When in Rome, do as the Romans do. And when in Mt. Rainier National Park, do whatever the rangers tell you—and stay on the path!! With this in mind, we consulted our go-to Mt. Rainier expert Terry Wildy for her fall season recs. As Chief of Education, Interpretation, and Volunteers, Wildy has never…
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If you’re in or around Seattle and planning a hike, you may be considering one of the more well-known spots for your adventure. And why wouldn’t you? Mt. Si, Tiger Mountain, Mailbox Peak, Twin Falls and Cougar Mountain – aka the popular I-90 corridor hikes – are popular for a reason. They've got…
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Sometimes you need an escape that’s fun, but a bit more low key. A place where you can get away without actually going away. A destination lacking waiting lines, crowds, noise and even traffic lights. Yes, places like this still exist without driving hours out of your way. In fact, one of them is…
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Visiting Pierce County in the summer gives you the best weather to enjoy one of our coolest geological offerings: Mount Rainier. This active volcano is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States spawning five major rivers, breathtaking wildflower meadows, ancient forests, endless…
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This year, while the Ranger-led snowshoe tours at Paradise are on a COVID-required hiatus, you can rent snowshoes the National Park Inn General Store at Longmire ($14.50 for adults, $10.50 for…
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*** Update - Keeper Adventure Tours have reopened, as of Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 *** Seeing a bison from a distance is a magical thing. The unexpected, lumbering grace with which they move their…
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When most people think of Lakewood, the things that stand out to most people are the international restaurants, the golf and the parks. But as we get toward the end of summer, let’s take a minute to…
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“Just take a right, up ahead past the sign,” the instructor says, casually gesturing toward a pair of tire ruts that heads into thick forest. His voice and cadence are slow and relaxed, like a…
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Sunny days in the Pacific Northwest are best spent with a sea breeze on your face and a paddle in your hands. With miles of waterfront that stretch from Titlow Beach in the south to Dash Point Park in…
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Mount Rainier is the pinnacle of hiking in the South Puget Sound, and while it’s well worth the time, effort and money to go there, there are alternatives for a family-friendly walk with stunning…
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