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Outdoor Activities

Enjoy Win-Win Weekends: Salmon and Seahawks

By Kevin Klein Salmon fishing in the San Juan’s has improved somewhat as more coho are starting to show. Although not red hot, you have a chance at a nice king as well. This upcoming weekend will be the last for spot prawning. Crabbing is still open, and I’ve got some tuna heads for bait. […]

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Travel

Joshua Tree National Park Offers Bloomin’ Beautiful Dessert Experience

By Leslee Jaquette On our most recent trip to Joshua Tree National Park 140 miles south of Los Angeles, my son, Adam, and I had the unbelievable good fortune to arrive the day after a big rain. The desert was in extravagant, full bloom! Although I had to visit the park’s website to put names […]

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Travel

Discover Newport, Oregon – Part I

By Leslee Jaquette Before breakfast I strolled the docks at the Embarcadero Resort Hotel & Marina in Newport, Oregon. Enjoying a streak of unusually calm, sunny weather on the Pacific Coast, a burly, friendly guy gave me a conspiratorial smile as he stepped off his 23-foot Seaswirl, Wake My Day. His name was Dave Strom […]

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Environment

California's Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Law

EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Three regions in California recently implemented transportation plans as part of a statewide strategy for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Can you explain? — Bill Oakes, Reno, NV Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about global warming even as Washington politicians continue to debate whether or not to mandate […]