Here’s some good news for those who like to hike in the North Cascades. The road to Cascade Pass trailhead is now open again. The… Continue reading
Did you know that Sasquatch drives a truck? And rides a motorbike? And he takes his whole family camping and kayaking? It’s true. I saw… Continue reading
It’s almost the weekend. That means it’s almost time for hiking. Here are a few ideas for great trips around here. All are easily doable… Continue reading
Wow! Check out these photos of women showing off some stunning moves on a slackline thousands of feet above Yosemite valley. This video is also… Continue reading
Want to get out for a hike and work up a sweat, but don’t have a lot of time? Have I got the hike for… Continue reading
Work on the Suiattle River Road will mean a closure to cars and pedestrians starting in early September. Here’s a press release from the Forest… Continue reading
It’s almost Labor Day weekend. I don’t want to say it, but for many that means the end of summer. Or at least the beginning… Continue reading
I am always amazed by what our local search and rescue crews are capable of. On Monday, the Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team and Everett… Continue reading
Road trip: Washington State Parks has detailed three road trip ideas for Labor Day weekend. All of them take you to some of the lesser… Continue reading
The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway opened today. Drivers can now reach Artist Point. The road closes every year due to the… Continue reading
It’s been a busy couple days for Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Search and Rescue. They responded to many calls over the past 48 hours.… Continue reading
It’s almost the Fourth of July weekend. Around here, that’s when summer really starts. Happily, the forecast for the holiday and the weekend are both… Continue reading
It’s amazing the difference a rope can make. I learned that over the weekend on a scramble with the Everett Mountaineers at Mount Angeles. I… Continue reading
Last weekend, a helicopter rescue crew evacuated a hiker who had injured his ankle. Andrew Toyota, the chair of Everett Mountain Rescue, which works close… Continue reading
1. The North Cascades Institute is offering an intro to the Cascades Butterfly Project on Sunday. From its website: Join us July 14 for a… Continue reading
If you’re heading east to camp or play outdoors, you’ll want to be extra careful with fire. The Washington state DNR just posted this on… Continue reading
The Pacific Crest Trail Association has work parties planned all up and down the trail all summer long. The projects are free. Meals and camping… Continue reading
I find fire lookouts endlessly fascinating. I’ve never spent the night in one and I need to remedy that problem. The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest… Continue reading
I celebrated my final required hike for the Mountaineers scrambling course I’ve been taking by posing for a photo. I was perched on a skinny… Continue reading
Paddle board, kayak, zip down the zip line and sail at an open house to introduce the water sports Beach Camp at Sunset Bay on… Continue reading
