DECEMBER 31   **TUESDAY!**   NORTHERN STATE RECREATION AREA (NSRA)  Hike trails in this Skagit County Park east of Sedro-Woolley, many options available, up to 7 or more miles, little elevation gain. Meet at 9 a.m. in the NSRA parking lot off the Helmick Road. Drive east of Sedro-Woolley on Highway 20 past the stoplight at Fruitdale Road. Continue about 2 more miles and turn left onto the Helmick Road. Drive north on the Helmick Road about a half a mile and the parking lot will be on your left. You may leave when all are safely back to your car, approx. 1 pm.