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Every summer my son and I try to hike at least once a week, usually in northwestern WA so we don't have to spend a lot of time driving. Our favorite hike from last year was Lake Valhalla in the Stevens Pass area of the Central Cascades. We're making a 2023 list now and would love some recommendations. Please share your favorites!

#hiking #PNW #optoutside #Washington

Wildfire across from Hood River burns over 530 acres, only 5% contained, officials say https://www.oregonlive.com/wildfires/2023/07/wildfire-across-from-hood-river-burns-over-530-acres-with-no-containment-so-far-officials-say.html

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We are under a Red Flag warning here in the southern Willamette Valley of #Oregon. Very high winds, hot temps and low humidity means assclowns and their illegal fireworks could cause some trouble tonight.

Fireworks are banned in Eugene city, but are just fine across the river in Springfield, and all rural areas. I doubt the Eugene ban will do much, 'cause knuckleheads gunna be knuckleheads.

Go see a public show and try not to set your neighborhood on fire, k?

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On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered his greatest speech, "What to the Slave is the 4th of July?" Resonating with principles of freedom & equality, this speech was a powerful indictment of American hypocrisy & moral decay, as a nation simultaneously celebrated freedom while it enslaved millions. He compelled white Americans to confront the inherent moral contradictions in their society or face dire consequences.

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I was lucky enough to meet this fledgling barn swallow a few days ago.

Not only is it adorable, but it illustrates the remarkable wing geometry of these spectacular precision fliers. Look at that long sweeping wing!

#birds #birding #birdphotography #barnswallow