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Erin's Spartan Race Adventure: Getting WAY Out There!

Erin sometimes takes our philosophy of "getting out there" to the extreme by participating in the occasional Reebok Spartan Race. A Spartan Race is a terrain race ranging from 3 to 13 miles, peppered with oftentimes ridiculous obstacles.  Crawling under barbed wire, submerging yourself under freezing cold muddy water, jumping fire, and climbing over more walls than you could imagine. Sounds fun right!?

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Lunchtime Hike at Mt. Talbert Nature Park

It's the perfect family-friendly trail and makes a great lunchtime hike that's just long enough to clear your mind and tackle the rest of the day. Hike the "Summit Trail" or the "Park Loop Trail," both of which will make you feel like you're miles away from the busy suburbs. We've detailed this close-to-home hike for you. Take a look!

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Lunchtime Hike at Scouters Mountain

Scouter's Mountain is the perfect lunchtime get-away-from-work location. Choose from beautiful forested trails to stretch your legs and get yourself out of your own head... or just enjoy the view of Mt. Hood while eating your lunch. Here's everything you need to know before heading up to Scouter's Mountain in Happy Valley.

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Lunchtime Walk in Downtown Vancouver, Washington

What better way to take advantage of a rain-free day in the Pacific Northwest than to wander through beautiful downtown Vancouver, Fort Vancouver, and the Vancouver waterfront. This 3-mile loop will take you about 45 minutes with a moderate pace, and will help you face the rest of the workday feeling revived and happy. Take a look at this amazing lunchtime hike!

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