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Paddling Festivals in Washington
April 17, 2015
Tacoma paddler Ken Campbell will keynote this year’s Port Angeles Kayak and Film Festival
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NW Kids: Fun runs and tri’s kids love
April 8, 2015
Running and cycling as a family reinforces key values I want to instill in my kids
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Polar Bear Swims
November 20, 2014
Nothing says “Happy New Year” quite like a brisk polar bear swim in winter waters
Sports Medicine: Keeping Kayak-Fit Year Round
October 22, 2014
Lucky you! You have decided to get out your kayak and spend the day on one of the many beautiful bodies of water surrounding us in the Pacific Northwest.
Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails Receives National Designation!
September 29, 2014
Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails earned its official National Water Trail designation in June
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New-Wave Paddle Sport Reaches San Juan Island
July 3, 2014
Recent summers have seen a relentless rise in the popularity of the paddleboard on San Juan.
Brandon Nelson: World-Record Flat Water Kayaker
July 2, 2014
After leaving high school, Nelson found his passion as a whitewater river guide and extreme river kayaker.
NW Kids: Top 5 Lakes
June 30, 2014
Ah, the quintessential Northwest summer vacation: take the kids, pack the car, set up camp and just add water.
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The Stillaguamish Valley offers world-class outdoor recreation
June 18, 2014
Rafting, hiking, climbing and unbelievable backcountry . . .
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NW Kids: Small Ship Cruising in the Northwest
June 17, 2014
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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BeWild Speaker and Film Series
April 15, 2014
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
The GEAR Up Expo is back for its second year to help you get the best experiences and outdoor gear
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Paddle Kitsap Aug. 10 and 11
August 5, 2013
The newest addition to the Cascadia Marine Trail is making a splash as the Washington Water Trails Association (WWTA) has recently added the Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails as an official segment to its national scenic trail . . .
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Profile: Mike Passo
June 4, 2013
He’s in a wheelchair, but that’s not what draws attention to Mike Passo. It’s his athletic attributes that stand out.
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
New Years Day 2013 Polar Bear Swims
December 14, 2012
For those who like a brisk start to the new year, there are a host of Polar Bear Swims at a variety of locations around the Northwest.
Weekender: House on Metolius
November 12, 2012
As an outdoors-loving Oregonian, it shames me to admit that until spending a long weekend hiking and fishing from its shores, I had never heard of the Metolius River or the resort property that shares its name, the House on Metolius
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Escapes: Leavenworth
September 12, 2012
Leavenworth: Four seasons of outdoor adventures By Roddy Scheer Photo at right: Rafters cool off with a slow float down the Icicle River in Leavenworth. Photo by Carolyn Price The faux Bavarian village of Leavenworth, a half hour drive east of Stevens Pass, is a year-round destination for outdoors enthusiasts. Though many think of it [...]
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Paddlepaloozas!
June 13, 2012
Summer is almost here and the water is calling. The Northwest boasts unparalleled opportunities for gliding over water. With H2O in almost every direction, it’s time to start exploring those blue sections of the map.
Women’s Charity Events
September 9, 2011
They don whimsical costumes and a sign letting everyone know who they are: Chemosabes. Amy McGraw, a Seattle elementary school teacher said the Chemosabes are her recruits of family and colleagues who participate with her in the annual Susan G. Komen Seattle 3-Day for the Cure walk in Seattle . . .
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SUP: Catch a Wave
September 8, 2011
Depending on who you talk to, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a fad, a sport, an exercise routine or just another way to enjoy the water. It might have been started by big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton less than 20 years ago or it could be something the old-time Waikiki beach boys did, back in the misty, sepia-toned days before Hawaii became the 50th State.
SUP: Tips
September 8, 2011
Take a lesson. A good instructor will teach you how to carry the board, give you tips on gear, show you how to stand up, teach you about water and boating safety, and demonstrate basic directional control strokes such as going forward, backward, sideways and stopping.
SUP: WaSUP? A first-timer’s SUP launch
September 8, 2011
The Midwest gets a bad rap when it comes to outdoor adventure. Rarely do you see adrenaline junkie articles about white water rafting, extreme climbing, downhill skiing or extreme water sports based in the middle states.
Escapes: Rafting the Rogue
September 7, 2011
”Swimmer,” shouted our guide, James. Twenty feet upstream, a figure submerged under a flipped kayak. Split seconds passed, a bright yellow helmet shot to the surface above the fast-flowing 60-degree water. Flinging himself onto his kayak, Charlie, age 14, smiled and yelled, “Cool, I flipped!”
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Brent Rice Memorial Swim Video
August 2, 2011
See Justin Moser explaining why he created the Brent Rice Memorial Swim event in tribute to his friend and mentor.
Summer Book Reviews 2011
July 25, 2011
Craig Romano’s Backpacking Washington, Also, The Tour de France continues! Read Amy Snyder’s book, Hell on Two Wheels as she recounts the 2009 race. The Camping Cookbook by Annie Bell, and more!
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Aquacaching 101
July 18, 2011
Imagine sitting on the side of your kayak, bracing yourself for a dive into the water below. Once you get past the initial shock of the chilly water, you peer into the darkness, searching for anything unusual.
Bellingham
April 12, 2011
Eschewing the grand sight of Mount Baker to the best of my ability, I crouched into a tall boulder on Sucia Island known as “the birth canal.” I soon learned the reason for this odd nomenclature as I scaled its internal slippery walls…
Why you should “Separate Water Molecules”
April 12, 2011
You’re at this end of the pool, preparing to swim to that end. How will you get there? “Silly question,” you say. “I’ll get there by pulling and kicking.” Well, a quick lesson in “fluid mechanics”…
Eco-Travel in our own backyard
March 2, 2011
There is an old saying popular with park rangers and campers when enjoying the great outdoors: “Take only pictures and leave only footprints.”…
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