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All thistles often get lumped together as bad invasive species, but in fact, there are a number of native species.

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Nature & Wellness
Nikki

National Peanut Day!

National Peanut Day is celebrated every year on September 13th! It’s a fun day dedicated to honoring the peanut, a versatile and delicious legume that has found its way into countless dishes and snacks. Peanuts are not only tasty, but they are also packed with nutrients, including protein, healthy fats, and various vitamins and minerals. On this day, people often enjoy peanut butter, roasted peanuts, peanut snacks, and even peanut-flavored

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Moderate Hiking
CNS

Dip Top Gap! 28ml steep hike, 6+ lakes, fantastic sceneries and great rewards

This beautiful route makes a great backpacking trip or long-day outing for experienced hikers. The Deception Pass Trail steeply climbs through a dense forest, passing Hyas Lake before the junction with the Lake Clarice Trail. From here, you have many options that head into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, but this route heads south on the Jade Lake Trail, passing several lakes before ending at Dip Top Gap, which has gorgeous

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Nature & Wellness
Nikki

Native Thistle

All thistles often get lumped together as bad invasive species, but in fact, there are a number of native species. Due in part to the expansion of nonnative types, five species of Cirsium thistles are classified as endangered in the United States. Localized species, like Pitcher’s thistle, are in peril because of habitat loss and degradation. In the Midwest, native thistles support at least eleven species of bum- blebees, including

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Moderate Hiking
CNS

what are the top 5 peaks in WA

Washington State is home to some stunning peaks! Here are the top five: Mount Rainier The tallest peak in Washington, standing at 14,411 feet (4,392 meters). It’s an active stratovolcano and a major icon of the Pacific Northwest. Mount Adams The second highest peak in the state at 12,281 feet (3,743 meters). It’s also an active volcano, located in the Cascade Range. Mount Baker This peak rises to 10,781 feet

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Moderate Hiking
CNS

The most challenging and rewarding hot spring in WA!

Goldmyer Hot Springs is a gem of the wilderness nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, roughly 25 miles east of North Bend, WA. Venturing on the 4.5 mile hike from the trailhead to the 20 acre wilderness preserve is a backcountry experience where guests must be self-supported and able to pack in (and out) all necessary supplies. Amenities provided are very limited. They include an open-air cabana at

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