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MAZATLAN, Mexico — The atmosphere in the Plaza de Toros, hot in the afternoon sun, crackled like popcorn, leaving visitors wondering just how long the crowd, growing larger by the minute, would sit patiently and wait. But as late arrivals searched for the last free seats, their concerns melted away.
Downtown Tacoma will be the location as individuals and teams try to locate as many checkpoints during the Tacoma Street Scramble on June 23.
Recreational salmon fishing will begin in earnest Saturday in most areas off the Washington coast, and it can be some of the best action of the summer.
The current fishing season for cabezon in Puget Sound will remain in place without changes, the state Fish and Wildlife Commission decided.
For the second straight year, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife has restricted target shooting on the Wenas Wildlife Area after bullets sparked wildfires on the 114,150-acre property near Ellensburg.
Visitors to Scenic Beach State Park on Saturday will have the chance to explore the beach with Kitsap County beach naturalists.
A newly released video details the restoration of the entrance arch at Chinook Pass in Mount Rainier National Park.
Tom Nelson of Salmon University will be joined by anglers Nelson Goodsell, Kelly Morrison, Paul Marander and Mark Gavin to give a program Wednesday on hot spots for summer’s salmon fishing.
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The Wonderland Trail takes a lot out of you. It's roughly 93 miles with more ups and downs than 2½ trips to Rainier's summit.
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Point Robinson Park will be the site for the eighth annual Low Tide Celebration on June 23. The free, family oriented event blends local history and education in a natural setting.
There are few water arrivals in the Northwest more exhilarating than Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The venerable Empress Hotel commands attention front and center with the stately B.C. Parliament Buildings to her left. Water taxis, yachts and seaplanes all jockey for position in the small harbor, along with the two main daily water transports from Washington: The MV Coho out of Port Angeles and the Victoria Clipper from Seattle. I recently took a day trip to Victoria to see what I could pack in – without packing a bag.
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