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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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SR 20 North Cascades Highway reopens

April 3, 2015

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After just three weeks, among the shortest reopening efforts in the North Cascades Highway’s 42-year history

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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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Video: Mt Bachelor has snow!

March 26, 2015

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Ski, Snowboard, Cross-country, Snowshoe or anything else you want to do in the snow!

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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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Pro Tips for First-Time Bicycle Vacationers

March 9, 2015

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Want to go on your first bicycle vacation but aren’t sure how to get started?

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Touring Oregon’s Coast by Bike

March 6, 2015

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A scenic budget-smart cycling adventure

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Fat Biking: The Evolution of a Revolution

March 2, 2015

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When did the sport of fat biking became so popular? The answer is: Now.

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Top 12 Northwest Travel Destinations

February 12, 2015

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A Cure for Cabin Fever. See what our writers have for you for 2015!

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Whale of a Tale on the Schooner Zodiac

February 10, 2015

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When I describe my four days aboard the Schooner Zodiac last fall, I have to do my best not to use the word “magic”

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Snow Play Resources!

February 3, 2015

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Peruse these helpful snow-play resources before you plan your winter getaways.

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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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NW Kids: Extreme Skiing with ‘Tweens and Teens

January 23, 2015

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Resort in-boundary skiing kept my three boys happy enough…for a while. Now that two of my three sons are teens however, groomed runs just aren’t cutting it anymore.

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2015 OutdoorsNW SNOW Guide Nordic Resources

January 14, 2015

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Check out our extensive Web links for Nordic Resources updated for 2015!

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Idaho Snow Resort Updates

December 29, 2014

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Here’s your Guide for what’s new on Idaho slopes

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B.C. Snow Resort Updates!

December 29, 2014

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With 13 ski resorts, 23 ski areas, 10 mountain ranges and North America’s No. 1 ski resort, it’s all about the snow in British Columbia.

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Washington Snow Resort Updates

December 29, 2014

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Here’s your Guide for what’s new on Washington slopes

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Destination: Silver Star, B.C.

December 12, 2014

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Silver Star Mountain Resort in B.C., Canada, has something for everyone and they make it easy.

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Whistler’s Blackcomb Glacier: An Immense Geological Marvel

December 10, 2014

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Its own tiny, protected provincial park, adjacent to British Columbia’s massive Garibaldi Provincial Park

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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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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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Our 2014 OutdoorsNW SNOW Guide Digital Edition is now online!

November 26, 2014

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Our newest digital edition is now just a click away!
Mt. Baker: Snowboarding Mecca; NW Resort Updates!; SNOW in B.C.!; and more!

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Winter Festivals

November 23, 2014

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Find your winter tribe and party with them!

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Our 2014 OutdoorsNW November / December Digital Edition is now online!

November 11, 2014

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Our newest digital edition is now just a click away!

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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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New Winter Schedule for Washington State Parks

October 14, 2014

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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced its 2014-15 winter schedule this week

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Doing the Chicken Dance and more at Friday Harbor Octoberfest

October 13, 2014

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A weekend trip to the San Juan Islands in autumn was a refreshing change

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Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails Receives National Designation!

September 29, 2014

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Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails earned its official National Water Trail designation in June

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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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NW Kids: Family Road Trips that Bring History to Life

September 13, 2014

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Summer ’tis the season to put aside schoolbooks, but that doesn’t mean the learning can’t continue incognito.

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NW Kids: Top 3 Resorts Ripe for a Fall Getaway

September 12, 2014

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If summer in the Northwest is a headlong plunge into activity, fun and recreation, autumn is its tantalizing last dip

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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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Fresh Hop Festivals

August 28, 2014

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The nation’s entire annual hop crop comes from the Pacific Northwest.

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It’s Oktoberfest Time!

August 26, 2014

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Bring on the lederhosen, dirndls, oom-pah music and beer!

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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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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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Washington State Boater Safety Cards Mandated for Ages 12-59

August 5, 2014

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Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is urging boating enthusiasts to be safe . . .

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Three Guys and a Stroller

August 1, 2014

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Maybe this kooky running-as-a-vacation thing has a future after all.

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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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Get up and GO with SylvanSport

July 24, 2014

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The SylvanSport GO camping trailer might provide the most versatile and comfortable camping experience you’ve ever had.

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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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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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NW Kids: Small Ship Cruising in the Northwest

June 17, 2014

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My definition of cruising changed last year when my family and I experienced a small ship cruise with Alaskan Dream Cruises.

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Win a Florence Getaway!

June 16, 2014

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See the video and link for more info on how you can win!

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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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