Hiking the PNW: Bandera Mountain
Located in the heart of Snoqualmie Pass, the 7.5-mile round-trip summit of Bandera Mountain is definitely one to add to your summer hiking list. The trail is accessed through Mason …
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Hiking the PNW: Otter Falls
As an avid hiker of high peaks and rocky talus slopes, I rarely plan a hike solely to see a waterfall. I’ve been told a great deal of stories about …
Hiking the PNW: Mailbox Peak
On the outskirts of North Bend, just past the “no service” warning sign which guards the entrance to Middle Fork Road, lies the parking lot designated for those determined to …
Hiking the PNW: McCormick Park
Sitting right in between the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and the Snoqualmie River, McCormick Park is a pleasant summer hangout spot located just off of downtown Duvall. Although it is small, …
Hiking the PNW: The Snoqualmie Valley Trail
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT) is a historic former railroad track turned walking trail that runs throughout the entire valley. It stretches just over 30 miles, from Duvall to North …
Hiking the PNW: Rattlesnake Lake
With a sapphire blue lake, a grandiose rocky ridge and beautiful hiking trails, Rattlesnake Lake is an extremely popular recreational location in Washington. It’s located just off of I-90 at …
Hiking the PNW: Granite Mountain
Almost immediately off exit 47 of I-90 is the Granite Mountain trailhead. The Granite Mountain trail winds upwards steadily for 4.3 miles, with almost 1000 feet of gain per mile. …
Hiking in the PNW
In the Puget Sound region, hiking is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to get closer to nature and stay healthy. The benefits to both physical and mental …
Outdoor Opportunities in the PNW
As spring comes into focus, the weather will clear and allow for more opportunities to have fun outside. There are so many places to go and things to see, but …
From Guam to the PNW
In order to ease the difficulties of change, one should seek out the old in the new. For example, when I moved to Seattle, I tried to find comfort in …
Fun Local Mountain Activities in Washington for Great Outdoors Month
June is the month to appreciate the great outdoors. We can do this in many different environments, such as the water, although it is important to be safe. Washington not …
Wellness Certificate Programs Available at Bellevue College
As we get closer to the summer and more physical activities start taking place outdoors, The Watchdog put together a list of fun and educational certificates that Bellevue College (BC) …
Seattle and Bellevue: Most Physically Active Cities in U.S.
The Chamber of Commerce released findings of a survey gathering information from across the U.S., from large to small cities, to see which are the most physically active. Looking at …
Granola Fever: they got it going on
In California, no matter who you are, you’re lookin’ good because you’re cookin’ in the sun. The cute Cali boys who hang out on the beach doing the “Cat Daddy” …