South or Bust
To paraphrase graduate student and Chattermarks contributor Samantha Hale: This weather? It ain’t normal. Or at least, these no-Gore-tex-required skies and 50 degree Fahrenheit temperatures may be …
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Late Morning, Rainy, Wabi-Sabi Writing
How often are you given the task to slowly, silently develop your awareness of beauty? Even more rare, perhaps, to be mindful of this tempting trait as …
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Seeking Spirituality in the North Cascades
I watched quietly as each bend in the road revealed more of the steep, inaccessible wilderness that looms above Highway 20. It was my first couple of …
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North Cascades Institute open for business
We are relieved that the 16-day federal government shutdown is finally over and we are able to reopen the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center again. The closure …
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Graduate M.Ed. Program on the road
Staff from our Graduate M.Ed. Program will be attending several of the Northwest’s best graduate school exhibitions this month. If you live near any of these places and …
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Wilderness, Zumiez and Hope: Youth Leadership Adventures Reunion 2013
Story and photos by Liza Dadiomov. As the temperature outside gets cooler and the leaves turn vibrant hues of yellow, red, and orange, I find myself hunkered down …
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Congratulations Saul Weisberg, North Cascades Institute's co-founder and executive director
Saul Weisberg, Executive Director of North Cascades Institute, has been recognized for his national and regional leadership with two high-profile professional awards: The Association of Nature Center …
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Backpacking Copper Ridge & the Chilliwack
Story and photos by Andy Porter The trek started at the Hannegan Pass trail head. We arrived Friday morning to a full parking lot and sunny skies …
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North Cascades and Mount Rainier National Parks Seek Public Input on Fisher Reintroduction
Sedro Woolley, WA – August 15, 2013 – North Cascades National Park Complex is seeking comments on a proposed plan to reintroduce the Pacific fisher to Mount …
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Rainy Adventure on Ross Lake
We’re back, safe, damp, smelly, and happy. Youth Leadership Adventures staff training 2013 was a success!!! At least that’s what I emailed my mom when I returned …
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