Outdoor Recreation
Front Porch: Lots of Masons, Sophias around
Top baby namesMason, Liam, Alexander, Jacob and Ethan for boys.Sophia, Olivia, Emma, Isabella and Emily for girls.
Date: 05/19/2012 | Local News
Monroe council to discuss wakeboarding park Tuesday
MONROE -- The proposed wakeboarding park is back on the City Council's agenda.
Date: 05/15/2012 | Local News
Comments in on future of Suiattle River Road
DARRINGTON -- Many people in Snohomish County remember driving up Suiattle River Road in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, also known as Forest Road 26, to popular trailheads, hunting and fishing spots and campgrounds.
Date: 05/05/2012 | Local News
New Forest Service official focused on stewardship
EVERETT -- For the first time in its 100-year history, the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is under the leadership of a woman.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Local News
The best adventures
Retired veteran, park volunteer loves outdoor activities
Date: 04/29/2012 | Life
Sultan looks to lure outdoors firms to Sky Valley
SULTAN -- City officials are doing all they can to make the surrounding recreational opportunities an attraction to recreational-equipment manufacturers.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Business
Cabela's draws thousands
Tulalip location for outdoor outfitter opens (photo gallery)
Date: 04/19/2012 | Business
Skiers rely on social media before hitting the slopes
DENVER -- The era of social media is bringing more transparency to ski resorts' daily snow reports, with skiers and riders using smartphone apps, websites, tweets and video to spread the word in real time, particularly if traditional reports are off.
Date: 04/15/2012 | Sports
A sight for sportsmen
Cabela's impresses, but will it get involved in the local scene?
Date: 04/12/2012 | Sports
A sharp eye for business
Some of the world's best knives come from Lynnwood's SOG
Date: 04/11/2012 | Business
Washington snowpack 137 percent of average
SEATTLE -- Plenty of snow in the mountains means it should be a good year for the water supply in Washington. The mountain snowpack as of April 1 -- when it typically peaks -- was 137 percent of average, the Natural Resources Conservation Service says.
Date: 04/04/2012 | Northwest
Keller hits the slopes
42-year-old ex-Sounders' goalkeeper takes up snowboarding
Date: 04/01/2012 | Sports
Master of the art of conservation
Artist Thomas has helped further many causes with his work
Date: 03/25/2012 | Sports
Costumes and gunplay
Cowboy shooting brings the Old West to Marysville (gallery)
Date: 03/18/2012 | Sports
2 cars per Discover Pass bill goes to governor
OLYMPIA -- The Washington state Legislature has passed a bill allowing one Discover Pass to be shared among two vehicles.
Date: 03/07/2012 | Northwest
Snow Goose Festival
Stanwood event celebrates the migratory fowl, other species
Date: 02/19/2012 | Sports
Snowshoes required
Jump at the chance to take guided excursion on Mount Baker
Date: 02/12/2012 | Sports
Front Porch: Marysville Fire District gets FEMA grant
Fire district grantThe Marysville Fire District recently was awarded a $15,000 equipment grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Date: 02/01/2012 | Local News
Expo will return to fairgrounds
MONROE -- Snohomish County plans to bring back its spring recreation expo in April for a third straight year.The 2012 event has a new name and an extra day of carnival rides. Admission and parking are free.
Date: 01/24/2012 | Local News
Rules eased for weddings in ag, rural zones
The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday eased rules for wedding venues on land zoned as agricultural or rural.
Date: 01/12/2012 | Local News
Winter wonderland
Five fun ways you and your family can enjoy winter activities
Date: 01/01/2012 | Sports
Go beyond the 10 essentials for safe winter hiking
The Mountaineers have long urged hikers and skiers to carry the
Date: 01/01/2012 | Life
Record year likely for sport crabbing in local waters
OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Fish and Wildlife says 2011 is likely to be a record year for the amounts of crabs harvested by recreational crabbers in the Puget sound.
Date: 12/29/2011 | Northwest
Relaxation and adrenaline
Everett councilman hits the rivers to clear his mind
Date: 12/26/2011 | Local News
Trumpeter swans
It's a good time to view and photograph these majestic birds
Date: 12/25/2011 | Sports
Eagle-watching season under way on Skagit River
ROCKPORT -- Not long after arriving at Howard Miller Steelhead Park on a Saturday earlier this month, Mal and Diane Coghlan walked to the Highway 530 bridge to find three bald eagles perched in trees along the Skagit River, with two more flying overhead.
Date: 12/25/2011 | Sports
High surf advisory during Washington clam dig
ABERDEEN -- Clam diggers beware.The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the Washington Coast Friday night at the same time clam diggers will be out on four beaches.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Northwest
Steelhead are biting
Now's the time to get them; here's where the fishing's good
Date: 12/22/2011 | Sports
Little change seen in steelhead success rate
Winter steelhead fishing in Western Washington has been changing rapidly -- many would say not necessarily for the better -- for a number of years now, particularly since adoption of a sweeping new management plan by the Fish and Wildlife Commission in 2010. So it's difficult to predict success...
Date: 11/24/2011 | Sports
Learn secrets of 'Art in the National Parks'
Do you love outdoor scenery? Have you always dreamed of channeling your inner artist?If you answered yes to both, you might sign up for "Art in the National Parks," a free class for adults at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Marysville branch of Sno-Isle Libraries, 6120 Grove St.
Date: 11/14/2011 | Life
Take better wildlife photos
Sharpen your skills with these simple tips (photo gallery)
Date: 11/13/2011 | Sports
Monroe considers wakeboard center on Lake Tye
MONROE -- The City Council could direct staff to negotiate a lease agreement for a wakeboarding facility. It also could reject the proposal and leave Lake Tye as it is.
Date: 10/31/2011 | Local News
Gold prospecting? First check the handbook
Dip a pan in river silt, swish it around, snag a shiny nugget, get rich.Who hasn't dreamed of finding gold in the hills, valleys and streams? For my age group, we watched white-bearded prospectors on many a TV Western find sparkling yellow gold.
Date: 10/26/2011 | Local News
Snowy winter a boon for Crystal
It might be too much to ask for a snowy winter like the last one that, on many deeply packed slopes, allowed for skiing and snowboarding into spring, and in some places, summer.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Life
Tour takes visitors to four local waterfalls
Waterfalls can be impressive in autumn, and there are more than a few scenic ones easily accessed from U.S. 2.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Life
Survey will help shape Centennial Trail’s future
EVERETT -- Snohomish County Parks Department officials want people to participate in an online survey that seeks to gauge interest in and uses of the Centennial Trail, considered the county's largest park.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Local News
State ski areas may expand recreation opportunities
BELLINGHAM -- Congress has approved more summer activities at ski areas on federal lands.The Bellingham Herald reported that the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act the cleared the Senate Tuesday will allow ski areas to be used for more than winter sports.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Northwest
Allow wakeboard park or not?
That is the question facing residents near Monroe's Tye Lake
Date: 10/15/2011 | Local News
Charming Coupeville
Whidbey Island day-tripping easy without swarms of tourists
Date: 10/14/2011 | Life
A vision we can share
Viewpoints: Complete the North Cascades National Park
Date: 09/25/2011 | Commentary
Facts about fishing in Washington — and fishing for votes
If you are new to these parts, welcome to the best time of the year. September skies are usually sunny, the evenings crisp. And in the rivers, the salmon return to spawn in significant numbers.
Date: 09/16/2011 | Need to Know
Officials hold Darrington open house to discuss the Suiattle River Road
DARRINGTON -- People with concerns about forest road projects and access into the Darrington District of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are encouraged to attend an open house Thursday.
Date: 09/14/2011 | Local News
Where the wild skills are
Wilderness school teaches how to use your wits to survive
Date: 09/10/2011 | Local News
Talk on Salish Sea kicks off lecture series
The Salish Sea is the official name of the inland sea that includes Puget Sound, Georgia Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca as well as Port Susan, Possession Sound, Tulalip Bay and Port Gardner.
Date: 09/05/2011 | Life
3 hikes to see the wildflowers
Better late than never.As the snow at the high Alpine levels in the Cascades is finally melting away, wildflowers enthusiasts can get to the meadows and see the annual show of colors.
Date: 08/28/2011 | Life
Still time to retreat with a writer
Summer is winding down, and you've already missed seminars on reptiles and amphibians, the sagebrush steppes, wildflowers, birding, maps and journals, corvids, butterflies, weaving and dragonflies.But the North Cascades Institute calendar still has a few opportunities in a beautiful setting.
Date: 08/27/2011 | Life
Tribes want Discover Pass rules clarified
OLYMPIA -- State and tribal officials are working to clarify the new Discover Pass program's rules, which fail to spell out when tribal members are exempt from paying the fee for access to state parks and recreation land.
Date: 08/22/2011 | Local News
Dealing with Mother Nature
By Rich LandersThe Spokesman-ReviewA November storm left a nasty surprise for Forest Service trail crews heading out in the Blue Mountains in southeast Washington and northeast Oregon this summer.
Date: 08/21/2011 | Sports
A battle for 'the greatest good'
National forests caught in struggle over their best use (gallery)
Date: 08/21/2011 | Local News
Fishing classes will hook you
Teach a man to fish, and he'll ... you can supply your own punch line.But Edmonds Parks and Recreation will take care of the teaching part with two fishing classes at the Frances Anderson Center beginning in September.
Date: 08/20/2011 | Life
Best outdoor gear
Five must-have items you'll need before hitting the trail
Date: 08/07/2011 | Sports
Outdoor Outlook: A 'jewel' of a day fishing on Baker Lake
Above us, the big mountain's snowfields turned rose-pink in the early dawn. Behind us, a feisty, 6-pound sockeye salmon tail-walked across the flat-calm surface of Baker Lake, and a faint, warm breeze brought the scent of wood smoke from campsites at Swift Creek and Panorama Point.
Date: 08/04/2011 | Sports
Cabela's breaks ground on Quil Ceda Village site
TULALIP -- The Tulalip Tribes have launched an accelerated 30-week construction program intended to allow Cabela's Inc. to open its Quil Ceda Village store in April, officials said.
Date: 08/02/2011 | Business
Local college grad hits the road to visit parks
Nick McNaughton graduated from college this past spring and didn't know what to do with himself.So he decided to hit the road.
Date: 07/31/2011 | Sports
Monroe considers Lake Tye wakeboarding park
MONROE -- The city might soon become the home of a wakeboarding adventureland.A new Sammamish-based company is pitching the idea of building a wakeboarding sports park at Lake Tye with the goal of attracting people from all over the country.
Date: 07/30/2011 | Local News
Head to Mukilteo to learn about beach creatures
It's summer. (No, really, it is. Honest.)And that means there's no time like the present to spend a day at the beach.
Date: 07/30/2011 | Life
8 great books on the outdoors
As far as wildlife painting goes, Robert Bateman is my favorite artist. I never tire of the annual ritual of going back and savoring my Bateman books.
Date: 07/30/2011 | Life
Trail with a view
Historic Columbia River trail has great views for cyclists
Date: 07/27/2011 | Sports
Explore the forest, more with the kids
Hey, parents, have you been looking for fun, free, wholesome outdoor activities to keep the kids busy this summer?Here's just the thing: Bring your little gremlins to Everett's McCollum Park for the 2011 Forest and Wildlife Fun Day from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Date: 07/25/2011 | Life
Magnetron Technology
Black Diamond Equipment had heard enough from climbers about how caribiners that lock with twistlocks and screwlocks just weren’t cutting it anymore. So they did something about it. Using Magnetron Technology, BDE has created the first magnetic locking caribiner, which uses the magnetic...
Date: 07/24/2011 | Sports
Husum Falls whitewater a real rush
HUSUM -- There isn't much to this tiny, unincorporated community in western Klickitat County. Its meager population is dispersed in the farmlands up and down the two-lane road, State Route 141, that winds through Husum on its way from White Salmon to Trout Lake.
Date: 07/24/2011 | Sports
Guide to humpies
Mike Benbow breaks down how and where to catch pink salmon
Date: 07/24/2011 | Sports
Enjoy magnificent views and pleasant hikes at Moran State Park
It's been that kind of summer. The weather is changing faster than Michael Pineda's fastball; children play barefoot on the beach while parents in parkas huddle over grills.
Date: 07/23/2011 | Life
Extra risk on streams and rivers this year
A deep snowpack over the winter and recent warm weather elevate the potential danger from creeks and streams in the mountains.
Date: 07/23/2011 | Life
A new Sunrise
Newly opened Sunrise Visitor Center at Mt. Rainier impresses
Date: 07/20/2011 | Sports
Washington's new vehicle pass slow to be discovered by masses
Despite statewide media reports for the past several months, people are still showing up at Washington state parks with no clue that a Discover Pass has been required for vehicles entering parks and other state lands since July 1.
Date: 07/19/2011 | Sports
Get your motor runnin'
Black Wolf Mototours gets you outside on a bike in Montana
Date: 07/18/2011 | Sports
Crystal Mountain ski season ending Saturday
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN -- The Crystal Mountain ski resort says its ski season will end Saturday, nearly nine months after it opened in November.The resort says the longest season in its 48-year history was made possible by record-breaking snowfall and the new Mount Rainier Gondola.
Date: 07/14/2011 | Northwest
Centennial Trail will soon be complete
After more than a quarter of a century of planning and work, the Centennial Trail is only months away from being finished.
Date: 07/14/2011 | Local News
Father and son have memorable fishing experience
Picture this scene on the lower Columbia River last Friday:
Date: 07/14/2011 | Sports
What to ride when touring around Europe
One bright sunny Sunday in June of last year in Denmark I was taking a break at a rest stop on the side of a quiet road when a couple of Danes rode up on their bicycles. Neither was what I would call a serious rider and one was a bloody mess -- his right arm and right leg had a series of abrasions...
Date: 07/10/2011 | Sports
What to wear on your feet is important
One of the most common questions people ask is what kind of pedal/shoe combination to use on a bicycle tour.There is no one way to do it. It depends on the individual.
Date: 07/10/2011 | Sports
Camping around Europe is the way to go
A touring cyclist will be able to find camp grounds all over Europe -- there are more than 10,000, according to Rick Steves.
Date: 07/10/2011 | Sports
Tips on how to travel to and around Europe with a bicycle
The days of walking up to the airline counter at the airport -- as I did at LAX in 1979 -- paying $200 for a one-way ticket and flying to London are long gone.
Date: 07/10/2011 | Sports
One road everyone needs to ride
Have you ever been stung by a dead bee?Lots of people, including me, can answer yes to that question.How about this one: Have you ever been knocked off your bike by a bee?Unfortunately, I can answer yes to that as well.
Date: 07/10/2011 | Sports
Be prepared because sometimes things go wrong on the road
One sunny Sunday morning in Wales I was pushing my bike down the road when a drunk Welshman staggered out of a pub and began a stumbling walk in my direction."Hey,' he screamed at me. "Yer supposed to ride the bloody thing."
Date: 07/10/2011 | Sports
'Who put a rocket up your ---'
There is a big difference between riding solo and touring with another rider or riders.
Date: 07/10/2011 | Sports
Don't let aging knees keep you off all trails
So you've walked on paved easy paths like the Centennial Trail or the Interurban, but you long to hike a trail with some semblance of wildness, yet a modicum of ease for your -- let's call them vintage -- knees.
Date: 07/10/2011 | Life
Dueling with lavender
2 Sequim festivals compete for your attention next weekend
Date: 07/09/2011 | Life
Pro wakeboarders stop in Monroe
The top professional wakeboarders from throughout the globe are set to make a splash in Monroe on Friday and Saturday.
Date: 07/03/2011 | Sports
Stand up and paddle
Sport of stand up paddleboarding growing in popularity in NW
Date: 07/03/2011 | Sports
Rail trail a real joy
The Willapa Hills Trail is popular with walkers and bicyclers
Date: 07/01/2011 | Sports
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