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  • 5 Fall Hikes in Whatcom County

    Fall is in full swing here in Whatcom County, and it’s the perfect time of year to lace up those hiking boots and get into the woods. With sunshine, cool temps, and beautiful foliage, the mountains are calling Bellingham visitors outside and onto the trails. With the Chuckanuts to the South and t...
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  • A Spring PNW hike to remember

    This story is presented by Oboz.  My first spring PNW hike of the season was filled with blue skies, lots of native plants that got me excited for a fruitful foraging season, and even some splashing sea lions! My Spring PNW hike When the alarm went off on the morning of my group hike that I p...
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  • Adventure on the Lake: Kayaking to the Stave Falls Dam Powerhouse

    (Author's note: this article was originally written on Friday January 13th, 2023) In honor of Friday the 13th, I wanted to share my short, yet creepy story of a trip to one of British Columbia's most historic and reportedly haunted locations: The Powerhouse at Stave Falls, in Mission BC. This...
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  • 10 Breathtaking Photography Locations Near Vancouver, BC

    There are plenty of well-known adventures around Vancity, but if off-the-beaten-path is more your jam, Vancouver has those in spades, too. Here are a combination of both, and a few of my personal favorites! The following is my list from close in proximity to about two hours out of town of beautif...
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  • Vancouver, British Columbia

    10 Hidden Gems Near Vancouver

    Perhaps due to the epic playgrounds of the Coast Mountains being so accessible in Vancouver, the municipal parks of the Lower Mainland are definitely underrated. Amongst these are some hidden gems you may have never heard of, but are definitely worth a visit at least once! Whether you need a new ...
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  • Danner Boots Mountain 600 Weatherized Review

    From the moment I put these boots on I knew they would be my go to boot for this winter's adventures. My first impressions went straight to comfort and style. The look of them is unlike any other hiking boot I have owned. They are truly a work of art and I immediately was complimented walking d...
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  • Port Angeles, Washington

    Olympic National Park's 10 Best Hikes

    As soon as you arrive in Olympic National Park, the first thing you’ll want to do is get out of the car and lose yourself in the deep forests, towering peaks, and endless lakes and waterfalls. Spend the night at one of the beautiful lodges near the Port Angeles entrance and spend your days explor...
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  • Mount Baker, Washington

    Dare to Challenge Winter in the Mount Baker Backcountry and the Payoffs Can Be Monumental

    Take a moment to just look as far as you can see. Basking in the reality of the moment. Photo: Randy Gordon Once you're up there and doing that, you're off to a pretty good start in the backcountry of the Mount Baker Wilderness. In the midst of some of the most stunning scenery that Washington St...
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