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
Locals only, please. Reopening of some Washington state parks greeted by concern Outdoor enthusiasts in Washington may be looking forward to the reopening of many shuttered state parks and public lands next week. But a few of Washington's most popular state parks could stay closed because the surrounding communities are worried about crowds and renewed disease spread. Tom Banse Play AudioListen 2 mins
Outdoor enthusiasts greet news of reopening in Washington state with cheers of victory Last weekend should have seen thousands of anglers flock to Washington state lakes for the always-popular lowland lakes trout opener. Like so much else, opening day of fishing season was canceled due to the coronavirus. But freshwater fishing is coming back soon, along with significant additional elements of the outdoor recreation scene. Tom Banse Play AudioListen 2 mins
So you caught a cougar, now what? I visit a prison on the Olympic Peninsula where incarcerated individuals catalog wildlife videos for local biologists. Chris Morgan Play AudioListen 34 mins
Fun in the sun plans? Not this weekend. Stay home. Don’t travel. Stay healthy Paige Browning brings us the latest coronavirus updates Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 3 mins
How to catch a cougar I meet biologists who can track multiple cougars in the forest, thanks to some special collars, GPS, and the click of a mouse. Chris Morgan Play AudioListen 29 mins
The ancient wild The "salmon people" have lived on the Pacific Coast for more than 10,000 years. Through their long history, stories have been their lifeblood. Chris Morgan Play AudioListen 29 mins
Seattle Now: Green Lake Public health experts say the extraordinary measures we're taking to slow the novel coronavirus could go on for months. We meet a UW psychologist at Green Lake to hear about ways to stay mentally healthy in an uncertain time. Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 9 mins
The wildlife super dog I meet an adorable puppy that may be the key to saving bears and people. Chris Morgan Play AudioListen 31 mins
The secret lives of trees I dial into the wood wide web to understand how trees communicate. Chris Morgan Play AudioListen 25 mins
