The Willamette is a vital, multi-purpose waterway that touches the lives of millions of people. It provides ports for commercial barges and oceangoing ships, irrigation for crops sold worldwide, an abundant fishery, and recreational opportunities.Nearly 70 percent of Oregonians live within 20 miles of the Willamette River, and some may not even realize it. Although […]
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Steens Mountain Wilderness Offers Wild, High Desert Exploration
By Leslee Jaquette Armed with a new REI backpacking pack that actually fits, I’m ready to venture out on more Northwest overnight explorations. One hiking destination that totally intrigues me is so new it’s not even on my Atlas (circa 2002). I’m talking about Steens Mountain Wilderness area in Southeast Oregon not too far from […]
RV Quick Facts
What is a recreation vehicle (RV)? An RV is a vehicle that combines transportation and temporary living quarters for travel, recreation and camping. Two main categories of RVs are motorhomes (motorized) and towables (towed behind the family car, van or pickup). Type A motorhomes are generally the largest; Type B motorhomes or van campers are […]
The Northwest Senior Games
Information: (206) 684-4951 Office: 4554 NE 41st St, 98105 (Map It) Hours: 9 am to 2 pm Find us on Facebook www.northwestseniorgames.org Northwest Senior Games promotes positive aging The Northwest Senior Games (NWSG) is an incorporated non-profit organization created to promote health, fitness, and a positive image of persons age 50 and better through participation, […]
Seattle on a Budget
Seattle offers an impressive array of free or affordable attractions. Additionally, savvy travelers take advantage of some major seasonal and year-around sightseeing, dining and accommodations packages. Seattle CityPass Visitors wanting the “full Seattle experience” often choose to purchase a Seattle CityPass to get the most for their money. Included in the CityPass are admission tickets […]
Vancouver Spotlight
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Why are wetlands so important to preserve?
Dear EarthTalk: Why are wetlands so important to preserve? — Patricia Mancuso, Erie, PA Wetlands include swamps, marshes, bogs, riverbanks, mangroves, floodplains, rice fields—and anywhere else, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that saturation with water is the dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and the types of plant and animal […]
Seattle seniors can go online for special discounts
The City of Seattle’s online Discount Directory provides an opportunity for retail, service, arts, entertainment, tourism, and other organizations in the greater Seattle area to provide special discounts for older people and adults with disabilities, building their customer base and, at the same time, building a more age-friendly community. Seniors can search on any keyword […]