Christy Karras
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Find history and personality in Mexican hilltowns near Puerto Vallarta
Find history and personality in Mexican hilltowns n...
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Arizona has Mariners spring training, sunshine, hiking and more ...
Arizona has Mariners spring training, sunshine, hik...
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Peaceful paddles — with beer stops — on Oregon’s Willamette Water Trail
Stops at farms, pubs and winery make river journey a civilized pleasure....
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Walk, hike and bike the civilized sights of Victoria
In spring, Victoria, B.C. is one of the best bets in our corner of the continent for low-stress recreation, offering plentiful and easily accessible cafes, shops, museums and bars....
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Northwest fresh: Take a hike, stop at a farm
Hiking season and summer harvest peak at the same time, so here are some ideas for pairing the two in Western Washington....
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Will Pacific Crest Trail be the same after ‘Wild’? Trail lovers offer cautions, tips
Trail’s new fame may lure unprepared hikers, but backers hope for a teaching moment....
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Never too late: How to nab a Washington summer campsite
Think outside of the tent, so to speak, and look for campgrounds run by low-profile agencies in places you’ve never been....
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By Christy Karras Scenic Driving Utah (Third Edition) [Paperback]: Amazon.com: Books
By Christy Karras Scenic Driving Utah (Third Editio...
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Road Trip: Searching the Willamette Valley for the Perfect Pinot
Road Trip: Searching the Willamette Valley for the ...
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Take a hike. Have a beer. Life is perfect. Here’s where.
Pairings of trailheads and brewpubs across Washington state....
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5 National Parks In 7 Days: The Ultimate U.s. Road Trip - Yahoo
5 National Parks In 7 Days: The Ultimate U.s. Road ...
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Kevin Hart is like your funniest friend at the bar | Concert preview
Comedian Kevin Hart has a TV show and a hit movie, but he still loves to do stand-up comedy. He’s doing two shows at KeyArena Saturday, Sept. 12....
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At KeyArena, Kevin Hart shows success hasn’t spoiled him
The comedian performed twice at the Key in Seattle on Sept. 12, delivering observations on everyday life with his trademark energy and ability to laugh at himself....
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Columbia Gorge town is hiking/biking crossroads with new trail link
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. — Joseph Shelley has spent the last three years making a home in Cascade Locks, but it’s not just for himself: As a “trail angel,” the retired Navy man volunteers to host hundreds of Pacific Crest Trail......