Archive for Outdoor Recreation
Gear Review: Fishpond’s duffel handles expedition gear with ease
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend March 18, 2010)
Spring in the Northwest can be great for outdoor adventures. Or it can be miserable — cold, »»
Gear Review: Stay dry during early hiking season
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend March 10, 2010)
It seems spring has arrived early in Western Washington this year, which means we’ll have a longer »»
Wild resources (fish, wildlife, recreation) under attack
Why do Washington’s politicians (of both parties) hate the Department of Fish and Wildlife?
Not all, fortunately, but enough to put our fish and wildlife resources in jeopardy.
First, »»
Gear Review: Car-camping appliances for the 21st century
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend January 20, 2009)
Coleman’s new LED Quad lantern and Brunton’s Profile Duo range-grill combo add modern touches to camping »»
Gear Review: Footwear for puddle stomping
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend November 26, 2009)
The Zephyr GTX trail shoe from Lowa is a top-quality wet-weather stomper
No matter your true age, if you »»
Gear Review: Trail shoes to satisfy speed demons
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend November 26, 2009)
Our crew of gear reviewers pick two top trail-running shoes, from Vasque and The North Face.
There’s a growing »»
Christmas comes early for conservation program
In a move that would have made Tim Burton’s Jack Skellington proud, Congress gave conservationists a Christmas gift this Halloween!
After years of frighteningly low levels of funding, »»
Red Rocks Wilderness Act Gains Ground
It seems Utahns may get what they want, despite the stonewalling behavior their own congressional delegation.
Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resource Committee’s Subcommittee »»
Review: PBS series “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”
DISCLAIMER: As an historian and outdoor recreation professional, I’m doubly biased here. Still, I firmly believe Ken Burns’ newest documentary series represents his best work ever.
The six-part »»