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Shared Waters, Shared Home

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The history--and future--of one of the sea’s greatest mammals

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Washington Wildflower Hikes

50 Destinations

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A new way to embrace the season: 50 Hikes to 50 Wildflowers!

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Hike the Parks: Rocky Mountain National Park

Best Day Hikes, Walks, and Sights

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Discover friendly and accessible trails within this huge backcountry wilderness!

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Heather "Anish" Anderson

Heather Anderson is a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, avid mountaineer, professional speaker, and author. She holds several Fastest Known Times and was the first woman to complete the Triple Crown of thru-hiking in a calendar year. Follow her adventures at anishhikes.wordpress.com and on Instagram @AnishHikes.

Nathan Barnes

Nathan and Jeremy Barnes founded the popular website and blog hikingwithmybrother.com in 2009 as a resource for hikers. Nathan graduated from the University of Washington with an undergraduate degree in history and political science and later returned to the UW School of Law to earn his Juris Doctor. Jeremy also graduated from the UW with a degree in industrial engineering. They both live in West Seattle. Learn more at www.hikingwithmybrother.com.

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How to Put Together a Layering System - From the Skin-Side Out

This excerpt from Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 9th Edition, covers how to properly layer to be prepared for fluctuating temperatures and conditions in the mountains.

We Are Puget Sound Photo Exhibit Launches at The Seattle Aquarium

The Seattle Aquarium is hosting the We Are Puget Sound Photo Exhibit, a collection of greater Salish Sea stories that provoke change and foster connection with our local waters.

Trail Talk | Love is in the Plein Air: Exploring the land with the ones you love

In this piece from Mountaineer magazine, Guidebook author Craig Romano muses on his love of nature and the joy found in sharing this with the ones we love.

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