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Places - Escapes |
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| The Pacific Northwest is a place to experience, The people that live here know this and are attracted to the abundance and the wonders that the outdoors here provide. |
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Discover the Olympic Discovery Trail 03/10
By Amy Poffenbarger
If you’re looking for a new place to ride with great views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, eagles and possibly whales, and that is also fun for the whole family, consider the Olympic Discovery Trail on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. . .
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North Cascades’ Ghost Town 01/10
Wellington: The 1910 Stevens Pass Avalanche Tragedy
10 p.m. The darkness seemed impenetrable as our small group of hikers and paranormal enthusiasts approached the eastern entry of the Iron Goat Trail, near the abandoned town site of Wellington, 15 miles east of the town of Skykomish near Stevens Pass. . .
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Cozy Up!01/10
Check out some of our favorite winter retreats
One of my fondest ski memories was many years ago at Wolf Ridge Resort just outside of Winthrop, a small Western-themed town snugged up against the eastern slope of the North Cascades.
After three days of skiing, we were content to spend a lazy day inside, watching a typical Methow Valley snowstorm send millions of snowflakes swirling to the frozen ground...
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Alaska Cruising01/10
Not for the faint of heart
There you are, sipping your morning coffee while gazing at the panoramic view from your very own private balcony. Just hundreds of yards away a stunning glacier setting grabs your full attention. It’s really hard not to look as the jagged peaks of blue, white and gray millennia-aged ice fields as they command center stage from your balcony chair. Content, peaceful, enjoying the view — can it get much better than this?...
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