Fifty years ago, returning visitors to the Upper Skagit Valley may have asked the question “Where has the river gone?” With the 1961 completion of the 300-foot …
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Cultural differences, language barriers, scalding heat, strong headwinds, steep climbs, heavy backpacks, illnesses, and injuries were some of the challenges not just overcome but conquered by the …
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As most of you know, getting around in northwestern Washington got a little bit trickier last month when the Interstate 5 bridge collapsed in to the Skagit …
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So, what are Group Rentals? Great question! In a nutshell, it’s a unique program that gives you the opportunity to create your own custom event at the …
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Exciting news from our friends at North Cascades National Park: Look at the paws on this guy! Last summer, a visitor reported … that they had seen …
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Spring means a lot of things. Growth. New life. Lots of color. Bright greens. Warmth. Sunshine. Rain. Melting snow. Longer days. Last month, cohort 12 graduate students …
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One of my favorite things about this particular Masters in Education program through Western Washington University and North Cascades Institute is that most of the time it …
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“I hear the swish of snow-pants and the crunch of snow under my boots. These sounds drown out the silent stillness of the air. I stop for …
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Above two photos: (top) Sous Chef Mike Cuseo gets some help trying out a crazy ides: Oyster (mushrooms) on the Half-shell. (bottom) After the oven… Photos by Kacey …
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By Jill Lightner Editor’s note: Jill is hosting a Fall Harvest Meal at the Learning Center September 29-30 as part of our Sourdough Speaker Series. She is …
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