Caroline Van Hemert

writer . biologist . adventurer

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  • Book
  • About
  • Media
  • Follow Us
    • Sailing North
    • Inside Passage with toddlers
    • Bremner to Iceberg Lake
    • Three on the Lost Coast
    • Yakutat to Haines
    • Bellingham to Kotzebue
    • Cirque of the Unclimbables
    • Mt. Fairweather to Glacier Bay
    • Ruth Gorge
    • Juneau Icefield
    • Mt. Waddington by sailboat
    • Kayaking outer waters
    • Wind River by bark canoe

Washington friends, I'm headed your way! /September 22, 2019 by Caroline Van Hemert

For anyone in Seattle or Bellingham, I have several events coming soon and I’d love to see you there! I’ll be sharing video, photos, and readings at some of my favorite venues. Please help me spread the word!

Friday, September 27th, Village Books

Monday, September 30th, Elliott Bay Bookstore

Tuesday, October 1st, Patagonia Ballard

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