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Kevin reviews Resurrection Derby, salmon issues 

The 2014 Resurrection Derby recently took place in Friday Harbor. This is a two day event held on Friday December 5th and Saturday the 6th, put on by Puget Sound Angler’s Fidalgo-San Juan Islands Chapter. All proceeds from this event go to salmon enhancement projects in the San Juan Islands. The is a selective fishery […]

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Health and Fitness

Why Quality Carbs are your Friend

Health and nutrition trends go in and out at lightning speed. One recent trend was to completely drop carbohydrates from the old diet. Voila! Then, you would be skinny! Au contraire, it doesn’t work that easily, say the authors of a recent article in the ACE newsletter. You actually should eat some carbs to assist in your […]

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Outdoor Activities

Kevin Klein Reports on the return of the Columbia River King Salmon

The Friday Harbor crew made the annual long haul down to Buoy 10 to fish on the predicted big return for the Columbia River. With fishing slow in Marine Area 7, we had to saddle the horses and hitch the wagons to go find some Kangs. The first couple days didn’t disappoint, as previous shots of rain sent […]

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Outdoor Activities

Take Simple Steps to Boat ‘Green’

Take Simple Steps to Boat ‘Green’ With summer upon us marinas prepare for peak boating season around the country, now’s the time for boaters to gear up to ‘be green’ this summer. Choosing to be a responsible conservationist on the water not only positively impacts the environment, but can have a similar impact on your […]

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Travel

FUEL PRICES AND THE RV INDUSTRY

January 2012 – Fuel Prices: $3.39 per gallon Prepared by Recreation Vehicle Industry Association RV travel is a great value. The PKF Vacation Cost comparison study shows that a family of four can save 23-to-59 percent on vacation costs depending on the type of trip and type of RV used. A two-person travel party (the […]