Chester Allen
Chester Allen has never been able to understand why anyone would live or vacation in a dry, gritty desert.
Water -- whether it's salty or fresh, frozen or liquid, calm or turbulent -- is where Chester has the most fun. He lives in Olympia, Washington and Hood River, Oregon, but he travels throughout the Northwest -- and the world -- to surf, fish, ski, snowboard, boat and snorkel.
Chester does allow his feet to dry off every now and then, and he'll head off hiking and camping -- if there is water close by!
Chester, a professional outdoor writer and journalist for more than 15 years, is the outdoor columnist for The Olympian newspaper in Olympia, Wash. For more of Chester's writing, visit www.theolympian.com/chesterallen/index.html. Chester has also plunged into his own blog.
Chester looks forward to sharing with visitors to Suite101.com, and he welcomes comments and suggestions from readers.
Latest Articles
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Bargain to Posh Hood River's Restaurant Choices
Oregon's Hood River is a famous windsurfing spot, but folks still dry off and eat. Visitors enjoy terrific Mexican food, local brews or ultra-fresh Northwest cuisine.
Mar 11, 2009
- Chester Allen
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The World-Famous Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival
Each spring, one of Earth's great natural spectacles - millions of migrating shorebirds - visit Grays Harbor marshes during their long flight to Arctic breeding grounds.
Mar 6, 2009
- Chester Allen
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Windsurfers, Kiteboarders Swarm to Hood River
Hood River, in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, boasts world-class windsurfing and kiteboarding - thanks to afternoon winds that "Nuke" through a natural wind tunnel.
Mar 4, 2009
- Chester Allen
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Puget Sound Anglers Expect Huge Pink Salmon Run
Washington state fish biologists say the biggest pink salmon run since the 1960s will roll into Puget Sound - and up many rivers - during the late summer of 2009.
Mar 4, 2009
- Chester Allen
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Bargain Beach Camping on the Washington Coast
Inexpensive yurts, tent sites - and even full-hookup spots for motorhomes - make beach camping a great deal at beautiful Grayland Beach State Park near Westport.
Mar 3, 2009
- Chester Allen
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Stay Warm While Surfing Chilly Northwest Beaches
The Pacific Northwest - from Vancouver Island through Washington and Oregon - offers great, uncrowded waves. But surfers must be prepared for cold water all year long.
Feb 27, 2009
- Chester Allen
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Abandoned Deer Fawns Don't Need Human Rescue
Each spring, hikers all over the United States and Canada find baby deer huddled in tall grass or brush. Taking the fawn away on a misguided rescue is usually a bad idea.
Feb 26, 2009
- Chester Allen
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Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout in Soda Butte Creek
Yellowstone National Park's wild trout reward anglers who are willing to walk a few hundred yards from the car - and that is especially true on gorgeous Soda Butte Creek.
Feb 25, 2009
- Chester Allen
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Fish, Hike Along Yellowstone's Nez Perce Creek
Yellowstone National Park is full of delightful, trout-filled streams that many anglers never explore. A short hike to Nez Perce Creek's meadows unveils fast fly fishing!
Feb 24, 2009
- Chester Allen
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Spring Fishing for Perch, Bluegill and Crappie
Catching bluegill, crappie, perch and other panfish is a simple spring pleasure all over North America - and the best way to hook newbies into a lifetime of fun fishing.
Feb 21, 2009
- Chester Allen
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