AdventuresNW

Everyone remembers their first trail run. For me, the memory is steeped in the crisp air of a fall evening in Bellingham. I can smell the brine of the Salish Sea as I follow a group of runners from the smooth sidewalks of Fairhaven to the gravel of the Interurban Trail and finally, beyond, to the Chuckanuts. My steps feel cautious, almost awkward, as I navigate exposed roots....

I ride bikes year-round in all weather for both commuting and exercise, but please don’t call me a bicyclist. I’m just a human being who uses bicycles as tools for a healthier, happier, and more affordable lifestyle.

Why the semantics? Because the term ‘bicyclist’ is a term that dehumanizes people who ride bikes in the eyes of some people.

“Get off the road, bic...

The beloved Bellingham Traverse is back, coming to our local woods, mountains, lakes, waterfront, and Bellingham Bay on August 29, thanks to Whatcom Events, which took over the management of the Traverse late last year.

The Bellingham Traverse, a multi-sport relay race, was the creation of local recreation visionary Todd Elsworth in 2002.  Elsworth, inspired by th...

Start planning your hikes for the Washington Trail Association’s annual Hike-A-Thon fundraiser during August! You can register in mid-June, and you’ll be able to personalize your fundraising page on WTA.org and collect donations in support of trails. Follow WTA on Facebook for more...

Geology of the North Cascades:  A Mountain Mosaic

by Rowland Tabor and Ralph Haugerud, drawings by Anne Crowder,  Mountaineers Books

When hiking through the North Cascades, have you ever wondered about the rocks underfoot and the peaks you’re climbing? Hikers curious about the geology of our region but new to the subject, as w...