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The Space Shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center. (courtesy of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex)
Moon Landing 50th Anniversary

Attention, Seattle space geeks! Launch yourselves to the Kennedy Space Center and Florida’s Space Coast this summer

As we rocket toward the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, consider a trip to Florida's Space Coast, where you can see launchpads, a Saturn V rocket and astronauts galore.  VIEW

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A traveler walks with a suitcase through the terminal at Washington Reagan National Airport, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Arlington, Va. The airline industry trade group Airlines for America expects that Wednesday will be the second busiest day of the holiday period behind only Sunday, when many travelers will be returning home after Thanksgiving. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) VACK101
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Beyond the beach: Island cuisine adds to Maui’s allure

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The best camping chairs for summer 2019  VIEW

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An outdoor guide for an underserved group

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Camping with kids: The right gear can make it easier  VIEW

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Gryffi, the reporterís 2-year-old mini-labradoodle, enjoys the breeze while cruising past Ross Lake in the North Cascades National Park.

You, too, can take a pet-friendly road trip around the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway

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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Away from Vietnam’s tourist circuit, a Pacific Northwest travel writer finds comfort and charm in Seattle’s sister city  VIEW

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