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  It’s tidepool time! How you can explore Puget Sound’s shoreline during the lowest tides of the year

  The sun is out and the tide is low — the lowest it’s been all year. That means the crabs, sea anemones and urchins that normally live just under the surface are hanging out on the beach for the day. We visited Alki with John Meyer, co-author of the book Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon, to spot some critters and learn his tips for tidepooling successfully and responsibly.
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  What's cooler than cool? Lake Washington

  The heat is hitting early this spring in Seattle and people are flocking outside. These sunny days are a great time to dust off your paddleboard or kayak. But that water is dangerously cold. Derek Van Dyke, an education coordinator with the Washington State Parks Boating Program will fill us in on the fun of being alert on the water.
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  Take the bus to these King County hiking trails, starting May 13

  You can take the bus to the trails! King County Metro & King County Parks have partnered to get folks out of the city & into NATURE! Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with The Wilderness Society's "Urban to Wild" director Kitty Craig to talk about expanding equity in the outdoors!
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  Swim Seattle works to teach all children how to be safe in water

  The city of Seattle is launching a swimming program with the goal of addressing the racial disparity in youth drowning deaths. Registration for the pilot program, called Swim Seattle, opens May 16.
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  Mt. Baker rescue offers lifesaving lessons for backcountry enthusiasts

  He saw a flash of red out of the corner of his eye and decided to investigate. You may have seen the viral video of the dramatic rescue that followed on Mount Baker last month. Kim Malcolm talks with Bellingham skier Francis Zuber about what happened.
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  Seattle Audubon hatches new name: Birds Connect Seattle

  The Seattle Audubon is changing its name to Birds Connect Seattle. They want to step away from a name with a racist legacy.
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  Volunteers keep skiing affordable at Badger Mountain

  If you enjoy skiing, you probably know it takes more than just some skis, boots and poles to slide down a hill. It also takes money. Tickets at Washington’s big ski resorts run from $65 to $150 a day. That’s not the case at Badger Mountain Ski Area in Central Washington. There, the price is a mere $10 a day. That’s because the hill is a nonprofit, entirely run by volunteers.
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  REI to stop selling clothes, cookware with 'forever chemicals'

  PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down over time. They are present in most of the waterproof clothing and cookware sold in the U.S., including at REI stores.
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  WA's most popular hike gets a makeover

  As 2022 comes to a close, we're revisiting rewinding to some of our favorite episodes of the year.
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  Digging into fall gardening with Ciscoe Morris

  It's a confusing time for gardeners. It’s fall. The days are getting shorter. Traditionally now is the time to work on winterizing your garden - preparing it for the cold, wet weather we usually see this time of year. But the soggy weather has yet to arrive. We’re expecting temperatures to continue to be in the 70s this week, and we haven’t seen serious rainfall in months. So - what should we be doing for our plants right now?

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