Do you have an idea for an epic outdoor adventure? Then you should check out this $10,000 grant. Last year’s winner paddled a sea kayak… Continue reading
The Everett Mountaineers will offer a free hiking seminar at 6:30 p.m. May 20. The class will answer questions that a new hiker would have… Continue reading
I spent all weekend rolling in the snow and learning to use an ice ax. In 65-degree-plus heat. I had two main goals: To not… Continue reading
Mount Rainier National Park recently announced how the funding cuts of sequestration will affect the park. In short, you can expect to see fewer staff… Continue reading
After that last little bit of sunny weather lately, I’ve suddenly kicked my summer-planning into high gear. On my list: Finally see an orca in… Continue reading
Time to get on your bike. Friday is Bike to Work Day. There are stations to mark the day all over the area. At the… Continue reading
National Trails Day is on June 1. The Department of Natural Resources is sponsoring events across the state. DNR staff and volunteers will work to… Continue reading
I’m nearly done with the Everett Mountaineers scrambling class that I’ve been taking. So I’ve been looking around to see what other offerings they have… Continue reading
At lower elevations, wildflowers are starting to put on a show, offering promise of wildflower hikes to come. The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest shared some… Continue reading
The Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center has posted a warning about avalanche conditions. Recent rain and snow has made storm slab avalanches possible, especially in… Continue reading
Hikers often joke about wanting a Starbucks or a lemonade stand at the top of a trail. Instead, it’s Grape-Nuts. No really, Grape-Nuts. On June… Continue reading
National Trails Day is June 1. If you love trails, it’s only fair to get out and help maintain them. Here is a roundup of… Continue reading
The Washington Trails Association just posted a really useful roundup of road conditions for the weekend. The I-5 bridge collapse over the Skagit River complicates… Continue reading
The Washington Trails Association just released apps for iPhones and Androids. They already had an app for Windows phones. I did a little happy dance… Continue reading
Outdoors enthusiasts will be glad to know that the Mountain Loop Highway is open all the way around, and has been for a bit more… Continue reading
Although the deadline has passed, the North Cascades Institute is still accepting applications for Youth Leadership Adventures this summer, especially the 8-day Outdoor Leadership and… Continue reading
Washington State Parks has a new app for smartphones. The Pocket Ranger app is free and is available for Apple and Android devices. It includes… Continue reading
