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By our fifth day on the trail, I thought I’d grown accustomed to the exotic eating habits of Matt Misterek. But as I peeled the wrapper off of a protein bar, the same lunch I’d had the previous four days, I couldn’t help but laugh.
The issue: Finding a multifunctional swimsuit for women that stays on in the water and provides enough coverage for a casual lunch is a true feat. Prana’s Manori tankini top does this and has a stylish, flattering fit for most body types. It’s also durable enough for most swim and surf activities.
The U.S. Coast Guard is holding an open house at Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco on Saturday.
Did you know that bees are facing many challenges these days? All over the world, bees are experiencing Colony Collapse Disorder. In countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, a third of the bee population disappeared in 2010. In Italy, it was half.
The staffs at Mount Rainier National Park and its concessionaire, Mount Rainier Guest Services, have implemented a number of programs and taken multiple steps to reduce the park’s environmental impact.
There's nothing cheap about running a full or half marathon. You'll dig deep to give of your mind, your time and your body. You'll shell out $60-$100 or maybe more just to get in. And when it's all over, should you want a picture to commemorate the occasion, that's going to cost you too.
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As Gifford Pinchot National Forest campgrounds around Mount St. Helens open for the season, one location will be taking reservations for most sites this year.
Since 2008, the National Park Service has decreased emissions from on-site fossil fuel combustion and electricity consumption from the grid by 13 percent.
Andy Davis will give a program on climbing in Argentina at Friday’s meeting of the Tacoma Mountaineers.
Artists are invited to join the Painting in the Parks event at two state parks Friday and Saturday. The event is part of the celebration of Washington State Parks’ centennial.
Paradise Inn will open for the season May 22.
The Capital Bicycling Club of Olympia has started a new ride for cyclists who want to learn more about road cycling. The weekly rides will offer a primer on hand signals, basic safety skills and being seen on the road by motorists.
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Hike Mount Rainier’s Wonderland Trail and you’ll see all manner of loads strapped to hikers’ backs.
Put in some work now to lighten your backpack and you will thank yourself on the trail.
The 13th annual Tukwila Backyard Wildlife Festival is a free event to educate and inspire people to welcome wildlife into their backyards, gardens and communities.
Walking is always free, but Downtown on the Go makes it more interesting with its Walk Tacoma 2013 series that continues through August.
Another way to take advantage of the warm weather this week is to take part in the razor clam dig that will open Wednesday.
Breaking in a new pair of hiking boots used to take some serious time and effort.
The Mount St. Helens Institute is offering seven field seminars that will allow participants to explore the volcano in different ways.
Registration is underway for the seventh annual Gig Harbor Street Scramble to be held May 25.
Culvert replacement and road work will lead to lengthy weekday road closures in the Blanchard Forest Block in Skagit County.
A grand opening of the Cedar Creek Park Trail Loop will take place Saturday.
MeadoWatch, a citizen science program run by the University of Washington biology department, is recruiting volunteers to help monitor wildflowers at Mount Rainier National Park. The group is looking for about 50 people who enjoy hiking and viewing alpine wildflowers.
The State Parks and Recreation Commission seeks a hunter or angler who uses a boat in his or her sport to serve on the Boating Safety Advisory Council.
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The view of Mount St. Helens from Johnston Ridge Observatory will be as spectacular as ever when the center opens this weekend.
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