Nature
The Aerial Courtship of Osprey
One of the sure signs of spring is the return of our seasonal birds. Many people think of the robins out in the yard pulling ...
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Grizzlies Back on Track in the North Cascades
Washington’s conservation community was understandably concerned when rumors began to circulate this spring that U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke would be visiting the North Cascades ...
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Little Spokane River Bat Condo is a Local Conservation Success
The first time I remember interacting with bats was as a young child in New Jersey. I was watching these dark whirling critters dive and ...
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National Forest Recreation Benefits Local Communities
Washington National Forests receive over 6.3 million visits each year, according to a recent report by the USDA Forest Service. Visitors spend approximately $290 million ...
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Rockhounding: the Adventure of Discovery
What I love the most about rockhounding is the adventure of discovery. Often, I stumble across something that catches my attention while reading a ...
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The Feathers: In a Timeless Cataract at Frenchman Coulee the Future Clings to the Past
For the 13,000 or so years before Frenchman Coulee became a wildly popular destination for Northwest rock climbers, a striking formation of basalt spires stood ...
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Kalispel Tribe to Host Fundraiser for South Selkirk Mountain Caribou (March 3, 2018)
The Kalispel Tribe is hosting a fundraiser for South Selkirk Mountain Caribou recovery efforts on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. ...
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REI Pledges to Advocate for the Places We Love
“We just lost millions of acres of protected land,” REI said in a recent statement. “But we remain united as a community.” Several other major ...
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Cryptic, Cold-Loving Ice Crawlers
You may not see them if you’re skiing the groomers; but, venture off-piste at night, and you might catch a glimpse of these cryptic, cold-loving ...
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