By Meg Olson Higher Love Kit DesLauriers Mountaineers Books Kit DesLauriers has climbed the highest mountain on each of the world’s seven continents. Then skied from the summit. That’s just nuts. …

By Meg Olson Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home Lynda V. Mapes Braided River, A Co-Publication with The Seattle Times Our bookstore hangs over the waters of Penn Cove where, in 1970, 100 orca were …

New hiking app to help avoid crowds A new hiking trail app provides outdoor enthusiasts with real-time trail and recreation data. The new TREAD Map App pilot program, released in partnership with the …

Nolan Baker photo By Adam Nelson of Spokester.com W hile many of us enjoy spending time outside and getting active, it’s no secret that our younger generations are far more interested in playing on …

Courtesy photo By Elizabeth Kimberly H ere in Bellingham, many of us seek the flow state. You know it: That sensation where you’re fully immersed in the moment, sea salt breeze in your face, cosmos …

The Washington state Department of Ecology report highlighted declining salmon populations, low water levels due to growing demand and diminishing snowpack, and a long history of water disputes as …

Story and photos by Jason D. Martin, American Alpine Institute executive director Y ou’re sliding down a pristine snow slope, miles from the trailhead. That’s when it happens. Your binding pops, …

Gravel Unravel race map. By Conor Wilson Peninsula Adventure – Gravel Unravel After canceling its Gravel Unravel race last June due to the pandemic, Peninsula Adventure Sports will return to …

Story by Pat Grubb W hat do you do if you’ve been holding the longest race in North America since 2015, one that won’t let you use an engine, that presents some of the trickiest sailing …

Sitting stretches to do throughout the day Story and photos by Luca Williams But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee. Job 12:7 I n the early days of mankind, we learned from the animals …

Story and photos by Ian Ferguson I t was 5:30 in the morning in the dead of winter – I was in my car in the middle of nowhere. I had spent the night curled deep into my sleeping bag, searching for …

Shirley Schmidt and husband Jesse stoking the fire at Graham’s Historical Restaurant.[/caption] Restaurants in Glacier have adapted to pandemic-life Aaron Horwitz at The Heliotrope Cafe. Whether …

Story by Andrew Grubb T hose of us who live in the steep valleys of the North Cascades are aware of the difficulties of short days, torrential rain and cold nights. Few are as deeply cognizant of …

Photo by Elizabeth Kimberly Story by Elizabeth Kimberly Y our vantage is different from the sky. W ith wings, you can kiss volcanic summits and lenticular clouds in a matter of minutes. You can …

Story and photos by Tara Nelson E very year more than 350 species of migratory birds fly through northern Whatcom County bringing birding enthusiasts and visitors from all over the country and, with …

Story and photos by Jason Griffith Trail stats Distance: 17 miles, one way Elevation gain: 4,000 feet Max elevation: 1,700 feet Best: Spring or fall, summers are quite hot T he drone of the Lady of …

The older boys explore natural bridges in Fairhaven's Hundred Acre Wood. Story by Katie Griffith Photos by Kat Schaumberg H ead into Fairhaven’s Hundred Acre Wood Park on a Wednesday around noon, …

Hana Beaman , pro snowboarder Album: For the ladies: Cuz I Love You, by Lizzo Not new but if you somehow haven't listened to it yet. Either way, good vibes and self positive.… Still gets me in a …

Story and artwork by Gretchen Leggitt F or over five years, my friend Robin and I have been scheming and dreaming about combining a bike tour across B.C. with a climbing trip in the Bugaboos range, …

Mountain Madness guide Amber Smith on a smoky peak in the North Cascades. Photo courtesy Amber Smith. By Katie Griffith D uring an approach to Sahale Peak in summer 2018, Mountain Madness guide Amber …