Clallam Cougar Calamity: Four-Year-Old Attacked By Mountain Lion
A rare mountain lion attack occurred on July 20 at Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park, located in Clallam County. A four-year-old boy was injured while walking with his …
Hiking the PNW
New Outdoor Adventure Classes Offered in Spring Quarter
There are three outdoor classes offered by the Outdoor Recreation Leadership this upcoming spring quarter. These college-credit classes include the following: Introduction to Mountain Biking (PE 256) takes place on …
Hiking the PNW: Bandera Mountain
Located in the heart of Snoqualmie Pass, the 7.5-mile round-trip summit of Bandera Mountain is definitely one to add to your summer hiking list. The trail is accessed through Mason …
Hiking the PNW: Otter Falls
As an avid hiker of high peaks and rocky talus slopes, I rarely plan a hike solely to see a waterfall. I’ve been told a great deal of stories about …
Hiking the PNW: Mailbox Peak
On the outskirts of North Bend, just past the “no service” warning sign which guards the entrance to Middle Fork Road, lies the parking lot designated for those determined to …
Hiking the PNW: McCormick Park
Sitting right in between the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and the Snoqualmie River, McCormick Park is a pleasant summer hangout spot located just off of downtown Duvall. Although it is small, …
Hiking the PNW: The Snoqualmie Valley Trail
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT) is a historic former railroad track turned walking trail that runs throughout the entire valley. It stretches just over 30 miles, from Duvall to North …
Hiking the PNW: Granite Mountain
Almost immediately off exit 47 of I-90 is the Granite Mountain trailhead. The Granite Mountain trail winds upwards steadily for 4.3 miles, with almost 1000 feet of gain per mile. …