Mark Frank
Larch March (More)
Good morning everyone, We are so fortunate to live on this side of the water that we often forget how wonderous the rest of the state...
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Mark Frank
Oct 11, 20211 min read
Larch March!
Ten Mountain Goats took a trip to the east side for a special hike to see the larches. The trailhead is at the end of the road up the...
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Mark Frank
Oct 9, 20211 min read
Marmot Pass, Part 3!
And a third trail report from Marmot Pass
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Mark Frank
Oct 8, 20211 min read
Camp Pleasant with Fall Colors
It was a perfect day for a walk in the woods to Camp Pleasant. There were fall colors, but the dry summer probable took its toll.
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Mark Frank
Oct 1, 20211 min read
Marmot Pass, Three Ways
There are three trailheads with Marmot Pass destinations. The traditional one on upper Big Quilcene, Tubal Cain, and upper Dungeness. ...
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Mark Frank
Sep 22, 20212 min read
A Note From Peggy Braille
Today we have an important safety reminder from Peggy Last Monday, Linda, Jan, & I had a pleasant hike up the north route going up Mt...
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Mark Frank
Sep 16, 20211 min read
Navajo Blessing from Sandy
Good morning everyone, I hope most of you have had the good fortune to spend time with Sandy on a trail. I have and my life is immensely...
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Mark Frank
Sep 8, 20211 min read
A Message from Jan King
For those of you who like to hike at Port Gamble Heritage Park, you might want to get reacquainted with the Babcock Trail. I've just...
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Mark Frank
Aug 31, 20212 min read
Labor Day Already
I guess we all have to accept shorter days and cooler weather. Personally, I am OK with it. I have two large buckets of pears to deal...
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Mark Frank
Aug 31, 20212 min read
A Hiker Blessing
I was so excited when I started receiving the weekly hiker emails. I have loved the outdoors all my life and now that I was retired I...
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Mark Frank
Aug 30, 20212 min read
A Special Request
And don’t worry, we will get back to “normal business” with hiking notices tomorrow as usual. But today I have an announcement and a...
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Mark Frank
Aug 24, 20212 min read
If I Had a Pony
I have to say, I really missed carpooling over the past year. The brilliant random conversations (launched often from post-hike...
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Mark Frank
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Wasn't That Nice?
Maybe it is because I am just back from an amazing four day adventure up High Divide and in Seven Lakes Basin, but that cool, fall-like...
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Mark Frank
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Heat Wave #2
Sorry I’m late. Patti and I have been in the HOT Willamette Valley of Oregon, creating a temporary shortage of Pinot Noir and celebrating...
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Mark Frank
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Let's Keep Safe
Even bringing up the subject is difficult, but it seems like the right thing to do. COVID is still lurking out there, dear friends. Being...
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