By Vonnai Phair, The Seattle Times If you’re in the Seattle area on a clear and sunny day, you’ll be …
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The secret’s out: Washington is ranked one of the best states for camping
By Jared Gendron, The News Tribune Washington state is being touted as one of the best states in the U.S. for …
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Oregon canyon preserve offers hikers a fun spring getaway
By Mark Morical, The Bulletin Finding accessible hiking trails in Central Oregon can be a challenge this time of …
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Where is California’s ‘hardest to book’ campground? Not in a famous park
California has one campground among the nation’s 10 most difficult to book, according to a campsite-finding app …
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These Palm Springs hiking trails take you through a lush oasis — and into California history
By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times Bring water. Stop to sniff the creosote bushes. Keep an eye out for …
4 snowshoeing and cross-country skiing adventures in central Washington state
Joanna Markell, Yakima Herald-Republic, Wash. If the cold and gloom are getting to you, one of the best prescriptions …
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The writer who’s been everywhere shares his 2023 California travel wish list
By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times I’ve been meandering around California for decades, which is how I …
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Hiking SoCal’s mountains: How to hike safely when snow and ice make trails dicey
By Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times Eric Lewis’ Christmas Eve hike up Cucamonga Peak offers a valuable lesson …
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Campaign to expand Olympic wilderness nears finish line after 15 years
By Gregory Scruggs, The Seattle Times Little in the Olympic Mountains comes easy. Ask the members of the 1889-90 …
Campaign to expand Olympic wilderness nears finish line after 15 yearsRead More
Highs and lows: 4 ideas to frame your holiday travel around Washington (plus nearby Portland + Vancouver)
By Gregory Scruggs, The Seattle Times While summer travel gets lots of love in Washington, the holiday season also …
New national monument announced near California-Nevada border
By Paul Rogers, The Mercury News U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced he’ll establish a new …
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Why you won’t need reservations to visit Yosemite National Park next year
By Paul Rogers, The Mercury News Ending a requirement that’s been in place for the past three years, Yosemite …
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