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Winter Warm-upNorthwest Ski Swaps
Warren Miller Film TourSeattle/Portland Snow Shows
Uncovering the Truth About
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Oktoberfest TriviaFind Your NW Oktoberfest
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Anacortes Redefined
Woodinville Wines
Hiking Gear Reviews
Birds of Prey on Lake Pend Oreille
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Table of ContentsAutumn 2015 VOLUME 28, ISSUE 6 www.OutdoorsNW.com
Editor’s NoteGet EngagedBy Kris Parfitt
FEATURES
Sports MedicineSponsored by Therapeutic AssociatesFall Running: Time to Hit the Trails
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Uncovering the Truth About Lederhosen! By Kris Parfitt
Octoberfest TriviaBy Kris Parfitt
Find Your NW OktoberFestComplete list of NW Oktoberfests
2015 NW WildfiresNW Firefighter and Resident SupportResources to help support NW Firefighters and displaced residentsBy OutdoorsNW Staff
Online StoriesWant more new featured stories? Log on to www.OutdoorsNW.com to read:
Great half-day hikes for kids By Amy Whitley
How to prevent running injuries By Clint Cherepa
Autumn Events Calendar: www.outdoorsnw.com/event
Special Section: NW Oktoberfests
EscapesWoodinville Wines are DevineBy Robb Zerr
Anacortes RedefinedFidalgo Island by Trail, Wheels or WaterBy J.K. Fox
Bug Bit and Locked OutSponsored by Green Trails MapsTrail Confessions of a Guidebook Author By Tami Asars
Birds of Prey on Lake Pend OreilleBy Carolyn Price
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Get EngagedEditor’s Note
Comments? Letters? We would like to hear from you! Please send your emails to: [email protected]
I’ve been calling these past three months of 2015 My Summer of Engagement.In June fellow staffer, Jennifer
McLaughlin, and I engaged with our Central Oregon readers at the largest annual event in Bend, the Bite of Bend.
I then engaged with Sun Valley and Boise, Idaho during a visit in early July. In early August, Jennifer and I, along with our publisher Carolyn Price, engaged with vendors, clients and readers at the Outdoor Retailer (OR) Show in Salt Lake City, Utah.
However, the highlight of all the engagements this summer was when Dan, my longtime beau, asked me to marry him during a spontaneous jaunt to Camano Island in late June!
What I love about engaging with people, community and adventure is that (usually) good things come from the experience. A recent example was at the Outdoor Retailer Show. By engaging in conversations with a large number of businesses I learned a lot about the latest technology, gear and products available for outdoor enthusiasts.
A fun result from these great conversations at the OR Show was an experience I had immediately after. Dan and I joined friends at the Summer Meltdown music festival for a weekend of music and camping in Darrington, Washington. As we walked around the campgrounds I observed firsthand how the products I saw at the OR Show were being used.
Tents, sleeping bags, ground pads, hammocks, canopies, camp stoves, headlamps, lanterns, foldable chairs, hats, sunglasses, hydration systems, bags, backpacks and other adventure-worthy apparel and accessories were being enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts of all ages!
I’m excited for our autumn edition because it’s all about engagement!
Our publisher went on a backpacking trip to Mount Rainier in August with her family and wrote about the gear she and her family engaged with on
the trail. Our wine feature is about engaging with Woodinville wines, and guidebook author Tami Asars writes about engaging with bug bites and sore feet while researching fabulous places to hike.
While it’s hard to believe that fall is approaching it’s time to start planning which festivals to attend and there are a lot of choices featured in our section on Northwest Oktoberfests.
Northwesterners should start doing “pray for snow” dances come September! To get inspired, check out our engaging list of Northwest Ski Swaps, Warren Miller film screenings and the information about the two best snow shows in the country: Portland SkiFever and Snowboard Show and the Seattle Ski Dazzle event — both Nov. 6 – 8.
There are a lot of adventures ahead this autumn. Go out and get engaged!
Kris ParfittManaging Editor
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Portland’s award-winning Ski Fever and Snowboard Show is the largest multi-retailer snow show in the United States. This year’s dates are Nov 6–8 at the Portland Expo Center.
Attendees can save up to 70 percent on ski and snowboard gear. One of the top reasons to attend the show is that it was awarded the 2014 Best of Portland Award for Trade Shows, Expositions and Fairs by the Portland Award Program.
The 2015 event will be pulsing with musical entertainment, ski resort booths, professional snow athletes and a plethora of discounts on gear, lift tickets and more!
The swap has the best deals on used equipment along with a multitude of brand representatives showing off the latest gear and apparel trends.
Come ready to upgrade your skis, snowboards, boots, apparel and
accessories from quality retailers from Oregon, the Northwest and all over the nation.
Exciting and cool activities abound including Two for One Lift Ticket offers at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline.
Partake in the Les Schwab Tire Chain Contest, view the K2 New School Freeride Show, and watch the Hillcrest Ski and Sports Rail Jam.
While imbibing fine brew and spirits at the Z100 Hot Dog Skier Lounge, or sipping local vino in the newly added Wine Chalet, enter to win a K2 World Wide Weapon Snowboard from Wentworth Subaru and SkiFever.
With thousands of attendees
expected, this is a great opportunity to sell your used gear and take home 80 percent of your sale price! Now that’s as awesome as a blue-bird powder day!
Kids and adults alike enjoy the snowboard demonstration area. Photo courtesy Portland’s SkiFever and Snowboard Show
Winter Warmup!
Event InformationWhen:
Nov. 6: 1–10 p.m.Nov. 7: 10 a.m.– 9 p.m.Nov. 8: 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Where: Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, 97217Directions: (503) 736-5200
Tickets:General Admission: $14Children 6-11: $3 with adult admissionChildren 5 and under: Free with adult admission
More information: www.portlandskifever.com
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Northwest Ski Swaps!By Jennifer McLaughlin
Benefitting your local ski schools, high school sports programs, animal shelters or volunteer ski patrolsOREGONOct. 2–3: Mt Hood Ski Swap, Hillsboro, OR, www.mhsss.com/index.htmlOct. 2–3: Mountain High Snowsport Club Ski Swap, Portland, OR, www.mthigh.orgOct. 15: Lake Oswego Ski Swap, Lake Oswego, OR, www.lakeoskiswap.comOct. 16 –18: Corvallis Ski Swap, Corvallis, OR, www.corvallisskiswap.orgOct. 17: Skyliners Winter Sports Swap, Bend, OR, www.mbsef.org/calendar/event/44-skyliners-winter-sports-swapOct. 22–25: Eugene Ski Swap, Eugene, OR, www.eugeneskiswap.orgOct. 24: Anthony Lakes Ski Patrol, La Grande, OR, www.theskiswap.com/Walla_Walla_Swap.htmlNov. 6–8: Portland Ski Fever & Snowboard Show and Swap, Portland, OR, www.portlandskifever.comNov. 9: The Annual NW Ski Club Council Ski Fair, Portland, OR, www.nwskiers.orgDec. 6–7: Ski Fair, Ashland, OR, www.ashlandskiswap.comTBD: Southern Oregon Ski Swap, Medford, OR, www.southernoregonskiswap.com
WASHINGTONOct. 16–17: The Swap, Bellingham, WA, www.komokulshanskiclub.com/the-swapOct. 17–18: Walla Walla Valley Ski Swap 2015, Walla Walla, WA, www.theskiswap.com/Walla_Walla_Swap.htmlOct. 23–25: Snoqualmie Pass Ski Patrol Ski Swap, Snoqualmie Pass, WA, www.spvsp.orgOct. 24: Ski Swap, Wenatchee, WA, www.mrst.us/fundrainingOct. 25: Leavenworth Ski Swap, Leavenworth, WA, www.skileavenworth.com/events/ski-gear-swap-meet-0Oct. 29 – Nov. 1: Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap, Spokane, WA, www.skipatrolskiswap.comOct. 31– Nov. 1: Yakima Ski and Snowboard Swap, Yakima, WA, www.yakimaskiswap.comNov. 6–7: Newport Snowsports Swap, Bellevue, WA, www.newportskiswap.comNov. 6–8: Ski Dazzle — the Seattle Ski & Snowboard Show and Swap, Seattle, WA, www.skidazzle.comNov. 15: Fifth Annual Gear Swap, Wenatchee, WA, www.justgetout.net/wenatchee/post/swap-your-gearNov. 21–22: Olympia Ski Club Ski Swap, Puyallup, WA, www.olympiaskiswap.orgNov. 23: Mountain to Sound Ski Swap, Seattle, WA, www.shop.m2soutfitters.com/pages/skiswapNov. 27–29: Tri-Cities Ski Swap 2015, Pasco, WA, www.facebook.com/TriCitiesSkiSwap
IDAHONov. 6–8: 65th Annual Boise Ski Swap, Boise, ID, www.bbsef.org/swapNov. 7: Lookout Pass & Silver Mountain Ski Patrol Winter Swap, Coeur d’Alene, ID, www.winterswap.org
BRITISH COLUMBIA Oct. 9 –11: The Swap at Whistler Blackcomb, Whistler, BC, www.wmsc.onfo/ski-swapOct. 17–18: Winter Extreme Ski Equipment Sale, Vancouver, BC, www.winterextreme.com/vancouverNov. 6-7: Canadian Ski Patrol’s Winter Extreme Ski and Board Swap, Kamloops, BC, www.winterextreme.weebly.com
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Celebrating its 46th annual show, the Seattle Ski & Snowboard Show™ returns Nov. 6–8, to
CenturyLink Field Event Center.With money-saving show specials
on ski and snowboard gear, season pass deals and lift ticket packages directly from winter resort and retail exhibitors, this show promises to be one of the best ever.
Ski Washington member resorts Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass, The Summit at Snoqualmie and White Pass will offer Ski Dazzle show attendees a choice of one of four resort lift ticket offers valued up to $70! Be sure to bring your driver’s license or student ID card.These four resorts will also offer season pass and lift ticket deals at their exhibit booths.
Dubbed “A Party With A Purpose™” by ski and snowboard consumers and exhibitors for over 35 years, Ski Dazzle offers interactive family-friendly fun for skiers and non-skiers all under one roof.
Meet with dozens of representatives from legendary resorts who bring their best deals, show specials and the latest information from Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee in Wyoming; Big Sky, Ski Whitefish Mountain and The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Montana; Steamboat in Colorado; Snowbasin in Utah; and Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor and Visit Bend.
Canadian resorts include Whistler
Blackcomb, Sun Peaks, Nancy Green’s Cahilty Lodge, Big White, Silver Star, Apex Mountain, Revelstoke, Rossland, Whitewater and Resorts of The Canadian Rockies.
Ski Idaho will be well represented with Sun Valley, Schweitzer, Brundage, Silver Mountain, Tamarack and Idaho winter travel specialists.
Enjoy meeting ski instructors, backcountry experts, and talking with representatives from helicopter and cat-skiing outfitters too.
Special holiday shopping bargains up to 65 percent off ski and snowboard gear and accessories will be brought to you by local retailers Kitsap Sports, Mountain to Sound, Rack-n-Road and more.
Plus, the Million Dollar Sale with brand name gear like Burton, Nordica, K2, Solomon, Yakima and Thule Racks provide even more ways to save money.
Free events for all ages include continuous free downhill ski lessons from Ski Washington Resort instructors on a 60-foot Alpine Ski School ramp or at the Nordic XC track area. Complimentary pre-season fitness tests can be taken on the two-story Climbing Wall, and the Ski Dazzle Taste of Winter™ offers daily cooking demos.
Backcountry and resort tips will be featured at the OutdoorsNW magazine booth and Winter Travel
Seminars will be presented by Northwest Travel & Life magazine.
Carter Subaru rolls in the newest line of snow-loving vehicles and you can even throw down a “fun challenge” to a friend or family member at the Tire Chain Installation Contest. The best time will receive a grand prize of $500 cash awarded by Les Schwab Tire retailers.
Editors Note: Details are subject to change but were accurate at press time.
Event InformationWhen: Nov. 6: 3–9 p.m.Nov. 7: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.Nov. 8: 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.Where: CenturyLink Field Event Center, West Hall, 800 Occidental Avenue S., Seattle, 98134Parking: Royal Brougham Way South, across from Safeco FieldDirections: www.centurylinkfield.com/directions Tickets:General Admission: $15, includes Ski Washington free lift ticket or a 2-for-1 ticketChildren 6 –11: $5 with adult admission (no lift ticket offer included)Children 5 and under: Free with adult admission (no lift ticket offer included)More information: www.SkiDazzle.com; click on “Seattle Show”
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This fall, Warren Miller Entertainment releases its annual winter sports film, Chasing Shadows. This 66th edition of the iconic winter sports film series is a celebration
of why we commit ourselves every winter to a passion that is guaranteed to melt away every spring.
Warren Miller once said, “A pair of skis are the ultimate transportation to freedom,” and this year, we’re chasing storms, snow, and lines that live on the world’s highest peaks, and the freedom that these things grant us.
Director of Cinematography, Chris Patterson, who has been making films with Warren Miller Entertainment for 23 years, is excited about how the film will inspire viewers.
“Our athletes help to show us that anything is possible if your passions and desires are in the right direction,” he says.
Be inspired into action with J.T. Holmes, Seth Wescott, Caroline Gleich, Steven Nyman, Marcus Caston and
more as they pursue turns on the mountains of our dreams: Chamonix, Alaska’s Chugach, Utah’s Wasatch and the mightiest range of them all: the Himalaya.
Take a glimpse into the world of the U.S. freestyle team and see the dynamics of snowsports that live on the fringe, like monoskiing, pow surfing and speed riding. Explore through the film what it means to be inspired this ski season, and what it is about exotic locations and snow-covered summits that motivate us to keep searching and chasing after more.
Attending a Warren Miller film is a tradition that marks the start to the winter season. Every attendee gains
access to exclusive resort and retail savings from Warren Miller partners with the best values in the industry.
Additionally, moviegoers have a chance to win ski vacations, gear, swag and opportunities to meet athletes featured in the film.
Tickets will go on sale Sept. 21, 2015. Presale tickets will be available starting Sept. 14 on www.warrenmiller.com for $4 off each ticket purchased.
REI and Warren Miller Entertainment are collaborating to offer fans an exclusive retail outlet deal. Avoid ticketing fees by purchasing at select REI locations, and as an added bonus, REI Members receive a free digital download of the 2002 Warren Miller movie Storm with their ticket purchase.
While waiting for tickets to go on sale, watch movie trailers and video throw backs on the Warren Miller Entertainment Facebook page, www.facebook.com/WarrenMillerEntertainment
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THE AREA’S BIGGEST SWAP
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Chasing Shadows show timesWashingtonRichland, Chief Joseph Middle School, Oct. 28: 7:30 p.m.Yakima, The Capitol Theatre, Oct. 29: 7:30 p.m.Spokane*, Bing Crosby Theater, Oct. 30: 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.Silverdale*, Admiral Theater, Nov. 12: 7:30 p.m.Bellingham*, Mount Baker Theater, Nov. 13: 7:30 p.m.Olympia*, Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Nov. 12 –13: 7:30 p.m. Tacoma*, Pantages Theater, Nov. 14: 6 and 9 p.m.Redmond*, Meydenbauer Center, Nov. 14: 3, 6, 9 p.m.Enumclaw, Chalet Theater, Nov. 17: 7:30 p.m.Auburn, Auburn PAC, Nov. 18: 7:30 p.m.Everett*, The Historic Everett Theater, Nov. 19: 7:30 p.m.Seattle*, McCaw Hall at Seattle Center, Nov. 20 –21: 7: 30 p.m. Kirkland, Kirkland Performance Center, Nov. 24 –25: 7:30 p.m.
OregonPortland*, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Oct. 23: 7:30 p.m.Bend, Tower Theater, Oct. 24: 6 and 9 p.m.; Oct. 25: 5 and 8 p.m. Salem, Elsinore Theater, Oct. 28: 7:30 p.m. Corvallis, Whiteside Theater, Oct. 28: 7:30 p.m. Eugene*, McDonald Theatre, Oct. 29: 7:30 p.m.Portland, Aladdin Theater, Oct. 29: 7:30 p.m.Medford, Craterian Theater at the Collier Center, Oct. 30: 7:30 p.m.
IdahoSun Valley, Sun Valley Opera House, Nov. 28 –29: 7:30 p.m.Boise, Egyptian Theatre, Nov. 12 –13: 7 p.m.; Nov. 14: 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
*Locations affiliated with Recreation Equipment, Incorporated (REI), discount tickets
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Two Chances to Win!For an additional chance to win, include a photo of your SEAHAWKS pride! One photo, please. Note that all photos submitted may be used in our Social Media and other promotional outlets. Please include your Twitter handle!
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Fine print: Must be 18 years of age or older to win. One email entry per person. The winning tickets will be to a 2015 regular season game. The winner will be notified Dec. 1, 2015. 48 hours from the date stamp of sending the email will be given to claim the prize. Any photos submitted may be used on our Social Media and other promotional outlets. All entries will receive the OutdoorsNW enewsletter. Deadline to Enter: Midnight, Nov. 30, 2015
One lucky winner will win a pair of tickets to the Dec. 27 Rams Game in Seattle.
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Oktoberfest Trivia
Be the Trivia Senkrechtstarter (whiz-kid)If it’s called Oktoberfest, why
are many of these beer festivals held in September?
The origins of Oktoberfest started in Munich, Germany, in October 1810 at the wedding celebration of Crown Prince Ludwig (who later was known as King Ludwig I), and Princess Theresa.
Traditionally Oktoberfests were held only during the first half of October. It was only toward the end of the 19th century did the festival time lengthen to start in mid-September to better enjoy warmer weather. Now they are commonly held between the first Saturday after Sept. 15 and end the second Sunday in October.
Aren’t Oktoberfests strictly a German celebration?
While the festival originated in Munich, the capitol city of the German state of Bavaria, the celebrations spread to Austria and Switzerland by the late 1800s. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that Oktoberfests began to be common
in Canada and the United States. Starting in the German populated
state of Pennsylvania, brew houses, also known as Hofbrauhauses, were common in Pittsburgh and often promoted the festival to entice people to come eat and drink beer.
Why is it always about beer and bratwurst?
In Munich, breweries craft a Wiesn Märzen, which is ready to be consumed by the end of September and is made special for Oktoberfests. It’s stronger in taste and alcohol compared to traditional German beers. Interestingly the City of Munich didn’t grant permission to serve beer at the festival until 1880!
Similar to hotdogs in the U.S., the favored food to go with beer were bratwursts. They were introduced to the festival in 1861, and grew quickly in popularity. They were also found to be the cheapest way to feed a hungry mob of beer drinkers and oompah-band dancers!
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By Kris Parfitt
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Frauleins lift their bier steins in agreement that Oktoberfests are always about beer and bratwurst. Photo by Kay Schacher. Courtesy of Mount Angel Oktoberfest
Like the kilt in Scotland or the cowboy hat in the United States, Lederhosen are associated with anything Bavarian. Worn often by men attending Oktoberfests, these embroidered velvet short-pant suspenders with a drop-front flap did not have festival origins.
While commonly thought of as the traditional national costume in German-speaking countries, Lederhosen were originally designed for hard physical work.
Made from a thicker material like leather or oiled canvas, they were worn by working-class men in Bavaria, Austria, and the Italian regions of Tyrol and Trentino-Alto. They were not, however, commonly worn in southwestern Germany or Switzerland.
When Kris Parfitt is not editing OutdoorsNW magazine, she is out convincing breweries to continue making her favorite porters and stouts during the summer months.
The Truth About Lederhosen
NORTHWEST OKTOBERFESTS
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Wiener Dog Races
September 18th & 19th Friday 5:00 –10:00pm
Satuday 12:00 –10:00pm
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Oregon Sept. 11–13: Sandy Oktoberfest,
Sandy, OR, www.sandyoktoberfest.netSept. 17–20: 50th Annual Mount Angel Oktoberfest,
Mount Angel, OR, www.oktoberfest.orgSept. 18–19: Bend Oktoberfest,
Bend, OR, www.bendoktoberfest.comSept. 19–Oct. 3: McMenamins Oktoberfests,
Portland, OR, www.mcmenamins.com/2097-oktoberfestSept. 25–27: Paulaner Oktoberfest,
Portland, OR, www.oakspark.com/specials.htmlOct. 3: German American Society of Portland Oktoberfest,
Portland, OR, www.germanamerican.org
Washington Sept. 18–20: Fremont Oktoberfest,
Seattle, WA, www.fremontoktoberfest.comSept. 25–26: Renton Oktoberfest,
Renton, WA, www.rentonoktoberfest.comSept. 26: Kent’s Oktoberfest,
Kent, WA, www.mainstreetkent.orgOct. 2–3: Inland NW Oktoberfest and Craft Beer Festival,
Spokane, WA, www.washingtonbeer.com/oktoberfestOct. 2–3: Anacortes Oktoberfest — Bier on the Pier,
Anacortes, WA, www.anacortes.org/bier-on-the-pierOct. 2–17: Leavenworth Oktoberfest,
Leavenworth, WA, www.leavenworthoktoberfest.comOct. 9 –11: 11th Annual Oktoberfest Northwest,
Puyallup, WA, www.oktoberfestnw.com
IdahoSept. 25–26: Coeur d’Alene Oktoberfest,
Coeur d’Alene, ID, www.idahocalendar.com/EventsSept. 26: Old Boise Oktoberfest,
Boise, ID, www.facebook.com/oktoberfestoldboiseOct. 3–4: MCPAWS Oktoberfest,
McCall, ID, www.mcpaws.org/pages/oktoberfest.htmlOct. 16–17: Crosstoberfest,
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Fall is a great time to renew your love affair with Washington wines. The tourists have headed home, the summer concert
season is over and Woodinville’s wine country—with its 90 different wineries—is just a short drive east of Seattle.
To get the most of your visit, you’ll want to do some advance planning so that the day doesn’t just slip by as you sip world-class wines and sumptuous fare. A good strategy is to divide and conquer. Instead of roaming from one winery to another, you can develop a specific game plan.
For example, you can go vertical by sampling just reds, whites or dessert wines at each winery or go horizontal (just Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon) and compare
your favorite varietals. Focus on the boutique wineries instead of the larger ones or arrange your day by district.
Woodinville’s Winery Districts
Woodinville has two main wine districts—the Warehouse Winery District to the north and the Hollywood Winery District to the south. The Warehouse district features 47 wineries and tasting rooms, while
the Hollywood district contains 40.There are two smaller districts as
well—Downtown and West Valley, which have a total of six wineries.
All the wineries and tasting rooms offer the same basic plan. For somewhere between $5 and $10, you can sample several wines. In most
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cases, the tasting fee is deducted from any purchase you make.
Depending on your personal preference, you can choose the smaller wineries for a more personalized and intimate wine tasting experience, or choose the larger more well-known wineries such as Columbia or Chateau Ste. Michelle.
A few favorite smaller wineries in the Warehouse District, are EFESTE and Covington.
EFESTE focuses on bold reds and substantial whites while Covington combines delicious varietals with the option to enjoy flights of wines paired with lunch or dinner menus.
In the Hollywood district, the Hollywood Winery has a tasting room offering a large selection of their wine. They also have the only working vineyard in Woodinville a few miles up the road from their tasting room. Call or email a few weeks in advance to set up a private tour of the vineyard.
Pairing Food with Wine Tasting
Many tasting rooms offer small nibbles to pair with your wine. A local favorite is Januik, where you can choose your wine and select from several prepared meat and cheese plates in the cold case. If the weather is cooperating, head out to the expansive deck, complete with bocce court.
More substantial fare can be found at Village Wines, just south of the roundabout that divides the Warehouse and Hollywood wine districts. There, you can enjoy occasional live music with your tapas plates or platter for two, which are perfectly paired with their wide selection of wines.
Two award-winning restaurants, Barking Frog in the Willows Lodge and The Herbfarm, offer farm-to-table gourmet Northwest feasts paired with local wines. Reservations are required for both restaurants.
If you have a beer drinker in your group, consider stopping at Forecaster’s Pub at the Redhook Brewery, and if you
have a sweet tooth, their Triple Berry Cobbler is well worth the stop.
Want More?After you have had your fill of
fine food, consider the Goose Ridge Winery, which is adjacent to Village Wines. Their tasting room, with its floor-to-ceiling fireplace, is a wonderful place to plan your next move while enjoying one of their fine glasses of wine. Their superbly oaked Chardonnay and full-flavored
Sol Duc are highly recommended.If European wines appeal to you,
save yourself the airfare and stop by Castillos de Feliciana, also in the Hollywood district. They focus on wines made from classic Spanish and Portuguese grapes, such as Tempranillo and Albariño.
Another wonderful choice is the J. Bookwalter Tasting Studio. Sink into one of their overstuffed sofas
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and ponder the finer points of their book-themed wines, such as the 2012 Protagonist or 2013 Subplot. On nicer days, you can enjoy their wonderful deck. As they say at Bookwalter, it is “literally, the best wine in Washington.”
Mapping It OutLike a visit to Disneyland, it’s impossible to do
Woodinville in a day. If time is limited, wine experts in the area recommend that you plan ahead and map out a route that covers your favorites. As fall approaches, you may want to check out the individual websites as many wineries have special events tied to their annual harvest and crush.
However you plan your day, rest assured that a visit to Woodinville’s wine country is one of the best getaways you can plan for a fall weekend. And who knows? You may just discover a new favorite, just in time for the holidays.
Robb Zeer is a Washington native who's been a wine lover for as long as he can remember. He and his wife Kat live in Shoreline.
ResourcesWoodinville Wine Country Brochure: www.woodinvillewinecountry.com/mapsWoodinville Limo: www.woodinvillewinerytour.comSeattle Wine Tours: www.seattlwinetours.comThe Fondue Platter at Village Wines comes well stocked with fruits and meat
for dipping. Photo by Robb Zerr
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A pair of bald eagles (above). Photo by Jeanine Cardiff.Joel Montgomery from Austin, Texas, views birds of prey from the deck of the Shawnodese. Photos by Carolyn Price
When the Ice Age in the Northwest ended about 12,000 years ago, it left in its wake a lake so deep that
two Space Needles could stand on top of each other and only the 12th Man Flag on top would be visible.
The lake is northern Idaho’s Lake Pend Oreille (pronounced “ponderay”) and is the state’s largest body of water at 43 miles long, six miles wide and 1,172 feet deep. It is situated along the banks of the town of Sandpoint.
Last June our family hopped aboard the Shawnodese tour boat for its daily 90-minute Birds of Prey Cruise to view active eagle and osprey nests.
In 2014, 23 active eagle nests were counted on the lake as well as numerous Osprey nests. Our late-June trip was well-timed: late June and November are the best times to view non-resident eagles migrating through the area while ospreys are more visible in the summer. Resident eagles can be viewed abundantly year-round.
Ospreys can end up with nests 10–13 feet deep and 3–6 feet in diameter, however, the ones we saw were about 3–4 feet wide and built on bridges and
train trestles that crossed the lake. We spotted numerous pairs of eagles sitting peacefully side by side in the shoreline’s pine trees, watching us with their very keen eyesight as we floated by.
We learned that both species mate for life and use the same nest each year. Bald eagles typically have two eaglets annually while ospreys usually hatch three chicks.
At each sighting called out by our host Linda Mitchell of Lake Pend Oreille Cruises, or by the Shawnodese’s captain, the 20-some crowd of oldsters, youngsters and in-betweeners clustered to one side of the 43-foot classic vessel, binoculars in hand. It was amazing to see these birds so close and in their natural habitat.
Mitchell, who started the cruise company in 2000 with her husband, Curtis Pearson, has spun a lot of history tales and educated thousands of visitors on the
Keeping a Keen Eye on the Birds of Prey on Lake Pend OreilleBy Carolyn Price
Shawnodese over the years. So, what do people like best about her tours?
“I would like to think that it is the up close and personal interaction they have with the wildlife,” says Mitchell. “We get close enough for people to experience the wildlife, but not so close as to disturb them. I also believe visitors enjoy hearing all the anecdotal stories about these amazing creatures.”
The Birds of Prey Cruise usually runs June 12–Sept. 15 each year and is reason-ably priced at $15–$22 per person, depending on age.
In addition to the Birds of Prey Cruise, Mitchell — an expert on the area’s history — offers other tours featuring the popular History Cruise, Sunset Dinner and Eagle Watching,
Fireworks Cruise and private charters.
For more information, log onto www.lakepend oreillecruises.com, or call (208) 255-LAKE.
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Once framed as the “gateway to the San Juan Islands,” Anacortes is frequently an overlooked town. In fact, many people with their eyes glued to the horizon or
to the ferry app on their phone miss the fact that Anacortes occupies its own island: Fidalgo.
Since the approach to Fidalgo Island is a bridge and not an iconic green and white ferry, it lacks the glamour held by San Juan or Orcas islands. But don’t be fooled, in the grand vacation equation of price + travel time + recreational accessibility Anacortes, about an hour and a half drive north of Seattle, offers plenty of bang for your buck.
By TrailAlthough the approach to Anacortes
skirts past the Skagit Flats, there are
plenty of steeper landscapes nearby. The most challenging of these is Mount Erie, a landmark of cedar green that rises 1,300 feet above its surroundings.
Located a 15-minute drive south of Anacortes, the mountain offers options for both the athlete and the car-bound. There are numerous hiking trails that lead to the summit, or you can drive to the top, affording everyone the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic views.
Mount Erie is contained within the
Anacortes Community Forest Lands, a 2,800-acre reserve that offers up to 50 miles of trails, some of which are acces-sible to horses and mountain bikes.
This area is also home to Sugarloaf, a popular 2.5-mile roundtrip trek though deep forests to a 1,275-foot summit. From Sugarloaf, the more intrepid hiker can continue hiking to Mount Erie.
Detailed maps with specified trail uses are available at Anacortes City Hall, the Visitor’s Information Center and various stores in town.
For those wanting to stick around and enjoy another day in the area, Washington Park on the western outskirts of town offers both camping and a day beach. This 220-acre Anacortes City Park serves up territorial views of the Guemes
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The view south from Mount Erie near Anacortes. Photo by Carolyn Price
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Channel and Burrows Bay, a 2.3-mile scenic driving loop and features the park's famous leaning tree—one of Washington state's most photographed trees.
By WaterAlthough you don’t have
to ride a ferry to get to Anacortes, there is every reason to enjoy the Salish Sea once you are there. Local waters are famed for their nature watching and recreation opportunities where a huge variety of Maritime wildlife abound, from seals to Orca whales to star fish. There are myriad whale watching companies that operate out of Ana-cortes that explore the San Juan Islands, Canada’s Gulf Islands and Deception Pass.
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For a special treat, take the five-minute ferry trip to Guemes Island from the Anacortes Ferry Terminal (between I Avenue from 6th Street) in Old Town. Passengers can walk on for
only $3.50 each; children under 5 are free. There is also room for bicyclists and motorized vehicles.
Once there, take a short walk up the beach to Anderson’s General Store and Channelside Café where you can enjoy ice cream, pizza, burgers and microbrews.
If you have time for an
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ResourcesThe Anacortes Chamber of Commerce: www.anacortes.orgThe Washington Trail Association: www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-erieFor a more detailed account of hiking Mount Erie, read Craig Romano’s story archived here: www.outdoorsnw.com/2013/nw-trails-mt-erie
Nature is never far away when you hit the waters surrounding Anacortes. Photo by David Clark, courtesy of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce
overnight stay, visit the Guemes Island Resort, a family-oriented and dog-friendly establishment since the 1940s. The Resort offers yurts, large houses for family reunions, deluxe and rustic beach-front cabins.
By WheelsSkagit County is made for day touring, especially for
those biking with a family. The area has plenty of easy terrain and a sprinkling of attractive towns that offer local restaurants and cafés for those much needed hunger breaks. In the spring consider cycling out to the Skagit Flats to enjoy the annual Tulip Festival. In summer, take the slightly more challenging — but well worth the views — ride to majestic Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island.
For those without a bicycle, there are rentals available on Commercial Avenue along the town’s main drag.
J. K. Fox is a teacher, writer and outdoor enthusiast. She lives on San Juan Island and loves writing about everything Northwest.
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Bug Bit and Locked Out By Tami Asars
It was getting late and all I could think about was freedom from my swollen feet and a big fresh salad. I’d been on the trail for 12 hours, traipsing up and down large hills tracking
trails with my GPS that was strapped to a backpack full of crumbling protein bars, expensive outerwear and enough bug spray to hose down a large cesspool of mosquito larvae.
Researching trails for my new guidebook, “Day Hiking Mount Adams and Goat Rocks Wilderness,” had been a wonderfully exhausting adventure and had taken me to many new remote areas.
My puffy feet pleaded for the comfort of my supportive, ergonomic flip-flops, after my long days of hiking. Back at my base camp, a
bountiful vegetable salad complete with homemade ranch dressing was calling me. Just a few more steps and I’d be back at my truck—my forest-road best friend—which would deliver me to my little feast.
An Author’s Curse and Blessing
When I first followed my heart
instead of my head into the world of being a guidebook author, little did I know my experiences of the actual process of writing a guidebook would be material enough for a book of its own. So many times I shook my head as I sat in awe, completely alone, with sprawling landscapes before me so beautiful I wanted to weep.
Other times, I grumbled and cursed the wet weather as I forced myself to get out of a warm bed and put one foot in front of the other, slopping up muddy trails and crossing cold creeks in the name of a deadline on a calendar. My passion had become
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Author/Photographer Tami Asars perches on the summit of Goat Peak while Mount Rainier looks on from the background. Photo courtesy of Tami Asars
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Author Tami Asars researches a hike to Wobbly Lake for an upcoming guide book. Photo courtesy of Tami Asars
my career. I had become a professional hiker, swollen feet and all.
Some days were great,
other days were exhausting, and sometimes, as a solo woman, in the hinterlands fending off biting black
flies, I had my doubts about my choice of career.
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National Forest, I met an unsavory character camped nearby who insisted I try his insipid peach cobbler while he peppered me with personal questions.
My creep-factor scale hit the red zone and I did my best to harden my outer shell. He turned out harmless, but the experience made me grateful I’d taken an unarmed self-defense class and was ready to channel my inner ninja whose battle cry was “never be paranoid, always be prepared.”
While I researched trails near Yakima, Washington, I wandered into the visitor center and met an employee named Herb Schmidt who became a wonderful trail resource and a trusted family friend. Mr. Schmidt, a retired school principal was nearly 80 years young and had been leading hikes for various hiking clubs for decades.
There was not a mountaintop that Herb hadn’t summited, or a trail he hadn’t wandered in the Yakima and surrounding areas.
He drew meticulous maps by hand, leading me to places that guidebooks, cartographers and brochures had never mentioned. Occasionally, he’d accompany me as I went off to track the pathways through conifers.
We’d bounce along forest roads sharing hiking stories, laughing at jokes, and trying not to spill our mugs of coffee. Together, we hiked cross-country through thick forest,
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looked down from grand vistas, identified wildflowers, and even encountered a mountain lion, which thankfully was not interested in two hikers marinated in bug spray and packaged in Gore-Tex.
One time, while researching my guidebook in the very remote outskirts of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, I locked my keys in my truck on a distant, abandoned forest road. I didn’t discover my error until I returned to the vehicle in the fading daylight, tired and scratched up from a long day of walking through overgrown vaccinium and devil’s club.
I then whittled an alder branch and attempted to make a Slim Jim, which is traditionally a wide thin metal hook used to slide down a car window to unlock the door, but it failed miserably. Aside from breaking a window, my final option was to trigger the non-emergency alert on my SPOT Messenger requesting my
husband come pick me up at the listed coordinates.
As it turned dark, I made a small fire for warmth, snuggled up with my crunchy emergency blanket and waited. Four hours later my husband pulled up to my fire pit with a smirk and slyly remarked, “you rang?” Thankfully, he was good with navigation.
A Year of Seasonal TreksDuring a deadline riddled year
my research started in the spring where I found myself post-holing through piles of disintegrating snow left over from a stubborn winter. When summer came, I caught my breath in shady tree shadows, layered my sweaty skin with sunblock and tangoed with cans of sticky Deet.
In fall, I huffed and puffed up orange-leaved hillsides as the bugling elk resounded screeching echoes off canyon walls and inside meadow-
filled valleys. Snow at my feet in November reminded me I’d come full circle in a year.
My toes wiggled with freedom and my feet smiled from the snug foot bed of my flip flops. As each leaf of lettuce hit my molars that evening I felt grateful for the opportunity to do what I loved. A whole book had been written on the experiences of writing a guidebook.
And while it didn’t yet exist, I knew every chapter by heart.
Tami Asars is an author, photographer and outdoors writer for a variety of recreational periodicals. She is the author of the books, Hiking the Wonderland Trail, and Day Hiking Mount Adams & Goat Rocks (Mountaineers Books). Look for her section-hiking guide to Washington’s Pacific Crest Trail on shelves in 2016. For more information on Tami, visit www.tamiasars.com
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Get in gear this fall with these new products!
Salomon X Ultra Mid 2 GTX
In search of a sturdy hiking boot that served her wide forefoot and narrow heel, our reviewer found her perfect match in the X Ultra Mid 2
GTX and pronounced this boot “amazing” after a backpack trip to Mount Rainier. With running-shoe comfort right out of the box, there was
nary a blister or hot spot. The Gore-Tex lining proved worthy during a Rainier rainstorm and the
boot’s mid-height, sturdy grip, mud guard and toe
protector were allies on muddy and rocky sections of the trail
and through small streams. Available
in men’s and women’s sizes, $160. www.salomon.com
Hoka One One Tor Ultra Hi Waterproof Hiking Boots
According to a rep from Hoka One One, retailers cannot keep this boot in stock. It’s no wonder. For its first foray into the hiking boot world, Hoka One One has come out a winner. There is no break-in period, and I found these boots to be comfy from the start. The Tor Ultra Hi features a dark plum/purple brown color for women and Black/Flame for men, eVent® Waterproof breathable bootie and full grain leather and nylon uppers. But what I’ve always liked about this brand is its wide toe box and cushiony soles—making my feet very happy on my first backpacking trip this summer. $230. www.hokaoneone.com
LOWA Renegade GTX
The rule is, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The award-winning Renegade certainly isn’t broken and it’s become the
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Manfrotto Off-Road Photographic Walking Sticks
This is a great little two-fer. Manfrotto’s new trekking poles reveal an integrated camera mount with quick wheel attachment under the protective cap of one of the handgrips. Presto, you’ve got a monopod! Photography aside, the lightweight aluminum poles are super-strong and their three telescopic twist-closures are easy to use—and stay put—with their simple Twist-to-Lock feature. Comes standard with spike bases, rubber covers and a pair of baskets for use in the snow. Available in blue, red and green. $99/pair. www.manfrotto.us
It’s fall and ’tis the season for some of the Northwest’s best hiking, camping and backpacking weather. Here are some products we saw at the outdoor industry trade show, Outdoor Retailer, Aug. 5 –7, and tested on Mount
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Big Agnes Tumble 3 mtnGLO
During an evening rainstorm backpacking at Mount Rainier this summer, I was lulled to sleep from the gentle pinging of raindrops, knowing for a fact that I would wake up in a dry tent. I did.
The Tumble 3 mtnGlo is a spacious three-person, three-season tent which comes integrated with a string of LED lights in the top seams of the tent body. Using just three AAA batteries (not too heavy to carry on a backpacking trip), the mtnGLO™ Tent Light Technology cast a nice ambient light inside. Other features we loved were the quick three-pole set-up, color-coded fly-to-tent buckles, two zippered doors and two vestibules—the storm flap offering plenty of room that kept our boots and backpacks dry. The 5lb.13oz. tent didn’t break our backs either and set-up from sack to finish was a cinch! $330. www.bigagnes.com
Eureka Midori 2
Called a “killer deal” by trusted source Backpacker magazine, the Midori 2 is both price-conscious and user-friendly. With Eureka’s nearly 10 square feet in its Full V3 front vestibule (venting, volume and versatility) our two campers had plenty of room for themselves and all their gear. This three-season, water-resistant tent features a large D-style door for easy in- and-outs, plenty of mesh for enhanced air flow and star-gazing, color-coded clip attachments for securing the fly to the tent and weighs less than 4.5 pounds. Yellow/white, $159. 90. www.eurekatent.com
Jetboil MiniMo Cooking SystemThe MiniMo is my new BFF—
and I’m not surprised it was deemed a winner in Backpacker magazine’s 2015 Editors’ Choice Awards. Weighing in at just 14 ounces and measuring 5x6 inches when packed, it’s perfect for backpacking, especially since it includes an insulating drink-through lid. (Think: Less dishes to wash.). The MiniMo is ignited with a push-button piezo ignitor from a screw-on propane fuel canister; average boil time for the 33.8 ounces of liquid in the pot is between 2 and 4½ minutes. $129.95. www.jetboil.com
Froodles Fruit Snacks
No outdoor adventure is complete without great snacks! Froodles is an organic fruit leather cut into strips resembling fettuccine noodles. Hold the butter—this product is the real deal with no artificial flavors or preservatives and the three kids I tested them on gobbled them up! Froodles uses whole organic fruits grown on the Colorado Plateau. Offered in four flavors: raspberry, apricot, peach and cherry. Each 3-ounce bag contains about half a cup of fruit. www.froodles.com
BugBand Insect Repellent
In the case of our family, our fair-skinned daughter is a mosquito magnet. When we had her try the wrap-around wrist BugBand during our last foray into the woods, she returned bite-free—and happy. The BugBand is child-safe (and fun—it glows in the dark), and naturally repels mosquitos, flies, gnats, fleas and ticks, is water-resistant even when swimming, deet-free and the band is reusable up to 120 hours when kept in its case. $4.95 per band; also comes in towelettes. www.bugband.net
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Normally we reserve this section for the OutdoorsNW events calendar. However, this edition’s calendar space is being used to honor and support the Northwest firefighters and residents
affected by the fires in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
(To see the OutdoorsNW event calendar please visit www.outdoorsnw/events.com)
The staff at OutdoorsNW is grateful for the efforts made by the teams of men and women fighting on the front lines and those administrating the logistics during the summer wildfires.
Our thoughts and prayers have been focused on the injured fire personnel and especially the commu-nities and loved ones who have lost someone to the fires. We also want to acknowledge the residents of each state who have been displaced, evacuated, or have lost property, animals and crops in these catastrophes.
We invite our readers to help support the efforts of the fire personnel, the regions and towns affected by the fires, and the residents impacted in any way by the effects of the fires. We encourage you to visit these areas in the future and patronize their local businesses to invigorate the local economy.
We have provided a list of resources for you to utilize. Please check with the organization you wish to support before you deliver or donate resources or goods, and inquire about what they need most.
Thank you to our mighty and generous Northwest communities for pulling together during this challenging time.
Sincerely,OutdoorsNW Staff
Northwest Donations:Red Cross: www.redcross.org/cm/khq-pubSalvation Army— 2015 Northwest Wildfires: www.salvationarmynw.org/usw_northwest/news/2015-northwest-wildfires-the-salvation-army-responds-initial-story-the-salvation-army-northwest-divisionNational Fallen Firefighters Foundation: www.firehero.orgNorthwest Fire Relief: nwpr.org/post/how-help-northwest-fire-reliefNorthwest Donations for disaster victims, KREMcares Help2NW: www.krem.com/longform/news/local/wild-fire/2015/08/17/donate–help-inland-northwest-wildfire-victims/31861871
WashingtonOkanogan County Community Action Council: www.occac.comUnited Way of Chelan and Douglas Counties: www.uwcdc.orgRoom One fire recovery resources for Twisp and Methow Valley: www.roomone.org/fire-recovery
Washington State Wildfire Resources: www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/washington-wildfire-resources#shelterWashington State Combined Fund Drive: www.cfd.wa.gov/cfd/CFD-Wildfire-Relief-Center.aspxCommunity Foundation of North Central Washington: www.cfncw.org/fireLost and Found Pet program Chelan and Okanogan Wildfires: www.facebook.com/pages/Chelan-and-Okanogan-Wildfires-Lost-and-Found-Pets-NDARRT/714538708691006Washington State Animal Response Team: www.washingtonsart.orgHelp for victims of the Reach Complex / Wolverine / Black Canyon Fires: www.givenaked.org/2015/08/17/help-for-victims-of-the-reach-complex-wolverine-black-canyon-firesDirect Donations:Go to any Safeway or Albertsons in Washington state and make a donation.
OregonComprehensive list of ways to help in Oregon, courtesy of Blue Mountain Eagle newspaper: www.bluemountaineagle.com/free/20150819/ways-to-helpNorthwest Credit Union Wildfire Relief Fund: www.nwcuf.org/oregon-washington-wildfire-reliefJohn Day and Canyon Creek Fire support: www.facebook.com/CanyonCreekFireOregonOregon Smoke and Air Quality Information: www.oregonsmoke.blogspot.com
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A lone firefighter is silhouetted against the flames of a forest fire near Yakima, WA. Photo courtesy of Washington State Firefighters Association
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Northwest Fire Updates:National Incident Information System: www.inciweb.nwcg.govNorthwest Wildfire Blogs and Updates: www.thenwfireblog.comNational Interagency Fire Center: www.nifc.gov/index.html
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