• 3 Great Hikes for Winter

    Marymere Falls Located near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park, the short hike to Marymere Falls offers a delightful walk through a verd…

  • Field Trip: Wai’anapanapa

    The wind is blowing like nobody’s business when we arrive at Wai’anapanapa in the late morning, which is not unusual on the northern t…

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

    In my year-long tenure as a Writing the Land poet, I penned several poems about Todd Creek, the Whatcom Land Trust (WLT) parcel I adopted. T…

  • On Horses, Humans, and the Trail Ahead

    My horse, Joey, and I were nearing the top of a ridge, glad that the last 15 miles back to the trailhead were downhill. The area had changed…

  • A Hiker’s Quick Guide to Sunglasses

    Hiking is undoubtedly one of the most beneficial outdoor activities a person can do. Aside from the mental health benefits of being out in n…