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  • Chuckanut Drive: 21 Miles of Cascadian Splendor

    Washington State Route 11, also known as Chuckanut Drive, is a beautiful scenic byway that never makes the cut in lists of America’s great s…

  • From Glacier to Sea: A Cascadian Photo Essay

    Here in Western Washington, perpetual cycles of moisture-laden weather systems move inland from offshore, gifting the Cascades Mountain Rang…

  • Moss and Mist: Twenty Years of Connection in Alaska

    The first words from our very first passenger as she stepped aboard my tour boat, the David B in Juneau, Alaska, were, “I don’t know why you…

  • The Punching Bag

          I’m in serious bear country, camped on a small floating platform in the middle of a narrow saltwater channel where fishermen sometimes…

  • The Best Destinations in France For Outdoor Adventure

    France is home to many beautiful landscapes, each offering unique adventures and experiences. While we may think of France as a place of bou…

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Hike/Climb

  • 3 Great Hikes for Spring

    March 20, 2025

    Point Whitehorn   The hike to Point Whitehorn is a delight in any season, a leisurely stroll through luscious rainforest to a rocky beach that invites extended exploration. But it’s especially sublime in spring when the forest comes alive after a long northern winter. Three-quarters …

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  • Enter the Temple

    March 4, 2025

  • Island Magic: Spring Hikes Beside the Salish Sea

    March 4, 2025

  • In Defense of Simplicity

    January 26, 2025

  • 3 Great Hikes for Winter

    December 11, 2024

  • Stillness

    November 21, 2024

  • The Quietest Sound

    November 13, 2024

  • Autumn in the Kootenays

    November 10, 2024

Cycling

  • We’re Number One!

    March 4, 2025

    We’re No. 1! Washington has been named the most bike-friendly state by the League of American Bicyclists, a national nonprofit that advocates for safer bicycling conditions. Washington won the top spot thanks to one of the most exciting and hopeful bicycling initiatives in the United …

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  • Dampening Expectations

    November 21, 2024

  • Autumn Bikepacking

    September 1, 2024

  • Cycology: Summer Cycling and Climate Change

    May 10, 2024

  • Perseverance

    February 21, 2024

  • Fat Bike the Methow!

    September 1, 2023

  • How To Prepare For An Outdoor Adventure With An Electric Bike

    July 8, 2022

  • Bike Northwest: Cycling Adventures with a Side of Culture

    November 28, 2021

Running

  • An Enduring Resource

    September 2, 2024

      On September 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law. Its purpose: “to assure that an increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization, does not occupy and modify all areas within the United States and its possessions, leaving …

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  • Reflections on the Privilege of Running

    February 21, 2024

  • Celebrating the Dark and Grey

    December 15, 2023

  • Curiosity, Mystery, and Motivation

    July 12, 2023

  • Running As Ritual

    April 7, 2023

  • How Running Found Me and Changed the Game

    January 5, 2023

  • Solo Ironman: 140.6 Miles through Unfamiliar Territory

    March 9, 2021

  • Running the Hill

    October 18, 2020

Snow

  • The Burden of Knowing

    March 4, 2025

    Matt points his phone towards the stars over the mountains in the southern sky. “You’ve got to line it up with the satellite,” he says. “That seems to work best.” Apparently, iPhone 14 and newer have built-in satellite messaging. I ask him what he’s up …

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  • Cathedral of Ice

    November 21, 2024

  • The Trajectory of Dreams: Rediscovering Mt. Stuart

    November 21, 2024

  • Backcountry Bliss: A Week at the Asulkan Cabin

    February 21, 2024

  • The Couloir

    December 28, 2023

  • Requiem for the Raptors

    November 29, 2023

  • Rendezvous Huts: A Methow Tradition

    November 25, 2023

  • Running with the Big Dogs: My Iditarod Adventure

    January 9, 2023

Water

  • From Glacier to Sea: A Cascadian Photo Essay

    March 4, 2025

    Here in Western Washington, perpetual cycles of moisture-laden weather systems move inland from offshore, gifting the Cascades Mountain Range with a bounty of snow and rain that sustains the flora, fauna, and people of the region throughout the year. These images trace water’s dynamic journey …

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  • The Punching Bag

    March 4, 2025

  • At the Water’s Edge: A Year Beside Todd Creek

    December 6, 2024

  • Dark Beauty: Notes from Winter Sailing Journeys on the Salish Sea

    November 21, 2024

  • Rare Birds: The Endangered Puffins of the Salish Sea

    September 14, 2024

  • Imua: Go Forward

    September 12, 2024

  • A River of Stories

    March 21, 2024

  • Skagit Notes: 20 Years of Canoe Tripping

    March 21, 2024

Travel

  • Five Relaxing Getaways in France

    May 5, 2025

    France is home to many beautiful destinations, ranging from sun-kissed beaches to snow-capped mountains, each offering unique scenery and a host of relaxing experiences. Whether you’re drawn to Nice for its laid-back coastal vibe, Normandy for its meandering river or Chamonix for luxury skiing resorts, …

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  • Best UK Destinations For Outdoor Enthusiasts

    May 5, 2025

  • Bucket List Adventure Destinations Around The Globe

    May 5, 2025

  • Top Destinations for Luxury Adventures in Italy

    May 4, 2025

  • Moss and Mist: Twenty Years of Connection in Alaska

    March 4, 2025

  • The Best Destinations in France For Outdoor Adventure

    March 3, 2025

  • 10 Hidden Gems in Skagit Valley for Outdoor Enthusiasts

    March 3, 2025

  • Field Trip: Wai’anapanapa

    December 9, 2024

Galleries

News

  • Chuckanut Drive: 21 Miles of Cascadian Splendor

    March 12, 2025

    Washington State Route 11, also known as Chuckanut Drive, is a beautiful scenic byway that never makes the cut in lists of America’s great scenic drives. Perhaps, at 21 miles long, it isn’t epic enough to rate. But as an experiential journey, it is easily …

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  • On Horses, Humans, and the Trail Ahead

    December 2, 2024

  • A Reflection on Hope in the 21st Century

    September 4, 2024

  • Up in Flames

    September 1, 2024

  • Whatcom Land Trust & Rand Jack Celebrate 40 Years of Conservation

    May 22, 2024

  • Over the Top: The Epic Story of the North Cascades Highway

    March 21, 2024

  • The Magic Skagit

    March 19, 2024

  • Harlan Kredit: A Path to Stewardship

    March 17, 2024

Reviews

  • Spring Gear Reviews: Warm & Dry

    March 4, 2025

    The North Face Women’s Summit Breithorn Hoodie I love my North Face Women’s Summit Series Breithorn Hoodie! It arrived just in time for our winter’s coldest few weeks. I stayed toasty and warm, even without extra layers underneath, thanks to the 800-fill ProDown™ with water …

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  • An Amazing Layering Piece: The Rab Evolute Hoody

    March 3, 2025

  • Gear for your Winter Adventures

    November 1, 2024

  • Autumn Reviews: ‘Go There’ Pants, A Table, and Ultimate Sleeping Pad

    September 1, 2024

  • Book Review: Arctic Traverse

    May 22, 2024

  • The Last Sleeping Bag

    May 22, 2024

  • Whatever the Weather: Gear for Spring in the PNW

    March 1, 2024

  • Weston Heated Vest Review: Discover the Sleek Solution to Winter’s Chill

    November 24, 2023

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