It’s tidepool time! How you can explore Puget Sound’s shoreline during the lowest tides of the year The sun is out and the tide is low — the lowest it’s been all year. That means the crabs, sea anemones and urchins that normally live just under the surface are hanging out on the beach for the day. We visited Alki with John Meyer, co-author of the book Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon, to spot some critters and learn his tips for tidepooling successfully and responsibly. Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 15 mins
What's cooler than cool? Lake Washington The heat is hitting early this spring in Seattle and people are flocking outside. These sunny days are a great time to dust off your paddleboard or kayak. But that water is dangerously cold. Derek Van Dyke, an education coordinator with the Washington State Parks Boating Program will fill us in on the fun of being alert on the water. Brandi Fullwood Play AudioListen 11 mins
Take the bus to these King County hiking trails, starting May 13 You can take the bus to the trails! King County Metro & King County Parks have partnered to get folks out of the city & into NATURE! Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with The Wilderness Society's "Urban to Wild" director Kitty Craig to talk about expanding equity in the outdoors! Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 14 mins
Swim Seattle works to teach all children how to be safe in water The city of Seattle is launching a swimming program with the goal of addressing the racial disparity in youth drowning deaths. Registration for the pilot program, called Swim Seattle, opens May 16. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez Play AudioListen 2 mins
Mt. Baker rescue offers lifesaving lessons for backcountry enthusiasts He saw a flash of red out of the corner of his eye and decided to investigate. You may have seen the viral video of the dramatic rescue that followed on Mount Baker last month. Kim Malcolm talks with Bellingham skier Francis Zuber about what happened. Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 6 mins
Seattle Audubon hatches new name: Birds Connect Seattle The Seattle Audubon is changing its name to Birds Connect Seattle. They want to step away from a name with a racist legacy. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez Play AudioListen 1 min
Volunteers keep skiing affordable at Badger Mountain If you enjoy skiing, you probably know it takes more than just some skis, boots and poles to slide down a hill. It also takes money. Tickets at Washington’s big ski resorts run from $65 to $150 a day. That’s not the case at Badger Mountain Ski Area in Central Washington. There, the price is a mere $10 a day. That’s because the hill is a nonprofit, entirely run by volunteers. Mike Davis Play AudioListen 9 mins
REI to stop selling clothes, cookware with 'forever chemicals' PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down over time. They are present in most of the waterproof clothing and cookware sold in the U.S., including at REI stores. Paige Browning Play AudioListen 1 min
WA's most popular hike gets a makeover As 2022 comes to a close, we're revisiting rewinding to some of our favorite episodes of the year. Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 13 mins
Digging into fall gardening with Ciscoe Morris It's a confusing time for gardeners. It’s fall. The days are getting shorter. Traditionally now is the time to work on winterizing your garden - preparing it for the cold, wet weather we usually see this time of year. But the soggy weather has yet to arrive. We’re expecting temperatures to continue to be in the 70s this week, and we haven’t seen serious rainfall in months. So - what should we be doing for our plants right now? Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 25 mins
