we do not take our summers or our craft beers for granted; they are both precious commodities. When the days get long and we venture out of our caves, there is no shortage of beer festivals to keep us hydrated and entertained.
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Timbuk2′s in the Bag in Seattle
May 13, 2013
Timbuk2, the original San Francisco messenger bag company with a wide range of bags and accessories for global individualists on the go, just opened its first retail store in downtown Seattle
Pick up your low cost life jacket
May 13, 2013
The Seattle Parks Department and Seattle Children’s Hospital have teamed up to offer low-cost life jackets
Bike to Work Day: Ride Your Bike Tomorrow!
May 13, 2013
Not only will there be 43 regional bicycle commuter stations sprinkled around the Seattle region from 6-9 a.m., May 17, but numerous other activities will be offered – all for the price of getting some free exercise!
Editor’s Note: Diversity in our pages
May 9, 2013
I’m printing in full a letter to the editor I received, and my response. I think it speaks for itself.
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NW Kids: Mountain Biking 101 for Families
May 7, 2013
Which is better: walking a mountain trail, or mountain biking it? This is what my kids would call a “no-brainer.”
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Escapes: Recreation in Wenatchee, WA
May 7, 2013
Outside the back door of Arlberg Sports is the 10-mile Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trail. Down the road in Cashmere lie some of the most epic downhill mountain biking trails in the state.
Cycling , Features , Fitness , Hiking , Home , Multisport , Recent Articles , Running , Travel , Walking
Sports Medicine: Body Meets Bike
May 7, 2013
The importance of choosing the right equipment is an essential part of performance and injury prevention for any sport.
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Walk for Jane
May 1, 2013
This weekend, get ready to walk. Photo at right courtesy of Feet First The first weekend in May is a walking celebration of Jane Jacobs, a legendary urban activist. A series of free neighborhood walks around the Seattle region will explore history, architecture, planning, and neighborhood personalities. This internationally-celebrated event bridges social and geographic gaps [...]
Running Chics
May 1, 2013
Benefitting partnership One of our favorite online athletic apparel retailers, Running Chics, is celebrating its fifth year in business – and they show no sign of slowing down. Their apparel is cute, fresh and comfortable. Best of all, a portion of their proceeds supports a chapter of Girls on the Run, a non-profit dedicated to [...]
Washington is the BEST Bike State!
May 1, 2013
In honor of the first day of Bike to Work Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest Bicycle Friendly State ranking. Washington comes in first, followed by Colorado, and then Oregon.
Bike to Work Month
May 1, 2013
You know what that means – it’s Bike to Work Month! There are a variety of events around the Northwest to celebrate pedal-powered transportation.
