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The Life and Death of a Salmon

 |  Nov 10, 2011

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 … Read more

6 Ways to Honor Veterans and the Great Outdoors this Nov. 11

,  |  Nov 9, 2011

  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 … Read more

With Kyoto Set to Expire, All Eyes Turn to Climate Change Convention this Month

 |  Nov 9, 2011

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 … Read more

One Week Left to Be Heard: Save The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

, ,  |  Nov 8, 2011

The Alaskan Arctic is a place most people only dream about. Endless daylight alternates with constant, freezing night. The Northern Lights illuminate wilderness rivers flowing from the Brooks Range to … Read more

VIDEO: First Bison Encounter Inspires Lifelong Support

 |  Nov 7, 2011

Memorable encounter with Yellowstone wildlife galvanizes support for NWF’s Adopt-a-Wildlife-Acre program. Read more

A Golden Eyed Killer

 |  Nov 1, 2011

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 … Read more

Haunted Forests

 |  Oct 31, 2011

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 … Read more

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Top 5 Halloween Happenings at NWF Seattle

,  |  Oct 31, 2011

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 … Read more

99% of Bear Encounters Continued – Some End in Scat

, , ,  |  Oct 27, 2011

This story and pictures were sent in by Jeffrey Willius in response to an earlier post about Milo (the dog) and my encounters with bear sign and scat.    The story and pictures are … Read more

Adventures Above the Clouds

 |  Oct 25, 2011

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