By Katie Griffith A hiker on the north side of Mt. Baker. Photo by Jefferson Morriss. A s the snow melts on Mt. Baker, hikers, climbers and campers head to the hills. Roads clear of debris, trails …

The new Evil Bikes headquarters in Bellingham. Photo by Benjamin Whitney. A Q&A with Kevin Walsh by Benjamin Whitney T he red hot brand Evil Bikes is known for defying tradition when it comes to …

While Glacier has bars, restaurants, coffee shops and convenience stores, some things aren’t available without a two-hour round trip to Bellingham. To save visitors and locals the trip, Glacier …

By Jacqueline Thompson T he Cascades truly blossom into their namesake in summer, as water rushes from glaciated peaks to feed the land and wild plants. For foragers and herbalists, summer in the …

Photos courtesy of Andy Basabe. By Benjamin Whitney W hen the nonprofit Whatcom Day Academy closed its doors in 2015, Andy Basabe, a language and environmental education teacher at the school, took …

By Mike McCartan The smoke near Winthrop was unbearable and the fire rained ash on our vehicles overnight; we swept it off the windshield just to be able to see clearly. Our fire crew dealt with this …

Helly Hansen Powderqueen 2.0 Jacket Waterproof, windproof and breathable, this PrimaLoft insulated, longer cut woman’s jacket will keep you warm while its relaxed free ride fit will make for big …

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 …

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 …