T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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Features
22 PHOTO ESSAY The cute and fierce lives of brown bears.
42 CRABBING IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Discover
the joy of a guided fishing adventure.
48 A BLISSFULL GETAWAY Leisurely walks along the
beach, quaint cabins, tie dye fun and more at Lakedale
Resort.
54 CREATING ISLAND SANCTUARIES How three
Seattle design firms created custom projects that meet their
client’s wants while protecting the environment.
Departments
11 PRESIDENT’S LETTER
14 EDITOR’S LETTER
18 A CLOSER LOOK Quality craftsmanship makes Mike
Smith an integral member of the Kenmore Air family.
20 PHOTO CONTEST Congratulations to Julie Philips for
winning this issue’s photo contest.
26 ITINERARY & SHORT HOPS From glassblowing and
flying kites to picnics and alpacas, summer in the Pacific
Northwest is filled with epic adventures.
38 CROSSWORD PUZZLE
40 GEAR GUIDE 6 essentials for sun-filled summer fun.
64 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Kenmore Air’s Customer
Appreciation Program.
ABOUT THE COVER
Captain Corey Joyce kneels in front of freshly cooked crab
(p.43). SARA SATTERLEE PHOTO
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