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The Life and Death of a Salmon
This past weekend I was walking along the Green River. I was just outside of Auburn, WA (just south of Seattle) and enjoying the afternoon sun. This section of the river is wilder than its southern parts which are constricted… Read more >
6 Ways to Honor Veterans and the Great Outdoors this Nov. 11
I grew up in a military family as passionate about recycling and nature as it was about patriotism and public service. I guess it’s no surprise these twin passions drive my favorite Veterans Day activities: thanking the veterans in my life… Read more >
With Kyoto Set to Expire, All Eyes Turn to Climate Change Convention this Month
Kate Catlin, a native of the Seattle area, has been selected as a member of the United States Youth Delegation to the United Nations climate negotiations in Durban, South Africa from Nov. 28-Dec. 9, 2011. A junior at Gonzaga University… Read more >
A Golden Eyed Killer
One of the loveliest sounds to look forward to in the spring is the sweet sound of songbirds. There are however millions of stealthy killers stalking the streets who would have it be a Silent Spring. Who are these villainous… Read more >
Haunted Forests
Halloween is the time when ghosts of ages past appear! It is not only the ghosts of those people who have past though that can be seen haunting our historic places but plants as well as shown in this spooky… Read more >
Top 5 Halloween Happenings at NWF Seattle
The crisp, fall air and brilliant reds and oranges of fall in Seattle make it absolutely impossible not to get outside and enjoy the season. In honor of Seattle’s late-October natural wonders, we decided to share our Top 5 Halloween… Read more >
Adventures Above the Clouds
The fall weather is setting in here in Seattle, with its changing leaves and cool, rainy days. As this happens I find it necessary to escape the clouds when possible and get out into the sun. One fun way to… Read more >
Bears and People Vote Against Mine–Foreign Mining Giants Prepare to Ignore Them
Tuesday night, voters in Bristol Bay passed a borough initiative banning any mining project of 640 acres or more that adversely affects salmon streams in the borough. The vote was aimed directly at a proposal by two foreign mining companies–Anglo American… Read more >
Backpacking in the Cascades – Spider Meadows
I love mountains and here in Seattle our backyard is abounding with peaks waiting to be explored. Backpacking is one of the best ways to escape into the mountains for a few nights and be reminded of all of the… Read more >
Why You Should Register for Hike & Seek [VIDEO]
Attention Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and New Jersey residents! This month, it’s time to connect with the nature in your neighborhood. Why should you register your family for Hike & Seek? I think this video from Seattle’s event in September says it all:… Read more >
