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Dash Point Trail
DASH POINT STATE PARK, FEDERAL WAY, WA: This morning, I found myself at Dash Point Trail, sticking to urban hikes as floods continue to impact much of Western Washington. It was just before sunrise, and the world was cloaked in a hushed stillness that felt sacred during hustle and bustle of the holiday season. The…
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Point Defiance Park
POINT DEFIANCE PARK, TACOMA, WA: As I embarked on my early morning drive to Point Defiance, the darkness of the road felt familiar yet full of promise. I rolled down the window and the crisp air filled my lungs as I anticipated the sunrise, a rare Pacific Northwest seasonal occurrence, and a moment that would…
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Bellevue Botanical Garden+
WILBURTON, BELLEVUE, WA: This morning, as steady rain fell in the Pacific Northwest, Ronin and I set off on an urban adventure through the Bellevue Botanical Gardens, a vibrant oasis nestled within the city’s embrace. The soft patter of raindrops accompanied our footsteps, blending with a hint of nature awakening under a thick blanket of…
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Anacortes Cancer Walk
SEAFARER’S MEMORIAL PARK, ANACORTES, WA: As the sun crested beyond the horizon, bathing the sky in vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow against a deep blue canvas, I stood on a pier in Anacortes, WA, embracing the beauty of a new day. Today’s adventure led me along the urban pathways of Fidalgo Bay for…
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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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