Pacific northwest

6 articles tagged “pacific northwest”.

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  Oct 31, 20267 min read

  A Dog Friendly Hike Begins With Permission

  A friendly dog and a dog-permitted trail are different things. Check the land manager's rules, leash needs and waste plan before a Pacific Northwest hike.

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  Oct 26, 20266 min read

  Summer in Town Does Not Clear a Mountain Trail

  A warm town forecast does not clear a mountain trail. How to check route-specific snow and conditions before a Pacific Northwest summer hike.

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  Oct 22, 20265 min read

  Plan the Return Before an Olympic Beach Walk

  A beach walk on the Olympic coast depends on tides, headlands and the return. How to build a shore-walk plan around National Park Service guidance.

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  Oct 13, 20267 min read

  Learn the Map Before You Need Its Answer

  Maps help only if you know how to apply them. Choosing on-trail navigation instruction and practicing map and app skills before a day hike.

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  Oct 9, 20265 min read

  A Clear Stream Is Not a Drinking Water Plan

  Clear water can still carry harmful organisms. Settle your drinking-water plan before a stream tempts you, using CDC and Olympic National Park guidance.

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  Oct 5, 20264 min read

  The Muddy Middle Is Still the Trail

  Walking around mud widens trails and damages vegetation. How small foot-placement choices on Pacific Northwest trails protect the tread and switchbacks.

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