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A serene sunset over the iconic sea stacks at Cannon Beach, Oregon, casting a warm glow across the Pacific Ocean and rocky shoreline.
A serene sunset over the iconic sea stacks at Cannon Beach, Oregon, casting a warm glow across the Pacific Ocean and rocky shoreline.

Point of Arches

May 22, 2004
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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA :: Chances are you’ve heard of Shi Shi Beach and Point of Arches. The Travel Channel recently included the two-mile stretch of pristine sand on...

A tabby cat sits on a wooden floor next to a window, looking outside with a purple toy nearby.
A tabby cat sits on a wooden floor next to a window, looking outside with a purple toy nearby.

Burke-Gilman Beer Mile

May 15, 2004
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BURKE-GILMAN TRAIL, SEATTLE, WA :: Official Beer Mile Rules: 1. Each competitor drinks four cans of beer and completes four laps (Start – beer/lap, beer/lap, beer/lap,...

A tabby cat with striking green eyes peers through vibrant lush foliage in a serene outdoor setting.
A tabby cat with striking green eyes peers through vibrant lush foliage in a serene outdoor setting.

Susan’s WSU Graduation

May 8, 2004
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, PULLMAN, WA :: Mom, Dad, Kristie and I made the trip across the state to visit WSU and celebrate my sister’s graduation. Five years ago, I had...

Deer silhouetted against a bright sunset sky.
Deer silhouetted against a bright sunset sky.

Mailbox Peak

May 1, 2004
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MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: The horror stories about Mailbox Peak are true. This is the steepest trail I’ve ever hiked. So steep, that when I tried to summit...

A group of deer standing on a hill against a bright sunset.
A group of deer standing on a hill against a bright sunset.

Umtanum Ridge

April 24, 2004
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UMTANUM CREEK RECREATION AREA, YAKIMA, WA :: I decided I needed a change of scenery this weekend, so I headed east towards Yakima for a hike up Umtanum Ridge. The reports I read...

A panoramic view from a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Northwest landscape with benches in the foreground.
A panoramic view from a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Northwest landscape with benches in the foreground.

Poo Poo Point

April 17, 2004
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TIGER MOUNTAIN STATE FOREST, ISSAQUAH, WA :: The trailhead for Poo Poo Point is located behind Issaquah High School’s stadium and is only 30 minutes away from Seattle. The...

Three smiling individuals posing in front of a stunning snow-covered mountain landscape.
Three smiling individuals posing in front of a stunning snow-covered mountain landscape.

Lake 22

April 3, 2004
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MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: Kristie’s dad was visiting this weekend, and he wanted to go on a hike. I suggested Lake 22, a fairly easy trail with a variety...

A group of people snowshoe along a snowy trail through a winter forest, with snow-laden trees on both sides under an overcast sky. The scene captures the serene beauty of a Pacific Northwest winter day as friends hike together.
A group of people snowshoe along a snowy trail through a winter forest, with snow-laden trees on both sides under an overcast sky. The scene captures the serene beauty of a Pacific Northwest winter day as friends hike together.

White Salmon Ridge

January 31, 2004
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MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: Pat and Cheri had reserved a spacious cabin near the town of Glacier for a wintery getaway in the mountains. Matt, Becky, Kristie and I...

A vast desert scene with rocky hills, sparse vegetation, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
A vast desert scene with rocky hills, sparse vegetation, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

The Centipede

December 17, 2003
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FREMONT, SEATTLE, WA :: An arcade machine. Every boy dreams of having one. I guess I never stopped dreaming. I built one! The idea for the project started when I was reminiscing...

A tree-lined pedestrian street bustling with people walking and sitting on benches, featuring decorative banners hanging between the trees.
A tree-lined pedestrian street bustling with people walking and sitting on benches, featuring decorative banners hanging between the trees.

San Juan Island

October 25, 2003
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SAN JUAN ISLAND, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA :: To celebrate the second anniversary of our merry coupledom, Kristie and I chose to stay the weekend on scenic San Juan Island. Our October...

Kristie walks alone on a wet, sandy beach on an overcast day. Misty sea stacks are visible in the distance across the ocean.
Kristie walks alone on a wet, sandy beach on an overcast day. Misty sea stacks are visible in the distance across the ocean.

La Push

October 4, 2003
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QUILEUTE INDIAN RESERVATION, LA PUSH, WA :: We were in La Push this weekend with more than a dozen friends. Marin had reserved three cabins that sat on the edge of the beach. From...

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