This is one of those WTA trip reports that has it all - great photos, great narration, highly informative. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #271: I was going to look up the word 'pantheon' but there were a group of distinguished people guarding the dictionary.

All hikes in the mountains are wonderful but this WTA trip report documents a particularly beautiful and challenging hike. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Excellent 'Electric Elton' show tonight in Edmonds, WA. www.edmondscenterforthearts.org/events/the-r...

Dictionary joke #270: I was going to look up the word 'gauche' but I was distracted by the Malignant Narcissists' boasting about his ugly White House re-do.

Here is another one of those ultra-helpful and splendidly beautiful WTA trip reports. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #269: I was going to look up the word 'tarn' but I was so excited to be standing on the shore of a beautiful, small mountain lake that I completely forgot.

Here is one of those classic PNW hikes as documented in this WTA trip report. Fall colors coming out! www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

This WTA trip report has great photos and a pika! www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #268: I was going to look up the word 'billabong' but there was a dried up creek in front of the dictionary so I left it alone.

Here is another WTA trip report for a hike in the North Cascades. Looks like a winner to me. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #267: I was going to look up the word 'shachle' but the guy who knew where the dictionary was was walking so slowly, just shuffling along, that I gave up.

This is one of the more informative WTA trip reports I have seen in quite a while - take heed. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #266: I was going to look up the word 'aporia' but I wasn't sure if the directions to the dictionary were reliable so I wanted to look at the fact for myself.

Dictionary joke #265: I wanted to look up the word 'succinct' and it was easy because the directions to the dictionary were short and to the point.

Dictionary joke #264: I was going to look up the word 'autumn' but I was too distracted by the colorful trees.

Dictionary joke #263: I was going to look up the word 'racist' but I was distracted by Charlie Kirk's comments about flying on a plane with a black, woman pilot.

Here is exactly the kind of WTA trip report that checks every box. Beautiful and highly informative. Want to do this hike? Read this first. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

This WTA trip report shows how nicely some of the trees are gaining color. I think I might head this way next week. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #262: I was going to look up the word 'carousel' but the dictionary was on a contraption that kept going around and around so I couldn't catch it.

Dictionary joke #261: I was going to look up the word 'talus' but the path to the dictionary was covered with old, slippery small boulders.

Dictionary joke #260: I was going to look up the word 'subterfuge' but the guy who knew where the dictionary was purposely giving me false directions to achieve his goal of keeping me away from this knowledge.

Talk about steep! This amazing WTA trip report is awesome. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #259: I was going to look up the word 'serac' but the dictionary was dangerously perched on a slim pinnacle of ice.

Dictionary joke #258: It was easy to look up the word 'discover' because I was looking for the dictionary, opened a door, and there is was.

"Though lovers be lost love shall not; And death shall have no dominion." RIP #RobertRedford

Dictionary joke #257: I was going to look up the word 'vertigo' but the room was spinning around so I couldn't make it to the dictionary.

Dictionary joke #256: I was going to look up the word 'impressive' but I got wrapped up watching Scottie Scheffler's latest round of golf.

OK, here is another WTA trip report. This report documents three hikes, showing how beautiful they are. And you know what? Just about anyone can do them, they are not steep or challenging. Get outside! www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

This WTA trip report reminds us that portions of the Pacific Crest Trail, that runs the entire length of the western US, cross into our neighborhood. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #255: I was going to look up the word 'sentient' but the only living creature who could point me to the dictionary was a simple moss.

Let's thank this WTA trip reporter for their service. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #254: I was going to look up the word 'Manichean' but there was an angel on one side of the dictionary and a devil on the other side. I was too spooked to get near the book.

Dictionary joke #254: I was going to look up the word 'marabout' but there was a dervish using supernatural powers guarding the dictionary so I backed away.

Here is a WTA trip report for a fantastically beautiful hike, up near Mount Baker. Quite informative as well. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #253: I was going to look up 'fin de siecle' but the dictionary was very old, from the end of the 19th century, and it was too musty to approach.

Dictionary joke #252: I was going to look up the word 'legerdemain' but some guy with a wizard hat made the dictionary disappear.

Dictionary joke #251: I was going to look up the word 'decade' but I was told it would take 10 years to find the dictionary.

Here is a WTA trip report for a trail I would like to check out. I am recovering from surgery last week and this seems like a hike I could do in a couple of weeks or so. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #250: I was going to look up the word 'indolent' but, ah, I just didn't have the energy.

Dictionary joke #249: I was going to look up the word 'fetters' but my ankles were fastened together and I couldn't hobble to the dictionary.

Now here is a WTA trip report for a great and challenging hike; this trip reporter also biked 18 miles. What a great workout! www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Here is a WTA trip report for a great hike near Mount Baker and it shows how tough the wildfire smoke conditions are. As the globe warms this is getting worse and worse. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Dictionary joke #248: I was going to look up the word 'noxious' but I was too appalled by US VP's behavior to get myself motivated enough to open the dictionary.

Dictionary joke #247: I was going to look up the word 'procyonid' but I was spooked by the huge raccoon sitting on the dictionary.

Dictionary joke #246: I was going to look up the word 'cubber' but the guy who had the dictionary was too busy doing stuff for the Cub Scouts.

Dictionary joke #245: I was going to look up the word 'methocarbamol' but I had surgery today and I was groggy from the muscle relaxant they gave me.

Dictionary joke #144: I was going to look up the word 'disgusted' but I was unable to focus on the task after hearing about the murderous actions taken against the alleged drug boat.

Here is a WTA trip report for a very nice hike, featuring a nice summer benefit: buses to busy trail heads. www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...

Here is a beautiful WTA trip report and in addition to the scenic eye candy there are two dogs! www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...