From the archive Located a mere 15 miles from the bustling retail centers of Silverdale and the busy shipyards of Bremerton, Guillemot Cove is one of the quietest and...

From the archive Winter hiking in the Olympia area doesn’t get much better than the easy, 6.5-mile loop hike to Mima Falls in the Capitol State Forest. As a bonus, the...

OLYMPIA – Jan. 17, 2023 – Washington State Parks is recruiting seasonal park aides to work in its beautiful outdoor places this spring, summer and fall! Parks is...

The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is returning to the West Central Mountains in Idaho this month during the 2023 McCall Winter Carnival, according to a...

Skiers and snowboarders throughout Idaho have much to celebrate this holiday season, with all 19 Gem State ski areas now open. Lookout Pass just...

HERE ARE A FEW GREAT TRAILS FOR BEGINNERS: Franklin Falls Trail: 2.0 miles out and back located at Snoqualmie Pass; this short hike is the...

For those of you that already like running, hiking, or better yet, both, might I suggest trying your hand at trail running? Trail running is the...

“ It’s too cold.” “It’s too wet.” “There’s too much snow.” There are many reasons why we stay off of our bikes once summer is over. Yet, for some,...

Stevens Pass confirmed that it will open for the 2022-23 winter season on Friday, December 2, according to a release by the resort.This will be the resort's 85th...

Polar Plunge returns on New Year’s Day 2023, according to a release by Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park, who are organizing the event.Festivities will begin at 10:00...

If you’re a movie buff, put Astoria, Oregon on your list. This Columbia River port town where grit meets hip has often been referred to as...

Ski and recreation areas throughout Idaho are opening this month. According to the Idaho Ski Areas Association (Ski Idaho), ski areas will open,...

Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort in Wenatchee, WA, opens for the 2022-23 Saturday, Nov. 19, according to a release by the resort. The pre-Thanksgiving opening marks the...

On Jan. 1, 2023, over 40 Washington state parks will be hosting free, public First Day Hikes, according to a release by Washington State Parks. Events include staff-led and...

I’ve had a love affair with Oregon for decades. The state’s scenery is a magnet for me, from its rugged beaches and sentinel lighthouses to its...