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A scenic mountain overlook with two benches under a vast, partly cloudy sky.
A scenic mountain overlook with two benches under a vast, partly cloudy sky.

Sauk River Whitewater

June 19, 2004
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SAUK RIVER, DARRINGTON, WA :: Kristie finally succeeded in rounding up a group of eight fearless friends for a day of whitewater rafting in the Cascades. The Sauk River runs...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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