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Summer Guide
Welcome to our 2012 roundup of warm-weather fun. Find monthly calendars of favorite local events, our critics' "best bets" for summer entertainment and plenty of ideas for Northwest travel and recreation.
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Staff of the Washington Trails Association write about trail conditions, advocacy and volunteerism.
Ramblings by Seattle-based brothers Nathan and Jeremy Barnes on hiking around the Pacific Northwest.
Field Notes -- A Seattle Times nature blog
Smallest red wolf pup dies at Tacoma zoo Posted by Sandi Doughton - NEW - 5/17, 05:50 PM
Red wolf pups born at Tacoma zoo will give the public a glimpse of one of the world's rarest mammals Posted by Sandi Doughton - NEW - 5/17, 07:00 AM
Reel Time Fishing Northwest -- A Seattle Times fishing blog
Seized antlers up for auction by state Fish and Wildlife Posted by Mark Yuasa - NEW - 5/25, 03:41 PM
Reel Time trivia winner hails from Seattle Posted by Mark Yuasa - NEW - 5/25, 01:01 PM
News, community and resources for boaters in the Northwest.
Pedal-powered news and opinion about bicycling in Seattle.
Sun is always a draw for German folks at home and abroad | Destinations - A Traveler's Glimpse
Destinations - A Traveler's Glimpse: Kristin Jackson
Kristin Jackson writes about worldwide travel in Destinations. The column runs in Pacific Northwest Magazine on Sundays.
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Travel Wise is aimed at helping people travel smart, especially independent travelers seeking good value. Drawing on her own experiences and readers', Carol Pucci covers everything from the best resources to how to tap into the local culture. Her column runs each Sunday in the Travel section.
Follow Rick Steves, the Edmonds-based European travel guru, all around Europe. His weekly column runs online each Tuesday in the Travel / Outdoors section.
Thursday, May 24
Blueberries, farm stand and pretty little lakes in suburban Bellevue
Yellowstone set for summer kick-off
Wednesday, May 23
Dig into colorful history at Oregon's John Day Fossil Beds
Seattle Center Playway is latest thing in 50th birthday celebration
Super Moon meets the Space Needle | The Reader's Lens
May flowers are a good reason to visit Seattle gardens
Statue of Liberty offers free audio tours
Jimmy Buffet helps open new Biloxi casino
Passenger ejected for sexist remarks
Pet surfing? Website finds lodging for dogs
Visit Italy's Le Marche for olives, outlet shopping
Yosemite's Half Dome to reopen with cable access
Memorial Day reminder: Keep campfires from becoming wildfires
Tuesday, May 22
Baggage screening costs prompt proposed hike in airline fees
Business travel is back, with frugal emphasis
Do-it-yourself sightseeing tips for cruise ship passengers | Rick Steves' Europe
The devil is in the details when it comes to travel insurance
Alaska Airlines offers self bag-tagging
United to fly 787 from Denver to Tokyo
Monday, May 21
Disneyland raises price of single-day pass to $87
Theme parks rev up with new rides
Driving with the guru from Seattle to New York
Power down on flights for safety
Extra seat fees could divide your family on flights
Saturday, May 19
From slow hikes to high wires, San Juan Island has new treats
New players help you plan a Washington vacation
Coming up: Events around the region
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Rescue of 13-year-old boy at Wallace Falls
Museum officials discuss King Tut exhibit installation
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Male song birds
Newly hired Seattle schools superintendent Jose Banda
Inmates work with abandoned felines
May Day raw video: Protesters march along Jackson
May Day raw video: Rally at Marion St. and 2nd Ave
May Day raw video: Police attempt to clear downtown intersection
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- Fact check: Ad exaggerates Obama's debt 96
- The Seattle area's scandalous lack of adequate transit capacity 69
- Seattle police twice face hostile crowds at scenes of violence crime 63
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