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Finding groves of larches at their peak is something of a quest for fall hikers. For those captivated by the sight, Larch Lake, just above 6,000 feet in the central Cascades, is one of the area?s best offerings.
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Think fall foliage is a New England thing? Go on a larch march

Yes, you can watch changing leaves at their peak in Washington state. It just might require a hike.

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Is it cheating to coat a pretzel in melted butter? Leavenworth’s Icicle Brewing Company thinks not.
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The great Leavenworth pretzel taste test

Author Jim WIlliams
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Close encounters of the predator kind: A wildlife biologist shares safety tips for run-ins with wildlife

Specializing in Classic Belgians and Pacific Northwest style beers,? LoveCraft Brewing Company offers new craft beers every 2 to 3 weeks.
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Barhop by ferry for a beer-filled weekend in Bremerton and Port Orchard  VIEW

Bruce Lee looks out a window of the Wing Luke Museum as Don Wong leading a tour about the martial arts and film star is reflected, right, and the building where Bruce Lee had his second martial arts studio, reflected left. (corner of South King Street and 8th Avenue South) Wednesday Aug. 8, 2018
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‘Bruce Lee’s Chinatown’ tour offers a personal look at Lee, beyond martial-arts stardom  VIEW

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Autumn fun in Lake Chelan: Harvest in the Valley

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Secret Seattle: 10 hidden neighborhood hangouts

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Pour yourself the flavors of wild Okanogan Country  VIEW

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Dream Home

Fractional ownership can put a vacation dream within reach

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Fitness

Marathons and alpine hikes: It all starts with a good plan

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Outdoors

Jeff Steenbergen, current president of the Puget Sound Beekeepers’ Association, at the group’s Apiary at the University of Washington Arboretum.

A bee’s-eye view of Seattle

A Hike and a Happy Hour

Jake Hoffman, left, and Tyler Godwin check out the historical lime kiln from which this hike receives its name. (Evan Bush / The Seattle Times)

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A Delta Air Lines plane takes off above a taxiing Alaska Airlines airplane, Friday, April 13, 2018, at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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German cuisine is a treat for travelers

Northwest Hikes

From the trail to Pieper Pass, Glacier Lake in the foreground, Surprise Lake in the background.

A day with long-haul hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail

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Escapes abroad

Iceland’s thermal features are fascinating, but beware that testing the waters can result in severe burns. (Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe)

10 ways Iceland can kill you

Helsinki grew up around its busy harbor, overlooked by the gleaming white Lutheran Cathedral. (Rick Steves, Rick Steves? Europe)

Helsinki holds its own among Nordic capitals

Switzerland?s Ebenalp summit is home to a family-run hut with cheap dorm beds and a fantastic view.

Off the beaten track in Switzerland

From Stonehenge to Pompeii, a look into Europe’s distant past