By Pat Grubb A silent revolution in the cycling world that began in China and conquered Europe is now riding strong across North America. Electric bikes, or “e-bikes” are finding fans across all …

A racer nears Artist Point in the 2007 Ride 542. Mount Baker Experience file photo. By Oliver Lazenby Most popular bike races are long. The Tour de France is about 2,082 miles this year, with an …

By Ben Whitney Elizabeth Ahlem Clark didn’t have a grand plan when she visited Bellingham in 2016. But, like many Pacific Northwest transplants, she uncovered an immediate affinity for the North …

Aurielle Eyer and Michael LaMartin hiking to Winchester Mountain Lookout. Gabe Rogel photo. A family hike in the North Cascades / Jason Griffith photo. Copper Ridge Lookout in the north unit of North …

Stories and photos by Brad Andrew Mountain bike trails don’t just fall from the sky and land in the forest for all to enjoy. Whether you prefer flowing single-track or high-speed jump lines, those …

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 …

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 foragers are itching to get out into the sunlight. Whether …

Volunteer group and Forest Service close Winchester Lookout in winter after increased skier use led to increased damage. Story and photos by Oliver Lazenby For backcountry skiers and snowboarders, …

The mountains just outside Unist’ot’en camp, near Houston, B.C., on the eastern edge of the Coast Range. Photo by James Leder.[/caption] Reflecting on a recovering but endangered landscape while …

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 …

Illustration of an UFO sighting above the Nooksack River. Illustration by Snowy Benson Recent UFO sighting reports prompt local group to take a closer look at the Mt. Baker area. By Pat Grubb We are …

Todd Fischer calls himself a surf artist. Inspired by the three-dimensional and dynamic nature of waves, his paintings often depict surf in a colorful and surreal manner. If one was to pigeonhole …

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 …

Aspire Adventure Running guide Alex Giebelhaus on Church Mountain. Abram Dickerson photo. Festival 542, coming to the end of the highway this fall, will allow runners to make connections and run from …

Story and photos by Beau Gaughran Taylor Carlton near the top of the course at the 2017 Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom. Banked slalom races are spreading throughout the Pacific Northwest and …

Story and photos by Jann Eberharter Every day at Mt. Baker is different, which might be why they all blend together. I’ve had the privilege of spending the past seven seasons at the end of Highway …

Story and photo by Beau Gaughran The Pacific Northwest is a land of magic. As a budding photographer who is somewhat new to the area, I find something special around every corner – a distant view …