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Reader blog: Trail Talk
· What's New at TrailsFest 2008
· Finding snow-free trails to hike
· Early Summer Waterfall Hikes
Reader blog: Flyfishing Northwest
· One thing leads to another
· Lake Ballenger
· Yeah, I know it's not fly fishing but it's still fishing
· Ferry Weather
· Local Weather
· Mountain Passes
· Outdoor Events
· Recreation Clubs
· Web Cams
Hardy divers sculpt a silent world at Edmonds Underwater Park
Diving in Edmonds Underwater Park, where a fluid collection of volunteers has sculpted a sandy patch of Puget Sound, once known for scuba fatalities, into an urban dive destination.
Dive into saltwater bliss at Colman Pool
An admitted "pool snob" visits the big saltwater Colman Pool in West Seattle and proclaims it as maybe the best she's ever encountered.
Pack some pampering for your car camping trip
Gear Junkie columnist Stephen Regenold writes about five products that will help you take luxury on a car camping trip.
Hot sun produces cool views at Crystal Lake
Karen Sykes: Local hiking expert Karen Sykes treks to upper Crystal Lake on an extremely hot day and find spectacular scenery and meadows just emerging from snow cover.
Skiers can expect a quicker ride to popular eastern area
Greg Johnston: The Summit at Snoqualmie has begun work on a new high-speed chairlift that will provide access to the gladed runs on the east side of its Summit Central ski area.
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008
Follow the fragrance to Vashon
Coming later this month: The Vashon Island Lavender Farm Tour. We preview the tour by visiting the three farms that will be involved.
Go with the water flow that fits your style
Gear Junkie columnist Stephen Regenold tests two hydration bladders and compares them to his longtime favorite.
Tough climb is worth it on Bandera Mountain
Karen Sykes: Local hiking expert Karen Sykes takes a strenuous hike to Bandera Mountain, getting into the high country for the first time this season, and is rewarded with some wonderful views.
Outdoors Report: Chinook season progressing nicely
Greg Johnston: Chinook fishing has been decent most everywhere that's open, stoking hopes for next week's opener in marine areas 9 and 10 in central and north Puget Sound.
The state's newest park harkens back to the good old days
When you walk down to the wave-dappled shoreline of Saratoga Passage at Washington's newest state park, you step right into history.
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