AdventuresNW
Your mother used to shout, “Go outside and play.” I know. I lived next door and could hear her through four walls and a carefully manicured hedge. Like dogs that join in when they hear another K-9 in the distance, every other mom in the …
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Lessons from the Glacier Peak Wilderness
One warm summer morning in early August of 2005, a small group of grad students from Western Washington University and I gazed across a smal…
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Lake 22: A Homecoming
A year after my dad died, I embarked on a hike into the mountains. My father, James Michael “Jim” Johnston, had asked to have some of his as…
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Preparation as an Act of Love
In September, my husband, Jake, fell to his death on his favorite mountain, the North Twin Sister. My geologist friend Jackie tells me that …
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Trail Eyes
When out on a trail, most of us look at the wilderness around us, absorbing the sights, sounds, and smells of the outdoors. Sure, we look at…
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Randy Bott: Golden Moments
As the sun set over the mountains south of Mt. Adams, I experienced a quiet, golden moment that sparked a creative awakening. Surrounded by …
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Make America Bike Again
For people who bike, the Trump administration’s announcement that it was freezing funding for bike lanes, recreational trails, and “green infrastructure” was a nail in the tire of progress. U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-WA, estimated the decision, if upheld, would result in funding losses “in …
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We’re Number One!
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Dampening Expectations
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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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Solo Ironman: 140.6 Miles through Unfamiliar Territory
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Running the Hill
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The Burden of Knowing
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
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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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Running with the Big Dogs: My Iditarod Adventure
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Lake 22: A Homecoming
A year after my dad died, I embarked on a hike into the mountains. My father, James Michael “Jim” Johnston, had asked to have some of his ashes spread at his favorite place, Lake 22, a lake high on the east flank of Mount Pilchuck …
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From Glacier to Sea: A Cascadian Photo Essay
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The Punching Bag
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At the Water’s Edge: A Year Beside Todd 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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5 Car Rental Tips to Save on U.S. Trips
Exploring the U.S. by car gives you the freedom to see the country at your own pace, but if you’re not careful, renting a car can quickly eat into your travel budget. The good news? A few simple strategies can help you avoid unnecessary expenses …
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Five Relaxing Getaways in France
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Moss and Mist: Twenty Years of Connection in Alaska
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Top Destinations for Luxury Adventures in Italy
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Bucket List Adventure Destinations Around The Globe
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10 Hidden Gems in Skagit Valley for Outdoor Enthusiasts
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Best UK Destinations For Outdoor Enthusiasts
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The Best Destinations in France For Outdoor Adventure
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Lessons from the Glacier Peak Wilderness
One warm summer morning in early August of 2005, a small group of grad students from Western Washington University and I gazed across a small lake at one of America’s most spectacular mountain views. The lake was indeed small, really a small tarn, its glass-like …
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A Day in the Life of a Park Ranger
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Recovery Beyond: An Audacious Idea
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Chuckanut Drive: 21 Miles of Cascadian Splendor
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On Horses, Humans, and the Trail Ahead
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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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Book Review: Teaching in the Rain
Teaching in the Rain: The Story of the North Cascades Institute, by John C. Miles. Chuckanut Editions, 2023 The North Cascades Institute has been a fixture of the northwest Washington landscape since 1986. In “Teaching in the Rain,” author John C. Miles tells its …
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Gear Spotlight: The Two Tent from Gossamer Gear
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Summer Gear Reviews: Maximizing Comfort
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Spring Gear Reviews: Warm & Dry
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An Amazing Layering Piece: The Rab Evolute Hoody
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Gear for your Winter Adventures
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Autumn Reviews: ‘Go There’ Pants, A Table, and Ultimate Sleeping Pad
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Book Review: Arctic Traverse