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Try these six travel-free summer fun ideas

August 4, 2022, 5:50am Life

Fuel prices have made traveling this summer a luxury not everyone can afford. But who says astronomical travel costs should bar summer fun? Not this writer! So for the sake of making the most of whatever breaks you have, take a look at these six entertaining, inexpensive and (mostly) easy… Read story

Mountain bikers on the Tyler's Traverse trail southwest of Bend, Oregon.

Morical: Shuttle mountain bike ride showcases the best of Central Oregon singletrack

Mountain bikers on the Tyler's Traverse trail southwest of Bend, Oregon.

August 1, 2022, 6:00am Life

When family or friends travel to Central Oregon to visit, I sometimes feel pressure to provide them with the best outdoor adventure experiences. Read story

Joggers run through Centennial Park along Elliott Bay Trail in Seattle on July 5, 2022.

Starting and ending at Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park: Bay views, train tracks and waterfront parks

Joggers run through Centennial Park along Elliott Bay Trail in Seattle on July 5, 2022.

August 1, 2022, 6:00am Life

Not much beats a summertime golden hour in Seattle, when the sun sinks beneath the clouds and the Olympic Mountains on the horizon, leaving the sky orange and pink above the boats in Puget Sound. (The sunrises are nice, too, but I see far fewer.) Read story

A crowd braves the hot weather at Universal CityWalk in June. According to one survey, Orlando, Fla., is the "sweatiest city" in all of America. (Stephen M.

Study: Orlando is ‘sweatiest’ U.S. city

A crowd braves the hot weather at Universal CityWalk in June. According to one survey, Orlando, Fla., is the "sweatiest city" in all of America. (Stephen M.

July 26, 2022, 6:02am Life

Central Florida is uniquely positioned as a theme park destination that attracts visitors from around the world to visit Walt Disney World and Universal. But the City Beautiful might have another claim to fame that’s more perspiratory than aspirational. Read story

Top etiquette tips for taking on trails

July 24, 2022, 6:02am Life

On a recent run on Coeur d’Alene, Idaho’s Tubbs Hill, I was reminded of the fact that proper trail etiquette is not a given. Read story

Travelers pick up their baggage while arriving July 2 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va.

Don’t let jet lag drag you down

Travelers pick up their baggage while arriving July 2 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va.

July 19, 2022, 6:02am Health

If you have travel plans this summer — whether for work or play — don’t let jet lag get in your way. Read story

A sign reminds visitors to the Rosario tide pools to tread carefully; the popular pools were once overrun and threatened with ecological collapse.

Deception Pass beyond the bridge: 7 things to do at Washington’s most popular state park

A sign reminds visitors to the Rosario tide pools to tread carefully; the popular pools were once overrun and threatened with ecological collapse.

July 18, 2022, 6:02am Latest News

No disrespect to anyone who enjoys marveling at feats of human engineering, as well as testing their own acrophobia, with a stroll across the steel arch and cantilevers that make up the two bridges — yes, there are two — spanning Deception Pass and its narrower sibling, Canoe Pass, some… Read story

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 Crystal Gail welcome hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail near Mt. Ashland on Friday.

‘I’m here to be visible’: Black woman hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada

Jamie Lusch / Mail Tribune 
 Crystal Gail welcome hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail near Mt. Ashland on Friday.

July 18, 2022, 6:02am Latest News

Crystal Gail Welcome steps out of the wilds of the Pacific Crest Trail near Ashland knowing all too well the obstacles of hiking through California on her trek to Canada, but also a lot more. Read story

Don "Dundee" Martin of Prineville, Ore., is walking the route of the Oregon Trail this year as a way to preserve its culture and history.

Man walking entire Oregon Trail

Don "Dundee" Martin of Prineville, Ore., is walking the route of the Oregon Trail this year as a way to preserve its culture and history.

July 17, 2022, 6:02am Life

Hundreds of thousands of people traveled the Oregon Trail in the 19th century, and Don “Dundee” Martin is honoring their journey. Read story

Tips for travelers booking summer, fall trips

July 14, 2022, 6:47am Life

Experts offer these tips for traveling this summer and fall: Read story