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The Cascade ski season is opening a month earlier this year than last, thanks to a major weekend snowstorm. That means many folks are grabbing their snowboards or skis and racing to their favorite areas.
Staff at Olympic National Park are preparing the Hurricane Ridge area for winter activities. There are several changes to note this season, in particular the closure of the Sunrise sliding area.
The next razor clam dig opens Saturday at four beaches. Twin Harbors will be open for four days of digging, while Kalaloch will be open for just one day. Here is the digging schedule:
REI and Arbor – a collective of artists, designers and friends who snowboard, skateboard and surf – is inviting people to enter a snowboard design contest.
The Tacoma Mountaineers have scheduled events to offer information on the programs the group sponsors.
Jake Cook might be the top junior bass fisherman in the country.
The state Recreation and Conservation Office continues to look for volunteers to help review and evaluate grant proposals in the Recreational Trails Program.
Tyler Farrar, native of Wenatchee and the only Washingtonian to race in the Tour de France, will speak Wednesday in Seattle.
River levels are dropping after the weekend’s rain, which should improve the fishing. The Green River remains the most consistent option for local anglers, but it’s also drawing big crowds.
If you don’t have plans for Veterans Day, considering digging out your snow ride gear.
Overall, fishing is showing some improvement in the salt water and on area rivers.
There are plenty of reasons to head outdoors to watch wildlife this fall and winter, including opportunities to see feeding elk, spawning salmon and migrating shorebirds.
Does wearing an ankle brace when hiking form a dependency, preventing your ankle from getting stronger? Also, do you advise wearing an ankle brace on both ankles for extra protection, or just on the ankle with which I have previously had problems? – Ben, Hagerstown, Md.
The first winter chill can send even the hardiest humans into a flurry of preparation for the months ahead.
Mount Rainier National Park staff has begun developing an environmental assessment to gauge the effect of work to be done on the road from the Nisqually entrance to Paradise. The work is not expected to begin until 2012.
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