Photo © 2007 by Bart Rulon |
Observing Orcas: Migrating whale pods return, and tours gear up in the Sa...
Bart Rulon was in a kayak the first time he had a close encounter with a killer whale. [More]
By Andy Rathbun
Herald Writer | May 10
Mars just one part of evening celestial shows
Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, is a shy planet. Most of the time, it hides from our view because it is so close to the sun, orbiting around our home star every 88 days at an average distance of only 36 million miles. [More]
By Mike Lynch
Special to The Herald | May 10
Birding volunteers keep a careful watch on shorebirds, habitat
Volunteers are often unappreciated. For about 30 Pilchuck Audubon Society volunteers, there will be no thank-you notes in their mail boxes from those they help. Nonetheless, these volunteers know what is at stake. [More]
By Sharon Wootton
Herald Columnist | May 10
Outdoors calendar
Events BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org): Harbour Pointe Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo is the starting point for all rides unless otherwise noted. [More]
May 10
Wild Sky backers finally can celebrate
In July 2001, environmentalists, east Snohomish County residents and federal lawmakers marched along a path among old-growth trees near Troublesome Creek north of U.S. 2. It was a part of a tour to show off a wild area that some thought should be... [More]
By Jim Haley, Herald Writer | May 9
No luck finding lingcod
It was a bit of a lumpy ride if you were out on the saltchuck for the lingcod opener last week, which probably explained a relatively slow fishery. [More]
By Wayne Kruse,
Herald Writer | May 8
Darren Breen / The Herald |
Cushy way to camp: new yurt village in Arlington
Six yurts are expected to be ready by late summer at River Meadows Regional Park. Until then, you can reserve one at Kayak Point. [More]
By Jeff Switzer
Herald Writer | May 5
Sarah Jackson / The Herald |
Get outdoors: Registration begins May 12 for Everett Parks and Rec programs
If you want to get outside this summer, but don't know how to get started, look no further than the Everett Parks and Recreation department's Summer Guide, which just came out this week. [More]
By Sarah Jackson
Herald Writer | May 3
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