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Hiking

Appreciating the ancient, silent Hoh Rainforest in winter

Rain turns the soundscape into a symphony of thrums, taps, hisses and plinks

Dec. 31, 2024 9:00 p.m.

The Enchantments: A beautiful and grueling 12-plus hour hike

What to know about hiking, or not hiking, one of the region's most famous trails

Aug. 30, 2024 10:00 p.m.

New, visually stunning hiking guide focuses on Mount Baker and the North Cascades

The full-color hiking guide took five years to complete

June 3, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Holden Village is a ‘retreat to another era’

Remote, Lutheran-run town becomes Nordic skiing paradise in the winter

April 8, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Controlling crowds: Why wilderness reservations are becoming the new normal

Mount Rainier is the latest national park to be regulated

March 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Vision shaping for fully non-motorized Pacific Northwest Trail route

Completion of a comprehensive plan announced by forest service Dec. 12

Dec. 30, 2023 5:00 a.m.

An introduction to the EXPLORE Act — and why it matters

Federal act ties multiple recreation bills together

Dec. 25, 2023 5:00 a.m.

One year in Juneau: Finding the best in the worst

Friends soothe the sting of facing headfirst into the rain

Nov. 29, 2023 11:32 a.m.

Near-winter adventures don’t always go as planned

The final Cascadian expedition of the season wasn't without a few hiccups

Nov. 14, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Avoiding — and mitigating — human threats in the outdoors

Outdoor recreation is dangerous enough without feeling threatened by other humans

Oct. 31, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Venturing into ‘Larch Madness’ at Goat Peak Lookout

The golden trees are an integral part of Washington's autumn decor

Oct. 17, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Beware autumn’s angry yellow jackets

Lack of food 'makes them as cranky as a hungry child'

Sept. 19, 2023 5:00 a.m.