The Pacific Northwest may not be blessed with the brilliance of a New England autumn in the lowlands, but we guarantee that if you hike into the subalpine zone of the Cascade Range in October, the spectrum of reds, oranges and yellows will arouse your retinal cones and knock off your optical socks.
By Greg Johnston | October 16, 2008
In my lifetime, I've seen Bruce Springsteen in concert something like 17 times but never in his purest, most unadulterated form. That is, some crummy...
By Mike McQuaide | October 16, 2008
A look at an area just outside North Cascades National Park that some advocates think should be added to the park. They call it the "American Alps."
By Terry Wood | September 4, 2008
Mount Rainier's base camp makes for a popular day-hike destination.
By Mike McQuaide | August 28, 2008
Bring some comfortable running shoes, and be on the mountain at 6:30 in the morning. That's the only warning Brian Russell and the rest of the secondary got from assistant coach Jim Mora before they arrived at Tiger Mountain one morning this offseason and looked up to see just how big of a challenge the Cable Line trail was going to be.
By Danny O'neil | August 20, 2008
North Cascades National Park turns 40 this fall. Here's a look at the park today, how it came to be, and some favorite hikes and climbs.
By Terry Wood | August 14, 2008
Come and get it: Washington's newest wilderness area, Wild Sky, is as pretty as it gets — and has something to offer just about everybody.
By Linda V. Mapes | August 3, 2008
It only happens a few weeks a year, and we're not talking about a super sale. This weekend, take a hike and take advantage of the limited opportunity to view Mount Rainier's meadows of wildflowers, which flourish in late July and early August.
It's nearly impossible to predict how long the wildflowers will stick around every year, but rangers at Sunrise Visitor Center are confident that hikers will be able to view them in full bloom for at least another week.
By Anna Roth | July 30, 2008
Artist Point near Mount Baker in northern Washington state is a perfect place to try a summer glissade; Mount Baker is one of the snowiest places in the world.
By Ron Judd | July 24, 2008
In a boulder field just below the summit of Mailbox Peak, a chatty pika babbles away, seeking attention from any and all. Its urgent tone reminds...
By Mike McQuaide | June 26, 2008
