While West Tiger Mountain, just outside of Issaquah near Interstate 90, is familiar to those who hike on a regular basis, it always holds a few surprises.
I visited recently on a Mountaineers hike led by Paul Wiseman, a long-time member of the group's Olympia branch. Four of us signed up to join Paul because he is a pleasure to hike with and has a wealth of historical knowledge.
By Karen Sykes | February 26, 2004
RENTON It's February, and even the blackberries look cold.
But a hint of sun is teasing color out of this sepia-toned wetland, and bright orange rosehips shine like forgotten ornaments alongside the rouge spikes of red osier dogwood. Listen carefully, and the song sparrow reminds you spring is only a month away, while the scent of warming mud excites a flock of robins.
By Kathryn True and Maria Dolan | February 26, 2004
LEAVENWORTH -- For the better part of the past 70 years, Kjell Bakke has been launching himself or helping scores of other daredevils soar into the star-lit winter night skies from a well-preserved ski hill on the northern edge of this Bavarian-motif village, glistening a mile below in the distance.
By Angelo Bruscas | February 26, 2004
Location: Bellevue.
Length: Twenty-eight miles of trails (map on park bulletin board).
Level of difficulty: Flat-to-moderate dirt/gravel trails. Muddy after rains; watch for horse manure.
By Cathy McDonald | February 26, 2004
Short Trips
SEQUIM -- This town seems to be bursting with pride as a major revitalization construction effort hits its stride in the downtown corridor.
Historically, the small Olympic Peninsula community has been touted as one of the best places in the state to live. Owing to a natural phenomenon called the rain shadow, Sequim gets only about 15 inches of rain a year, less then a lot of areas in the much more arid eastern half of the state.
By Jeff Larsen | February 26, 2004
