Bellingham has an amazing new bouldering gym and the grand opening was quite a scene. It's called Vital Climbing Gym, and some innovative features make it a promising new hangout for local climbers: …

Relive all seven legs in four-and-a-half minutes! Photos: Louise Mugar Song: "Tell Me, Show Me" by Polecat, from their 2011 album Fire on the Hill

If you've never heard of power industrialist J.D. Ross, don't feel bad – neither had I. The towering historical figure masterminded the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project and was friends with …

BOWRON LAKES Story and photos by Jason Hummel Take in the sights and sounds while canoeing the iconic circuit. Places have their sounds. They travel wherever you go. When an owl hoots, memories of …

WHAT'S IN YOUR FIRST AID KIT? Story by Ian Ferguson Choose the items that suit your trip. As the American Alpine Institute’s manager of equipment services and a professional guide with over a …

THERE WILL BE MUD Story by Jason D. Martin Photos courtesy of Whatcom Events Mud runs are good, not-so-clean fun for the whole family. I’m not huge on running, but I’ve always been adventurous …

HIKING THE HIDDEN LAKE PEAKS Story and photos by Aubrey Laurence Explore an alpine wonderland. It may sound strange, but if you hike often enough you can become desensitized to many of the great …

GOING DEEP Story by Brandy Kiger Shreve   The Salish Sea offers world-class diving. If you tire of the backcountry and your legs feel a little heavy after carrying the weight of your gear all …

FROM BALI TO BAKER Story and photos by Pat Grubb Ascending the local volcano is within your reach. Two years ago, I had the good fortune to spend nearly a month in Bali. The Balinese are a deeply …

FARMERS MARKETS Fresh produce grown locally. WASHINGTON STATE MARKETS Anacortes Farmers Market Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. anacortesfarmersmarket.org Bellingham Farmers Market …

Dual Adventure A human-powered approach to Ruth Mountain Story and photos by Jason D. Martin My friend said he wanted to ride a bike to Mt. Baker, ski it and ride home in one day. Riding up to the …

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FIRST DESCENT By Eric Parker, photo by Tait Trautman Fred Norquist nails the first descent of Klahanie Falls. The name of the drop is Klahanie Falls, on Bear Creek. It's a 50-60 foot waterfall with a …

THREE RIVERS Story by Eric Parker Whitewater on the western slope. The northwest corner of Washington encompasses some of the most rugged mountains in the northern Cascades and offers some of the …

MOUNTAIN BIKING IN BELLINGHAM Story by Ian Ferguson A scene on the rise. Over 50 miles of trails within the city limits and a growing trail network just south have already earned Bellingham a global …

LOCALLY OWNED, GLOBALLY KNOWN Story by Ian Ferguson Transition began over a game of Ping Pong. The owners and employees of Transition, a Ferndale-based mountain bike company, are a funny bunch. Call …

I HEARD IT ON THE HIGHWAY Summer music festivals on Highway 542. On winter mornings when the snow is dumping in the mountains, cars flow single file down the whole length of Highway 542 to get the …

ENLIVEN YOUR KAYAK PHOTOGRAPHY Story and photos by Neil Schulman Learn helpful tips from a professional photographer. The days are long. The weather’s warm. Paddling beckons: mirror-smooth bays, …

THE CCC IN GLACIER Story by Janet Oakley Photos reproduced at the National Archives at Seattle The legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Have you ever hiked to Heather Meadows and seen the …

THE LOCAL CRAG Story and photos by Ian Ferguson Rock climbing on Mt. Erie. If Ky Nayfield slips or loses his balance, he will fall 20 feet before the rope catches him and swings him back into the …