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Plans include trail narrowing and resurfacing, native planting, building a habitat fence, a new bridge crossing over Hoag’s Creek and new boardwalks and park benches.
Some grants work to improve cross-county areas such as motorcycle trails and the Pacific Northwest Trail.
South Whatcom Fire Authority says first responders were sent to a “significant medical incident” on Galbraith Mountain.
Hikers are reminded to pack the 10 essentials and be prepared for wintery conditions high up in the Cascades, even in late June.
Ideal weather conditions for wildfires prompted the ban ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
As of this year, the updated laws include sky lanterns that are anchored by a string or cord.
WSDOT estimates that more than 650 vehicles travel each day to visit Artist Point once it reopens each summer.
The land that could be sold includes the Mount Baker Ski Area, though the business says it would be spared under the bill’s current stipulations.
WDFW officials announced the opening dates and remind crabbers of state regulations.
The search and rescue team were able to reach the mountaineers in about 20 minutes as the team was already conducting an airborne training exercise.