The 42-mile Eastrail, a former train corridor running from Renton to Snohomish, is currently undergoing construction in several areas.

The Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office launched a new website to track recovery efforts for the endangered Southern Resident orcas on Tuesday, May 17.

Following a shortened ski season this year, the staff at Loup Loup Ski Bowl is launching a wide variety of summer activities at the mountain location.

Registration for the annual fundraising Gorge Ride is currently open until June 13, according to Friends of the Historic River Highway (FHCRH). The 38.5-mile ride will be held June 18. 

Oregon’s Tualatin Valley is home to an assortment of attractions: award-winning wineries and craft breweries, scenic wildlife preserves and parks, an array of outdoor recreation activities, world-class golf courses and plenty of dining options—not to mention tax-free shopping. 

Lassen is one of the oldest national parks in the country. But it doesn’t receive the same star-studded recognition as its well-known Californian sister, Yosemite. 

All Comer Track & Field is fun for the whole family. In Bellingham, the city offers track and field events for children and adults on Monday evenings throughout the summer. The season takes place at Civic Field Stadium and runs from June 13 to Aug. 29.

Heli-hiking is not a new phenomenon. But there aren’t many companies in North America that are true veterans of the experience, like CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures.

Canopy Tours Northwest, which operates the zipline tours on Camano Island, is located on the 231-acre Kristoferson Farm. The six-generation family business dedicated to preserving the land and its abundant wildlife. 

Just about every culture has some form of a tradition. 

Nestled in the northern Idaho panhandle, Coeur d’Alene continues to gain in popularity among outdoor aficionados and urbanites looking for a mountain escape—which is where One Lakeside fits in perfectly.  

The second annual Pacific Coast Running Festival will feature eight different events across the Long Beach peninsula from May 13-15.

Spring flowering bulbs and perennials are filling our landscapes with color. As your gardens come alive this spring, start making notes on needed improvements and provide some early season color and nectar for the pollinators. This will keep your landscape looking its best all season long and for years to come.

In 2021, Washington state became the first state in the country to permanently license outdoor child care for preschool and school-age children. Senate Bill 5151 was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee in May, 2021. Educators have been advocating for the bill’s passage over the span of five years.

On March 25, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Move Ahead Washington legislative package that will fund about $17 billion for state transportation infrastructure improvements over the next 16 years. 

Alpine Lakes High Camp is a great place for big kids to have adventures. And it’s also a wonderful place to immerse your children in the outdoors.

The Sammamish River Trail offers an abundance of scenery as it navigates through north King County along the banks of the Sammamish River.

The Oregon Sports Summit, a one-day conference for sports venue operators and vendors, is returning to an in-person format this spring.

Crystal Mountain—a ski resort nestled in the Cascade Range of Washington—will break ground on a $25 million base-area lodge by April 2022.

To get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, runners and walkers are encouraged to move with a mission during the fourth annual Leprechaun Leap 5K/10K in Woodinville on Saturday, March 12.  

When the weather is bright and brisk or cold and damp after a long day of adventuring, the idea of sleeping outside in a tent is less than appealing. This is where the comfort and beauty of camper vans come into play.  

On Feb. 26, the Special Olympics Washington Polar Plunge is taking place at two separate in-person locations: Alki Beach in Seattle and Columbia Point Marina Park in Tri-Cities, Wash.

Some people make a beeline for warmer climates in winter. Others embrace the cold and opt to spend their vacations amid a snowy wonderland. If you’re in the latter category, and are looking for a unique experience, then a stay at Borealis Basecamp might just be your kind of chill.