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The Secret Life of Wolverines
Skiing scientists are tracking the Cascadian carnivore
Story by Sophia Rouches | Photos by David Moskowitz
When people hear the word wolverine, the sharp-clawed X-men character usually...
A Year in the Life of a Glacier: A skier’s research...
By Elizabeth Kimberly
Early May
The birds chirp a dawn chorus and the winter rain has diminished. The disparity between the snowy alpine and the verdant...
Vitamin N (nature): A small dose provides substantial stress relief
By Mandy LeBlanc
A midweek hike through Discovery Park in Seattle recently brought a surprising amount of tranquility to my life – after a short sunset...
Whatcom Land Trust purchases 1,400 acres in the South Fork Nooksack...
Whatcom Land Trust just announced that it purchased 1,400 acres of riparian forest and uplands around Skookum Creek, a major tributary of the South...
Build a toolkit for spring foraging
What you need when plants start growing
Story and photos by Amy Gibson
The darkness is lifting, living nature is rising to meet the sun and...
Galbraith Mountain changes hands but stays open for play
The bulk of Bellingham’s mountain bike mecca sold early this summer, but its new owners have been working on the mountain since 2010.
Polygon Financial...
Women’s Work: Making a living on the mountain
By Katie Griffith
As the snow melts on Mt. Baker, hikers, climbers and campers head to the hills. Roads clear of debris, trails dry and...
Bird Watching for Beginners: A convenient way to connect with nature
By Oliver Lazenby | Photos by Eric Ellingson
Birds are the living descendants of dinosaurs, heralds of seasonal change and wanderers in a global ecosystem....