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A Twist on Leaf-Peeping: Doing it Safely »

A Twist on Leaf-Peeping: Doing it Safely

Escape into Fall Color Living at the beach is a life dream for many people.  We go there, live there even, to escape and feel the rhythm of the ocean soothe our minds.  Yet, even for those of us who at the beach, there are times that life pressures build up and we need to get away.  So where do we go to get away from it all? After [...]

Getting Lost for Fun »

Getting Lost for Fun

  Lost Valley: A Place to Lose Yourself    People love to get lost, as long as they think they can get unlost.  Think of how many millions go to Venice each year with the sole purpose of losing their way for a while.  Mazes intrigue: how many children of all ages are thrilled by the maze cut into the pumpkin patch?  Well, here’s an [...]

Hiking Twin Falls State Park »

Hiking Twin Falls State Park

Just outside of North Bend, 34 miles east of Seattle, the Twin Falls trailhead begins at a dead end.  One of the most accessible hikes in the Seattle area, its low elevation gain and clear trail make it a perfect hike for the young and old alike.  Splitting off in only a few places, the trail follows the south fork of the Snoqualmie [...]