The Pacific Northwest is a jewel.  Camping and hiking can be magical. But a lot of work goes into keeping trails safe and clear. That work may not get done this year because conservation nonprofits ...

Silverton is about an hour’s drive from Portland, making it perfect for a day trip that feels like you’ve traveled much further from urban life. The town is walkable once you arrive, though you’ll ...

With less than a week to see dramatic rugged coastlines, lush rainforest, mountain ranges including glaciers and volcanoes, ...

Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, argued that hunting and fishing fees are falling behind the cost of maintaining the Pacific Northwest. He said even his “very thrifty” dad, an avid hunter, “reluctantly ...

For spectacular scenery of rugged coastlines, jagged mountain ranges, verdant rainforests, crystal clear luminous lakes and rivers, and vast stretches of volcanic wilderness, it’s hard to beat a ...

Spring is in bloom. Here are our favorite places to frolic through fields of flowers, from the Pacific Northwest to the ...

so what better way to take in the glory of the season than a hike through wildflower-filled fields? Whether you want to ...

Staying comfortable during spring in the Pacific Northwest means preparing for a mix of rain, wind, and sudden temperature ...

Olympic National Park’s Enchanted Valley transports hikers to another world via the East Fork Quinault River Trail.

The caption: “going on a stupid hike for my stupid mental health.” On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we talk to southern Oregon resident Andy Neal, creator of the videos, who has ...

Hiking permits are required on Saturdays ... is one of the most popular outdoor spring activities in the Pacific Northwest. Of the many scenic wildflower destinations in the region, Dog Mountain ...