Lisa Dale on July 27th, 2007

By: Phil Hart
They call them the dog days of summer. For our boys, the dogs have been howling. As the inaugural Mars Hill Softball season is on deck for the last time, a moment of reflection is in order…

Before we do that, accolades are due for the MHO Boys of Summer. They achieved [...]

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Janelle Baarspul on July 20th, 2007

One very late December morning 4 friends and I decided to send the year off with a bang (a chilly, damp bang) by hopping in the Puget Sound and poking around for a couple hours. That sounds like far less fun than it actually was…
What should have tipped me off about the coming adventure was [...]

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Janelle Baarspul on July 13th, 2007

“Challenging” can mean many things to many people, but in this case I’ve determined hike length, elevation gain/loss, and terrain to be the most important factors. Read on to find out what trails inspire the adventurer in us!
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (British Columbia through Mexico) - Only around 200 people a year [...]

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Janelle Baarspul on July 6th, 2007

Discovery Park is a Seattle treasure, but few know of the full breadth of offerings it contains. I spent an afternoon wandering its miles of paths recently, and was impressed by the range of experiences held in its 500+ acres. Everything from calm reflecting pools (shown above) to tribal centers to beachfront lounging [...]

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