National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 28, is a great opportunity for those of us who enjoy the ability to hike, fish, hunt, and explore America’s great treasure of public … Read more
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Mother’s Day Mishaps: Perfection in Nature is Boring
As I thought about Mother’s Day this year, I recounted the wonderful memories I have outdoors with my mom. A pattern quickly emerged. My favorite experiences involve some level of … Read more
Celebrate July 4th with a Charming Weekend Getaway
I am a fan of the long weekend. So much is possible when the weekend consists of Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I recently escaped the bustle, humidity and partisanship in … Read more
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep In Jeopardy
Every summer I travel to my grandparents cabin on Wild Horse Islandon Flathead Lake near Missoula, Montana. My grandparents purchased their property back in the 1970s (and have the burnt … 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 … 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 … Read more
Let Nature Calm Your Economic Fears
Five tips for destressing through nature during unsettling economic times. Read more
Celebrating the Great American Backyard Campout in the Pacific Northwest
Sometimes here in the cloudy Pacific Northwest we feel like summer will never come. But threats of rain did not intimidate approximately 700 Washington families & children last weekend who participated at the … Read more
Colorado’s Hanging Lake Named a National Natural Landmark
Sue Brown takes a break from her work overseeing NWF’s Action Team to hike one of the nation’s most scenic trails. Read more
Remembering the Good Times Outdoors with Dad
With Father’s Day approaching, I’ve been reminiscing on all the great times I spent outdoors with my father growing up. There were the camping trips at Meadow Creek, tubing adventures … Read more