AdventuresNW
Marymere Falls Located near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park, the short hike to Marymere Falls offers a delightful walk through a verdant rainforest. Along the way, the trail passes through a botanist’s dream: a garden of mosses and ferns beneath a majestic canopy of …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dampening Expectations
It’s best to enter winter with a plan, lest the wet weather dampen your enthusiasm for biking. My winter plan is to set a goal, to be prepared, and to be opportunistic. My perennial goal is to ride the annual Chilly Hilly on Bainbridge Island. …
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Autumn Bikepacking
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Cycology: Summer Cycling and Climate Change
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Perseverance
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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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An Enduring Resource
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
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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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Cathedral of Ice
I step from the truck among 20 other cars, and an arctic wind knifes me within seconds. Weather always funnels like tides through this bottleneck, one of few gaps in the Alaska Range. My brow hurts with an ice-cream headache, and my hands are …
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The Trajectory of Dreams: Rediscovering Mt. Stuart
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Backcountry Bliss: A Week at the Asulkan Cabin
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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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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. The Whatcom Conservation District is partnering with the WLT to restore 22.4 acres of riparian habitat along this beautiful creek …
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Dark Beauty: Notes from Winter Sailing Journeys on the Salish Sea
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Rare Birds: The Endangered Puffins of the Salish Sea
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Imua: Go Forward
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A River of Stories
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Skagit Notes: 20 Years of Canoe Tripping
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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 tip of west Maui. Located on this sumptuously beautiful coast a few miles north of Hana Town, Wai’anapanapa State Park is a …
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A Mountain Poetry Pilgrimage
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The Bears of Pack Creek
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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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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 since our previous trip many years ago. Although fires had devastated the forest, in its aftermath it …
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A Reflection on Hope in the 21st Century
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Up in Flames
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Whatcom Land Trust & Rand Jack Celebrate 40 Years of Conservation
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Over the Top: The Epic Story of the North Cascades Highway
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The Magic Skagit
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Gear for your Winter Adventures
Gregory® Alpaca Duffel 60L I loved my last duffel bag. It lasted close to 30 years. It had everything I wanted: lots of pockets, shoulder strap handles, water resistance, and just enough space for medium-sized camping trips and other excursions where a suitcase was not …
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Autumn Reviews: ‘Go There’ Pants, A Table, and Ultimate Sleeping Pad
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Book Review: Arctic Traverse
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The Last Sleeping Bag
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Whatever the Weather: Gear for Spring in the PNW
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Weston Heated Vest Review: Discover the Sleek Solution to Winter’s Chill