‘This is it.’ In March 1980, Washington’s Mount St. Helens rumbled awake. A series of earthquakes …
Visiting Mount St. Helens is inspiring and alarming all at onceRead More
// by Amy Attas
‘This is it.’ In March 1980, Washington’s Mount St. Helens rumbled awake. A series of earthquakes …
Visiting Mount St. Helens is inspiring and alarming all at onceRead More
// by mcclatchy
By Taylor Newquist, The Spokesman-Review A thin layer of clouds hung over Mount Rainier on a bright sunny day in …
Waterfalls, not wildflowers are Mt. Rainier National Park’s main springtime attractionRead More
// by Amy Attas
Commissioner Gordon had the Bat Phone. When Captain Kirk was in trouble, he’d use his Communicator to say …
Scouts Canada’s new toll-free helpline helps campers ‘Be Prepared’Read More
// by mcclatchy
By Alex DeMarban, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Increased capacity on cruise ships and pent-up demand will help bring …
Cruise industry expects a record number of summer visitors to AlaskaRead More
// by mcclatchy
By Vonnai Phair, The Seattle Times If you’re in the Seattle area on a clear and sunny day, you’ll be …
Mount Rainier named best mountain climbing destination in U.S.Read More
// by Jennifer Blyth
Following California’s relentlessly wet winter, locals and visitors alike are being treated to a spring …
A wet winter yields a riot of spring blooms in CaliforniaRead More
// by Brendan Shykora
With an abundance of places to hike and bike, British Columbia’s Greater Vernon region has carved out a unique …
Greater Vernon is now officially the trails capital of B.C.Read More
// by Patrick Egwu
Hikers hoping to experience the Alaskan side of the Chilkoot Trail, which was closed following extensive flooding last …
Alaskan side of the Chilkoot Trail may reopen Aug. 1, following Yukon opening June 1Read More
// by mcclatchy
By Jared Gendron, The News Tribune Washington state is being touted as one of the best states in the U.S. for …
The secret’s out: Washington is ranked one of the best states for campingRead More
// by mcclatchy
By Mark Morical, The Bulletin Finding accessible hiking trails in Central Oregon can be a challenge this time of …
Oregon canyon preserve offers hikers a fun spring getawayRead More
// by Black Press Media Staff
About a mile up the Heybrook Ridge trail, east of Everett, Wash., along Highway 2, Jenny Li came bounding around a …
‘It took my breath away’: Lace up your hiking boots because spring is hereRead More
// by Tourism Kamloops
Spring has finally sprung, bringing warmer, longer days perfect for outdoor pursuits – sans skis. Then, chase the …
Local knowledge: Discover why Kamloops is sensational in springRead More
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