Cyclists, drivers seek harmony on the road
Bike long enough and you will be flipped off, hollered at, mooned or honked at for no good reason. Drive long enough and you’ll be cut off or have a near miss with a cyclist.
Imagine, if you can, a running trail that circles the earth.
While much of Randy King’s first six months as superintendent have been consumed by this past winter’s tragedies, he and his Mount Rainier National Park management team have been tackling plenty of other issues.
There are days when Randy King can smile, basking in the honeymoon glow as the new superintendent at Mount Rainier National Park. Then there are the days when emotions cloud his eyes with tears and choke off the words.
On National Trails Day, June 2, runners, walkers and ultra runners will take on the 10th annual Rainier to Ruston Rail-Trail Relay and Ultra.
The state parks system is stepping up marketing of the pay-to-park Discover Pass this summer after disappointing early sales.
While spring storms helped build the snow pack, the recent spate of warm days means there should be plenty of snow-free campsites, trails and roads for Memorial Day weekend. Here is a look at what visitors can expect to find.
PORTLAND, Maine – I was in Portland all of 10 minutes when its soul rolled by on two wheels: a gentleman pedaling through downtown on one of those ridiculously tall bicycles with an oversize front wheel and tiny back wheel.
Anglers have extra incentive to go fishing at a few choice waters this season.
State Parks staffers are hosting a series of meetings around the state to get the public’s thoughts on how the park system should operate.
The sixth annual Gig Harbor Street Scramble will start Saturday at Skansie Brothers Park in downtown Gig Harbor.
The state Department of Natural Resources, with input from boaters and the general public, is developing a plan for mooring buoys on state-owned aquatic lands in Quartermaster Harbor. The agency will hold a public workshop May 31 at McMurray Middle School on Vashon Island to discuss the plan.
The premiere of the mountain biking movie “Strength in Numbers” on Wednesday will serve as a benefit for the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance.
A public meeting will be held Thursday in Enunclaw to allow the pulic the chance to comment on a potential land exchange and adjustment to the long-term boundary at Nolte State Park.
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