Plants and Critters
Grizzly bear carcass washed up on Whatcom County beach likely from...
By Ian Haupt
Experts believe a dead grizzly bear that was found recently on a Cherry Point beach originated from Canada, but are still piecing...
Time on the Columbia
River floating from Hanford Reach
By Eric Lucas
Hanford Reach is a place of wonder.
Such as, I wonder why bank swallows never make their nests in...
Chasing a Shadow: The Planned Revival of the North Cascades...
A look at the history of a long organized but victim to little progress conservation effort to repatriate grizzlies into Washington’s North Cascades
By Nick...
Peace and its forms
San Juan National Historic Park offers endangered species, rare ecosystems and peace commemoration
By Eric Lucas
Imagine a park honoring peace.
Not just peace — the absence...
Among the birds
Early morning birding on Galbraith Mountain
Story and photos by Ben Stalheim
I hate my alarm.
It’s set to my favorite song of all time, Rusted Root’s...
Three wildflower hikes in Canada’s North Cascades
By Stephen Hui
The fact that hikers flock to wildflower meadows like kids to an ice-cream truck may seem strange to the uninitiated. However, once...
Local congressman supports migratory bird protections to aid local economies
Story and photos by Tara Nelson
Every year more than 350 species of migratory birds fly through northern Whatcom County bringing birding enthusiasts and visitors...
‘Tis the Season: Recipes for hot, spiked drinks
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....
Fall hikes to golden larch groves
By Jason Griffith
The long days of sweating up trails and swatting flies are mostly behind us. Fortunately, the cool, crisp days of fall are...
Fall Foraging: Store up for winter
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...
