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Winthrop, Washington

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  • You gotta take this scenic Cascade Loop weekend road trip!

    Spring officially passed the baton to Summer back on June 21st, and for me, that signaled the beginning of road trip season! This year feels a little different, with lingering community health concerns and skyrocketing gas prices. I'm finding creative ways to add value to the road trips I have p...
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  • Plan A Weekend Getaway From Seattle To The Stehekin Valley

    If you're looking for an adventurous weekend away from the bustle of Seattle, look no further than the Stehekin Valley. Remote yet accessible, this destination will rejuvenate your spirit and awaken your sense of exploration. Here's how to make the most of a long weekend in the Stehekin Valley. F...
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  • Stehekin, Washington

    Disconnect in the Stehekin Valley

    Life moves a little bit slower in Stehekin, a small town on the northern tip of 50-mile Lake Chelan. Accessible only by boat, or via a 23-mile hike from Washington's Route 20, visiting Stehekin is something you have to want to do. And trust us, you want to do it. With over 150 miles of trail in t...
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  • Ross Lake NRA, Washington

    7 Photos That Will Inspire You to Kayak This Beautiful Lake in the North Cascade Mountains

    Ross Lake National Recreation Area, part of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex is beautiful. The lake is 23 miles long and has many backcountry campsites and islands to land on (one must have a backcountry permit to camp obtained at the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount)....
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  • Join Us for a National Parks Benefit Concert at Seattle's Benaroya Hall

    We’re so excited for this concert and we'd love to see you there!  Tickets start at just $28. As The Musical Mountaineers, we don’t announce our sunrise concerts in the wilderness. Anastasia Allison, violin, and myself (Rose Freeman, piano) start hiking at 3:00AM before most people hit the trai...
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  • Climbing Glacier Peak

    “The summit is what drives us, but the climb is what matters.” - Conrad Anker Glacier Peak Wilderness is a beautiful area of Washington. In the center stands one of Washington's five volcanoes; Glacier Peak. At 10,514ft the mountain reaches above the clouds. I have been dreaming of climbing Gla...
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