AdventuresNW
Eagle Creek For waterfall lovers, it doesn’t get much better than the Eagle Creek Trail, one of the premier hikes in the Columbia Gorge. This supremely well-engineered trail follows its namesake creek up through a verdant gorge that’s as green as St. Patrick’s Day. In …
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The Cull of the Barred Owl
Most public policy conflicts have well-defined opposing camps. Left vs Right, Rich vs Poor, Permissive vs Puritanical, the Yankees vs the Re…
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Tsunami in Tracy Arm: A Mountain Came Down
My morning watch began the way it had all summer. At 03:56 a.m., I stepped into the wheelhouse of the MV David B and wrote in the logbook: A…
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Washington Trails Association: Empowering Trail Users Statewide
Washington Trails Association (WTA) is the largest state-based trails non-profit in the U.S. But that wasn’t always the case. What began in …
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Conserving Lily Point: Honoring Chelhtenem
Lily Point is located at the southeast corner of Point Roberts with the waters of Georgia Strait on one side and Boundary Bay on the other, …
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The Art of Winter
Winter has always been one of my favorite seasons. While some fly south to relax on warm sandy beaches, I love heading out into the cold, qu…
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Cycology: Balance Bike
I turn 60 this winter, which means I’ve been riding bikes for 55 years and change now. More than any other activity, bicycling has shaped my life—physically, mentally, socially, economically, professionally, and even spiritually through the connection to nature that bikes enable. Aside from the …
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Cycology: The War on Bikes
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Make America Bike Again
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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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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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A Winter’s Day at Huntoon Point
The sojourn to Huntoon Point is a study in contrasts – it starts amidst the hustle and bustle of the Mt. Baker Ski Area and ends in the serene silence of Kulshan Ridge, where the icy winds blowing off the glaciers will cleanse your soul. …
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The Wind
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The Burden of Knowing
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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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Tsunami in Tracy Arm: A Mountain Came Down
My morning watch began the way it had all summer. At 03:56 a.m., I stepped into the wheelhouse of the MV David B and wrote in the logbook: August 10, wind calm, depth 110 feet, barometer 1012. Comments: rain and fog. Then I walked back …
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Blending Rivers and Trails: Kayak-Hiking Route Design for Explorers
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In Search of the Subliminal
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After the Landslides
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Onto Thin Ice: Daring Crossings of the Bering Strait
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Lake 22: A Homecoming
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From Glacier to Sea: A Cascadian Photo Essay
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The Punching Bag
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Field Trip: The Dawes Glacier
If you want to experience impermanence, I recommend a visit to the Dawes Glacier, located at the head of Endicott Arm in the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness of Southeast Alaska. The approach up the sinuous fjord, beneath the towering cliffs and countless waterfalls (many of …
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Top 8 Cheap & Convenient Airport Parking Options Across the UK
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Adventure Towns You Should Visit: Bend, Hood River, Leavenworth
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5 Car Rental Tips to Save on U.S. Trips
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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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Introducing Trash Club: An Interview with Matt Bryant
Troubled by the increasing levels of trash along Whatcom Creek in Bellingham, Washington, Matt Bryant decided to do something about it, and Trash Club was born in 2020. Bryant brought the idea to The Hub Community Bike Shop, a Bellingham-based non-profit committed to keeping waste out …
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The Cull of the Barred Owl
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Conserving Lily Point: Honoring Chelhtenem
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4 Essential Outdoor Activities to Rejuvenate Your Mind
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Lessons from the Glacier Peak Wilderness
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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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Winter Gear Reviews: Stability, Comfort, and Happy Kids
Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles Guest review by Gary Malick I started using hiking poles years back when I was having a little knee issue. Ever since then, they have always been with me on a hike or backpacking trip. The Gossamer Gear …
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Gear Spotlight: Black Diamond Cirque 35 Ski Pack
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ANW Book Review: In Timberline’s Embrace
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Autumn Gear Reviews: Backpacking Essentials
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ANW Book Review: Pacific Harvest: A Northwest Coast Foraging Guide
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Gear Spotlight: From First Chair to Finish Line
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ANW Book Review: Conservation Confidential by Mitch Friedman
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Book Review: Teaching in the Rain