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Sea Otters May Be Small Marine Mammals, But Their Effect on an Ecosystem Can Be Huge

Sea otters are North America’s smallest marine mammal, weighing just 30 to 100 pounds, but their appetites are huge. They burn calories at three times the rate expected for their size, chomping on ...

This Idyllic Canadian Island Is the Pacific Northwest’s Best-Kept Secret

Galiano Island’s astonishing biodiversity is but one reason the island is fast becoming one of Canada’s most alluring ...
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Hidden In Oregon's Cascade Mountains Is A National Forest Popular For Its Plethora Of Recreation And Beauty

Hikers and campers can enjoy recreational hiking trails, lake swimming, and overnight campgrounds in this national forest ...
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99 Nights in the Forest codes October 2025

October 18, 2025: We've added a new 99 Nights in the Forest code for the Halloween Trick or Treat 99 Nights event, getting you 10 easy candy. What are the new 99 Nights in the Forest codes? Though the ...
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This Postcard-Worthy State Park In Oregon Is Perfect For Stress-Free Weekend Getaways

Governor Tom McCall, in a stroke of political genius, supported this “biodegradable festival of life” as a peaceful alternative to potentially violent anti-Vietnam War protests planned for a visiting ...
Ever After in the Woods

This Washington Coastal Lighthouse Walk Leads Through Living History

Walk the headlands tour a lighthouse and watch the Pacific meet the Columbia on a history rich day at Cape Disappointment.
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Indigenous Food Festival Celebrates Sovereignty, Knowledge, and Community

Sadie Shields Heading up the stairs towards Wiyot Plaza, the scent of salmon cooking over a fire wafted by as students, faculty, staff and elders gathered for the Indigenous Food Festival on ...