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How To Find the Best Hiking Trails for Boaters in the Pacific Northwest

How To Find the Best Hiking Trails for Boaters in the Pacific Northwest

There’s a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from arriving at a hiking trail by boat. No crowded parking lots. No highway traffic. No granola bars melting in the cupholder…

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June Garden In A Glass

June Garden In A Glass

June feels like the month when boating season finally settles into itself. The marinas are busier, the evenings stretch a little longer, and weekends start filling up with places to go and people to see. This month, I’m sharing Garden in a Glass cocktail herbs perfect for warm evenings onboard, ideas for golfing while boating around our local waters, some excellent hiking trail resources to help you explore ashore, and a few of the small rituals and clever systems that make summer cruising feel effortless

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Mosquitos on the Boat

I get bitten by mosquitos more than most, and have been told I have "sweet blood”. I had to find the truth.
Crab & Cranberry Puff

Crab & Cranberry Puffs

A great recipe if you have frozen crab, very festive for the holidays!
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Underwater Camera

Heard a thump? Think you ran over a crab trap? See under your boat without getting wet.
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Insulated Cooler Tote Backpack

This insulated, leak-proof cooler backpack keeps your drinks chilled and your hands free — so you can cruise, carry, and cocktail in total style.