Wildfire threatens Crystal Mountain ski resort, homes in Washington Heavy smoke is blanketing several cities as multiple fires continue to burn in Washington state. A statewide state of emergency is in place and air... Kate OConnell
What should we do about the goats in Olympic National Park? Bill Radke speaks with Rob Smith, the Northwest regional director of the National Parks Conservation Association, about the Olympic National Park's plan... Matt Martin Bill Radke
Do you want just one pass for all your Washington outdoor activities? Washington state and federal officials want to make it easier for you to access the state's many parks and recreation areas. Right now, there are about... Rob Wood Katherine Banwell
Feeling a little crowded on the hiking trail? Bill Radke speaks with Fitz Cahall, host of the podcast The Dirtbag Dairies , and Jill Simmons, executive director of the Washington Trails Association ... Matt Martin Bill Radke
The struggle is beautiful: What rescue volunteers see deep in the woods Sometimes as Seattleites we can think that we’re more urban, but honestly we are mountain people. That’s who we are, and we need to own that in a real... John O'Brien
Cell service in Paradise? "Only by going alone in silence, without baggage, can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness," that's what the famous naturalist John Muir said.... Bill Radke Matt Martin
Who were Burke and Gilman, and how’d they get their names on our trail? If you live in Seattle and own a bike, you’re probably acquainted with the Burke-Gilman trail. But are you acquainted with Burke and Gilman? Amy Rolph
Captured climber recalls his escape: I ‘watched him fall out of sight’ Tommy Caldwell understands risk and adventure better than most. Two years ago, he became the first person to free climb the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in... Bill Radke Matt Martin
The legendary dirtbag who never got famous Fred Beckey, 94, is a Northwest mountaineering legend. From his teen years he has monomaniacally devoted himself to climbing mountains and documenting... Ross Reynolds
Oceans losing oxygen as world warms To the list of global problems the world’s oceans are facing, you can add another: They’re losing oxygen. The Pacific Ocean off the U.S. West Coast,... John Ryan
