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Gardens and waterfalls - in February!

The unseasonably warm February means there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and see sights which normally aren't available until later in the year.

The Seattle Times has a list of several good options for garden walks around Seattle (many flowers are already starting to bloom) and waterfalls further afield. 

For example, Franklin Falls near Snoqualmie Pass:

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  • Daimon Eklund's blog

#outdoordawgs: 10 close snow-free hikes

Even in winter, there are plenty of good hikes which are easy to get to from Seattle and are usually snow free. If you're looking for suggestions, the Seattle Times features 10 local trails to try this winter picked by the Trail Mix hiking club.

For example:

South Tiger Mountain

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