Independence Day was (mostly) free from pandemic restrictions in the NW Washingtonians got to enjoy some new freedoms over the Fourth of July holiday. Gracie Todd Play AudioListen 2 mins
Washington park officials are watching carefully as warm weather arrives in the NW People flocked to parks and water around Washington in 2020. That came with some danger. Now park officials are watching carefully in 2021. Angela King Play AudioListen 3 mins
Gone fishin'. Western states catch lots more angling and hunting license sales during pandemic Fishing and hunting license sales jumped in 2020 across the Pacific Northwest as more people flocked to outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.... Tom Banse
Avalanche deaths a grim reminder of NW's backcountry danger Last week, 14 people died in avalanches across the country, making it the deadliest week for avalanches since 1910. Why has this year already been especially deadly? Angela King Play AudioListen 6 mins
The key to racial diversity in the outdoors: 'Making sure that people feel safe' Bird-watcher Joey Manson has made it his mission to make sure everyone — especially people of color — feels safe outdoors in Seattle. Eilís O'Neill Play AudioListen 5 mins
The wolf ranger I saddle up, take to the hills of eastern Washington state and meet a man who left his city life behind to protect the wolves he loves. Chris Morgan Play AudioListen 32 mins
How to bring back a Scottish forest I visit a forest of trees so old, they were around before the last wolf was killed in the 1700s. Chris Morgan Play AudioListen 30 mins
Seattle Now: Call of the wild We’ve started phase one of reopening Washington, and the first thing on the agenda is nature. But how can we enjoy newly opened trails and fishing spots safely during the pandemic? Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 12 mins
Owls: Nature’s hunting machine If you want to find an owl, first you need to find some voles. Chris Morgan Play AudioListen 29 mins
More than 100 Washington state parks on list to reopen, but Coast and Gorge excluded More than 100 Washington state parks made the cut to reopen for day use beginning Tuesday, but aficionados of Pacific Coast and Columbia River Gorge getaways will have to wait a while longer. Tom Banse
