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MOUNTAINVIEWS B&B Owner Tracy Rice oversees a beautiful property in Monroe, Washington where guests can freely enjoy using Cannabis during their stay.

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Pakalolo Supply Co.’s Harlie Nelson talks about her favorite Cannabis strains

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HIKES & HASH Joshua Stahle breaks down some of Alaska’s most epic views and trails

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JUNE 2018 ISSUE #26

Thanks for picking up this issue of the Leaf! summer is finally here and it’s time to get out and enjoy

the moment! There’s nothing better than enjoying Cannabis outdoors and on the go, and here in the greater Northwest we have truly world class fishing, hiking, tourism and Cannabis. Now that the weather is right, put on some sunscreen and get lit, outdoors style.

Our travel issue features the essential stoner road kit trip necessities, tips for traveling while high, and we recommend the best hikes to get hashy on in each state.

We also highlight one of my favorite aspects of canna-tourism and check out several 420 friendly bud and breakfasts.

In this age of corporate hotels and anti-smoking laws, we stoners often must choose between enjoying our plant or staying at a nice hotel. Choose no longer! We bring you options from multiple states where you can get world-class hospitality in a unique place to stay and be expected to be high while doing it.

It’s an amazing experience to wake up with a dab in a treehouse, or to a stoney hot breakfast prepared at Delta 9 House, and I encourage everyone to give this type of travel a try. Plus, supporting these mom and pop businesses means putting money back into our canna-community, something we should all support.

You can also look through the rest of the issue for great new products to try including strains, edibles, concentrates and more, along with our usual roundup of uniquely curated content.

So, toss this mag and a bunch of buds into your favorite backpack, and go hit a red-eye somewhere fun, local or far away, and make sure to enjoy this summer and all the fun that comes with it. Happy trails!

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SEATTLE WANTS TO ABOLISH MORE THAN 500 MARIJUANA CONVICTIONS

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eattle prosecutors are moving to abolish more than 540 convictions against people in cases involving small amounts of Cannabis.

The convictions are being reviewed by a municipal judge with an eye toward clearing criminal records. Advocates say people with pot convictions experience limited job and housing opportunities. The 542 people in question were all convicted before 2010 when Prosecutor Pete Holmes stopped bringing minor pot possession charges.

The state legalized adult possession of up to an ounce of weed in 2012.

“Vacating charges for misdemeanor marijuana possession is a necessary step to correct the injustices of what was a failed war on drugs, which disproportionately affected W VACATING CHARGES FOR MISDEMEANOR communities of color in Mayor Jenny Durkan MARIJUANA POSSESSION IS A NECESSARY Seattle,” said in a statement. “The war on drugs in large part became STEP TO CORRECT THE INJUSTICES OF a war on people who needed WHAT WAS A FAILED WAR ON DRUGS, opportunity and treatment.

While we cannot reverse all WHICH DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED the harm that was done, we COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN SEATTLE,” must do our part to give Seattle Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan residents – including immigrants said in a statement. and refugees – a clean slate.”

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U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL WARNS OF MAJOR CANNABIS OVERPRODUCTION

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regon’s black market for marijuana is thriving, and the state’s oversupply is flowing to more than two dozen other states where pot is illegal, U.S. Attorney Billy Williams said in May.

Williams said the state has a “significant overproduction” problem, reports the Associated Press. He said he plans to prioritize enforcement of interstate trafficking, organized crime, underage marijuana use, and environmental damage from black market pot farms.

That makes Williams the first U.S. Attorney to issue such guidance after Atty.

Gen. Jeff Sessions in January rescinded the Cole Memo, which defined the Obama Administration’s tolerance of marijuana policies in green states.

“As the primary law enforcement official in Oregon, I will not make broad proclamations of blanket immunity from prosecution to those who violate federal law,” Williams wrote. Oregon currently has almost 1 million pounds of Cannabis flower in inventory. That’s almost a quarter-pound for every man, woman, and child in the state (which has a population of 4.1 million). Don’t forget about the 350,000 more pounds of weed-infused edibles, tinctures, and concentrates.

The retail price for a gram of flower has fallen around 50 percent since 2015, from $14 to $7, according to the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis. Retailers, and especially growers, have felt the pain.

“I’m fearful with this oversupply it basically puts a lot of people in a desperate situation, and it forces them to do illegal things,” said William Simpson, founder of Chalice. “What that’s going to do is bring a microscope by the federal government over the state of Oregon. It can put the whole thing in danger.”

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OREGON GROWERS DIVERSITY WITH HEMP AMID CBD BOOM

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glut of legal Cannabis in Oregon has driven prices uncomfortably low for many growers in the state. Some cultivators have pivoted to another type of Cannabis — hemp — to make up some of the difference.

Applications for state licenses to grow hemp have increased more than twentyfold since 2015. That makes Oregon number two, behind only Colorado, among the 19 states with active hemp cultivation. The market is in flux because of skyrocketing demand for non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp plants, often being marketed as a health supplement.

CBD oil gets thousands of dollars per kilogram in its purified, distilled form.

Farmers can make upwards of $100,000 an acre growing the hemp to produce it.

The concentrate is also marketed in crystal and powdered form.

The number of hemp licenses in Oregon increased from 12 in 2015 to 353 in May. Colorado, which ranks number one in hemp production, has also seen price drops for marijuana, but not as steep as those in Oregon.

Growing industrial hemp is now legal under federal law, as long as the plants contain less than 0.3 percent THC. The plant was initially legalized for use in things like food, fiber, seed oil and building materials. But the growing market in CBD means another major profit center for hemp farmers. At least half of all hemp nationwide is now being grown for CBD extraction, according to Eric Steenstra, president of Vote Hemp.

“The [marijuana] market is stuck within the borders of Oregon,” said Trey Wilson, who switched his operation from marijuana to hemp this year. “It’s locked within the state. But hemp is an international commodity now.”

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ANTI-MARIJUANA GROUP WANTS MICHIGAN TO LEGALIZE WEED

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ne group formed to fight the legalization of recreational Cannabis in Michigan has now decided it favors the measure — but only if the Legislature amends the proposal.

The Committee to Keep Pot out of Neighborhoods and Schools, which formed to fight a ballot proposal to legalize Cannabis, is now urging state lawmakers to take up the initiative, pass it, and amend it. The group hopes that recreational use will thereby be regulated as strictly as the medical marijuana industry.

If, however, the Legislature, declines to take up the measure and it goes to the November 6 statewide ballot, the group will switch back and oppose the legalization measure again.

“This committee was initially formed to defeat the recreational ballot proposal, but now we believe that the Legislature should amend and adopt the initiative before it’s too late,” said spokesman Mark Fisk. The group believes legalization “will be a reality in Michigan,” and “the question now is how to regulate and control recreational marijuana.”

Republicans in the state Senate are looking THE GROUP BELIEVES for a way to take up the legalization proposal, in part to keep it off the November ballot.

LEGALIZATION “WILL BE A The reason is that it’s expected to drive lots of REALITY IN MICHIGAN,” AND liberal, and therefore Democratic, voters to the polls. Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich, “THE QUESTION NOW IS HOW a Democrat from Flint, said the Democratic TO REGULATE AND CONTROL caucus wants to let the voters decide the RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA.” legalization issue for themselves.

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ashington state is well known for its apples, coffee and salmon. Now Cannabis is being added to the list, according to Governor Jay Inslee.

Gov. Jay Inslee said he wants Americans to know the Northwest is a leader in potent pot. As a recent guest on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” Inslee boasted about Washington state’s Cannabis.

“I can honestly say, we’ve got the best weed in the United States of America,” Inslee said. “It’s a growing industry, and well-regulated.”

Inslee had some choice words for Donald Trump’s recent promise that his administration will support efforts to protect states that have legalized Cannabis.

“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the first time Donald Trump said something that was actually true — if he said he would leave us alone on our marijuana decriminalization?” the Governor said. “And I hope that will occur.”

AS A RECENT GUEST ON HBO’S “REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER,” GOV. INSLEE BOASTED ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE’S CANNABIS.

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AND LEGISLATIVE LIASION LACY WILCOX Photography courtesy AMIA

The Alaska Marijuana Industry Association (AMIA) joined the Western Regional Cannabis Business Association (WRCBA) for a visit to lobby Congress this past March. We were part of a delegation of about 30 Cannabis industry leaders from all over the Western legalized states and Tribal Governments.

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Of course, we were also there to emphasize the hanks to our awesome membership and positive impacts this industry has had on the the funds they raised, Alaska was able to communities where it has been legalized. We send two delegates. AMIA Executive Board highlighted how marijuana President, Brandon Emmett and AMIA legalization has positively impacted tax revenue, Executive Board Member and Legislative job creation and general public Liaison Lacy Wilcox. We were health and safety. there representing Alaska and our THE AMIA MET WITH THESE NOTABLE We engaged in dynamic AMIA members in more than 19 LAWMAKERS OR THEIR STAFF dialogue with congressional separate meetings with members Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-MA leaders and staff on many of both the US Senate and House Congressman Denny Heck, D-WA occasions. They were impressed and their staff.

Congressman Don Young, R-AK with the caliber of professionalism The purpose of these meetings Congressman Ed Perlmutter, D-CO the group showed, and the was first to ask for protections in Congressman Adam Smith, D-WA highly intelligent briefs we were the federal omnibus budget bill Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-WA able to give. that was being passed while the Senator Patty Murray, D-WA We Alaskans, as you would trip was in progress. We asked Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, R-CA expect, were particularly popular congress to limit federal funding Congressman Earl Blumenauer, D-OR in these talks and were made to available to the DOJ and to Senator Dan Sullivan, R-AK feel very welcome in this group abolish spending authorizations Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, D-WA of business leaders. on enforcement of legal Cannabis Congressman Derek Kilmer, D-WA As authentic Alaskans, we businesses in states that have Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, D-WA had no shortage of wild Alaskan legalized. This was for the most Senator Maria Cantwell, D-WA stories to tell, and good smallpart successful and budget town charm. We were able to meet with members of protections were restored in the budget for medical the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, including Don legalized states. This however left states like Alaska with Young (AK) and then visits with leaders from all over.

Adult Use only legislation out, but it does send a strong In the end, the AMIA and WRCBA took away a message to the Department of Justice that congress feeling that most in congress are supportive of appreciates states’ rights concerning legalization. states’ rights. A good number are supportive of full We were also there to educate and highlight the legalization or de-scheduling and at the least access consequences of withdrawing the Cole and Wilkinson to banking and other IRS provisions. memorandums and the uncertainty and harm this has We want to thank the many businesses who caused. We were able to advocate for safe banking, contributed to this trip; we believe we were wise tribal compacts, veterans access and to show support stewards of the funds that were raised and believe it for the near 40 individual pieces of federal legislation will pay big dividends in the future as we continue to that are alive in Congress that would in some way serve be included in federal advocacy efforts. The AMIA to help our industry. is thrilled to have been invited to the table and will continue to serve our peers in Alaska’s Cannabis industry with conversation around smart incremental change at the federal level.

“WE WERE THERE REPRESENTING ALASKA AND OUR AMIA MEMBERS IN MORE THAN 19 SEPARATE MEETINGS WITH MEMBERS OF BOTH THE US SENATE AND HOUSE AND THEIR STAFF.”

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JUNE CANNABIS INDUSTRY NEWS AROUND ALASKA

C A N N A B I S TA X R E V E N U E S W I L L F U N D E D U C AT I O N A N D T R E AT M E N T A measure to use 25 percent of marijuana taxes in the state for a fund focused on education and treatment was sponsored by Sen. Cathy Giessel of Anchorage and approved by the Legislature. Senate Bill 128 was sent to the Alaska House of Representatives for consideration in mid-May. SB 128 hopes to address underage Cannabis usage and allows the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to use taxes for a variety of prevention efforts:

• A community-based misuse prevention program • Marijuana public education regarding the effects of marijuana use and marijuana laws to discourage adult and youth use of marijuana

• A survey of the population for knowledge, awareness, and attitudes on marijuana use • Monitoring the effects of marijuana use on public health, and the creation of substance abuse screening, intervention, referral and treatment programs.

AMCO APPOINTEE CALLS OUT WAR ON MARIJUANA The new appointee by Gov. Bill Walker to the Alaska Marijuana Control Board’s public safety seat, Jeff Ankerfelt, recently told the Associated Press that the “war on marijuana was really a waste of time and counterproductive.”

Ankerfelt, who is the po lice chief in Sitka, also pointed out the growing evidence of the medical benefits of Cannabis.

Ankerfelt replaced Travis Welch who resigned from the Board after being dismissed from his position as North Slope Borough police chief. Prior to Welch, Peter Mlynarik was appointed to the public safety board seat but resigned after Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memo that protected states with legal Cannabis against federal government intervention.

The VA would be able to perform research on the effectiveness of medicinal Cannabis for veterans with conditions including PTSD and chronic pain.

ALASKA SENATOR SUPPORTS CANNABIS RESEARCH BY VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION

Sen. Dan Sullivan is co-sponsor on a bi-partisan bill with Montana Sen. Jon Tester that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to perform research on the effectiveness of medicinal Cannabis for veterans with diagnoses of conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain. The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 also requires that the VA send regular reports to Congress about test results. Members of the House Veterans Affairs’ Committee approved HR 5520 on May 8th.

Congressman Don Young is one of over 30 co-sponsors on the House bill.

WASILLA CANNABIS LAB RECEIVES 1 ST ACCREDITATION The New Frontier Research (TNFR) laboratory based in Wasilla recently received accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). The lab received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, the first of the Alaska-based state labs to receive this designation.

According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) website, the ISO/IEC 17025 standard specifies the “general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and/or calibrations, including sampling.

It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods.”

ALASKA CANNABIS BY THE NUMBERS Most of the active Cannabis companies in interior Alaska are cultivators.

Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board (AMCO) is dealing with a backlog of applications. The Alaska Legislature denied a request from the Alaska Marijuana Industry Association’s (AMIA) request for additional state funding to provide more resources to AMCO. Industry growth in the state may produce more competition, driving down prices. Revenue growth has been rapid since October 2016, with the first month of legal Cannabis sales bringing in $10,000 in state taxes.

By March 2018, Cannabis tax revenue reached $1 million per month.

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CANNABIS CLA

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ttendees of the event were invited to vote in the first-ever live bake-off, network with industry leaders, enjoy delicious food by Sal’s New York Grill, chill to the vibes of Alaska Thunder Funk, and ultimately find out who was voted the best of Alaska’s Cannabis industry.

Here’s a recap of this year’s Classic winners.

Evan Levinton’s indica-dominant Purple Apricot (#18) won Alaska’s “Cannabis Strain of the Year” award and also won Best Indica. Levinton also took home 3rd place Indica with his Purple Punch entry.

House of Green successfully defended its Best Hybrid title with their home-bred AK Cookies (#20) by a small margin over Swamp Donkey Seeds’ Katsu Bubba Kush. House of Green also won Highest THC with their Platinum Cookies (#24) entry.

First-time competitor Mercy Tree of Alaska won Best Sativa with their Mercy Fruit Haze (#12), while Top Hat Cannabis took home Best Concentrate with their Tangie entry. Turnagain Herb Co. won Highest CBD with their standout entry CBD Critical Mass (#3).

Alaskan Edibles’ Andrew Campbell became one of the most successful competitors in Cannabis Classic history when he captured the “Best Edible” award with his delectable Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls during the first-ever Cannabis Classic live bake-off.

Industry voters spread the wealth among a wide number of Cannabis businesses in the Alaska Cannabis Industry Awards, sponsored by JDW Counsel. Fairbanks-based Pakalolo Supply Co. won their second-consecutive Cannabis Store of the Year award and announced their plans to open a retail store in the Anchorage market later this year.

A number of businesses won their first-ever awards, including Piece of Mind for Best Glass Selection, Green Thumb Garden Center for Best Garden Supply Store, Enlighten Alaska for Best Marketing, Alaska Leaf magazine for Best Cannabis Media, and Olivia Kramer with Great Northern Cannabis for Best Budtender.

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2018 Cannabis Classic Alaska Winners BEST OVERALL / STRAIN OF THE YEAR

1st place – #18 Purple Apricot by Evan Levinton with Enlighten Alaska 2nd place – #9 Purple Punch by The Frost Frontier 3rd place – #20 AK Cookies by House of Green

BEST HYBRID

BEST MARKETING Enlighten Alaska

BEST BUDTENDER

Olivia Kramer with Great Northern Cannabis

1st place – #20 AK Cookies by House of Green 2nd place – #38 Katsu Bubba Kush (KBK) by Swamp Donkey Seeds 3rd place – #8 Tundra Berry by Great Northern Cannabis

BEST GARDEN SUPPLY STORE

BEST SATIVA

BEST GLASS SELECTION

1st place – #12 Mercy Fruit Haze by Mercy Tree of Alaska 2nd place – #15 Tangie by Top Hat Cannabis 3rd place – #2 Sour Diesel by Boreal

BEST INDICA

1st place – #18 Purple Apricot by Evan Levinton with Enlighten Alaska 2nd place – #9 Purple Punch by Frost Frontier 3rd place – #32 Purple Punch by Evan Levinton with Enlighten Alaska HIGHEST THC – #24 – Platinum Cookies by House of Green

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BEST CANNABIS MEDIA Alaska Leaf

BEST TESTING LAB CannTest

HIGHEST CBD

#3 – CBD Critical Mass by Turnagain Herb Co.

BEST CONCENTRATE

1st place – #101 Tangie by Top Hat Concentrates 2nd place – #104 Lemon Meringue Cookie Batter by AK Honey Pit 3rd place – #103 Lemon Meringue Apple Sauce by AK Honey Pit

BAKE-OFF WINNERS

1st place – Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls – by Alaskan Edibles 2nd place – Pistachio French Macaron by Mesha Pool 3rd place – Giggle Bursts by Turnagain Herb Co.

CANNABIS STORE OF THE YEAR Pakalolo Supply Co., Fairbanks

INTERIOR ALASKA: Pakalolo Supply Co. | Fairbanks ANCHORAGE METRO: Great Northern Cannabis | Anchorage KENAI PENINSULA: High Bush Buds | Soldotna SOUTHEAST: Rainforest Cannabis | Ketchikan

Congratulations to all the 2018 Cannabis Classic Alaska winners and thanks again to Pakalolo Supply Co. and our other amazing sponsors and volunteers that made this year’s event possible – we could not have done it without your efforts and support.

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is my go to first thing in the morning. It has the perfect combo of THC and CBD, that just gets me ready to take on the day.”

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Harlie Nelson is a passionate and energetic budtender at Pakalolo Supply Co. in Fairbanks. She just completed her first year of budtending in May and has no intention of leaving the industry. Outside of work, Harlie focuses on sustainable living practices and getting outdoors as much as possible.

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W H AT WAS YO U R F I RST CA N N AB I S E X P E R I E N C E ?

I smoked a bowl with my cousin and a friend of ours. At the same time, I was introduced to Sublime, so my mind was beyond blown.

W H AT ’S YO U R FAVO R I T E PA R T O F T H E J O B ?

It has been one amazing year! I love that I am in the position to help people. Seeing firsthand what good Cannabis can really do inspires me every day.

H OW D O YO U L I K E TO C O N S U M E CA N N A B I S ?

Being a glass collector, I tend to gravitate towards a bong or bowl. But lately, the Pakalolo Palms have been my favorite. They burn super smooth and are packed full of flavor!

FAVO R I T E ST R A I N S , E F F E CTS A N D T E R P E N E S P RO F I L E S ?

Every strain we grow at Pakalolo Supply Company never disappoints me. Alaskan Blueberry is my go to first thing in the morning. It has the perfect combo of THC and CBD, that just gets me ready to take on the day. Myrcene and Linalool are what I prefer in terpenes, and both Mauna Kea and Aloha CBD nail it. They taste incredible. I have never smoked anything quite like them.

HOW DO YOU HELP CUSTOMERS FIND THE RIGHT CANNABIS FOR THEIR NEEDS?

Knowing how they would like to feel, how often they consume, or what they have planned makes a huge difference. I ask a lot of questions and educate every chance I get, to ensure our customers leave with the best experience possible.

W H Y D O YO U L I K E WO R K I N G W H E R E YO U D O ?

I couldn’t ask for a better team or work environment. I have learned so much and continue to on a daily basis. I feel very fortunate to be a budtender at Pakalolo Supply Company and to have the opportunity to help break the negative stigma on Cannabis.

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WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY?

I am a big believer in sustainable living and recycling. I also partake in gardening, hiking, photography, and anything outside really. On my downtime, I help out my family, play with my dogs, and do tie dyes projects.

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Adie Wilson-Poe, Ph.D.

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We are honored this month to interview Adie Wilson-Poe, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and the creator of Habu Health. In 2004, she wrote her first grant and has been studying Cannabis through the lens of addiction and harm reduction ever since. Dr. Wilson-Poe holds a doctorate in Neuroscience and currently serves in the junior faculty at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

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hile she was an undergrad, Dr. Adie Wilson-Poe began volunteering in a lab that focused on opioid tolerance. Her curiosity revolved around knowing what was happening with poly-drug users and how Cannabis influences heroin use. This is what led her to write a small grant to research what was happening.

“We knew at the time when that you used opioids and Cannabis together, it provided synergistic pain relief; that is, the drugs work better together than they do on their own,” Dr. Wilson-Poe said. “If we can harness the synergistic power of this drug combination, we might reduce opioid use through Cannabis. I wrote a small grant in my undergrad program, which rolled into my Ph.D. thesis and subsequent academic positions, where I received grants from National Institutes of Health (NIH).”

FROM CANNABIS ACADEMIC TO ADVOCATE

The evidence was irrefutable and she wanted policy makers to understand. But the problem was, so few elected officials were swayed by the scientific data in favor of Cannabis.

“I was an academic studying Cannabis. I wanted to know the science behind it all, and I noticed that almost no one was paying attention to the incredibly exciting data that was coming out. That’s what flipped me from being an academic to an academic advocate,” she said.

“I never thought I would find myself in the position of advocating the use of Cannabis – I was a hardcore straight edge kid growing up. But living in Oregon for a long time, and being in the snowboarding community, at 26 I started smoking weed.”

She believes that the scientific evidence is there, and it can’t be ignored. She felt compelled to say something because no one was paying attention to the facts. So, she acted. She got involved with the Missouri legislature by helping get medical Cannabis bill into the system.

“I’m on the advisory board for New Approach, Missouri. And it’s tough because a lot of the policymakers are not swayed by the evidence in favor of Cannabis. So often it takes emotional, first-person appeal before they listen.”

than methadone? Might it be Cannabis? We have a lot of preliminary and preclinical [animal] research that supports this approach, but there is a lot more work that needs to be done.”

Her recent research has been published in highly respected medical journals and makes the case for the massive health and economic impact of Cannabis.

“Just in 2018, the federal government could have saved $468 million in Medicare prescription drug costs alone, if Cannabis had been legal in all 50 states. And that’s not even counting the trickle-down effects, such as increased worker productivity and fewer sick days that we Dr. Wilson-Poe understands the potential repersee in states with legal Cannabis.” cussions of her important research on a federal By harnessing patient feedback, Habu Health level, but she doesn’t let that fear stop her from aims to empower patients to achieve reliable studying Cannabis. and predictable results with Cannabis.

“Every time my words are published, or face ap“More and more, patients now have acpears on the internet, or the in news or NPR; I’m at cess to Cannabis. And they need to risk of losing my federal grant fundknow what to take. We can’t wait ing. Thus far, fear has kept people “fear has kept people ten years for clinical trials to come from speaking out, fear has kept peofrom practicing out; we have to do the best that we ple from practicing Cannabis mediCannabis medicine, and I don’t want to can now. In our naturalistic observacine, and I don’t want to be inhibited be inhibited by fear, I tional studies, we are systematicalby fear, I want to be compelled and want to be compelled ly tracking peoples’ outcomes and propelled by the evidence. I have a and propelled by correlating their experiences with the moral responsibility to transmit this the evidence.” products they are using. We want to knowledge to the public and our poltry and make sense what is already icymakers.” happening in the medical Cannabis market.”

All of her work has been funded by the NationHabu Health is the first organization to take al Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Her goals are on this massive and costly undertaking. To Dr. similar to NIDA, they both want to limit the side Wilson-Poe, this is just the beginning – a true effects of powerful and addictive opioids. pioneer in her own right.

“My angle on limiting opioid addiction is Through Habu Health, their intention is to through Cannabis. I’m somewhat in the back door publish their findings in scientific literature and of federal research because we are looking at the share it with the world. As a neuroscientist, she addictive properties of opioids, using Cannabis as wants the data to reinforce or debunk informaa harm reduction tool.” tion that is circulating.

“We are developing the new taxonomy of MAKING A DIFFERENCE Cannabis...a classification system that makes it Pending research and evidence, Dr. Wilson-Poe easy to identify which kinds of plants you resobelieves Cannabis could be a viable tool in adnate with, as an individual,” she said. diction recovery and management, as well as in “When you say, “ ‘I like Imperial Pale Ales,’” the treatment of chronic pain. that statement has a lot of meaning to a barThe opioid epidemic is costing our country tender. But what is the Cannabis equivalent $500 billion per year, yet Cannabis is safer and of an IPA? What are the other categories and could save copious amounts of taxpayer dollars. branches of the Cannabis family tree? We don’t “It is extremely easy for a pain patient to follow have any intent of having the answers to this the instructions on a bottle of prescription opioids taxonomy any time soon, this is merely the beand still die from an overdose, that’s how dangerginning of a very exciting conversation.” ous opioids are. Cannabis can’t do that,” she said.

She is motivated to allow patients access to From her research, she has found that the apCannabis as a medical alternative because she proach with Cannabis is already safer. knows it to be safer. “If you can accurately tell Safer, less addictive alternatives are called a patient what they need, rather than over or “harm reduction” by the medical community. under medicating them, they are going to have “Methadone is a harm reduction drug, but methbetter experiences and stay in the Cannabis adone can still make people overdose, and it’s economy. We want to guide and improve the really hard for patients to get access to. This begs users’ experience in the safest way.” the question: do we have something less harmful

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PATRICK POOLER // HEROES OF THE FARM Patrick Pooler is the Cannabis breeder, owner and founder behind the legendary Heroes of the Farm in Oregon. Are you a fan of cultivars like Marion Berry or the delectable Jazz strain? We have Pooler to thank for these industry staples.

Although Pooler originally began growing Cannabis on the East Coast, once he moved to Oregon in 2005 his breeding career took flight. Specialty breeding, Pooler says, is the future of the Cannabis industry.

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When did you start growing Cannabis? My first

attempt at growing Cannabis was in high school, in Maine on Frye Island. It was at a summer home we visited. We had to leave in September, so we were never able to see the few plants through. It then wasn’t until I moved to Oregon in 2005, when I began actually what I consider the start of my growing career.

When/how did you start breeding Cannabis?

I began breeding in 2010, after I had been doing High Time events with Transient Global Amnesia (TGA). Dioxide has been one of my great friends for about a decade. He ended up giving me the Space Dude male he and Sub had been using to help tie in with TGA. My first breeding project was actually stolen at day 56. Whoever stole it probably thought I was the worst grower because they got a fully seeded crop.

Why did you start breeding?

I started breeding because I have been passionate about Cannabis since I was a kid. I was constantly hunting for seeds, finding new gear and searching for the next best thing. I just felt like breeding was something I had to do and was the next step in my evolution of growing. Creating your own strains is rewarding on so many levels. The projects excite me from start to finish. First, you have the crossing/birth of the strains, then you have the HUNTING FOR THE KEEPERS hunt. Hunting for the keepers has always been one of HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF my favorite parts. Now that MY FAVORITE PARTS. we don’t have plant number limitations, we can really search for the next best thing. To me, the experience of Cannabis is meant to be shared. It’s something I take great pride in, so when showing someone my team’s work, I want them to be as excited as I am and to understand the history of why it was created in the first place.

What’s your favorite cultivar you have bred?

I have a few different favorites for different reasons.

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Out of my original creations, I would say we are best known for Conspiracy Kush and Marion Berry.

Conspiracy Kush is overall just a great cultivar. I love the Obama mother because a lot of her characteristics come out, but the yield is greatly boosted from the Space Queen and the elements of Romulan really can be expressed in some of the phenos.

Marion Berry makes great hash and is super easy to grow, much like its mother Raspberry Kush. And out of the newest cultivars, my favorites are Head Dog and Gorilla snacks. Both strains capture elements of their original mothers but are backed with elements of One Eye’s Scooby snacks.

Scooby Snacks is my favorite strain of all times; so, adding elements of her into my creations is something I have been working on for over four years.

what’s keeping you busy these days?

Right now, we are in a massive hunting project. We plan on planting about 10,000 seeds this summer of over 100 strains. We plan to plant a ton of our own seed collection, a bunch of London Pound Cake crosses Jigga gifted me and a ton of other exclusive seeds we have been collecting for years.

In this process, we will be selecting the winner females, and also hunting for males of some of the selected strains. Once we have done that, we will begin to pollinate again to make some beyond-interesting terpene profiles. That’s one main advantage of being recreational and having a lot of canopy.

I would like to thank all of those who have supported me over the years. It’s been a wild ride, and by no means have I done it alone. I feel blessed to be on this journey and can genuinely say I’m living my dream.

What is your least favorite aspect of breeding?

I am super allergic to pollen. I figured it out the hard way. Every time I would pollinate a room, I would get the worse reactions until I eventually got hay fever and was sick for three days. I have gotten it a few times. I also had a severe reaction to eating hemp seeds. (Hives all over my body, swollen lips, fingers and feet, I was a mess.) I either fully suit up: full face mask/goggles, and then have to shower directly after, or have someone like my lovely wife help me out.

Thoughts on the potential of strain patents?

Part of me hates that this is even being discussed.

Plants are meant to grow freely, and if people want to share them with others they should. The reality is that you have massive corporate companies such as the Hawthorne Group, who has spent $1 billion dollars gobbling up hydro-businesses such as General Hydroponics, Botanicare, Gavita and Vermi Crop. And now they acquired Sun Light Supply for $450 million.

So, plant patents are coming, whether we like it or not. Corporate companies play to win, not to share.

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HOW DID CANNABIS AFFECT YOUR LIFE GROWING UP?

JUSTIN RUIZ ORIGINAL STONER OWNER FOUNDER | STONEROWNER.ORG Q & A BY WES ABNEY | PHOTO BY DANIEL BERMAN

Justin Ruiz is the founder of HypeHERBALly, a heritage Cannabis retail brand that is about to launch in Washington state.

Justin created the Stoner Owner stamp and organization to shine a light on other heritage Cannabis companies that embody positive values and respect for the plant, and the community it supports. He is a passionate voice for Cannabis who has made true sacrifices to spread the plant, and true legalization nationwide.

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN CANNABIS?

It was 1999 and I was 14 and it was like love at first smell really. We smoked of a makeshift zoom tube out a Gatorade bottle and a tin foil bowl piece, and I was leaning against this really heavy barn door. As I took my first hit I kept putting weight on it until the door hit the wall with a boom, and I literally fell into the wall and exhaled, and that was my first hit ever.

SO YOU IMMEDIATELY LOVED CANNABIS?

I spent the rest of the night with that bud and smelling it, holding my homies bag all night babysitting it because it smelled so good. I was obsessed with the smell and taste of it and pretty much have been on a terpene chase ever since.

AT WHAT POINT DID YOU DECIDE TO MAKE CANNABIS A CAREER? I didn’t realize it would be my career, but I made it a necessity to be able to smoke at a pretty young age, and I knew I was fighting for freedom for a long time.

Ever since my junior year in 2001, when I wrote a 13-page bill for my government class to legalize Cannabis. It was pretty controversial within my school.

I took it to the capitol and even got it sponsored.

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I ended up getting caught with my senior year with weed separated into 20 sacks. It fell out of my pocket, and I got emergency expelled from all schools and pulled out of class and arrested.

That was a really big, tragic eye-opener for me.

But it wasn’t an eye opener like my family wanted it to be, where I realized that marijuana was causing me so much harm. Instead, it was an eye-opener of how I wasn’t doing anything wrong. I was taught to go by my moral compass and I didn’t feel that the punishment matched the crime

DID THEY LET YOU BACK INTO SCHOOL?

I wrote my superintendent and asked what I could do to walk graduation with my peers. I convinced her to let me back into school with conditions. I had to go to treatment full time and make up the two months of work. I made it! I walked with my peers, but I almost missed it because we were taking bong rips right before we went on stage.

SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE STONER! WAS THAT THE END OF IT?

Unfortunately, no. Basically, the system tried to ruin my life over a plant. A year later I was working in concrete, had my own place, and the state brought Class C Felony charges. I did two years. It was the first year of zero tolerance for school zones, and I still have it on my record today, but it didn’t affect my 502 licenses because it’s Cannabis related. I got scared and did not want a felony or to go to jail, and so I opted for drug court, the chart program. It’s an extreme program that requires you to do three full outpatient classes a week, three AA meetings a week and court every Friday to sit through an hour-long session. So, I opted for that. In two years, I’ve gone to court over 130 times. In the end, they kicked me out and I still did four and a half months in county.

DOES IT MAKE YOU ANGRY TO LOOK BACK ON WHAT YOU WENT THROUGH OVER A LITTLE BIT OF CANNABIS?

The blessing and testimony I have from all the treatment were being around severe addicts with heroin or meth problems, and the silver lining was it prepared me to be a budtender and a retailer.

It was prep to help people find alternative medicine as opposed to using drugs, and it helped me relate and talk about treatments to get off opiates, and it helped me get down on their level.

I’m always looking for silver linings, because I know that I’m here to brave the fronts and make it to where everyone can smoke everywhere, that’s my goal.

YOU ENDED UP IN LEGAL WEED, STARTING WITH MMJ?

I became a professional when I finally had the option to get involved in MMJ. I realized when my plug, Kevin, met my customer, Ryan, and they opened Have a Heart. They said it’s time to go legit and so I did. In 2011, I established the paperwork for Hype Herbally and paid over $1 million in sales tax operating under medical. I am really excited to be opening in 502. The setbacks have created bigger comebacks, and each time we’ve grown and learned a lot more, and we can’t wait to bring that to 502.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START STONER OWNER AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A STONER OWNER?

A company is like a pyramid. We have to know where the soul of the company is and the soul is in the ownership. It doesn’t matter how many influential stoners or legit Cannabis industry people you hire — if the soul of the company is not part of our culture and is coming in to disrupt our ecosystem and community, then we need to be able to differentiate who’s who. We want to know who we are supporting. This is about more than just business too, it’s about quality. A stoner owner won’t put out product if we don’t smoke it ourselves. We won’t poison our people because weed-karma is involved.

We want to bless each head equally with fire.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO SEE ‘BIG CANNABIS’ COME IN?

The analogy I use is that it’s like a marathon, where our community has run this whole race, fought it, bled, cried and went to jail for the plant to be where it’s at. Where right before the finish line, someone drove up in a car, sprayed themselves with water, crossed the finish line first and didn’t acknowledge the people who brought Cannabis to where it is. I want people to know whose shoulders this industry stands on, the people who made this real — especially the old school growers. Without them, there would be nothing. It sucks to watch good growers have to sign a deal with the devil and work for a corporate company to stay in the industry. The ones that braved it, made it and are doing it all grassroots really deserve to be highlighted.

TELL US ABOUT STONER OWNER AS A STAMP OF APPROVAL MEANT TO HONOR HERITAGE COMPANIES?

The consumer has the power, so if the consumer is informed and educated they can choose with their dollars. There’s still a decision, and some people still shop at Walmart, but the power is in the consumer’s hands and the buyers who select products for rec stores. We want to educate, so they can make the right decision. As a consumer or buyer, you want to work with a stoner owner.

They will take care of you the most, have the most culture surrounding them, and it’s a company you want to support.

WHAT IS IN THE FUTURE FOR STONER OWNER?

We are going to take this stamp worldwide.

It’s going to be a symbol that connects us all and has a lot of culture surrounding it.

We’ll have the Stoner Owner Awards coming soon, for the stoners by the stoners, for real.

Not some white-collar guy hiring stoners for the stoners, or a bought and sold fake industry awards show. This will be completely chosen by us. I knew that I could trust the heart of Northwest Leaf and where their intentions are to make sure to put the Stoner Owner stamp on the right people and help connect all across the HypeHERBALly HypeHERBALly502 nation and soon the world.

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Highlighting amazing Cannabis pioneers who helped pave the way to greater herbal acceptance.

RICK STEVES If you’re a Cannabis enthusiast who’d like to travel the world and would like some insight– Rick Steves is your man.

Fans of Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) will already recognize Steves. If you’re not one of them, well, he’s kind of like the Bob Ross of travel shows – knowledgeable, friendly, and politely square. He’s been hosting his program, Rick Steves’ Europe on public television since 1991 and he also hosts a one-hour weekly radio show.

If you’ve never watched or heard his show before, well, let’s just say that Steves mild-mannered nature and narration is akin to something like a real-life Ned Flanders. So, you can imagine most people’s collective surprise when we they learned that this Ned Flanders smokes Cannabis.

The fact of the matter is that this Seattle native is one of the best allies in the world for Cannabis mainstreaming and legalization. Adding extra credibility to his stance, he’s been a Cannabis advocate long before any American states legalized it, and long before the majority public perception shifted toward a majority in favor of decriminalization. Which, in this writer’s opinion makes Rick Steves a true OG. Because, in the 90s he “I think it’s good citizenship to reconsider a law that might be causing more harm than came out in favor of smoking herb and its many benefits good. Today’s marijuana laws — like the laws against alcohol during Prohibition — are were often career suicide, causing people to lose their causing more harm to our society than the drug they are designed to protect us from,” jobs. Thankfully, Steves owns his production house (in Seattle) and thus, did not have to risk losing his job over his views.

“Marijuana is not legal anywhere because the “I’m motivated by civil liberties for responsible adult But this might also be where Steve’s mainstream United States made a trade law in the United Nations users.

I’m a travel writer and, for me, high is a place. “everyman” personality and mild manner served him requiring everybody to keep marijuana illegal.

Sometimes I want to go there. There’s no good reason well. How could one consider this gentleman to be Because of this law, any country that for my government to tell me I can’t go to that place irresponsible? He often advocates called high. I believe the mature, adult, recreational and speaks freely about Cannabis HE’S BEEN HOSTING HIS PROGRAM, RICK dares legalize marijuana will incur trade sanctions from the USA and of marijuana is a civil liberty,” he said. on his show.

STEVES’ EUROPE ON PUBLIC TELEVISION all other signatories of that law. The useSteves recently traveled to DC to visit Jeff Sessions “I think it’s good citizenship to United States has a lot of sway. That’s himself and to lobby Congress on decriminalization reconsider a law that might be SINCE 1991 AND HE ALSO HOSTS A ONEwhy I hear the word decriminalized a of Cannabis. “There are so many reasons to end the causing more harm than good. HOUR WEEKLY RADIO SHOW. lot. You can’t legalize it, but you can prohibition on marijuana,” Steves said in one of his Today’s marijuana laws — like the briefings before lawmakers. laws against alcohol during Prohibition — are causing say you’re going to ignore it.”

Getting more Americans to visit Europe is seen by “Whether you’re concerned about the well-being of more harm to our society than the drug they are children, fairness for minority communities, redirecting designed to protect us from, ” Steves said in a 2012 many as a necessary step to enlighten more everyday Americans on the benefits of European social money away from criminals and into state’s coffers, interview with LA Weekly. stemming the horrific bloodshed in Mexico, or civil Steves has been able to try Cannabis all over the programs, many of which are desperately needed liberties; it is clearly time for a new approach.” world, and because of his travels, he’s seen first-hand here in the US. Rick Steves has done a terrific job with Thanks to Rick Steves efforts, we’re getting closer the damage that United States-style prohibition has his life’s work. When it comes to Cannabis, though, Steves may be one of the best advocates we have. and closer to that innovative approach every day. done to Cannabis culture in other countries.

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WHO WOULD BE THE PERFECT OWNER FOR THE COMPANY?

The perfect owner depends on if a person wanted to be like me and frolic in the weed, and that’s really what I like to do, I love hanging out in my grow room for hours on end and doing my thing, but honestly this business needs a person that’s got some marketing business savvy.

I’m a pretty smart business man and I’ve owned several and done well, but I’m not a real aggressive people or sales person, and that’s what I’m finding right now is a problem for me. The next person should be a little more proficient in that phase of the business as the Cannabis industry gets more political and competitive.

HOW DID YOU END UP IN THE POT BUSINESS, BRUCE?

It was actually kind of a joke. I bought this building in 2009, and built the warehouse on speculation that a new dry dock operator would generate new business in Seward. We put a tenant in on a five year lease, but he broke it within a few months, and I was stuck with the property.

WHO BROUGHT UP THE IDEA TO CREATE A CANNABIS GROW?

I was working on the Dalton Highway for the state, and sitting in the kitchen one weekend on break my friend Frank said “Why don’t you start a grow in the building? We just legalized!” My response was yeah right, my wife would never let me do that, but I came home and jokingly mentioned it to her. To my surprise she said “You’re good at it, and like to do it, and it’s legal, so why not?”

EVEN THOUGH YOU AREN’T A “PEOPLE PERSON,” YOUR BUSINESS IS DOING WELL AND SELLING OUT OF PRODUCT. HAS IT MADE A GOOD RETURN FOR YOU?

My wife and I have family commitments that are going to take us to the lower 48 monthly here soon, otherwise I’d be staying in the garden for a while longer. This is a great deal for someone to get involved in, and whoever gets it will have a smoking deal. It’s my hope to down the line be able to point to a big Cannabis company and say oh man, I started that business.

WHAT HAS THE SALE PROCESS BEEN LIKE?

We started planning in November thinking we would be able to get a traditional realtor, put the property on the market and sell the license as well, and we still can’t get it listed. I never anticipated the difficulty dealing with real estate agents or lenders. So here we are in June and it’s finally up for sale, but we are ready to promote it, and I make a good enough income that if I’m here for another year it’s no big deal. We did hire a great marketing team locally, who are working with us to help put the property for sale internationally as well as locally.

DO YOU FEEL STIGMATIZED SIMPLY BECAUSE YOUR BUSINESS DEALS WITH CANNABIS? Yes, there’s still a bit of a problem with it, the stigma of Cannabis.

We need to get this worked out, nationally and locally. Once the banking gets fixed we can take the next step, that is the biggest hiccup that we need to get over.

SO YOU DID IT! Yes, knowing that we were going to be short term in

the industry. I turn 59 in two weeks and she’s 63 and retired, and I’m on the cusp of retiring for a long history of construction. Our business plan called for starting, operating for three to five years, getting it profitable with good opportunity for expansion, and to sell it.

WAS THE MAIN REASON JUST TO SELL THE COMPANY?

Not at all. The reason we originally planned five years is because I love doing it so much. In fact the way things have gone we are a real solid biz now, we have no problem selling almost everything we are producing, which a lot of growers can’t say today, and I think we are doing really well as compared to other growers.

I dove into this and it’s been my life for the last three years. At this point, we are ready to get out. It’s pretty successful and making money and only using half the building here, and there’s room to expand, and currently there’s no dispensary in Seward. The main reason is that we have family commitments where we need to be more mobile and in the lower 48.

TELL US ABOUT BUDDING ALASKA’S STAFF AND OPERATIONS CREW

I’m the backbone of the operation really, but a lot of what I’m doing is still kinda construction work, I’m always fiddling with systems and working with the plants. We have a 45-by-100-foot grow building — about half that in flower and a quarter in veg, plus office and management space. I grow 82 plants per cycle and harvest 25-30 pounds a month. It’s just me growing, and then we have peak labor times when we harvest where we have part time trimmers and packagers. The property is 2.35 acres split between 2 lots, it all has to go together budding alaska SERIOUS because my water well is on the (907) 230-3421 INQUIRIES property with the warehouse, and BuddingAK.com ONLY BuddingAlaskaMarketing@gmail.com the water line goes to the house on the other property.

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KNOB HILL GUEST HOUSE Knob Hill Guest House Owner Jim Nelson wants everyone to enjoy the freedoms of Alaska’s Cannabis laws — and that includes smoking at his scenic bed and breakfast in Anchor Point.

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elson has been running Knob Hill Guest House for 17 years, since he built the 8,000 square foot property himself, but now he is now looking for a caretaker to purchase the property.

Knob Hill Guest House is currently operating as a 420-friendly bed and breakfast, and we talked about his intention for letting people smoke and his passion for legal Cannabis.

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED WITH OWNING AND BUILDING THIS PROPERTY?

I ended up with a nice parcel of land, and I had an ambition since college to have a handball court someday. So I got a loan and built the place and ended up with an indoor handball court. Given that I didn’t start until I was 50, I knew there was only so much life in me for that. So I ended up splitting that space into a second floor, for a total of three floors with 11-foot ceilings all around.

AND YOU BUILT THE PLACE YOURSELF?

I was the general contractor, but I had typically one to five people working on it during the time it went up. We have an energy program up here that ranks houses. And at the time they gave it the highest energy rating possible, five stars plus, in part because it has double wall construction and is super energy efficient. I heat the whole place with a stove that weighs only 75 pounds, and we also have wonderful natural clean water here.

HOW DID YOU END UP IN ALASKA, AND WHERE ARE YOU FROM ORIGINALLY?

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I was born and raised in Wayne’s World — Aurora, Illinois, so I’m like four months shy of being a 50-year Cannabis consumer.

Part of my journey led me to own a commercial floatation center, I was building them back in the 80s and had a business leasing them out in Anchorage. I wired mine for sound, the reason being that you can do a lot more with your mind when it comes to sound if the sounds are rhythmic versus random.

WHAT HAS KEPT YOUR BED AND BREAKFAST BUSY AND HOW CAN PEOPLE ENJOY CANNABIS THERE?

Our business is carried by our reputation and people who’ve told friends about us. We let people enjoy Cannabis, the whole third floor rooms are open to smoking, and I believe you should be able to smoke if it’s legal! I got busted for smoking pot two years ago at a hotel in Bellingham, and it was ridiculous.

Now, Homer just got its first legal retailer, and we are excited that access is here to buy pot. It’s not like I am out there to try and win comrades or anything [by letting people smoke], I’m just honoring that freedom.

WHAT MAKES THE PROPERTY SPECIAL?

FIFTY YEARS OF SMOKING CANNABIS! HOW DID THAT START OUT FOR YOU?

I got arrested when I was 17 for selling two nickel bags and went to trial at 18. I was the first not guilty verdict in the county, and that was meaningful because I had friends doing 20 odd years in Illinois state prisons. I was facing a minimum of 10 years with no prior criminal record, I was just a kid, but the law was written as sales of narcotics, that’s what pot was.

I sat in solitary confinement for 10 days while my attorney argued for a lower bond, and I ended up with a jury trial that had a great ending. The cops said they had the place on a stakeout and saw me get in the car and take $10 for weed. I did, but there was an agent that testified that there was a third car that pulled into the parking lot that left doubt to if it was me. By the end of the trial, it was looking marginal if they would get a conviction, so they offered me a deal: three to six years, which at 18 is a very long time. So we took it to the jury and in 40 minutes they came back and said “not guilty.” That was in 1970, but people are still going to jail for weed in Illinois today.

DO YOU FEEL LIKE POT IS REALLY LEGAL NOW?

Let’s not act as though the battle has been won.

A friend’s son is doing seven years in prison for moving weed in Illinois. I always thought of it as when it’s highly legalized you’ll finally be left alone.

I moved up here in 1976 and Cannabis was legal for personal consumption on private premises since the year before. We’ve had “legal” Cannabis up here for 43 years because our State Constitution has a right to privacy clause. Lawyer Irwin Ravin brought it before the court and argued that the threat Cannabis caused was not worse than the threat of invasion of privacy and the court agreed with that argument.

ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING PARTS HERE IS THE SUNSETS THAT LAST FOR HOURS. WE HAVE A VIEW THAT IS LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF SQUARE MILES.

One of the most amazing parts here is the sunsets that last for hours. We have a view that is literally thousands of square miles. It’s on 20 acres, to the West you look out over Cook Inlet and the Pacific Ocean that extends up to Anchorage, and the backdrop to that is volcanoes and mountains. We have five active-potential volcanoes in that view!

To the east, you see the Kenai range of mountains, at the edge of the Harding Ice Fields, which extend out to Seward. We have three floors, the ground floor has an 800-square foot apartment, and then another bedroom and private bathroom on that floor.

On the second floor we have the open space game room with ping pong, foosball and big screen TV, along with what we rent as two 2-bedroom suites that have their own bathrooms and cooking facilities, and on the third floor that’s the floor we prefer to have Cannabis smokers in. It’s the nicest floor, gets you up for the views, and if you rent the whole top floor it’s about 2,500 square feet of space and can accommodate a large group of people.

YOU ARE LOOKING TO SELL IT, POSSIBLY TO A GROWER OR CANNABIS COMPANY. WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE PROPERTY?

It has that potential if anyone has the interest in doing it in regard to running it as a Cannabis production facility or was interested in doing things as tours or HAS LIFE CHANGED IN THAT REGARD? TO PRIVACY AND POT? a B&B there’s a lot of potential. It would be easy I think one of the most interesting outcomes enough to turn one of the rooms into a limited grow of legalization is how little effect is and make that a part of the experience. noticeable. It’s not how much is how It’s a beautiful property on 20 acres, knob hill guest house little. It was seamless. The thing that took and I’m only looking for around 907-299-4514 me most by surprise is that I never gave $700,000 for the place. The best part For booking head to KnobHillGuestHouse.com thought to the level of commercialism is, anyone can come stay and rent a offered by this. It’s a new deal changing room and get a taste for themselves! the old, there’s a lot of people offering a “room” I’ve lived within a mile of this since 1977 and I don’t experience, but only the special ones will survive, and get tired of it, it’s such a dynamic place between the the same will be true for Cannabis companies. weather and the views.

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laska is full of natural beauty.

From Anchorage, you can drive 15 minutes either way and you are surrounded by nature. The seemingly endless mountains go on for miles, and valleys between them are too numerous to count. The Last Frontier offers up bountiful opportunities to fully immerse yourself in this wilderness. Trailheads dot the state’s roadways like bus stops in New York.

They are everywhere. Some of the state’s trails are for the hardy. Steep climbs over miles. Some are for the light user. Paved trails that hug the coastline. They all have something to offer on your adventures, but to help out, here are five hikes to get you out in the wild.

MOBILE DABBING - Sand timer - Q-tips - Dabber - Paper towel - Torch that shuts off as soon as you let go of the ignition (refill the torch before you go),

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Lightweight Pelican case!

Favorite snacks Lots of WATER Lifestraw or water filter Camera and tripod A camping chair or hammock Trash bag to pick up litter

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W I L L I WA W L A K E S T R A I L Anchorage

Moderate The Williwaw Lakes Trail is located in the Glenn Alps on

the hillside of Anchorage. Accessible from the Glen Alps Trailhead, this gorgeous trail will take you back into the mountains 5.9 miles to the first lake. The trail goes on even further from here, but the first lake makes a good turnaround point for a day hike.

T H U N D E R B I R D FA L L S Chugiak

Easy Thunderbird Falls is a beautiful trail that runs along the Eklutna

River and Thunder Bird Creek. Starting at the trailhead along the Old Glenn Highway, this trail takes you back over a mile to the 200-foot high falls. The trail then branches off to a viewing platform, or down to the creek for an even closer look. This trail is well maintained, and a great way to spend part of your day.

E X I T G L A C I E R / H A R D I N G I C E F I E L D Seward

Moderate You’re going to need to breathe for this one! Starting in

Seward at the Exit Glacier Nature Center, this trail gains approximately 1000 feet for every mile! Good thing the trail is roughly only four miles. But once you reach the end of this one, the views are breathtaking over the thousands of years old Harding Icefield.

Give yourself all day for this one, as that incline can take its toll on the best of us!

L O S T L A K E Seward Highway

Moderate This 7-mile long trail can be accessed from mile marker

5 of the Seward Highway. After a couple miles in dense forest, the trail opens up to absolutely gorgeous alpine valleys.

At the end of the trail is Lost Lake. Backpacking in and camping is a popular option here, and there are designated sites available for use. Hike back on the same trail or continue on the Primrose trail to emerge at the Primrose Campground farther up the Seward Highway. Leave a car at each trailhead or split up with friends and meet in the middle.

C R O W PA S S Eagle River/Girdwood Easy to Difficult Starting at the Crow Creek

Trailhead in Girdwood, or the Eagle River Nature Center in Eagle River, this 21 mile-long trail has everything to offer and everything to throw at you. Cutting through Crow Pass, walking on mountainsides, fording rivers. All of that is possible on this trail. Experienced hikers may try this one in a day, but it’s better to go slow and take it all in over a multiday trip. Camping sites are scattered across the entirety of the trail. Do your homework for this one though, as conditions can determine everything on this one.

KENAI RIVER AND RUSSIAN RIVER PHOTOS BY CREATIVE COMMONS BIRD CREEK PHOTO BY C WATTS/FLICKR USED WITH PERMISSION SHIP CREEK PHOTO COURTESY U.S. AIRFORCE/SENIOR AIRMAN KYLE JOHNSON EKLUTNA TAILRACE PHOTO DISTRIBUTED BY ALASKA.ORG

FISHING ALASKA’S RIVERS

There is no better place to be in the world than Alaska in the summertime!

From the fjords and bays along Alaska’s extensive coastline to the scenic Denali National Park, Alaska is far from short on beauty. Visitors must make multiple trips to the Last Frontier to take in all of the state’s beautiful sights. In between those majestic views however lies one of the state’s most iconic past times: salmon fishing in Alaska’s rivers and streams. There is an abundance of options. To fish for a record king salmon on the world-famous Kenai River, or to cast out a line for silvers in the shadow of Denali in the Matanuska Susitna Valley.

A lot of these choices are made for you depending on the season. But to make things easier, here is a breakdown of five salmon streams that are easily accessible.

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KENAI RIVER / SOLDOTNA & KENAI

RUSSIAN RIVER / COOPER LANDING

BIRD CREEK / SEWARD HIGHWAY

SHIP CREEK / ANCHORAGE

EKLUTNA TAILRACE / OLD GLENN HWY

The Mighty Kenai. This particular stream runs through the heart of the Kenai Peninsula and offers a wide variety of opportunities for anglers. The Kenai has two runs of king salmon that return every season, with the first run, called the Early Run, beginning in mid May and continuing to the end of June. The second run, the Late Run, begins July 1st and until the season closes at the end of July.

Fishing for kings on the Kenai is easiest on a river boat, and there are many guide services that can provide you this opportunity.

The Kenai also hosts southcentral Alaska’s largest run of sockeye salmon, commonly referred to as reds. The sockeye run on the Kenai begins in early July and runs through the end of August.

There are numerous places along the river to fish that are open to the public including Swiftwater and Centennial Parks, areas operated by the city of Soldotna.

A tributary of the Kenai River, the Russian River is one of the most popular fisheries in the state. Hosting an early and late run of sockeye salmon, the Russian opens to salmon fishing on June 11th. The early run peaks in mid to late June, with the late run peaking in late July to early August. There are two ways to access the river, either by parking at the Russian River Campground, or by the Russian River Ferry that shuttles anglers back and forth across the Kenai River.

Just south of Anchorage, is Bird Creek, located on beautiful Turnagain Arm. Opening in mid July to fishing, this creek hosts a sizable silver salmon return every year. This tidal stream starts to see the fish return in mid July, peaking in late July to early August. Fishing either side of high tide tends to produce the best results.

Ship Creek is Alaska’s urban fishery.

Located at the foot of downtown Anchorage, you will find anglers here just out to wet a line on their lunch break. That’s how convenient this fishery is. Ship hosts a run of king salmon that begins in mid May and peaks during June, with the run lasting until early July. Just as the king run is winding down, in early to mid July the silvers start to roll in and keeps the river productive until August. Fish just before or after high tide to have an increased shot at landing a fish. There is parking located at various points along the river with trails making many points handicapped accessible.

The Eklutna Tailrace is nestled back off of the Old Glenn Highway along the Knik River. The Tailrace is stocked each year by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game with both kings and silvers.

These stocked fish then make their way out to the ocean to grow up and return as adults in a few years. The kings start to run in mid to late May each year. The run peaks in mid to late June. Just as the kings start to end, the silvers start to arrive. The silver run begins in mid July and goes through August.

Chinook Salmon (Kings) Coho Salmon (Silvers)

Chinook Salmon (Kings) Coho Salmon (Silvers)

Chinook Salmon (Kings) Sockeye Salmon (Reds) Coho Salmon (Silvers)

Sockeye Salmon (Reds)

Coho Salmon (Silvers) Pink Salmon (Humpys)

These are just a few of the numerous rivers that we have here in Alaska.

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DENALI’S CANNABIS CACHE requires all Cannabis they sell be tested for

Terpenes, and the team has placed a lot of energy into bringing education for people about the products. They have a full binder with test results for strains, and cards carrying information about different terpenes and the effects they have on the body, and a high.

“We sell Doterra Essential Oil products and use that as a segue to teach customers about terpenes. It’s our understanding that terpenes are good for us, in the same way that when you eat herbs like rosemary and basil that’s good for you because of terpenes, and it’s the same with Cannabis,” Kevin explained.

“Strains with a strong terpene profile will have a better quality of high, and even though we can’t claim benefits we know that proddenali, alaska uct will be better for us,” Kevin said.

We saw options from Good Cannabis, including Durban Poison flowers, along with their tasty rosin and shatter concentrates. The The only Cannabis retailer Lemon Tree solventless rosin especially looked tasty, giving people the choice to dab in an all natural way. There’s also Klear Concenfor hundreds of miles in trate from Einstein Labs, and their Leaf Chews, alongside a wide any direction serves as the variety of Lady Gray edibles. sole outlet for the waves of “As I get older and older I really don’t care about how high I get, I’m really concerned about the quality of the high, and we try to sight seekers to get their high on. encourage that with the public,” Kevin said.

Our staff liked seeing CBD lotions and tinctures, blending a Story by Wes Abney | Photos by Boom Media health aspect into the recreational retail vibe. There’s also a full vaestled in the beautiful frontier themed village at riety of pre-rolls ranging from $10-18, including high CBD Critical the entrance to Denali National Park, amongst the Mass from Tanana Herb Co. For those buying Cannabis for the first souvenir and coffee shops is a friendly Cannabis time, the shop is a utopia of beautiful products. retailer delivering an Alascanna experience for The customer base that shops is about 50/50 local to tourists, tourists coming from around the world. and the Cache works to serve both markets with quality. There’s A bear cache is a place to stash food and equipa discount for Alaskans and seasonal workers, and a emphasis ment out of reach of animals for weary travelers, and on helping tourists, many from out of the country, have their first Denali’s Cannabis Cache honors that tradition with a Cannabis retail experience. different kind of stash.

“Many tourists still don’t realize that AK is a legal Cannabis state, The only thing that makes the scenic wonders of so we get a lot of surprised and wide eyed looks. People can’t Denali National Park even more breathtaking believe they can buy a joint! It’s pretty fun because you see is a big toke of Cannabis, and the Cache them having their awakening, that Cannabis is legal here has everything a customer needs. and they get excited about it,” Kevin said happily.

The shop is cozy and made with With a 400 mile round trip to Fairbanks and nearly reclaimed wood and foraged supplies, 600 to Anchorage, the Denali Team overcomes a lot of all built by the Schwans before pot was obstacles to bring the best Cannabis products possible actually legal to sell in Alaska. The first to their bud bar. summer the store was vacant simply to The seasonal aspect also makes it tough, having secure the space, and in 2016 the first to shut down in the fall when things are running n wn open season saw the shop selling CBD smoothly, and reopen in the Spring. It takes great rewa h ers c lotions and pipes, with tourists leaving in lationships with vendors, and a little extra elbow grease Kevin T iffani S & a pot shirt, but waiting for Cannabis sales. to make the shop function smoothly.

They opened with Cannabis for the first time in “There’s logistical challenges to doing business up here. When May of 2017, and this year opened on April 20th to a we first opened it was a 400 mile round trip just to get groceries or blizzard and a hardy crowd of locals ready for pot. This visit the hardware store,and it was hard to get companies to deliver season the Cache is fully loaded with a dozen strains, product out here. We really appreciate our great vendors who have edibles and concentrates for people to choose from. supported us with products,” Kevin said passionately.

The best part of Denali’s Cannabis Cache is the “Rosie Creek Farms, Tanana Herb Co, Einstein Labs, AK Blooms, friendly vibes from the staff, led by Kevin and Tiffani MoMo’s edibles and everyone else who has brought us Cannabis.”

Schwan, who have a personal focus on health and The caring staff members and the rustic antiquey vibes blend wellness, which carries directly into how they source perfectly to create a unique dispensary experience, sitting minutes Cannabis products for their shelves. from amazing hiking and sightseeing, and influencing thousands “We really talk to the growers and want to make sure of tourists and locals alike with Cannabis knowledge and a solid they are using clean and sustainable practices whervariety of products. ever they can, so when we look for a product we hope Open from May until Septhat they are using living soil or organic ingredients tember, it’s definitely worth denali’s cannabis cache including organic fertilizers and not using any pestia trip to the National Park, Mile Marker 238.9 George Parks Hwy., cides whatsoever,” Kevin explained. “We want to know and a stop at the one and Denali National Park and Preserve the product looks good, smells good, not only grown only Denali Cannabis Cache. (907) 683-2633 DenalisCache.com under good practices but has good shelf appearance, Check out this seasonal busi@DenalisCache which translates into a good terpene profile.” ness and enjoy the summer!

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ROLLING STONED

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e live in a brave and dichotomous new world, where Cannabis is legal in some states and tremendously illegal in others.

For those of us who count on it, the struggle to know where you stand when it comes to traveling with your medicine is a real one. In the interest of clearing things up a bit for Washington residents, we’ve researched some travel options you may be considering – and discovered some key information that may be of interest as you get ready for summer trips.

In other words, if you’re hoping to fly out of Oregon with Cannabis products, be prepared to have to return them to your vehicle or risk having them taken or destroyed. In addition, it may become more of a hassle because of the process and can lead to being late for or missing your flight.

Overall, though – we couldn’t be happier with this response.

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Fly with vaporizers, concentrates or edibles but leave dank Cannabis flowers at home.

TRAINS Even though we do have Amtrak service in the northwest, this conversation should also include public transportation. It goes without saying there’s no smoking or vaping allowed on public transportation on TriMet, or on an Amtrack train - but being too inebriated from consuming Cannabis can also get you kicked off (or have the cops called) by staff.

In terms of bringing Cannabis products along, there is no TSA-like security for rail travel. So, no one will be there to check your bags. However, if you’re traveling out of the country by rail (say, to Canada) you will need to go through customs and have your bag searched. Bringing Cannabis into Canada of Mexico can have MAJOR consequences. Don’t do it.

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In the continental US, bring what you need.

PLANES According to Forbes, in 1971, just 49 percent of the US population had flown on an airplane.

Compare that to 81 percent of the population today. It’s true: for most of us, taking a flight is the main way we get to where we’re going. It’s also the most heavily policed form of travel on the planet.

I reached out to the Port of Portland regarding air travel through PDX with Cannabis. According to Kama Simonds, Media Relations Manager, the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) checkpoints are “mission specific in their effort to prevent things passing through checkpoints that could impact flight safety. Cannabis is not one of those substances the TSA screens for, per se, however, if a traveler is passing through the security checkpoint and the TSA detects an organic substance about which they have questions, they call the Port of Portland (airport) police.” Then, the police respond to decide the next steps.

First, “if the traveler is of legal age, and carrying a legal amount, and has a boarding pass for a destination within Oregon, the traveler will be allowed to proceed through the screening process.

Additionally, if asked, we advise travelers to check with their airlines for the air carrier’s policy related to traveling with marijuana as different air carriers have different policies.”

Then, “if the traveler is of legal age and possesses a legal amount, yet the traveler’s boarding pass is not for a destination in Oregon, the traveler will be asked to return the product to their vehicle or give it to a friend or family member who may have dropped them at the airport for storage and/or destruction.”

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BIKES/SKATEBOARDS/SCOOTERS/OTHER AUTOMOBILES While many feel that driving while under the influence of Cannabis is far safer than driving under the influence of alcohol, that is certainly not how the long arm of the law looks at it.

If you’re pulled over in Washington and the officer thinks you’re under the influence of Cannabis, they’ll ask you to participate in a sobriety test (walk the line, touch your nose, count backward, etc.).

It is then the discretion of the officer to determine whether one is unfit to drive based on the tests.

After that, the driver is sent to a drug recognition expert – and if Cannabis metabolites are found in the system – DUII charges are filed.

This is problematic because of how long Cannabis metabolites stay in the system (weeks to a month). So, while the car might be the most regular way one travels with Cannabis, because of current law – it’s also the riskiest because of arcane laws.

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Don’t drive why high/stoned, store your Cannabis in the trunk, don’t carry used (half-smoked joints, etc.) material in your car. Don’t consume in the car (looking at you Instagrammers).

Any form of transportation is subject to the same laws regarding inebriation as driving. I know it’s crazy, but you could (technically) get a DUII for smoking with biking or riding a skateboard. Don’t shoot the messenger.

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Be careful out there!

FOOT You can theoretically be as blazed as you’d like just walking around. But, if you end up being so intoxicated that you become a public nuisance – you could still run into trouble with the law. However, in our vast experience, Cannabis consumers are nothing like heavy alcohol consumers – and unfortunately, our laws have not caught up to speed with that reality yet.

Here’s hoping for more reform, as soon as possible.

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Owner Tracy Rice takes a break in her newest treehouse

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Glamping stoner style is the best way to experience summer in the Northwest, and there’s a magical property in Monroe, Washington that lets you experience it all from a birds-eye view.

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othing compares to the feeling of waking up in a treehouse, snuggled in a super comfy bed, with sunlight spilling through tree branches and illuminating the smoke rising from a freshly sparked joint. Magic treehouses do exist, and they are stoner-friendly to the extreme.

Mountain Views B&B was created in 2012 by Tracy Rice, who lives on the property with her two dogs, an African Grey Parrot that asks, “Where’s my Marijuana,” and a beautiful pig named Veggie Might who you might see wandering the property in a full tutu. There’s also a horse and a donkey! Simply put, there is nothing like this place anywhere in the world, and it should be on any stoners to-do list.

Rice’s vision for the property began the Cannabis BnB movement and was the first to be opened in Washington nearly six years ago.

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Cascade Mountain Range views

THE PROPERTY stretches over four idyllic

acres, with a beautiful main house that features two rentable master rooms with private bathroom and hot tub access, several mini-house rentals like the iconic Gypsy Wagon, and the crown jewels, the three treehouses.

The first treehouse, the Hashtag Treehouse was built exactly one year ago, which ignited Rice’s passion and led to a second shortly after.

Built by legendary designer Sunray Kelly, the Pot Leaf Treehouse features a living roof and full wrap around deck with live plants everywhere.

The path into the Pot Leaf Treehouse is covered in live mosses, as a ramp leads you up and into the trees.

The inside is a kaleidoscope of colors and features a beautiful raised bed built from reclaimed wood, with a beautiful skylight and full creature comforts.

All the treehouses are equipped with power, heating and remote-control lighting, bringing the amenities of home but without the distraction of TV or noisy electronics.

The newest treehouse, dubbed the 420 Treehouse, was actually finished right before this print deadline, and was built by the same designer of the Hashtag Treehouse, Derek Diedricksen, of HGTV’s Tiny House Builders show.

The new house is highlighted by a folding wall design, which allows the Eastern view face wall to be fully opened to the elements Mountain views b&b and giving the guest (425) 610-7154 a mountain view that For booking head to is literally in the trees.

MountainViewsBB.com Long rolling pastures @Mountain_Views_BB and green hills spread out from the property all the way up to the Cascade Mountain Range, with the fresh country breeze wafting away hits of Cannabis.

Mountain Views B&B is a safe space to stay for all lifestyles and journeys, from the cosmic to the weekend bonfire with friends.

Only an hour away from Seattle, it’s the perfect place to escape for a weekend without having to take a huge road trip. Available for group rentals or for a romantic stay in the trees.

There are tons of options and things LEFT-RIGHT | Hashtag House Pot Leaf House and the newest to do on the property. Book your next addition called the 420 Treehouse adventure or company outing and experience all this funky farm has to offer!

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Brothers Rick and Paul Rigby smoke at NWCC about once a month.

“Not enough,” said Rick.

NWCC has daily, weekly

The upstairs area is designated for vaporizing and dabbing,

Nothing says summer like dabs at a Cannabis lounge, which is totally legal and possible in Portland with a membership at NWCC, the city’s longest running Cannabis lounge.

Story by Wes Abney Photos by Daniel Berman

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hether heading into PDX for the first time or for locals prepping before a road trip, a stop at the NW Cannabis Club is not to be missed.

The southeast Portland lounge offers two floors of space, a 50-foot dab bar, with full volcanos and vaporizers for flower use and an outdoor patio and covered deck area for full smoking in any WALKING INSIDE IS LIKE MEETING A weather situation.

NW Cannabis Club was founded by GROUP OF FRIENDS, WITH KIND HELLO’S a group of Cannabis loving individuals AND JOINTS PASSED FREELY AROUND. who believe that patients and recreational users should have a space to consume Cannabis.

With a history rooted in the Washington MMJ Cannabis Farmers Markets, the Club embodies all the spirit and freedom of the early days of legalization.

Walking inside is like meeting a group of friends, with kind hello’s and joints passed freely around.

UPSTAIRS

A wide variety of seating and groupings make it easy to find a place for a pop-up sesh.

The bar offers a full selection of non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.

DOWNSTAIRS

Take a break and chill out in the full open area and lounge complete with comfortable seating and room for large groups or overflow from events upstairs.

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The outdoor deck is perfect for sparking a doob or blunt, and with music piped in, it’s easy to slip into Canna-Cabana mode on a sunny day.

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and monthly events that range from stand-up comedy or music acts to branded parties and vendor spotlights.

On any given day you can find casual consumers sitting down with some of the biggest names in the Oregon Cannabis market, all sharing good vibes and Cannabis in a safe space.

The space is fully rentable too, with rates starting at $295 for a four-hour block, which is a great deal for a company party or a personal celebration. Can you say birthday dabs?

Supporting the Club helps support the Cannabis community, protect our culture, and continue to prove that Cannabis is safer than alcohol.

The Oregon Leaf team has spent many an afternoon and evening chilling and smoking in this Club, and we hope to see it last for many years to come.

Check out their website for more information on membership, upcoming events and everything Cannabis consumption!

NW Cannabis Club

Open noon to midnight Monday-Saturday and 12-9p.m. Sunday

1195 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97202 (503) 206-4594 NWCannabisMarket.com

WHAT LED YOU TO START WINSTON HOUSE?

Really believing in people’s free will to put what they want into their own bodies. In regard to Cannabis and psychedelics, that niche wasn’t being filled. Plus, the guests! The people are awesome and the overall experience with those drawn towards this medicine has been an added bon and makes me grateful for the plant every day.

HOW MANY GUESTS HAVE YOU HAD SO FAR?

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Around 300 guests over three years. I have a big history in hospitality and I’ve always worked in consulting or at Nordstroms, and it’s about creating that space and environment to make sure people have a 5-star experience that gets me really excited.

HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE COMING TO WINSTON HOUSE? WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?

For people to feel comfortable when they are new to Cannabis and coming to a place and breaking through stereotypes is essential, so their first experience can be a positive one. I’ve had people come who have never smoked pot before or not for decades, and I want to help frame the plant and culture properly form them. It’s fun when international guests come in; some people depending on where they live it’s not as edgy of an experience, but for international guests, it’s a big deal.

DO YOU SMOKE WITH THE GUESTS?

I only smoke with 10 percent or so of guests because there is so much cleaning and stuff to do around here. And, I’m not a productive stoner, but I do sometimes enjoy that. Sometimes I feel like “wow, these are people I have to get stoned with!”

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT CANNABIS AND PSYCHEDELICS IN GENERAL AS THEY RELATE TO PLANT-BASED MEDICINES?

I tell most the guests that I run the Psychedelics Society of Seattle and most people are excited to talk about their experiences. We’ve had groups of guests explore their consciousness and hang out together, and it’s amazing. You can see that bridge connecting people from all over. People are turning away from traditional Western medicines. And Cannabis is a gateway – it’s a bridge to exploring natural medicine, and consciousness.

WHAT ACCOMMODATIONS DOES WINSTON HOUSE HAVE?

The place was built in 1980, a single cabin expanded outward, and I have three rooms for rent. A large deluxe suite with a private bath, and two other smaller rooms with a shared bathroom.

It’s seated in the side of a hill on a greenbelt, so it’s definitely a yard filled with trees. The yard is a consumed by nature thing, really wild and beautiful. There’s also a deck with a tree coming through the center and a saltwater hot tub! The property is available for B&B rentals or for events for smaller groups, and I am looking forward to continuing to expand on the brand of Winston House in the future with home care and body care products, and more!

seattle, washington Interview by Wes Abney | Photos by Bess Byers @ImCannabess

Winston House is a Seattle B&B operated by Sebastian DeRosia, a Cannabis and psychedelic activist with years of plant-based medicine and hospitality experience. He started offering up the Winston House to guests three years ago and is an open and friendly host for those seeking to unplug from the city and enjoy Cannabis or enhanced consciousness as they relax and enjoy a B&B experience. He’s also the founder of Seattle Psychedelics Society, which seeks to build education and community based on trusting relationships.

the winston house For booking head to TheWinstonHouse.com

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Delta-9 House is a cannabis-friendly bed and breakfast

DELTA-9 HOUSE

run by Russ Belville and Lori Duckworth, lifelong Cannabis activists and wonderful hosts. Guests can expect hot breakfast, low temp dabs and all the activism and Cannabis culture they can handle.

We talked with Belville about what it means to portland operate Delta-9 House in today’s legal climate.

“WHETHER YOU SPEND A WEEKEND, A WEEK OR A MONTH, YOU WILL LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT ACTIVISM AND THE AREA.”

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Interview by Wes Abney | Photos by Daniel Berman

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START THE BNB?

It was last April, and it was out of desperation. Lori, myself and two others were either going through divorces or didn’t have a place, so decided to split a home together four ways. We lost the other two roommates in quick succession and we were stuck with twice the expense and no way to afford this really nice house. So, we tried doing a BnB to make up for our roommates and it worked almost instantly.

WERE YOU ALWAYS OPEN ABOUT CANNABIS? I think from the very beginningf I was upfront about activism and that it was a Cannabis house, and I didn’t want someone to rent the place who was unfriendly. I also didn’t put it so front and center until after the first month.

Then, we realized it was a good way to stand out because there are no public accommodations for people to consume Cannabis.

IS THAT HOW DELTA 9 HOUSE WAS BORN? WHAT MAKES YOUR EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT?

The Delta-9 House experience is more than just staying at a bed and breakfast place to crash, there are more and more hosts offering rooms where you can smoke in room or patio. There’s nothing unique about that. What makes our space unique is that both Lori and I are activists with a quarter century of experience, and you get to see my office, our art, posters and history from events we covered.

I also do my podcasting and interviews from the studio. Lori has a Cannabis garden in the back, and we regularly host Cannabis meetings and activists here. So, it’s more than a room, it’s a slice of the Cannabis culture.

HOW MANY GUESTS HAVE YOU HAD AND WHERE HAVE THEY COME FROM?

We’ve had well over 120 reservations with 200 guests from all six continents. We have two maps in the entry where people put pins from where they’ve come from, including Sudan, Indonesia, India, UAE, Europe, South America and more.

ARE YOU STARTING TO GET BUSY? Guests on their way to Mt. Hood help Russ light the community six-foot bong.

Oh yea! Last summer we were 98 percent occupied. During the summer month there was only one night without a guest, every other night there was at least one room book and it’s getting pretty full already this summer.

CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE DELTA-9 HOUSE?

We have three rooms and can have 10 guests total. Each room has a queen bed and two rooms can fit a twin air mattress. The other can fit a queen air mattress. With 10 people it’s cozy but a lot of fun. I cook breakfast every morning. We serve basic American breakfast food and we cook it late because we know our audience, so breakfast is 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. We have hens, our own chickens that lay fresh eggs, and we have Jamaican coffee imported from a friend who picks the beans himself.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE DOING THIS AS AN ACTIVIST WITH WHERE POT IS RIGHT NOW?

I look at it in two directions. One way is to look at it for all the red state people who come in and get to sense what freedom and legality feel like.

As an activist you can imagine freedom, but until you experience it.

Smoking a joint outside with no fear, you don’t know what it’s like. Those people take it back and know it’s possible and that legalization is no big deal, and they help make a change.

“WE SERVE BASIC AMERICAN BREAKFAST FOOD AND WE COOK IT LATE BECAUSE WE KNOW OUR AUDIENCE”

WHAT ABOUT IN OUR “LEGAL” PARADIGM?

With our side of the equation, on the West Coast and other legal states. When we are talking legalization we know how far we have to go, because legal isn’t equal. The very fact that people have to stay at my house just to smoke pot because of an interesting legal loophole that underscores the inequality here.

It’s a kind of discrimination, in that our people, our kind, have to go out of the way to find specific places to stay and be themselves. It’s good that we have legal weed and stopped arresting people. But now it’s time to make it equal. I deserve equal rights as a beer drinker or cigarette smoker.

WHAT’S YOUR MESSAGE TO OTHERS THINKING ABOUT MAKING A B&B, OR STAYING AT ONE?

If others want to do this I encourage them to reach out to me, we are looking to franchise, specifically with longtime Cannabis activists. For people looking to stay, go on any major travel booking platform and search Delta-9 House.

Whether you spend a weekend, a week or a month, you will learn so much about activism and the area. Portland is ground zero for legalization, and we have ounces priced as low as $48 now, so if you want the best weed at the best prices give Oregon a visit!

delta-9 house™ 13047 SE Sherman St, Portland, OR 97233 (971) 312-5446 For booking head to AirBnB/AlltheRooms.com

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THE ORIGINAL house was

HUBBARD, OREGON

Owner and Founder Laura Roderick

Traveling Cannabis users have a home away from home among the hazelnut orchards at this peaceful Oregon property Story by Simone Fischer Photos by Daniel Berman

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estled away just 30 minutes outside of Portland awaits Tender Bud Acres – a Romanesque bedand-breakfast in Hubbard, OR. As we pulled into the long gravel driveway, we were met with seemingly endless fields of lush, lollipopped hazelnut orchards. George (the handsome rescue pit bull) ran up to greet us with “I WANTED TO CREATE AN smiles and tail wags.

Owner and founder Laura Roderick OASIS AWAY FROM THE CITY is the property owner and head of FOR PEOPLE WHO WANTED TO operations at Tender Bud Acres.

After 30 years of working in the GET HIGH, BUT FULLY RELAX.” banking industry, Roderick wanted -Owner Laura Roderick to provide travelers in Oregon with a meaningful experience that allowed for Cannabis consumption. Tender Bud Acres is family-friendly and furry friends are welcome tag along during your stay.

A solid win for dog culture in Oregon.

“I wanted to create an oasis away from the city for people who wanted to get high, but fully relax. You can find Tender Bud Acres on @TENDERBUDACRES Air BnB,” Roderick said.

TenderBudAcres.com “The property can sleep 11 people comfortably and I have an incredible kitchen you can cook anything in!

I wanted to share my kingdom with others by providing a safe space for people to stay when visiting Oregon,” Roderick said.

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built in 1910 but burned down to the ground in 2003. It was soon rebuilt as a romantic Spanish-Mediterranean homestead. I was met with clean, beautifully curated Americana spaces, with high ceilings and Mocárabe details in the window arches – but the kitchen was truly a revelation.

It’s fully equipped with a wood-burning oven and commercial stovetop with ventilation (complete with an open-flame grill). A true foodie kitchen fantasy in the flesh.

Since opening in August 2017, Roderick has housed roughly 150 guests from all corners of the world at Tender Bud Acres. In a state that bans public Cannabis consumption, this bud and breakfast is a godsend for traveling Cannabis users.

“I’ve had guests from New York and all the way from Singapore. I learn something new from every guest. One man taught me how to properly set up and light a fire in a fireplace. Now I can start a roaring fire in minutes,” she said.

“I don’t provide Cannabis during guest stays, but I set out to create an ambiance and an experience to give people outside of the constant hustle of the city. I’ve lived in Oregon since 1969, and I want to show people the true beauty of rural Oregon.”

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Fun vibes await for Portland Cannatourists looking to relax at this unique boutique hotel.

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ocated just a stone’s throw away from the infamous Doug Fir Lounge, the Jupiter Hotel has got plenty going for it in terms of coolness.

The former motor inn turned boutique hotel is ultra suave with extensive amounts of modern artwork and a mural in each room. The convenient location on Burnside means it’s at the heart of where all the action is, with the hotel being a short The package goes beyond walk away from places like Le Pigeon, THEY’VE CREATED THE ULTIMATE snacks to include functional Noble Rot and Burnside Brewing.

STONER CARE PACKAGE IN THEIR items, such as a universal The coolest thing about Jupiter 510 thread battery from the is their commitment to supporting “EVERYTHING BUT THE WEED” BOX, dispensary Jayne, rolling Cannabis friendly tourism.

A $50 ADD-ON TO ANY ROOM papers from Serra and the While the OLCC still prohibits latest copy of Oregon Leaf. smoking Cannabis in any public WITH EVERY GOODIE A STONER There are also a couple of coulocation, Jupiter’s approach provides COULD DREAM OF. pons tucked away that offer disa neat loophole that allows tourists to counted like 20 percent off at Jayne. There is also a have a bit of fun. coupon for 20 percent off coupon to a Puff, Puff, Paint They’ve created the ultimate stoner care package class that serve as starting points in town for prospecin their “Everything But the Weed” box, a $50 add-on tive Cannabis connoisseurs. to any room with every goodie a stoner could dream With some of the most knowledgeable and patient of. The first thing you’ll find ready budtenders in town, Jayne is a great place for beginand waiting for you are glorious jupiter hotel 800 E Burnside St, ners to walk into to get the “Weed 101” talk. munchies including salty and Portland, OR 97214 Similarly, the Puff, Puff and Paint class is tremendous sweet treats ranging from chips (503) 230-9200 fun and an experience definitely worth having. The to Reese’s peanut butter cups, JupiterHotel.com one thing the box needs to round out the experience gummy bears and beyond.

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is a few more suggestions for tourists, particularly around public consumption.

Maybe a Cannabis map highlighting major canna-tourism attractions like the Northwest Cannabis Club would suffice as the final piece of the puzzle. Walking into your room at the end of a long day of travel and finding one of these boxes laid out on your bed is an experience akin to Christmas in July.

It’s a huge treat for experienced and novice stoners alike to have everything you probably forgot at home curated for you and ready to go, offering up a convenience factor that’s unparalleled anywhere else in Portland. Whether you’re feeling lazy and just want to lie down or you’re adventurous enough to hit Burnside, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.

So, lie back, put your feet up and dive into the goodies that await. Tonight’s your night, champ.

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BEACH BLAZING *Note: The state of Oregon maintains that it is illegal to consume recreational Cannabis anywhere in public. Always consume discreetly and responsibly.

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COLLINS BEACH is a sandy strip on the Columbia River side of Sauvie Island, located just over 20 miles north of Portland. The beach stretches for about a mile and is one of two clothing-optional beaches in the state. While the leniency on clothing doesn’t mean open season for consumption, sources indicate that discreet use can go unenforced here. We’d suggest bringing some Legal soda, Delta 9 Lemonade, or Magic Number Ginger Beer along for refreshment.

THE ASTORIA COLUMN is a 125-foot tall column overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River on Coxcomb Hill in Astoria. A quick jaunt from Portland, Astoria is a great spot to get away from the city for a weekend or even a day trip. We suggest taking a “break” on the beautiful lawn around the base of the tower and then climbing the spiral staircase to the experience the incredible views from the observation deck at the top of the tower.

CAPE LOOKOUT STATE PARK is located on Highway 101 about 15 minutes southwest of Tillamook. The park features a beautiful sandy beach that stretches for an uninterrupted 1.5 miles, so you’ll be free to wander and explore until you find the perfect place to stretch out, relax and toke in the sun. If you’re feeling adventurous, the other main feature of the park is the Cape Lookout Trail, which traverses 2.5 miles of headlands and offers stunning views of the Pacific and surrounding coast.

SOUTHERN OREGON’S CAPE BLANCO STATE PARK consists of beaches, bluffs, forests, and reefs.

Though the geography here is cooler than most beaches in the area, the abundance of sights and activities more than make up for the lack of heat. The park features trails for horseback riding and hiking, fishing, camping, picnicking, and more. When you’ve exhausted yourself with activities, find yourself a little spot on the beach, turn on your favorite tunes, and roast a bowl of some of Oregon’s finest ganja

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BANDON STATE NATURAL AREA is an expansive 879-acre reserve about 5 miles south of the city of Bandon. With beautiful beaches, miles of hiking trails, sand dunes, rock formations, scenic views, picnicking areas, and more, Bandon State Natural Area has it all. With such a big park, there are plenty of places one can easily relax undisturbed. That said, annual attendance is nearly 350,000 and the park can get busy in summer, making late spring and early fall ideal times to visit.

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heri Sicard has been called the “Martha Stewart of weed” by The Daily Beast.

That’s apropos, because Sicard has awesome knowledge about all aspects of Cannabis cooking.

Now she’s served up a definitive guide the gourmet ganja-infused dishes with The Easy Cannabis Cookbook.

The tome includes an introduction to the history and benefits of marijuana, and a fool-proof guide to finding your perfect edible dose.

But the main attraction is 60 reliable recipes that redefine stoner cuisine and make homemade edibles easy.

From Banana Bread to Cheesy Fettuccine Alfredo, these recipes cover all the bases, with dosage amounts and potency levels indicated for every recipe. One of my favorites is the recipe for Cannabis Simple Syrup. This weed-infused version of the old bartender’s staple is a convenient way to simultaneously sweeten and medicate drinks like iced tea, iced coffee, summer fruit punch, Mexican-style aguas frescas, the options are endless.

“This book contains lots of easy to prepare recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus all the information the home consumer needs to get cooking with Cannabis,” Sicard told the Leaf. “In these days of over-regulation, making their own edibles is the best defense the consumer has to get the edibles they want in the doses they need.”

“THE TOME INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY AND BENEFITS OF MARIJUANA, AND A FOOL-PROOF GUIDE TO FINDING YOUR PERFECT EDIBLE DOSE.”

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the use of sunscreen has been employed for nearly 100 years to prevent

THE SECRET DANGERS OF SUNSCREEN

cause low sperm counts and infertility, the development of breast and ovarsunburns and damage to the skin. With fear of skin cancer, wrinkles and ian cancers in women, and they may increase the chance of prostate cancer sunspots, daily use of sunscreen is recommended by the American Academy in men. Ten percent of the general U.S. population has something wrong of Dermatology. Sunscreens are regulated as an over-the-counter drug by with their thyroid gland. the FDA, which changed labeling in 2011 that now includes information Early synthetic sunscreens were first used in 1928, and the first major about the protection a sunscreen offers. The FDA approves the chemicals commercial product was brought to market in 1936, with the goal of blockcontained within sunscreens, but the safety of these ingredients for the end ing ultraviolet light. Sunscreens started out with pasty zinc oxide that no user has been called into question. one would use, so scientists created sunscreens with clear chemicals There is little scientific evidence to suggest that sunscreen alone that absorbed UV light. Modern-day products are a lot easier to reduces skin cancer risk, namely for melanoma, the most deadly use. In 1944, Coppertone became the first mass-marketed suntype of skin cancer. However, part of the relabeling of sunscreen

BY ALASKA LEAF screen, and at present day, the industry is huge. in 2011 by the FDA added the claim that certain sunscreens Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are rocks that are ground SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR prevent cancer. down to a fine consistency, and they do a great job of blocking DR. SCOTT D. ROSE Despite a growing awareness of the dangers of exposure to the both UVA and UVB light. Zinc is less whitening on the skin and sun’s ultraviolet radiation, and a multi-billion-dollar sunscreen blocks nearly all dangerous UV light. These stay on the surface of industry, skin cancer rates have tripled over the past three decades. the skin and reduce the likelihood of systemic absorption. These are Sunscreens have altered the ancient relationship between human skin known as physical sunscreens, as opposed to the chemical sunscreens and the sun. that absorb energy and release it in different ways that may also be harmful.

Chemical sunscreens don’t just sit on the surface of the skin, they soak You can also block the sun by covering up with shirts, hats, shorts and into it and quickly find their way into the bloodstream. They are spread all pants (even more so with specific sun-protection clothing that has a tighter over the body without being detoxified by the liver and can be detected in weave to block more UV), which can reduce risk by nearly 30 percent. Find blood, urine and breast milk for up to two days after a single application. shade or make it, and sunglasses with UV protection are a must.

The hormones most commonly disturbed are estrogen, progesterone, testosOther ways to avoid overexposure include checking the UV index and terone and thyroid. These phytochemicals can cause abnormal development planning around the sun. Don’t plan activities during peak sun-exposure of fetuses and growing children, with early puberty and premature breast times of the day. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes in peak sun to produce development in girls, and small, undescended testicles in boys. They also 10,000 international units of vitamin D (at the equator!), and at northern

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latitudes, you will likely burn before converting enough vitamin D (if much at all, and there is virtually zero production during the winter months), therefore, vitamin D supplementation is necessary.

Vitamin D is part of the human photoprotective response.

Vitamin D makes the skin less sensitive to sun exposure, and there is a correlation between low vitamin D status and “sun allergy,” or acute sun sensitivity.

The information labeled on sunscreens can be helpful in making a wiser choice when purchasing. Choosing from the EWG’s sunscreen guidelines, look for sun protection factor (SPF), and sunscreens that are labeled “broad spectrum.”

SPF is a measure of how well a sunscreen will protect skin from UVB rays. SPF 15 blocks 93 percent of UVB rays, SPF 30 blocks 97 percent and SPF 50 blocks 98 percent.

Higher SPF sunscreens can actually encourage people to stay out in the sun longer, and hardly anyone follows the recommended application time of 30 minutes before exposure or reapplication at half the SPF (ex. SPF 30 must be reapplied every 15 minutes), and after getting wet or sweating.

The term “broad spectrum” indicates that there is coverage for UVA that is equivalent to the SPF. Other countries use other systems to quantify the UVA effectiveness such as the PA system. These products are rated with a PA+ through PA+++, low to high effectiveness. These broad-spectrum sunscreens are the ones labeled as skin cancer prevention, but they are also the ones that have the most chemicals.

There are two distinct ultraviolet rays within the ultraviolet spectrum: ultraviolet-A (UVA) and ultraviolet-B (UVB). Sunscreens have traditionally absorbed the sun’s UVB rays, which have a much smaller bandwidth than UVA within the ultraviolet spectrum. In other words, with sun exposure, there is more UVA striking the skin than UVB, and when using most sunscreens, the balance is further thrown off. UV radiation is situated on the energy spectrum with UVA above (higher frequency) visible light and UVB again a much smaller amount comparatively, positioned below x-rays, yet above UVA. UVB is responsible for the conversion of the inactive form of vitamin D, which is hanging around under the skin just waiting for some UVB rays to activate the molecule. Vitamin D has been shown to inhibit most cancers that humans tend to die from. Studies have shown that active vitamin D inhibits melanoma cell tissue growth that is both doses- and time-dependent, meaning the more the better to a certain threshold, and the longer vitamin D levels were optimized, the better the results. Other studies have shown that sun exposure alone increased survival time from melanoma versus avoiding the sun entirely, and vitamin D intake can lower the incidence of melanoma by 40 percent.

UVB is responsible for the darkening of the skin when sun-exposed by increasing the brown, black pigment melanin in the skin. Our bodies have evolved a photoprotective response, tanning, to handle sun exposure. When the melanin pigment increases, the skin also thickens and does not allow UV rays to penetrate as deeply. When this process is inhibited with sunscreen use — especially those that block UVB rays — the tissues are blasted with high amounts of UVA, which causes free radical damage and promotion of cancer.

UVA phytochemicals are now being added to sunscreen in conjunction with the UVB-inhibiting ingredients. These are the products that are now labeled with the FDA-approved statement of reducing cancer risk with use,

despite the fact that there have never been any randomized controlled studies conducted in humans on melanoma. There are 17 individual sunscreen ingredients that are FDA approved: 15 of these are clear chemicals (phytochemicals) that absorb UV light and two are made of minerals that reflect UV light (physical sunscreen vs. chemical — zinc oxide and titanium dioxide). Of the 15, nine are known endocrine disruptors (hormonal systems in the body). These are powerful chemicals, and if they were pills being ingested in the body, there would be more stringent requirements for testing.

Look for sun-protection clothing with a tighter weave to block out more UV, which can reduce cancer risks by nearly 30 percent. Sunglasses with UV protection are a must. Make or find shade. You can also block the sun by covering up with shirts, hats, shorts and pants.

There are ways other than vita-

min D supplementation to prepare the skin for the summer season or a sun-exposed upcoming event.

There are dietary ways of “feeding” the skin and helping to prepare it.

Studies show that having enough Omega 3 fatty acids are important for protecting our skin against sun damage and cancer. These essential fats are found in fatty fish like wild salmon and sardines. Coconut oil is a source of medium-chain fatty acids and saturated fats that are easily absorbed and used by the body to form new skin and prevent damage from the sun. Essential just means the body does not make these fats for itself and must come from a dietary source.

Make sure to eat a variety of brightly colored vegetables and fruits, especially berries and dark leafy greens, to feed your body with antioxidants to help fight against skin damage and sunburns. Carotenoids found in many plants are used by plants as sunscreen. Foods containing high concentrations of carotenoids include tomatoes (especially cooked) sweet potatoes, mango, carrots and watermelon, to name a few.

Enjoying the sun and receiving all the health benefits it offers must be balanced with the risk of overexposure. You definitely want to avoid getting burned, but you also want to avoid shielding yourself from the sun entirely. UV radiation can and does damage skin tissue and must not be overdone.

Allow the human photoprotective response to have its natural effects by gradually exposing the skin to the sun and building a beneficial base tan — this evolutionary mechanism can inhibit detrimental effects. The people who are using the most sunscreen perhaps should not. There is enough data to call into question the daily practice of creating a shield of armor against the sun.

To get away from the chemical-based sunscreen, there are many recipes for making your own (five such recipes are at TheHumbleHomemaker.com).

So, the next time you are going to be sun-exposed, be prepared for the decision to slather or not to slather on the chemical-based sunscreens.

Dr. Scott D. Rose has written about Cannabis and health for years in the pages of Northwest Leaf and Oregon Leaf. He is an acupuncturist with a pain resolution clinic in the Crown Hill neighborhood of Seattle.

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ver the past two and a half months, I’ve learned a In other words, our understanding informs us of how very little we great deal from having no regular access to internet know about the exact functions and order of the natural world. The or phone. Of particular relevance is the extremely rest is all but a group of ideas, theories and pontifications, none of

BY ALASKA LEAF rare and most blessed opportunity to participate which have any likelihood of being testable, provable or revealed SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR DR. SCANDERSON in the process of nature, which offers stewardship, in a way the confines of our minds can digest. The most exciting knowledge and gentle lessons for those open to questions exist inside this mystery, if not but partially because simply learning them. A process that has been in the works for over 14 billion asking them indicates an inability to ever understand an answer. years now, provided the all but accidental coincidence of an Earth planet And all the way down here at the end of the result of nature’s continendowed with the biology and resources for life to thrive for a prolonged ued experiments with itself, we live and breathe. A life not earned, with endless period in a closed-loop ecosystem. resources provided without request and a firm platform to observe, understand We have just recently begun to glimpse at the physical world we exist in, it’s and learn about our own survival from. Although impossible inside the fragile limits of our brains to conceive the body of time possessing a bounty of grace, our evolution has been WORKING invested to create the perfection invisibly operating in ubiquitous harmony all a slow and rocky one compared to some of nature’s INSIDE THE around us at all times. other creations, but still, we thrived. Learning more PERFECTION From the time of recombination, about 400,000 years after the Big Bang (Big and more, populating greater areas, experiencing OF NATURE Splat for M-theory enthusiasts), the building blocks to allow what we underdeeper and more profound emotions until we cultiHAS BEEN stand as reality to exist from have been working out the specific recipe to make vate the society we live in today.

ONE OF LIFE’S life, consciousness and existence a stable reality. And in nature’s experiment, of Somewhere along the line, I got lost, then found, GREATEST greatest interest to us humans (by design) is that of the universe observing itself. then lost again. This cyclical process of realization GIFTS. Dutifully fulfilling this role, our most current understandings beget excitement then unconscious sedation has existed since my earI BELONG from its discovery by revealing not more of the answer, but rather, hard evidence ly teens. Since my soul began to breathe, I have felt of just how much greater a question we really need to ask. the shouting demand to be self-expressed, which has TO NATURE.

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lead me through many an interesting journey. Finding myself, being and working inside the perfection of nature, has been one of life’s greatest gifts. I belong to nature. I didn’t seek it out for any specific reason; in fact, I initially avoided indulgent participation. I only dipped my feet in as a matter of practicality, staying fast to emptier, more vacuous ideas. I feel nature genuinely selected me, beckoned to me and eventually pulled me in. Now, in nothing but the most intentionally Pollenian fashion (please read Michael Pollan’s “The Botany of Desire”), I belong to the Cannabis plant.

I am blessed with the endowments of skill and desire to be the best caregiver for the plant I can be and feel most alive when I am doing so. I experience happiness when solving a problem that helps her thrive.

I constantly try to usher in new varieties through my love of seed selection and often need to remind myself, as I consider acquiring yet another pack of seeds, that I can’t help bringing any new plants to life if I don’t provide myself with the basic necessities. When a new piece of information that helps me create a more favorable result in the garden reveals itself, I get excited. I feel like nature whispered a little secret in my ear, or more accurately, that I have learned to hear a whisper that’s always been there, only I couldn’t quite distinguish before. The privilege of understanding her mystery is deeply satisfying and inspires me to share my knowledge with my community. When someone feels they get help from this, they are offering gratitude to nature and honoring her generosity.

I have the rare opportunity to be an observer: a shepherd of an infinitely small piece of nature’s magnificence. I am but a small actor, a minor participant, a student at the greatest show ever performed.

The culmination of all of these experiences is often the most fulfilling moments I exist in. They come for me inside quiet times, when no other humans are around, providing strength, connection, satisfaction, happiness and inspiration all instantaneously.

As a social creature, I often look to share those ex-

a hierarchy. While our presence, our souls, used to provide an all but unavoidable filter and grounding point to ensure our cooperative interactions, we have circumvented this fail-safe with our technology. Having replaced human interactions with a more “efficient” way of communicating, we have removed our humanness from the process.

What’s left is a cacophony of computers and minds battling it out with anger and frustration in an arena where the computer inside the box and the mind inside the human are often indiscernible. Our communication separation has freed us to be blind to our commonalities. periences with others. It’s here where yet another marToo much definition over our differences has vel of the invention is found: the human condition. been needlessly investigated and a demented Only nature could create a specimen as unique as husocial order supporting a sharp defensive remans and endow us with the facility we have and the sponse over a friendly reply of inquiry has been condition we exist in. It’s only in nature that we find a established. This social hijacking has robbed us being aware of the immensity of time and complexity from our divine entitlement to learn from one of processes involved in creating growing plants, and another and find fulfillment in that process. also are so quick to lay claim of credit for the final So, the next time you pick up your favorite result. Somehow, in the early moments of the known digital device, please take a moment of pause universe, from the quark-gluon plasma emerged a set and set up your intention. Acknowledge that of circumstances that after billions of years created you are part of a unique community of simithe precise criteria for all energies, physical particles, larly minded folk who are living during an unchemical reactions and the space-time for a plant to precedented time for Cannabis proliferation grow has miraculously occurred. in an area where the very It has done so with perfection and meaning of legalization is OUR inside of an uninterrupted closedbeing defined daily. ReCOMMUNICATION loop system for millions of years. mind yourself, if you can, SEPARATION In our insignificant time in exof a time when you wanted HAS FREED US istence, we are able to use words so badly to be devoid of the TO BE BLIND like mine, ours and not yours when risks and hassles associatOF OUR describing the plants and nature ed with living in a world COMMONALITIES. that we work inside of. With no where nature is illegal. A sentiment of plagiarizing, we so world where human arroboldly are willing to annex billions gance has invented itself of years of energetic exertion and to the unimaginable level planning (which we understand alof believing in its capabilmost none of ) as being a product of ities of regulating a system our own effort. It makes me think we are very much a part of a consumer sliding a key into the of as if the clouds attempt ignition of a brand-new car, firing to govern the rain. And up the engine, then instantly being know that your actions are overwhelmed with the satisfaction defining all that stands in of accomplishment from having the possibility of opposing created that vehicle. these ideas.

As a community of Cannabis enthusiasts, we have “The true harvest of my daily life is somealready designated ourselves as people with a shared what as intangible and indescribable as the interest. When you consider just how many people are tints of morning or evening. It is a little starcomfortable and happy identifying themselves in this dust caught, a segment of the rainbow which I category compared with the people on Earth that do have clutched.”-Henry David Thoreau not, we are in a very tightly knit circle, and as social It’s with great gratitude and much inspiracreatures, we are understandably looking to establish tion I wish you all happy gardening!

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MANGO SALSA Makes about 2 cups. Prepare ahead if you can, just pop it in the cooler.

• 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced • ¼ cup diced red onion • ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves • 1-2 tablespoons infused oil • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno (optional) • Salt and pepper to taste

1.

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Allow flavors to blend for at least an hour. Spoon onto the salmon as desired.

Ingredients Serves 4

• 4-6 ounce pieces of salmon fillet • ¼ cup chopped red onion • 1/8 cup chopped fresh dill • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1 teaspoon cumin • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon black pepper • Pinch cayenne • 1-2 tablespoons infused butter or oil • Salt • Pepper

1.Cut pieces of parchment and foil twice the size of the fish. Place a piece of fish in the middle of each piece of parchment.

2.

In a small bowl combine the onion, dill, brown sugar, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne. Sprinkle on the fish.

3.

Fold the parchment over the fish and tie with butcher twine. Fold a piece of foil over each parchment wrapped fish. (If you are so inclined, you can prepare the fish in advance, wrapped and ready to go, as long as it is in a well-iced cooler.)

4.When the coals or wood are down to embers find

a place for the fish on a grate or in the fire. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, the fish will be cooked through.

5.Open the packets of fish on your plate, just be

aware that it will be hot. Drizzle with the infused oil or butter and begin the feast.

The individual pieces of salmon were cooked in applewood leaves I bought on a whim. This seemed like an interesting alternative, not knowing if that would be a success. I also wrapped the fish in a fillet-sized strip of parchment covered with foil. Both techniques produced fine results, though I’m pretty sure most of you will go with parchment or foil.

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FILL YOUR COOLER, GRAB YOUR TENT AND HIT THE ROAD. This time of year, rain is infrequent in Cannabis country, and sleeping outside is good for your soul. Plenty of ganja-infused food will be the icing on the cake, skillet cake in this case.

Remember that once you find your dose, Cannabis consumption can be nothing but delightful, so don’t fear the edible.

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Continued from pg. 74

GRILLED CANNA-CORN The husks are the handle in this Latin-inspired gem. Any leftover corn makes a great next day salad. Remove the corn from the cob and toss with oil, more cheese and additional spices. If you are traveling with either mayo or ranch dressing, add a bit to the mix.

Ingredients Serves 4-8

• 8 ears corn with the husks • 8 teaspoons butter • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro • 8 teaspoons infused canna-butter • 4 teaspoons chili powder • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro • Lime wedges

1.Place the ears of corn on your work surface. Pull back the husks and remove the silky threads. Place a teaspoon of butter on each piece along with the chopped cilantro.

Ingredients Serves 4-8 • 1 cup brownie, cut into chunks • 1 cup granola, any type • 3 cups assorted berries, rinsed • 8-10 peanut butter cups • Marshmallows, whole, mini or torn • Honey or chocolate drizzle (optional)

1.In a 10-inch cast iron skillet melt the butter over a grate or in the prepared coals.

2.

In a medium bowl combine the brownie chunks and granola. Place in the skillet and top with the berries. Place the peanut butter cups in the fruit, and dot with the marshmallows.

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Cook until marshmallows turn golden brown.

4.If desired drizzle with honey.

Laurie Wolf has been a regular contributor to Northwest Leaf since 2015. Named the “Martha Stewart of Marijuana Edibles”

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