http://www.mountainjunkiegear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/iStock_000018904076Small-680×381.jpg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQMntzgbyHg&NR=1&feature=fvwp Neighborhoods Seattle is known as a city of neighborhoods – in fact, there are more than 180 of them. Here we offer highlights about a handful of Seattle’s diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. For more Neighborhoods Information visit our Living in Seattle section or select from the following links:…
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Pike Place Market Food & Cultural Tour – Savor Seattle Food Tours .
Walking Food Tour of Pike Place Market Purchase Tickets Seattle Food Tours takes you off the beaten path to experience the Pike Place Market like a local. Discover hidden food gems from out of the way places as we sample the best that the market has to offer. Seattle…
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Doug Coombs – No air or extreme terrain, just great form…
If you ever wondered why Doug Coombs was once called the “world’s best skier,” then check out this photo on the wall in the entry of K2 Sports in Seattle. No air or extreme terrain, just great form… http://www.mountainjunkiegear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/doug-coombs5.jpg Doug Coombs (September 24, 1957 – April 3, 2006) was an American alpine skier and mountaineer who…
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10 make it to safety after rafts overturn at Boulder Drop on the Skykomish River.
Gettin’ IT!!! ;)- http://www.komonews.com/news/local/8-missing-in-Skykomish-River-after-rafts-overturn-202189761.html GOLD BAR, Wash. — Ten people were unhurt after their two rafts overturned in the raging Skykomish River Tuesday afternoon.The accident happened between Gold Bar and Index around 1 p.m., said officials with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. Sean Horst, who was…
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The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite…
The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite and is the fifth largest satellite in the Solar System … The Moon is the largest natural satellite in the Solar System relative to the size of its planet, a quarter the diameter of Earth and 1/81 its mass, and…
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The Homestead Act Turns 151.
THE HAPPY HOMESTEADER Self-reliance and sustainability in the 21st century. The Homestead Act of 1862, considered to be one of the 100 most important documents in the National Archives, dramatically shaped the United States’ history. An estimated 92 million of today’s U.S. citizens (nearly one-third of the population) are descendants…
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#3. GeoCache, Gorge Creek
GeoCache 3. Gorge creek – N 48° 42.054 W 121° 12.563 – WheelChair Accessible* Small Round Container. Ready, Set, Seek…
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#2. GeoCache, Ebey Slough
GeoCache 2. Ebey Slough – N 48° 01.413 W 122° 08.812 – Beginers Welcomed** This geocache is located in water. The cache is above water now but it may change. Look for tree trunks and roots in the water and find it secured in the root systym of…
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#1. GeoCache, Mt. Rainier
GeoCache 1. Mt. Rainier – 46° 51.2125′ N 121° 45.5628′ W – Experts Only ***** Ready, Set, Seek… …
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We have added GeoCaching to our list of activities…
GeoCaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. [wpdevart_like_box profile_id=”” connections=”6″ width=”300″ height=”550″ header=”0″ locale=”en_US”] A typical cache is a small waterproof container containing a logbook where…