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Visiting Mount St. Helens is inspiring and alarming all at once
‘This is it.’ In March 1980, Washington’s Mount St. Helens rumbled awake. A series of earthquakes …
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Waterfalls, not wildflowers are Mt. Rainier National Park’s main springtime attraction
By Taylor Newquist, The Spokesman-Review A thin layer of clouds hung over Mount Rainier on a bright sunny day in …
Waterfalls, not wildflowers are Mt. Rainier National Park’s main springtime attractionRead More
Scouts Canada’s new toll-free helpline helps campers ‘Be Prepared’
Commissioner Gordon had the Bat Phone. When Captain Kirk was in trouble, he’d use his Communicator to say …
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Cruise industry expects a record number of summer visitors to Alaska
By Alex DeMarban, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Increased capacity on cruise ships and pent-up demand will help bring …
Cruise industry expects a record number of summer visitors to AlaskaRead More
Mount Rainier named best mountain climbing destination in U.S.
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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A wet winter yields a riot of spring blooms in California
Following California’s relentlessly wet winter, locals and visitors alike are being treated to a spring …
A wet winter yields a riot of spring blooms in CaliforniaRead More
Greater Vernon is now officially the trails capital of B.C.
With an abundance of places to hike and bike, British Columbia’s Greater Vernon region has carved out a unique …
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Alaskan side of the Chilkoot Trail may reopen Aug. 1, following Yukon opening June 1
Hikers hoping to experience the Alaskan side of the Chilkoot Trail, which was closed following extensive flooding last …
Alaskan side of the Chilkoot Trail may reopen Aug. 1, following Yukon opening June 1Read More
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 …
Oregon canyon preserve offers hikers a fun spring getawayRead More
‘It took my breath away’: Lace up your hiking boots because spring is here
About a mile up the Heybrook Ridge trail, east of Everett, Wash., along Highway 2, Jenny Li came bounding around a …
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