The first time I encountered the mischievous antics of a black-billed magpie was during my first cross-country drive. I was setting up camp in Arches National ... Read More...
“Know before you go” is a simple
summary for safely enjoying camping and hiking, suggests Franklin Pemberton,
Public Affairs Officer on the Colville National F... Read More...
When the Grateful Dead sang, “Fire on the Mountain,” they didn’t
mean forest fires. Ten years later James Hansen delivered his global warming report
to Congres... Read More...
Ever wanted your own private cabin in the woods? The Forest Service rents out former ranger stations in the Blue Mountains for an affordable price. They’re a g... Read More...
Early summer is a great time to visit the wildflower-rich meadows dotting the ridgetops throughout the Blue Mountains. This 20-mile loop traverses the heart of... Read More...
Every other year I spend one week in Olympia reviewing grant applications as a member of the statewide Non-highway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) progr... Read More...
The snow has disappeared from the surrounding peaks, and
buttercups and glacier lilies have been showing their yellow faces. I love
wildflowers, and the succes... Read More...
Water can be the perfect motivation to get kids hiking.
Waterfalls, lakes, and rivers are fun to look at, providing a sensory gift for
the ears and eyes. Even ... Read More...
Located about an hour west
of Spokane, the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area is an uncrowded central Washington
hiking spot. This rural meander provides open views, ... Read More...
Consider this two hikes in one. Although a trip here will require a little extra planning, visitors have access to two different public land agencies, two diff... Read More...
