Olympic National Park turns 75 years old on Saturday. On June 29, 1938, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the bill that established the park. From the… Continue reading
If you plan to visit forest lands near the Mountain Loop or U.S. 2 on a weekday, you may need to watch out for logging… Continue reading
All state parks are free on Saturday and Sunday; no Discover Pass is needed to park. Forest Service lands will also be fee-free on Saturday,… Continue reading
I know, I know. It’s the middle of summer. But summer is a fickle, fleeting thing around here. So, let’s talk about winter. I just… Continue reading
Mount Rainier has a reduced ability to rescue people at high altitudes. Last year, a climbing ranger died during a rescue at 13,900 feet. Following… Continue reading
The North Cascades Institute posted on its Facebook page today that there is still time to join a backpacking trip that starts Thursday. The institute… Continue reading
Injured hiker flown off Mount Pilchuck Photos from Mount Pilchuck rescue Mukilteo looking at Japanese Gulch options Isaac Heiman, 13, committed to planting trees across… Continue reading
The Puget Sound Bird Fest, an annual celebration of birds and nature in Edmonds, is Sept. 6 to 8. Volunteers are needed for the registration… Continue reading
If you’ve been wanting to hike to the Monte Cristo area, you still can. I talked to Peter Forbes, the district ranger for the Darrington… Continue reading
I am blatantly stealing an idea from the DNR. Every week, they do a roundup of “Recent research, discoveries and other news about forests, climate,… Continue reading
Happy Friday. I see the weather forecast for the weekend is a bit iffy. Sunday looks like the better bet if you want to get… Continue reading
Here’s a roundup of some outdoor-related events coming up soon. Winter Adventures: The Everett Mountaineers winter course night is at 7p.m. Wednesday in Everett. Representatives… Continue reading
I made my first snow angel of the season on Sunday. I had to drive a bit to find the snow, but it was worth… Continue reading
Mount Rainier National Park will change to winter hours on Tuesday. The park staff are trying to stretch a limited budget as far as possible.… Continue reading
Happy Friday! Here are some tidbits to enjoy before or after you head outside for weekend fun. Or to inspire you to travel somewhere new.… Continue reading
If you’re planning a hiking or camping trip anytime soon, you may need to change your plans if you’re going to be on federal land.… Continue reading
I’m planning to head out for a hike this weekend. I still haven’t decided where. (Got an idea? Post it in the comments.) WTA just… Continue reading
A reader wrote in to tell me that the Big Four Ice Caves are still accessible. Or at least they were as of Thursday. Here’s… Continue reading
Skiers and snowboarders got their first chance to play at Stevens Pass on Saturday, when a preseason rail park was open for the “Government De-Rail… Continue reading
Walking the trail to Pratt Lake right now is kind of like walking through a fairy tale. Maybe something like “Alice in Wonderland,” with plenty… Continue reading
