A Tacoma grandmother broke her leg while hiking alone near Mount Rainier. These 'angels' were able to help her
Off-duty U.S. Air Force Airman Troy May carried Bannister more than a mile-and-a-half down to the trailhead. May’s friend drove Bannister to a hospital in Tacoma. May said he made the decision to ...
A 79-year-old Tacoma woman hurt her foot on a hike. So a JBLM airman put her on his back
Ursula Bannister traveled alone last month to High Rock Lookout, a hiking trail southwest of Mount Rainier near Ashford, for ...
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Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower
The Keller Peak Fire Lookout interview was conducted in August for September publication. Unfortunately the Keller Peak Fire ...
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Oldest fire lookout tower in Southern California mountains is destroyed by massive Line Fire
For nearly a century, volunteers have manned the lookout tower on Keller Peak in the San Bernardino Mountains watching out for any sign of smoke.
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Lost on Mt. Rainier with ice, wasps, and a sense of adventure
A dozen young men, most from Goldendale, planned an overnight backpacking trip set for this past Labor Day weekend. The ...
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10 Great Places to See Fall Colors in Washington State
Washington State is well known for its evergreen mountain views and open spaces. But, it is also a wonderful place to enjoy ...