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Escapes: Adventure Travel for Seniors

April 20, 2015

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Remember our youth when we thought tours were for old folks?

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NW Trails: Victoria’s Backyard Wilderness

April 20, 2015

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Surrounded by a stunning coastline, golden hillsides, emerald ridges and snow-capped mountains…

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National Park Week

April 14, 2015

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The National Park Service invites you to celebrate by providing free entry to all national parks April 18-19

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A Surge in Requests Halts Wonderland Trail Permits

April 14, 2015

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A good problem to have for one of Washington state’s most visited national parks.

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NW Trails: Artist Point

March 27, 2015

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You’ll swear that somewhere along the way you were magically etched into the largest and most gorgeous canvas ever

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Vote for us to be the best!

March 17, 2015

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Let’s show the nation that we have the BEST State and National Parks, Hikes and Lodging in USA Today’s Best Of Polls.

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REI Spurs Opportunity for Women with $1.5 Million

January 30, 2015

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Women leaders in the outdoors industry are transforming their roles in the industry

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Movie Review: WILD

December 11, 2014

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I predict most hiking boots on the market next year will sport bright red laces . . .

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NW Kids: Winter Getaways in Fire Lookouts

December 5, 2014

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These ready-made shelters sit in some of the most desirable wilderness of the Northwest

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5 Fascinating Facts about Washington Lighthouses

December 3, 2014

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New Dungeness, Point No Point, Grays Harbor, North Head, and a steam-powered Swiftsure Lightship

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Join Us for a Special FREE Screening of WILD!

December 2, 2014

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You are invited to a FREE screening of WILD at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Regal Thornton Place in Seattle, WA.

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Best Storm-Watching Spots on the Washington Coast

December 1, 2014

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The Washington Coast is magical in any weather.

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2015 Rails-to-Trails Calendars Now Available!

November 20, 2014

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Support rail trails like Washington’s Snohomish Centennial Trail, Oregon’s Springwater Corridor and dozens of other Northwest favorites

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Hiking the Klickitat Trail near the Washington-Oregon border

November 11, 2014

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Hike/bike this 31-mile trail amid spectacular river scenery

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Bicycling Bliss: Olympic Peninsula’s Discovery Trail

September 27, 2014

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The Peninsula Trails Coalition and dedicated volunteers have been working for decades

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NW Trails: Monumental Hiking in the San Juans

September 23, 2014

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Westernmost of the San Juan Islands and nearly surrounded by Canadian waters and islands

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New Minimalist Landscape Sculpture at Earth Sanctuary

September 16, 2014

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Earth Sanctuary, a sculpture garden and nature reserve on Whidbey Island, Wash., has introduced the first . . .

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New Mailbox Peak Trail Grand Opening Sept. 27

September 12, 2014

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The new, considerably more gradual Mailbox Peak Trail is here!

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Book Buzz: Outdoor Book Reviews

September 10, 2014

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Books to guide you this summer! The Day Hike! Series from Sasquatch; Craig Romano’s Day Hiking: The San Juans and Gulf Islands; Top Trails: Olympic National Park & Vicinity

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Winter Olympics leave heritage on Whistler/Blackcomb hiking trails

September 9, 2014

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There is no question of where you are when you arrive at Whistler/Blackcomb

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Washington State Parks Launches New GeoChallenge

September 2, 2014

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On Aug. 21, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced the kick-off . . .

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Enter to WIN an REI giftcard from Washington State Parks

August 20, 2014

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Enter for a chance to WIN an annual Discover Pass and a $250 REI giftcard from Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission by answering 10 quick questions at www.parks.wa.gov/ONSG

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Free Day in Washington State Parks Aug. 25

August 19, 2014

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Visitors to day-use areas in Washington State Parks can visit without a Discover Pass on Aug. 25

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Editor’s Note: Why Hike?

August 19, 2014

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What is it about hiking that you like so much?

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Profile: Green Trails Maps

August 18, 2014

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Do you like maps? Who doesn’t? If you’re like me, you probably have a few Green Trails maps . . .

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NW Trails: Backpacking Olympic National Park’s Wild Wildcatter Coast

August 16, 2014

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Large wild stretches of coastline in the Lower 48 are about as common as phone booths.

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Five Yoga Poses For Hikers

August 14, 2014

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Hikers often forget how much balance is required to safely and effectively hike and to avoid injury

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Summer at Sun Peaks

July 28, 2014

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If you’ve skied at Sun Peaks, the second largest ski area in Canada, you are familiar with its 7,000-foot-plus summit . . .

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Mountains to Sound Greenway Proposed as National Heritage Area

July 23, 2014

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On July 16, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray introduced Senate Bill 2602 . . .

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NW Trails Columnist Craig Romano

July 2, 2014

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Craig began writing for OutdoorsNW magazine in 1999. He has written for over a dozen . . .

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NW Kids: Top 5 Lakes

June 30, 2014

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Ah, the quintessential Northwest summer vacation: take the kids, pack the car, set up camp and just add water.

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NW Trails: Hiking the Hanford Reach National Monument Near Tri-Cities

June 23, 2014

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Protected as a national monument, it surely would have been developed and farmed if not for the atomic bomb.

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Sports Medicine: Preparing For The Downhill

June 18, 2014

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You are ready to step out and hit one of the numerous scenic hiking trails that the Northwest has to offer.

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Bike-Camping at Goldmyer Hot Springs near Snoqualmie, Wash.

June 18, 2014

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We’d mapped our route to Goldmyer Hot Springs at less than 10 miles each way . . .

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The Stillaguamish Valley offers world-class outdoor recreation

June 18, 2014

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Rafting, hiking, climbing and unbelievable backcountry . . .

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Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day June 14

June 10, 2014

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celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with an outdoor expo June 14

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Escapes: RV’ing in Alaska

June 9, 2014

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Denali, Kenai and Homer — Oh My!
Rolling through Alaska on a 31-foot land yacht

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National Trails Day June 7

May 27, 2014

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Dozens of Northwest organizations will spearhead National Trails Day events on June 7

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BeWild Event: Tami Asars June 20

May 27, 2014

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Northwest author Tami Asars invites you to be adventurous in your own back yard.

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BeWild with Expedition Denali May 16

May 14, 2014

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The 2014 BeWild Speaker and Film Series is underway at the Mountaineers, and you’re invited!

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New Weekend Bus Service to Columbia River Gorge

May 14, 2014

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The month of May marks the beginning of a new weekend bus service in Skamania County.

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Writer Spotlight: Rebecca Agiewich

May 8, 2014

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Agiewich is a novelist, essayist, humor writer and creative writing teacher

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Welcome to GEAR Up!

April 17, 2014

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We’re excited to invite you to the second year of the GEAR Up Expo April 26–27 at the Comcast Arena in Everett!

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GEAR Up Expo Exhibitors and Speakers!

April 17, 2014

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Check out who all will be exhibiting and/or speaking at GEAR Up Expo!

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Donate to Red Cross for Oso Relief at GEAR Up Expo

April 15, 2014

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The American Red Cross Snohomish County Chapter will be accepting donations to help with Oso landslide relief efforts at booths 114-115

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BeWild Speaker and Film Series

April 15, 2014

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You are invited to the 2014 BeWild Speaker and Film Series at the Mountaineers!

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GEAR Up for Adventure April 26-27

April 8, 2014

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The GEAR Up Expo is back for its second year to help you get the best experiences and outdoor gear

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National Forest ePasses Now Available

April 1, 2014

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The National Forest Service in Washington and Oregon are offering a new ePass for hiking and camping on National Forest lands

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Weekender: North Cascades Institute

February 13, 2014

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Tucked away in the North Cascades off Highway 20, you’ll find the North Cascades Institute (NCI)

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NW Trails: Corral Pass

February 11, 2014

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Easily accessible and safe from avalanche danger — saddle up for Corral Pass!

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