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April
20th

There is plenty to do outdoors this weekend

With warm temperatures and partly cloudy skies in the forecast, this is a good weekend to get out and enjoy nature. If you need some extra incentive, consider these options:

National Park Week: It began yesterday and runs through April 29. It features free park admission. Mount Rainier National Park will be holding a special Junior Ranger program from noon-4 p.m. at the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise. You can get details by clicking here.

Washington Coast Cleanup: More than 1,000 volunteers are expected to help clean up derbis and garbage Saturday from Hobuck Beach to

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April
20th

Lyrid meteor shower peaks Saturday night

While the Lyrid meteor shower is not the biggest each year, it provides some astronomical viewing during the spring. It also is the oldest known observered shower, having been identified back at least 2,600 years. The shower is created as the Earth passes through the tail of Comet Thatcher.

The Lyrids usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak, which will be Saturday night-Sunday morning this year. Observers can expect to see some meteors through Thursday.

With no moon to get in the way this year, seeing the meteors should be easier. This meteor shower can produce bright

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April
19th

Northwest Trek hosts Endangered Species weekend April 21-22

Northwest Trek will celebrate Endangered Species Weekend Saturday and Sunday. The wildlife park will host a number of family activities honoring endangered species and teaching participants what they can do to protect these animals and their habitats.

Among the activities:

Are you Endangered?: Collect an animal card at the entrance and see if you are listed as secure or endangered by the end of your visit today.

What you can do in your backyard: Habitat loss is the number one reason that animals become endangered. Learn how to turn a yard into a habitat for local wildlife and help keep

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April
19th

Puyallup River Cleanup set for May 12

The fourth annual Puyallup River Cleanup, organized by the Tacoma chapter of Trout Unlimited, will be held May 12.

Volunteers are needed to help removed garbage and debris from 9 a.m.-noon that day. People who want to help should plan to meet at Johnny’s Bar & Grill, 1100 N. Meridian Ave., Puyallup, at the corner of River Road and Meridian next to Fred Meyer.

Instructions, gloves and garbage bags will be provided. The event will take place rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

In 2011, volunteers removed more than 2 tons of garbage from the banks of the

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April
18th

Green Planet airs shows to celebrate National Park Week

If you can’t make it to a national park during National Park Week, tune into Planet Green Monday-April 27 at 8 p.m. The channel will be showing different shows focusing on national parks.

The shows offer insider tips and little-know facts to help plan your next trip to a national park. Here is the rundown of shows:

  • Monday: “Fearless Planet” looks at Grand Canyon National Park.
  • Tuesday: “National Parks: Extreme Maintenance”
  • April 25: “Secrest of Hawaii’s National Parks”
  • April 26: “Wonders of America’s National Park”
  • April 27: “Secrets of Denali National Park”

In Tacoma, the programs can be

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April
17th

Likely final razor clam dig of season gets OK

The razor clam dig set to begin Saturday has been approved after tests show clams are safe to eat.

With the state’s razor clam season nearing an end, Long Beach and Twin Harbors will be open for digging all three days, while Copalis and Mocrocks will be open Monday only.

“We have just enough clams available for harvest at Copalis and Mocrocks to offer one more weekday dig,” said Dan Ayres, coastal shellfish manager for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Ayres said he expects this to be the final dig of the season at all beaches.

“We’ll see

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