Summer 2005

Photo by Jack Kintner

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Wet & Wild
Take a raft trip down the Chilliwack River for summer fun

From chess to bok choy
At the Maple Falls Farmer’s Market, Kelly Sobanski, of Red Tail Community Farm in Acme, can tell you the difference between Siberian,Red Russian and Black Tuscan varieties of kale, rainbow and Swiss chard or the difference between Sunfire, Red Sail and oak varieties of lettuce.

Are Ya Hungry? Thirsty?
So you just got out of the hills after a hike, or fishing, or birding,and you’re ravenous. Where to stop?

Check out the WoW!
Logging is an integral part of Pacific Northwest history. Those who would like to learn about the historical aspects of logging as well as modern forest practices should check out the Black Mountain Forestry Center in the foothills of Mt. Baker.

A berry nice treat
From high up in the mountains to the fertile farmland at their feet,unassuming bushes are bejeweling themselves in succulent finery: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, tay-berries, marionberries, blackberries, gooseberries, huckleberries,salmon berries, thimble berries, loganberries.

New Glacier lodge planned
Glacier residents could have more choices for entertainment and employment in 2006 with the proposed development of the 23,000-square-foot Mt. Baker Trailhead Lodge just east of Glacier on the corner of Mt. Baker and Old Mt. Baker highways.

Take the kids for a Hike!
Summer is here and kids are out of school. Most people are gearing up for their summer travel plans.

This is biking heaven, hereabouts
There’s a renaissance in Bellingham bicycling. Not only is it is in one of the better mountain biking areas (western Washington and the lower mainland) in the world, local riders are competing well, having