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  1. Idaho Fish and Game sets free fishing events
  2. Native plants of the Puget lowlands springing to life
  3. Adventuring in Oregon/Idaho desert, more outdoor/travel stories from Northwest newspa
  4. New plan hopes to boost decimated Puget Sound rockfish populations
  5. The Hoh River on the Olympic Peninsula opens earlier for spring chinook
  6. Birding also involves listening
  7. Shrimp, lingcod, clams? Weekend outlook is good
  8. Birding also involves listening
  9. Klickitat Trail entry portal at Lyle on Washington Highway 14 ready for spring hiking
  10. $0.00 per gallon
  11. Visitor numbers decline at parks
  12. Squadron to hold boating class
  13. Few changes for salmon season
  14. Firearms on display at Shooting Expo
  15. Session will explain volunteer opportunities
  16. State gets $1.06 million for boating facilities
  17. Lake Mills lowered in dam-removal project
  18. Squadron to hold boating class
  19. Few changes for salmon season
  20. Firearms on display at Shooting Expo
  21. Session will explain volunteer opportunities
  22. State gets $1.06 million for boating facilities
  23. Lake Mills lowered in dam-removal project
  24. Visitor numbers decline at parks
  25. $0.00 per gallon
  26. Good shrimp forecast
  27. It’s not all doom and gloom for salmon and steelhead; they’ve thrived f
  28. Spread the word on life jacket safety as the weather warms up
  29. Statewide trout opener a blast for many anglers with satisfying catch rates
  30. Portland mushroom society hunts elusive morels on Sauvie Island (video)
  31. Oregon coast event calendar May to September 2011
  32. Oregon coast 'roadside attractions' longtime tourist magnets
  33. Best of the Pacific Ocean beaches in Oregon/Washington
  34. Portland paddlers' best trips, according to Alder Creek Kayak (with Waldo Lake video)
  35. Waldo Lake's pristine waters make it Oregon's prime paddling destination
  36. Big lake crowds expected for opening weekend
  37. Key fishing dates next month to put on your to do list
  38. East of the Cascades lakes also brimming with trout for opening day
  39. More coastal razor clams digs coming up next month
  40. Spring is the perfect time to hit the hot springs
  41. Weekend getaway: May Day Metric
  42. Last snow report of the season
  43. Hike of the week: Paul Peak Trail to Mowich River
  44. Horsethief rock climbers get new restroom, parking lot at Washington's Columbia Hills
  45. Explore Carstensz Pyramid
  46. Ride with better gas mileage
  47. Vancouver Lake site of Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe's annual paddling festival
  48. Coastal razor clam diggers found excellent digging this past week
  49. Keep opening day of trout fishing this Saturday, and beyond kid friendly
  50. Idaho Fish & Game commission extends steelhead season
  51. Oregon Outback one of many national scenic byways for summer driving plans
  52. Natural Wonder: Elk roaming Idaho’s open country
  53. Native plants: Learn more about plants at sale Saturday, April 30
  54. Natalie Bartley: Heart monitors are fun for fitness
  55. Boating/fishing: Old boat launch available at Woodhead Park
  56. Wildlife: Wolverines confirmed in Wallowas
  57. Local river featured on Trout Unlimited TV
  58. Volunteers: F&G needs help to restore Grimes Creek in May
  59. Catch a rare glimpse of the falls near Hagerman plant
  60. Section of Oregon Trail gets markers
  61. Fish Rap: Salmon are near, and lakes are improving
  62. Makin’ tracks
  63. Ask Zimo: Photographers need to give wildlife plenty of room
  64. Discover an off-highway paradise in the Owyhees
  65. Beginning of spring means start of allergy season
  66. Anglers plan to stay close to home as trout season opens
  67. Keys to catching trout on opening day this weekend, and in the weeks ahead
  68. Trail dogs will dig this hiking gear
  69. 'Real Close' dinosaurs will rock and roll at Seattle's zoo
  70. Go for a hike, a loop on a bike or a world-class meal on Lummi Island
  71. Weekend calendar
  72. Travel Notes: Bite of Mt. Hood
  73. Best bets among coming events: Opening Day of boating, Flower Fest
  74. Free this weekend: Sheep, horses, birds and tulips
  75. Best bets for this weekend: Rec Expo, dinosaurs, plant sales
  76. Pan fried panko razor clams are well worth the long effort to cleaning them
  77. Painter among the petals
  78. 2011 Fee Free Days at BLM Sites
  79. Fishing’s great, if you’re not in Sound
  80. Time to reel them in
  81. Audubon prints at Lakewold Gardens
  82. Construction limits parking at boat launch
  83. Marina to hold annual cod derby
  84. Mountain guide to tell all
  85. Expect normal year for lingcod
  86. Volunteers wanted to help with bridge
  87. Earth Day celebration set in Mason County
  88. Mount Rainier National Park flight restrictions fight makes some noise
  89. Acing the dream swings
  90. San Juan Islands chinook fishery going out with a bang of big fish
  91. Walleye and bass are good fishing alternative on Columbia River, along with some stee
  92. BLM, USGS Begin New Wild Horse Fertility Control Study
  93. Water drop blooms
  94. The Dalles Dam opens visitor center, tours for tourist season
  95. The care and feeding of chestnuts
  96. Where they're biting, where they're not
  97. Brundage extends season again
  98. BoatUS and NOAA do their part to keep discarded fishing line out of the water
  99. Washington 2011-12 fishing regulation pamphlet now available online
  100. State Fish and Wildlife saltwater boat ramp fish checks
  101. Metolius Monster, more outdoor-travel stories in Northwest newspapers
  102. Mount Rainier National Park flight fight hits turbulence
  103. Bellevue-Issaquah Chapter of Trout Unlimited nets grant for project on Bear Creek
  104. How to do skin self-exams
  105. Agony and Egg-stacy
  106. Celebrate shorebirds at Grays Harbor Festival
  107. Zimo: Mountains, rivers or desert? Tough call in spring.
  108. Audubon prints at Lakewold Gardens
  109. Expect normal year for lingcod
  110. Mountain guide to tell all
  111. Earth Day celebration set in Mason County
  112. Trout Unlimited to hold annual river cleanup
  113. Marina to hold annual cod derby
  114. Construction limits parking at boat launch
  115. Volunteers wanted to help with bridge
  116. Time to reel them in Couple from Idaho takes over Silver Lake resort
  117. Chances are good for Baker Lake sockeye fishery | Outdoors notebook
  118. Washington State Fly Fishing Fair coming to Ellensburg
  119. Fishing's great, just as long as you stay away from the Sound
  120. Seeking the perfect paddle
  121. Lake Stevens Kokanee Derby set for May 21
  122. Expected high water flow could affect Yakima River spring chinook fishery
  123. Owyhee River drops from dangerous flow level, now high but navigable
  124. John Day River Permits Available May 1
  125. Extreme Hazardous Conditions Exist on the Owyhee River
  126. Center celebrates Earth Day
  127. Bill for parks fee goes to Gregoire
  128. Columbia River above Bonneville remains open for spring chinook
  129. State Fish and Wildlife marine area and Columbia River fishing rules now available on
  130. John Day-Snake RAC Meets May 3
  131. Coos Bay BLM Receives National Fisheries Award
  132. Three Arch Rocks, the national wildlife refuge only select humans get to visit
  133. Trip planning: Plan an outdoors adventure with Idaho website
  134. Boating, fishing: No boat ramps at Brownlee through April
  135. Boise City parks: Crews have finished opening restrooms
  136. Fishing, camping: Forest Service opens Salmon River campgrounds
  137. Outdoors for Kids: Here are a few good points on shed antlers
  138. Spring fishing is still slow getting started
  139. Find used boating gear at sales Saturday
  140. Makin’ tracks
  141. Ask Zimo: Horses are welcome in Sawtooth NRA, but there are rules
  142. Spring is the perfect time to explore the desert in Idaho and Oregon
  143. Razor clam digs going well on coast | Fishing report
  144. Weekend calendar
  145. Columbia River mainstem above Bonneville Dam spring chinook fishery extended
  146. Lower Columbia River spring chinook fishery ends on a high note
  147. Baked salmon with an Asian twist and a hint of heat
  148. To eat or not to eat fish?
  149. Work at Ballard Locks spillway will improve smolt migration
  150. Danskin trails reopen on Thursday, April 21
  151. Snow bunnies can enjoy Easter skiing this cold spring
  152. Of tulips and tedium
  153. Hop to it! Easter parade, bonnet contest and egg hunts
  154. Discover taste treats, trails and very small trees on the west side of the Sound
  155. Bicycling this spring — for a better body this summer
  156. Trilliums and saltwater shore at Olympia's Priest Point Park
  157. Getting in Gear: lightweight boots for muddy spring hikes
  158. Best bets among coming events: dinosaurs, shorebird fest, sheep shearing
  159. Portland hotels offer $50 on quick getaways this month
  160. Best bets for this weekend: Earth Day, whales and trapeze fun
  161. Owyhee River's potent flow has BLM warning rafters to stay off
  162. A cold, wet spring gathers mo moss
  163. Idaho's Shoshone Falls thunders in spring, drained for irrigation other times
  164. Merwin Reservoir is hot for kokanee fishing, but trout is somewhat slow in southwest
  165. Twanoh State Park launch ramp construction should have Hood Canal shrimp anglers look
  166. Cowlitz River steelhead catches take a turn for the better
  167. San Juan Islands hatchery chinook fishery picking up steam on the heels of a local sa
  168. Otter signs bill declaring an emergency in Idaho due to wolves that pose a 'clear and
  169. Built by gophers or glaciers, it doesn't matter, Washington's Mima Mounds impress eit
  170. Lower Columbia River spring chinook fishery improves, but turnout remains low
  171. Coastal razor clam digging should be dandy this week
  172. State Fish and Wildlife saltwater boat ramp fish checks
  173. Prescribed Burning South of Prineville
  174. Idaho Elk ranch rules go into effect as watered-down testing rule dies
  175. Hike into Hole-in-the-Ground, more outdoor stories from Northwest newspapers
  176. Your dog as personal trainer
  177. Mid-Sound Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group celebrates two decades of hard work
  178. Home and garden news and notes
  179. Chiwana Village adds upscale yurts to Cave B Inn, destination wine resort overlooking
  180. Birding requires a tilt of the head, eyes turned skyward
  181. Projects will improve elk habitat around state
  182. Four beaches will open Tuesday for razor clam digging; be sure to get a new license
  183. Meteor show to peak Thursday, Friday
  184. Commission OKs new hunting rules
  185. Whales will be focus of Audubon meeting
  186. Captain to discuss ocean project
  187. Rainier group to work on Carbon River trails
  188. Boston
  189. Repair work will block access to forest areas
  190. Roger Phillips: Fly-rod golfing could sharpen skills
  191. Bogus Basin replacing Superior lift with high-speed quad for next winter
  192. Breakdown of West Coast ocean sport salmon fisheries
  193. Youth ambassadors needed to promote outdoor activities
  194. Be a part of National Park Week by volunteering some help time
  195. Big hopes abound for shrimp season | Outdoors notebook
  196. Take a look inside a sheepherder's old wagon at Fossil; want to spend the summer in i
  197. Bad fishing but more of it: Columbia spring fishery extended to Tuesday
  198. No ATVs on forest trails until June 15
  199. Three Eastern Washington areas worth checking out for good spring fishing
  200. BLM Announces Second Extension of Public Comment Period for Draft Solar PEIS
  201. Signpost Blog | Enjoy the National Parks for free April 16th-24th!
  202. Blooming gardens galore around our region
  203. Portions of the Snake River opening soon for spring chinook
  204. Snow Report for April 15
  205. Spring chinook fishery extended again on the lower Columbia River
  206. Sea lions on Astoria docks not noticeably excited about city's bicentennial (video)
  207. Real Northwest whale tales
  208. To the rescue
  209. 'Falconatics' hope to inspire more love for birds of prey
  210. Strong Sacramento River fall chinook run will boost fisheries off northern California
  211. Staff recommends Lower Columbia spring chinook fishery to stay open longer
  212. Spring chinook anglers will get five more days to fish the Lower Columbia River
  213. BLM Seeks County Payment Project Ideas
  214. Wildflowers in Columbia River Gorge can only get better after cold, wet spring (video
  215. Wildflowers by the season around Oregon, Washington
  216. Top 10 places to hike in Columbia River Gorge for wildflowers
  217. Columbia River Gorge becomes nature's garden when wildflowers bloom
  218. Next razor clam dig opens Tuesday
  219. Salmon seasons should look familiar to anglers
  220. Awesome view of Three Sisters, if you can take your eyes off Smith Rock
  221. South Sound salmon seasons to look a lot like 2010
  222. Recreation survey: Give your opinion on outdoor recreation in Idaho
  223. Hiking: Rapid River Trail to be closed during the week
  224. Boating and Robie Creek Race: Spring Shores will remain open to boaters
  225. Logjam blocks Salmon after blowout
  226. Wolverines roam Central Idaho backcountry
  227. Makin’ tracks
  228. Canyon County leaders ask to make Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge county property
  229. Hey Zimo: There’s good roadside wildflower watching near Council
  230. Spring fly fishing in Idaho’s lakes and reservoirs
  231. Lyme disease appears on the rise
  232. Marine salmon fishing seasons should be good despite lower than expected chinook quot
  233. Next coastal razor clam dig approved to begin next week
  234. Shorebirds (and birder festival) coming to Grays Harbor
  235. Crab races in Westport
  236. Fun-filled Westport Crab Races happening this Saturday
  237. With spot shrimp fishing beginning in May here's recipe well worth cooking up
  238. Sport salmon fishing seasons set, and despite a drop in the ocean king quota much wil
  239. Best bets among coming events: Rhythm Festival, Easter parade, Welcome the Whales
  240. Weekend Calendar
  241. Puget Sound's Earth Day events stretch across a week
  242. Best bets for this weekend: Spring Fair, garden sales and book bargains
  243. Puyallup's minifair primes the pigs, bakes the scones
  244. Popular Bellevue Botanical Garden is at its spring best — and ready to grow
  245. Flying fur
  246. Another round of razor-clam digs OK'd on ocean beaches April 19-23
  247. Three sections of Snake River open for spring chinook fishing this month
  248. BLM Enters Into Memorandum of Understanding with Disabled Sports USA
  249. Washington's salmon fisheries set for 2011
  250. Lake of the Wood Resort in southern Oregon gets $3.5 million upgrade