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Outdoors 101

Tutorials and how-tos about recreating safely and responsibly, trying new activities, learning lingo, etc.

A crumpled door of an old Weyerhauser work truck that was mangled in the  1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
Be a park S.T.E.W.A.R.D.
An algae bloom in a bay with trees in the foreground.
Blue-green gross-out: What is toxic algae, why it blooms and what we can do about it
Emerald ash borer on a leaf.
Burn it where you buy it: Stop the spread of invasive pests
Four young boys on their bikes
Campground bike safety for kids
A calm Hood Canal shoreline where the water reflects the pale gray sky and the pines on shore. Dark land rises in the distance.
Cold water shock: What it is and how to protect yourself
A double rainbow over a lake with cloudy skies
Don't let the rain dampen your tent-camping spirit
Volunteers using reusable bags for beach cleanup
Everything is beachy keen when we keep our beaches clean
Taylor swift solo hiking cropped
File name: Solo Hiking, a message from the desk of Taylor Swift
Firefighter wtaches fire from a prescribed burn on a beach dune.
How prescribed burning helps improve habitat conditions
person boiling water for coffee on a single burner camp stove
How to camp with fire restrictions
Wet dog wears leash on park bench
How to have a great state park visit with dogs
person trying to set up tent at a campsite
How to plan for a last-minute camping trip
life jacket loaner station for public use at a local water access point
How to properly fit a life jacket
Boy sitting in a campchair with a girl behind him holding a roasting stick with a tent in the background
How to snag a campsite in the off-season
A fallen tree onto a kitchen shelter.
How to stay safe when a tree falls in the forest
SunLakes_Swimming
Know your depths: Staying safe in Washington’s waters

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