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Licorice Fern Trail
COUGAR MOUNTAIN REGIONAL WILDLAND PARK, WA: was a perfect day for a hike! I must admit, I was preparing for a wet and rainy day, which I was ready to embrace, but I was delighted by the cool, overcast weather that accompanied me throughout my journey. An early riser, I arrived at the Licorice Fern…
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Mima Falls
CAPITOL STATE FOREST, WA: I was thrilled for my hike this week and eagerly anticipated stepping up to a trail with a little elevation. After resting my knee for a couple of weeks after my first hike, then my returning last week for an urban hike on a relatively flat trail, I was excited to…
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Puyallup Riverwalk
ORTING, WA: I was truly inspired to hit the trails again today, feeling grateful that my minor injury from my first hike had fully healed. This morning, I decided to take a leisurely approach and indulge in the joys of the outdoors. I explored an invigorating urban hike down the hill from my home in…
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Little Mashel Falls
CHARLES LATHROP PACK EXPERIMENTAL FOREST, WA: There’s always a first, and today marked a wonderful milestone! This morning, I embarked on my very first solo hike, filled with excitement and anticipation. I woke up early to enjoy the beauty of Bashel Falls in Eatonville, Washington, just after the sunrise. This invigorating hike spans approximately 5.7…
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