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Salish Sea Sanctuaries

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The Native Eye

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Old Meets New: Two kitchens Combine Classic Good Looks with Modern Flair and Elements of Surprise

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7 Sweet & Secret Swimming Holes

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Robert Michael Pyle: A Rare Species

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Temple of the Blue Moon was TreeHouse Point’s first treehouse, inspired by the Parthenon’s classic lines.

TreeHouse Point

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Written by Cara Strickland Have you ever wanted to spend a night in a treehouse? Not quite camping, but more adventurous than a hotel? If so, TreeHouse Point is the spot to indulge your fantasy, and just about a half-hour drive from Seattle. Pete Nelson of the Animal Planet show Treehouse Masters created this alternative lodging experience in 2006, and it has become a destination for those seeking a retreat from the fast lane, a romantic interlude or a base for an adventurous vacation. Treat yourself to a view of Snoqualmie Falls 7 miles away. The falls are 268 feet…

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Acclaimed author Thor Hanson reveals remarkable stories of species’ responses to climate change.

Evolving Thought

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Interview by Cathy Carroll Thor Hanson’s latest work could transform the conversation around climate change Thor Hanson grew up in Washington, where he caught his first salmon at age four, and collected caterpillars, garter snakes, hermit crabs and tree frogs as summer pets. More recently, his research and conservation work has ranged from helping establish the mountain gorilla tourism program in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to aiding in management of a brown bear tourism project for the Forest Service in Alaska. He has co-hosted the PBS Nature series “American Spring Live,” has been a guest on several NPR programs…

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Tara Clemente

Reading Buoy Data Like Tea Leaves

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Interview by Keith Moore NOAA scientist Tara Clemente on how oceans can help us predict severe weather events During a year of unprecedented record-high temperatures, we caught up with Tara Clemente, operations manager for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory and Global Tropical Moored Buoy Array (GTMBA), a project through University of Washington Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES). GTMBA is a multinational effort to provide data in real time for climate research and forecasting, with buoy arrays in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. What data do GTMBA’s buoys collect? GTMBA’s goal…

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City of Lakewood
In Lakewood, WA, you don't have to go far to get away. Featuring seven lakes, including the largest natural lake in Pierce County, you're invited to go swimming, fishing, or boating. But the fun doesn't end on the water.
Visit Huntington Beach, California
Why a trip to Huntington Beach, CA will surprise and delight you. Sun, surf, and sand. Beach vibes and a laid-back lifestyle. If you want to put a pin in a city that best represents iconic California, all signs point to Huntington Beach — which rightfully touts itself as Surf
InquisiTours
Northwest Wine & Rail Tours “Where the Oregon Trail Meets Washington Wines” Nature – Culture – Food Experience the Northwest Lifestyle.  Our inclusive, multi-night trips depart from Portland or Seattle making it a perfect addition to an Alaska cruise (pre-cruise or post-cruise) or a west-coast trip. Whether traveling by train,
Hilton Garden Inn-North Seattle/Everett
The Hilton Garden Inn Seattle North/Everett Hotel is conveniently located adjacent to Paine Field Airport and the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour. Discover the charming waterfront town center of Mukilteo, the Mukilteo Lighthouse, and the Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry. Downtown Seattle is an easy 28-minute drive from the hotel.

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