[The Seattle Times] Seattle Times reader Russ Wirtzs photo of a bobcat glimpsed along a hiking trail on the Olympic Peninsula.

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Mt. Hood Skibowl cranks up the fun quotient on Saturday by staging the first Dummy Downhill on Oregons busiest winter playground.

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[The Seattle Times] This week Hiking with My Brother editors review the Zig Zag Trail, one of many unofficial paths branching off the Iron Horse trail in search of greater heights and more secluded climbing walls.

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[TheNewsTribune.com] Ticks gross you out. So, being prepared to deal with them really helps out.

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[theolympian.com] It seems as though the rain has not greatly affected the river fishing. There are reports of better fishing from the Cowlitz, and the Olympic Peninsula remains a hot spot for steelhead.

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Big Southern Butte has a road to the summit, which is gated closed in winter and spring. That makes it a good time to hike the road to the top, as long as the snow isnt too deep.

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[theolympian.com] The Federal Aviation Administration and Mount Rainier National Park have identified four alternatives for managing air tours over the park, ranging from no flights to allowing up to 114 flights a year.The release of the alternatives Tuesday is part of the process by federal aviation officials and the National Park Service to develop an air-tour management plan for Mount Rainier.Five operators currently have authorization to provide tours over and within a half-mile of... - [Read more]

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Im looking for a nice campspot near Snoqualmie, Wa ? any suggestions?
It will be April 15,16.

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[The Seattle Times] Digs set tentatively set for April 7-9, April 19-22 and April 23 at Long Beach and Twins Harbors, with two Copalis and Mocrocks April 21-22 and April 23.

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[IdahoStatesman.com] Read the story here

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Medford, OR - Wildflowers are beginning to show their color, vernal pools are buzzing with life, spring time is returning to the southern Oregon landscape, and it is once again time for the annual spring Table Rocks weekend hike series! The Nature Conservancy and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are offering their annual guided, educational walks on the Table Rocks in April and May. This popular hike series promises a spectacular view of the valley, an abundance of wildflowers, and... - [Read more]

Conditions may look fine on the way in, but those conditions may change without warning. Always be prepared with the proper safety equipment, food, water, footwear and clothing. Let somebody know where you are going and when you plan to return.

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[theolympian.com] OTHELLO - The invasion occurs every spring. Like clockwork, the visitors seem to drop from the sky. Once assembled, they prance around in fancy plumage not often seen in these parts, engage in hilarious courtship rituals and saunter around like they own the place.

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To find the wildlife viewing information, go to the departments website at dfw.state.or.us and click on the area of the state map on the upper right that youre interested in.

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[The Seattle Times] Just in case youre wondering why the Puget Sound boat ramps, and rivers and lakes fish checks arent posted today (Monday, March 28) it is due to a state mandated furlough day. I will post them when they become available on Tuesday, March 29th.

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