AdventuresNW
Old Sauk River Trail The Old Sauk River Trail offers the spring hiker an easy opportunity to explore the rich textures of a vibrant rainforest, on par with the legendary lushness of the Olympic Peninsula. Along the way, you’ll pass through remnants of towering …
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3 Great Hikes for Spring
Old Sauk River Trail The Old Sauk River Trail offers the spring hiker an easy opportunity to explore the rich textures of a vibrant r…
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A River of Stories
The Skagit River sustains humans in many ways, from providing drinking water to irrigating crops and nurturing fisheries. Of course, the bas…
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Over the Top: The Epic Story of the North Cascades Highway
Washington State Route 20 (known as the North Cascades Highway from Marblemount to Winthrop) is the state’s longest and most scenic hi…
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Skagit Notes: 20 Years of Canoe Tripping
These four poems originate from 20 years of canoe tripping on the Skagit River from Ross Lake to the Salish Sea. The Skagit is a river, a wa…
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The Magic Skagit
In the three years I spent photographing and writing my new book, Soul of the Skagit, I listened to countless people affectionately refer to…
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Perseverance
Those of us who ride bikes are a big and diverse community. Some of us ride for fun, fitness, and adventure. Others bike for transportation—commuting across cities and towns to reach their jobs, schools, or friends. Bicycles are magical machines. They propel us overland more …
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Fat Bike the Methow!
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How To Prepare For An Outdoor Adventure With An Electric Bike
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Bike Northwest: Cycling Adventures with a Side of Culture
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What To Pack On Your First Ever Bike Tour Adventure
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PNW Bucket List Mountain Bike Trails
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Reflections on the Privilege of Running
Time is life; it is breath; it is each moment and the collection of every moment that makes up each hour of every day, week, and year of our lives. These moments are precious. The mere existence of their existence is unique in all the …
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Celebrating the Dark and Grey
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Curiosity, Mystery, and Motivation
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Running As Ritual
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How Running Found Me and Changed the Game
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Solo Ironman: 140.6 Miles through Unfamiliar Territory
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Backcountry Bliss: A Week at the Asulkan Cabin
I am not a gambler, but I won the lottery this past March when I was invited to spend a week at the Asulkan Cabin on the British Columbia/Alberta border. The cabin is renowned for being situated in the heart of excellent ski terrain and …
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The Couloir
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Requiem for the Raptors
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Rendezvous Huts: A Methow Tradition
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Running with the Big Dogs: My Iditarod Adventure
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A Winter’s Day at Coleman Pinnacle
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A River of Stories
The Skagit River sustains humans in many ways, from providing drinking water to irrigating crops and nurturing fisheries. Of course, the basin is also home to a profound richness of wildlife, including bears, salmon, bald eagles, otters, trout, voles, elk, swans, and the Pacific giant …
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Skagit Notes: 20 Years of Canoe Tripping
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Mercy of Giants
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How Whitewater Paddling Woke Me Up
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The Immersion
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Race Week in Anacortes: A Yachting Tradition Sails On
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The Bears of Pack Creek
I cross the tidal mud flat that leads to Pack Creek in late afternoon, mid-way through a week-long excursion in the Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska. Our small group is alone, greatly outnumbered by the bears. Brown (grizzly) bears line the undulating watercourse of …
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Thrills And Chills: Seeking Adventure Along the Pacific Coast
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How to be a Responsible Road Tripper in Hawaii
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Golden Times in the Brooks Range
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Meeting Dragons: A True Story
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A Lost Knife
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Over the Top: The Epic Story of the North Cascades Highway
Washington State Route 20 (known as the North Cascades Highway from Marblemount to Winthrop) is the state’s longest and most scenic highway. If you’ve traveled in the North Cascades, you’re already familiar with it. SR20 stretches from Whidbey Island in the west all the way …
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The Magic Skagit
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Harlan Kredit: A Path to Stewardship
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The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
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A Cathedral in our Backyard: Saving the Canyon Lake Community Forest
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Whatcom CityZen Invites You to be Part of the Solution
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Whatever the Weather: Gear for Spring in the PNW
Jack Wolfskin Eagle Peak 2L Shell Guest Review by Nikki Here in the Pacific Northwest, could any piece of gear be more important than a trusty raincoat? My new Jack Wolfskin Eagle Peak 2L Jacket has kept me dry on foggy mornings and in wintery downpours …
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Weston Heated Vest Review: Discover the Sleek Solution to Winter’s Chill
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A Camera Bag and a Pair of Tents for Autumn Adventuring
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Pack Rafting…Lite
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Great Gear for Summer Hiking Adventures
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New Gear for Spring Adventures