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SIGNS OF DROWNING
Before you hit the pool or the beach this summer, take some time to familiarize yourself with the real signs of drowning:
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HOW TO PREVENT DROWNING BEFORE IT HAPPENS
Knowing the signs of drowning is very important, but prevention is key. Three of the main factors that affect drowning risk are 1. Lack of swimming ability 2. Failure to wear life jackets 3. Lack of close adult supervision Because the process happens so fast, you must keep your eyes on your children. Many parents are supervising their children, but not quite close enough, especially when there is a lifeguard on duty. Lifeguards are watching all the children in their zone but may not notice the struggle leading up to the drowning. “The best technique for parents to use is called ‘touch supervision’ or ‘reach supervision.’ ” Pia said. “Whenever a child is in the water, an adult can be on the deck or in the pool, but he or she must stay within arm’s reach. DROWNING continued on 5 >>
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For children ages 1-14, drowning is the second most common cause of death from unintentional injury. For every kid who dies from drowning, five more survive but require emergency care. One reason drowning is so deadly is that, frankly, it doesn’t look that bad. Most of the time, drowning occurs when a child (or person, for that matter) is surrounded by people and he or she is still just playing. But in the few seconds you turn away, the child is quiet and already under water. The process is shockingly quick; it takes only about 20 seconds for a young child and 60 seconds for a teen to succumb to drowning. “People have certain expectations about what a drowning person is going to do, and people’s expectations are inaccurate,” said Dr. Francesco Pia, a drowning prevention researcher and educator. “They think when a person is drowning, they’ll be able to call out for help and wave their arms. People have this information formed after watching movies where they see the Hollywood rendition of a drowning person.”
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Understanding, preventing sports injuries in kids BY LYNN KEENAN AND JESSICA DIBARI
Young people’s involvement in sports and other active endeavors has risen steadily in the last two decades. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that up to 60 million kids, ages 6 to 18, are involved in some form of organized sports. This number doesn’t include all the kids involved in informal activities, such as skateboarding, hiking, recreational skiing, all kinds of cycling and more. This is obviously great news for the health of young Americans. But with the increased involvement in sports and similar activities, the number of injuries to the musculoskeletal systems — the bones, muscles and joints — has increased, as well. Injuries to the musculoskeletal system for kids involved in organized sports alone is estimated to top 8.6 million per year. Sprains, strains, growth plate injuries and repetitive motion injuries account for the majority of injuries, with strains and sprains being by far the most common.
Inspired by the American women’s domination of this year’s World Cup, Emily, age 11, has been working hard to perfect her techniques as a goalie. Her trajectory was recently hijacked by an enthusiastic kicker who not only scored, but rammed Emily into a goal pole hard enough to fracture her arm.
Not surprisingly, as kids get older, they become more coordinated, swifter and more accurate in their movements. Older kids’ injuries tend to be related to force — getting tackled, colliding, falling off speeding bicycles and interacting with hard surfaces. In fact, collision-prone sports/activities account for 80 percent of all sports-related emergency room visits by kids.
MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY TERMS
Strains and sprains are the most common injuries, and though we tend to use those two terms interchangeably, they’re actually different from one another. A sprain is the over-stretching or Musculoskeletal injuries are the most tearing of a ligament — the tough fibers frequent reason that kids see their that stabilize and connect bone to bone doctor for injury-related office visits. at a joint. The most common area for Musculoskeletal injuries in the youngest sprains is the ankle. kids (ages 5 to 9) are usually related to A strain is the same type of overundeveloped coordination, slower reaction stretching or tearing in a tendon — the times and inaccuracy in movement. fibers that attach muscles to bone. Anyone who’s seen the youngest soccer The most common strains are in the teams play know what we mean, as back and the hamstrings. these kids fall over and run into each Strains can be chronic, usually other more frequently than older players. resulting from overuse and/or lack of
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<< DROWNING from 3 “They must also remain attentive. That means parents can’t be on the lounge chair on their laptops or cellphones. They don’t get a second chance. If they don’t recognize the drowning struggle and intervene, bad things start to happen right away.” This also is why, in the opinion of this writer, everyone should know CPR and basic first aid. In many cases, it won’t be a lifeguard who notices or reacts right away to a person drowning. If you are at the beach and someone pulls out a child from the water, you have a short window of time to keep that oxygen flowing to the brain before lifelong damage is done. After taking a four-hour CPR class, think about enrolling your kiddos in swim lessons. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends swim lessons for children 4 years and older.
Research from the National Library of Medicine has shown that involvement in formal swim lessons “…was associated with an 88 percent reduction in the risk of drowning among children aged 1-19.” Even the most proficient of swimmers can drown, bringing up the last prevention factor: life jackets. No matter how good a swimmer you are, it is easy to misjudge the water. Once you get tired or if you are somewhere you could fall in, it is going to be too late to put a life jacket on. Always wear a life jacket when you’re boating, inner tubing or rafting. It also is good practice to wear a life jacket when swimming in a lake or river, where there is no lifeguard on duty. Although swim lessons do strengthen your child’s skills and self-confidence, stay vigilant! While CPR knowledge prepares you for the worst, learn to notice the signs before it even gets that far.
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Attending an outdoor concert is fun for the entire family, especially during mild summer evenings. A variety of free, family-friendly outdoor public concerts will be held in communities across the North Olympic Peninsula this summer.
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The Sequim 2019 Music in the Park series runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 27 at the James Center for the Performing Arts at Carrie Blake Park, 500 N. Blake Ave. Sequim city organizers encourage attendees to bring chairs or blankets and picnic baskets to the concerts. The lineup for the rest of the summer, according to sequimwa.gov, is:
• July 30 — Max Hatt & Edda Glass (contemporary, jazz) • Aug. 6 — Black Diamond Junction (rock, pop, country) • Aug. 13 — Blue Rhinos (blue, rock) • Aug. 20 — Farmstrong (folk, country, bluegrass) • Aug. 27 — Joy in Mudville (Americana, rock)
BLOCK PARTY (SEQUIM) On Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., check out the annual Block Party at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St. There will be live music, dancing, food and more.
• 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Kalan Wolfe (folk, reggae) • 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Bread & Gravy (blues, classic rock) • 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Locos Only (country, rock, blues)
CONCERTS ON THE PIER (PORT ANGELES) The Concerts on the Pier series, organized by the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce, runs every Wednesday evening throughout the summer through Sept. 11. Concerts will begin at 6 p.m. at City Pier, with parking on Lincoln Street and Railroad Avenue. Vendors will sell food and beverages. If heavy wind or bad weather is expected, the performances might
be moved to The Gateway pavilion at the corner of Lincoln and Front streets. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to the informal, family-friendly performances. No smoking is allowed on the pier during the concerts. The series lineup for the rest of the summer, according to portangeles.org, is:
• July 24 — Kayohti (swamp funk) • July 31 — Backwoods Hucksters (acoustic Americana roots) • Aug. 7 — Fat Chance Band (classic rock) • Aug. 14 — The Weavils (bluegrass) • Aug. 21 — Sweet T & Justice (Americana rock) • Aug. 28 — The Talbott Brothers (rock, blues, storytelling) • Sept. 4 — Black Diamond Junction (classic hits) • Sept. 11 —Champagne Sunday (effervescent rock)
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Port Townsend Main Street’s Concerts on the Dock summer music series will continue every Thursday through Aug. 29 at Pope Marine Park Plaza, 607 Water St. The free concerts will offer local vendors and a beer, wine and cider garden. Seating will open at 4:30 p.m. Shows will begin at 5 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets and settle in for some great tunes, dancing and more. The series lineup, according to ptmainstreet.org/ concerts-on-the-dock, is as follows:
• July 25 — The Micaela Kingslight Band (folk, indie) • Aug. 1 — Big Hands Colvin (blues, country) • Aug. 8 — Joy in Mudville (Americana, rock) • Aug. 15 — Daring Greatly (rock, soul) • Aug. 22 — The Whole Bolivian Army (indie, alternative rock) • Aug. 29 — Kevin Mason and the PT All-Stars, plus special guest Christa Holbrook (rock, soul, Motown, rhythm and blues) Kids play in a flurry of soap bubbles during a 2017 Concert on the Pier event at Port Angeles City Pier. Keith Thorpe, Peninsula Daily News
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Summer gardening with the family Keeping it fun and safe for the little ones BY JEANETTE STEHR-GREEN
Gardening is a fun and healthy activity for all members of the family. Kids, in particular, can gain a lot from being in the garden. Through gardening, children learn about nature, the weather and the environment. Observing plants can teach kids about the cycle of life and how living things naturally grow and change over time. Gardening offers children a fun form of exercise. Gardening tasks such as digging, raking and weeding use a variety of muscle groups and burn calories. Research suggests that kids who grow their own food are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables than other children. They also are more likely to make healthier food choices in general. And, by working in the garden, children can experience the satisfaction that comes from caring for something over time, developing their sense of responsibility and self-esteem. Still, the garden (and gardening) can present a number of possible hazards. Make sure that your garden is safe so you and your children can reap its many rewards.
PLANT DANGERS Many plants (or parts of plants) are poisonous or irritating. Exposure to the sap, leaves or stems of some plants can cause skin irritation. Eating certain plants can cause symptoms (depending on the plant) ranging from nausea, vomiting and nervousness to seizures, irregular heartbeats and even death. One of the first steps in making your garden kid-safe is to find out if any of the plants in your garden can 8 JULY 2019 | PENINSULA FAMILIES TODAY
cause health problems. (See sidebar on Page 11 for a few examples of poisonous plants commonly seen in local gardens.) Helpful websites include: • National Capital Poison Center Illustrated List of Poisonous and Non-poisonous Plants: poison.org/ articles/plant • FDA Poisonous Plant Database: accessdata.fda. gov/scripts/plantox
• University of California Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants: tinyurl.com/y6h9fury Identify and point out these plants to your children, and teach them never to eat a plant unless an adult says it’s OK. For younger children, it may be best to totally avoid growing plants known to be poisonous or irritating. Remove these plants from the garden or fence them off Peninsula Daily News / Sequim Gazette
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GARDEN TOOLS Many garden tools are necessarily sharp and pointed, while some may even have moving parts that can crush fingers or pinch skin. Anyone who maintains a yard of considerable size will be well aware that power tools can throw objects a considerable distance with great force. Instruct children on the safe use and handling of garden tools, including which tools are safe for them to use and which are not. Ideally, provide children with tools specifically designed for the budding gardener. Store garden tools safely out of reach of children. If you lay down a tool (such as a garden fork or rake) momentarily, place it with the tines facing down and keep an eye on it. Keep your children safely inside when you use power tools and lawn mowers. Unplug power tools (or put them in the “lock” position) as soon as you are finished using them.
IF ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN Even with the most careful preparation, accidents happen. If your child has eaten an unknown or poisonous plant or been exposed to a garden chemical, seek medical attention immediately. If the exposure is causing choking, unconsciousness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a seizure, call 911.
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Seeds and bulbs can present a choking hazard to small children. In addition, some seeds and bulbs are coated with pesticides such as fungicides and insecticides which could pose a danger if consumed. Keep a watchful eye on young children if they are helping you plant and avoid using treated seeds and
Because of increased contact with the soil, hand-to-mouth behaviors and smaller relative weight, children are more sensitive to the toxic effects of chemical exposures than adults. Use pesticides (including fungicides, insecticides and herbicides) only after you have exhausted other, safer approaches to pest control. Seek the least toxic pesticide option and use as directed on the label. GARDENING continued on 11 >> PENINSULA FAMILIES TODAY | JULY 2019
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EXAMPLES OF GARDEN PLANTS KNOWN TO BE INJURIOUS TO PEOPLE Below are just a few of the plants commonly found in gardens that are poisonous or irritating. Consult reputable online sources to check out the safety of all of the plants in your garden. • Amaryllis (bulb)
• Autumn crocus (entire plant) • Azalea (leaves)
• Bleeding heart (roots and foliage) • Chrysanthemum (flower) • Daffodil (jonquil) (bulb)
• English ivy (berries and leaves)
• Foxglove (digitalis) (entire plant) • Horse chestnut (buckeye) (nuts and twigs) • Hydrangea (flowers)
• Iris (rhizomes [rootstalk])
• Lily-of-the-Valley (entire plant)
• Potato (uncooked sprouts, sun-greened skin and leaves) • Rhododendron (leaves) • Rhubarb (leaves)
• Snow-on-the-Mountain (sap contains latex) • Tomato (leaves)
• Wisteria (entire plant)
• Yew (most of the plant)
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Remember that products considered “organic” can still be extremely dangerous. Exclude children from areas where you are mixing or applying pesticides or fertilizers. Do not let them re-enter the area until the dust has settled or the chemicals have dried. The product label may have more specific instructions which, by law, must be followed by the consumer. Store all garden chemicals in locked cabinets, in their original containers. Never store pesticides or fertilizers in empty food or drink containers, even if your kids are grown up.
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Although recent scientific studies suggest that exposure to microbes early in life might help prevent certain diseases down the road, kids should not eat dirt. Dirt can be contaminated with harmful chemicals from a variety of sources, as well as bacteria, viruses and parasites that could make them sick. Because fresh manure sometimes contains microbes that can cause diseases in humans, such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. coli), avoid the use of fresh manure in your garden. Use composted manure that has reached at least 140 degrees (throughout the pile) or has aged for more than a year to decrease the risk of disease-causing agents. Do not put dog, cat or pig manure in your compost pile. Make sure everybody washes his or her hands after working in the garden, and wash all produce before eating it.
proper shoes (not sandals or flip-flops) while in the garden to protect their feet from cuts and stings. Jeanette Stehr-Green is a physician and has been a certified WSU-certified Clallam County master gardener since 2003. She writes gardening articles for both the Penin-
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Young children can drown in just a few inches of water. Fence off ponds or water features, and be watchful of other water containers (like buckets of water or rain barrels) if young children are likely to be around. Overexposure to the sun can result in painful sunburns, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and even skin cancer. Protect your children from the sun by having them wear an ample (wide-brimmed) sunhat, sunscreen, sunglasses and suitable clothing. Most insects in the garden are harmless. If your child has an allergy to insect stings, however, be sure that you have epinephrine or appropriate treatments on hand. Also, insist that your children wear
sula Daily News and the Sequim Gazette, and she participates in a monthly gardening call-in program on KONP. Stehr-Green enjoys teaching others about a variety of gardening topics and was co-lead for Growing Healthy, a project that brought parents and their children into the Port Angeles Community Garden in 2014-15.
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Go forest bathing with your family BY KRISTIN HALBERG
In 1982, the Forest Agency of the Japanese government premiered its shinrin-yoku plan. In Japanese, “shinrin” means forest and “yoku” refers to bathing, showering or basking in. More broadly, forest bathing is defined as “taking in, with all of your senses, the forest atmosphere.” Although the Japanese coined the term forest bathing specifically for forests, more and more research shows the benefit of nature immersion in other manifestations. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical well-being, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and the production of stress hormones. Although forest bathing is the name of the practice that is becoming popular, some believe this practice can be broadened to include taking in, with all our senses, nature, or “nature bathing.” Here on the northwest end of the Olympic Peninsula, we are fortunate to have access to many ecosystems. There are three diverse ecosystems Olympic National Park is famous for: sub-alpine forest and wildflower meadows; temperate rain forests; and rugged ocean beaches. We also have access to the marine
As you begin your walk, call to mind this area. If you like, speak it out loud or whisper it. Blow it in front of you to guide your journey. Regardless of whether you have a specific area of life to focus on, BRINGING THE FAMILY or whether you simply want to expeA nature bathing journey can take rience nature, set an intention to 10 minutes or all day and can be listen, with all your senses, to both adjusted appropriately to the ages and your interior world and the exterior attention span of your children. world around you. You can choose one of our local If your children are very young, trails or take a walk in your own yard start with a review of their five senses: or garden. The important thing is to touch, sight, smell, sound and taste. immerse yourself in the encounter. This provides the groundwork for a To be clear, a nature bathing joursensory journey. ney is not the same experience as a As you begin to walk, notice the walk for exercise. feeling of your feet on the earth. The pace of the walk should Touch the ground or the foliage be a saunter. with your hands. Limit your distractions by leavBreathe in and sniff the air. What ing your four-legged friends — and smells and sounds do you notice? your electronics — behind. If your What objects, shapes, colors and thoughts take you out of the present textures catch your eye? moment, bring yourself back to your Lick your lips and notice what you physical senses: taste, touch, sight, taste. Is there anything safe you can sound and smell. chew on, like a blade of grass, a salmIf you were nature bathing with me, onberry or the tips of a fir tree or fern? to deepen and focus of the practice, (For assistance in identifying edibles I would begin the journey by inviting and other interesting native plants you to choose an area of your life in and animals, check your local library which you are seeking clarity or deeper or local bookstores for guides.) understanding, so that your journey If your children are quite young, has focus; everything you notice can you might guide them by stopping then be interpreted as insight. every five or 10 steps to examine waters and tide pools of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the ever-changing Elwha River estuary, as well as grasslands, riparian areas and a variety of freshwater wetlands.
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insects or wildflowers or ferns. Or, if they are naturally inclined to explore their world, allow them to set the pace and indulge their curiosity. Remember, this experience is not about the destination; it’s about the journey. Don’t forget to look up and to use all your senses to pay attention. See if you can spot and identify the birds whose sounds you hear. Do you notice a difference in scent as you move along? As much as possible, allow your children to set the pace of the walk. If your kids are older, you might set safety parameters such as waiting for you at specific spots but allowing them the freedom to explore on their own. Try to stay on the trails, so you don’t trample tender foliage. Encourage silence as you walk along, so your experience isn’t interrupted by idle chit-chat. Your children may want to process their experience out loud, though. As long as the conversation is about the present moment, it still counts as nature bathing. We need nature to survive, and this is a practice to help you slow down and appreciate what is around you while giving you the healing benefits of immersing yourself in nature.
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Campfire snack teaches fire safety to kids BY TRISH TISDALE
Fire safety is important year-round, but with summer in full swing, campfire safety is of the utmost importance. Teach children about campfire safety with this yummy dessert. As you construct your edible fire, explain how to practice fire safety around the campfire.
Ingredients: • Pretzel sticks • Red licorice (cut into small pieces) • Coconut flakes • Fruit leather (small piece) • Chocolate chips • Chocolate syrup
EDITOR’S NOTE: Both Clallam and Jefferson counties have annual burn restrictions in place through Oct. 1. Both county’s restrictions limit the size of outdoor recreational fires down from 10 feet in diameter to 3 feet, and they limit them to 2 feet in height. The restrictions apply to fires outside of a barbecue grill, fireplace or a different method of containment.
1. BUILD YOUR FIRE RING Start with an empty plate. Explain that we want to clear all vegetation away from the fire ring. Arrange chocolate chips in a circle to represent the campfire ring. Mention that we want to build our campfire in an established fire ring or make a fire ring using rocks.
2. ADD KINDLING AND TINDER Add coconut flakes to the fire ring for your tinder and kindling. These are the small twigs, sticks and dry leaves used to get the fire started.
5. MAINTAIN FIRE Add small pieces of red licorice for the fire. Talk about campfire safety. Remind children to keep a safe distance from the fire and not to play too close to the fire ring. Campfires should never be left unattended, and an adult should be present around a lit fire at all times.
6. EXTINGUISH FIRE When we are done with our fire, explain that we want to “drown” the fire with water. Pour some chocolate syrup onto the fire. Stir it around to simulate spreading the embers and mixing the ashes with water. When extinguishing a fire, we want to use lots of water. Make sure the ashes are cool to the touch before leaving the campsite.
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4. ADD WOOD Add pretzel sticks to represent the larger pieces of wood that will maintain the fire. Remember that we want to keep our fires small.
7. LEAVE NO TRACE Now that our fire is safely extinguished, your children can enjoy their edible campfire! Trish Tisdale is a volunteer EMT with Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue in Port Angeles. She has been an EMT since 2003 and also has served as a firefighter, rescue diver and wildland firefighter. Her kids Dillon, 2, on left, and Dennis Tisdale, 4, make sure they “leave no trace” as they enjoy eating their edible campfire during a recent camping trip.
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3. LIGHT THE FIRE Wrap a small piece of fruit leather on the end of a pretzel stick. This is your match for lighting the kindling and tinder. After lighting, ‘throw’ the match into the fire. Remind kids to never play with matches.
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Have fun as a family without breaking the bank BY METROCREATIVE
Raising children is no small task. Parents face numerous challenges when raising their kids, and while it may not be the biggest hurdle they face, the cost of raising a family can sometimes seem daunting. A 2015 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that a typical middle-income American family spent just under $13,000 annually per child. Those costs included housing, food, childcare, health care and the various other expenses associated with raising children. Multiply that number by 18 years and parents can expect to spend $234,000 per child by the time the youngster graduates high school — that’s before parents write a single college tuition check. Since the costs of raising children are so substantial, it’s no surprise that parents are often on the lookout for budget-friendly ways to have fun as a family. The following are a handful of ways that families can have fun without breaking the bank. • Picnics: Dining al fresco is an enjoyable way to break bread, but if backyard barbecues have grown stale, parents can always plan picnics in local parks. City park admissions are free, and
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parents can save even more money by packing picnic-style foods, such as salads and sandwiches. • Family days: Local attractions, such as zoos, aquariums and museums, may designate a certain day of the week as “Family Day.” Admissions might be discounted on these days, and some attractions may even allow kids to enter free. In addition, inquire about family memberships at local attractions. Such memberships may offer year-round entry for the whole family for an annual fee. • Festivals: Community festivals and events are another great way for families to get out of the house without taxing their budgets. Community festivals typically do not charge for admission. Parents should not downplay the benefits of free entertainment, as a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the average American spent just over $2,900 on entertainment in 2016. • Camping: Campsites may charge fees, but such fees are nominal compared to the costs associated with more traditional lodging, like hotels. Camping — especially Pacific Northwest camping — is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy, providing a great weekend getaway that won’t cost parents too much money.
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