John and Doris Belisle, owners of BelleWood Acres and BelleWood Distilling Story and photos by Pat Grubb Every school kid growing up knows the story of Johnny Appleseed and how he wandered around …

By Oliver Lazenby Five years ago, Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood noticed a lack of travel guides that combined their favorite things – hiking trails and breweries. They knew they weren’t alone in …

The author drags a hand aboard his powsurfer. Photo by Evan Skoczenski. By Nick Belcaster Stepping on the board for the first time felt uncertain and foreign. With little sidecut, let alone edges, …

Harvesting hops at Atwood Ales in Blaine, Washington. Aubrey Laurence photo. Some local brewers are stretching the limits of local beer and discovering that the Northwest is full of ingredients. By …

Nancy and Sam Hassan. Photo by Pat Grubb. Story and photos by Pat Grubb Sam Hassan mixed his first cocktail when he was a 17-year-old and still living in Brazil. The drink was a batida, Portuguese …

A change to the historic race allows competitors to race in three legs. Teams can have between three and eight members. By Oliver Lazenby What’s the hardest segment in the seven-leg Ski to Sea …

Recreation Northwest’s new park finding tool, whatcomparkfinder.org, shows parks from multiple agencies throughout Whatcom County and is searchable with dozens of different filters.[/caption] By …

By Brandon Fralic A snowshoer near Artist Point. Jefferson Morriss photo. When the lowlands succumb to sogginess and the highlands are buried in snow, there’s one thing that gets me through …

By John Minier Students analyze layers in a snowpit. Photo courtesy of John Minier. For years, backcountry skiers and snowboarders with some avalanche training and a desire to learn more about the …

By Amy Gibson Winter is a quiet time in nature, when life has retreated into roots and seeds, saving energy for the promise of sun. The forest is a dripping place that holds hints of what will come …

Story and photo by Luca Williams So there I was – on the coast of Kenya hoeing corn and collecting coconuts. My friend’s great-grandmother, working beside me, said, “After we finish hoeing the …

Mouth Hole partners Jesse Owen and Jessi Benson. Photo by Louise Mugar. If you’re looking for a new dining experience on your way up to Baker, it’s worthwhile stopping in Maple Falls again. The …

By Amy Gibson As autumn approaches, plants begin to ready themselves for winter. For plants, the change in temperature causes sugars to migrate and convert into different forms with a variety of …

Story by Benjamin Whitney Photos by Anne Cleary If you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you may not realize that Bellingham’s mountain bike scene is on fire. Flanked by mixed-use …

Story and photos By Brandon Fralic Jesse shifts the Yukon into park and says, “Hold on, I think this might be the Hill of Death.” He steps out of the vehicle and disappears around a corner, …

From left to right: thimbleberry, cleavers, yarrow. By Amy Gibson For many, summer is a time to relax, slow down, and enjoy the warm season of our lives. One way I’ve found to enjoy these months …

Locally made Trail Boss sells worldwide Bill Hasenjaeger with a Trail Boss at his Bellingham office. Oliver Lazenby photo. By Oliver Lazenby In February 2017, Bellingham resident Bill Hasenjaeger …

Keland Hawks enjoying a trailside beer. Eric Mickelson photo. By Aubrey Laurence For many outdoor enthusiasts, it’s almost assumed that after a day of adventure, beers will be shared at a local …

The Chilliwack Valley from Teapot Hill. Story and photos By Brandon Fralic Not every outdoor adventure needs to be hardcore. This spring, between backcountry skiing in winter and summer’s high …

By Amy Gibson As winter winds down, green life emerges in the forest once again. You may notice foragers off-trail, filling baskets with robust leaves, bright flowers and small berries. Perhaps …