EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 26 MIN
How To Begin Planning Now for a Perfect Pacific Northwest Summer
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
It’s easy to forget that peak hiking and camping season is a lot closer than you might think. Even though we're in the depths of winter, January is a good time to start planning for the glorious summer months ahead by securing permits and reservations for state and national parks. Today we're revisiting a conversation executive producer John Notarianni had with Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding to prepare you for the season: how to set goals for what you want to accomplish outdoors, what permits and campgrounds to reserve, and how to get your winter body ready. This episode first aired on Feb 11, 2025 Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Washington State Permits and Passes [wa.gov] Oregon State Passes and Permits [oregon.gov] Mount St. Helens Climbing Permits [usda.gov] Mount Margaret Permit [usda.gov] Central Cascades Wilderness Permits [usda.gov] Olympic National Park Permits [nps.gov] Enchantment Permits [usda.gov] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 22nd episode Beaumont Jewelry Flatbike SkillCharter
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It’s easy to forget that peak hiking and camping season is a lot closer than you might think. Even though we're in the depths of winter, January is a good time to start planning for the glorious summer months ahead by securing permits and reservations for state and national parks. Today we're revisiting a conversation executive producer John Notarianni had with Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding to prepare you for the season: how to set goals for what you want to accomplish outdoors, what permits and campgrounds to reserve, and how to get your winter body ready. This episode first aired on Feb 11, 2025 Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Washington State Permits and Passes [wa.gov] Oregon State Passes and Permits [oregon.gov] Mount St. Helens Climbing Permits [usda.gov] Mount Margaret Permit [usda.gov] Central Cascades Wilderness Permits [usda.gov] Olympic National Park Permits [nps.gov] Enchantment Permits [usda.gov] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 22nd episode Beaumont Jewelry Flatbike SkillCharter
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