Trailblazing

How One Tiny Mountain Town Welcomes PCT Hikers

Long-distance thru-hikers find welcome (and hot showers) in White Pass, one of Central Washington smallest communities.

Outdoorsy

How to Plan Your First Backpacking Trip in Washington

Your complete guide to planning your first trip, where to find gear in Seattle, and how everyone can hit the trail for an outdoor overnight.

Shut-Eye

The SoDo sleeping pad company, founded by three former Boeing engineers, rethought how we get comfortable on camping trips.

sharesies

You don't need to own your own tent and sleeping bag to get outside. Rental programs from REI to Eddie Bauer to smaller outfits can help.

Pooch Perks

Taking Fido on an adventure? You need more than a leash. Check out how many toys there are to kit out your canine for Northwest extremes.

Guns on Board

And you might say it's a bit controversial.

Judgment Calls

We weigh the arguments for and against controversial outdoor activity.

Lottery Life

Welcome to the great outdoors. Do you have a reservation?