- Polar bears to be protected species
- Spring has sprung on Squak Mountain
- A different kind of beauty in the eastern Columbia River Gorge
- Top-secret gel does work like magic
- Renovated Paradise Inn is back in business
- Volunteers needed for trail work near Mount St. Helens
- $2,500 rewards offered in Oregon elk poaching
- Observatory to open Friday in time for eruption anniversary
- Next month's low tides improve scenery at area beaches
- County parks have camping nailed
- Could sizzling temps lead to flooding?
- Some Middle Fork campsites aren't open this year
- F&G plans open house in Boise on wolf rules
- Johnston Ridge Observatory to reopen May 16
- 1 dead, 2 rescued from overturned boat off Wash. Coast
- When camping Columbia gorge, it pays to be deaf
- Retention fishery for sturgeon to close from John Day Dam to McNary Dam
- One-day razor clam dig proposed on three ocean beaches
- Deep snow blankets Mount St. Helens
- Conflict erupts over Oregon elk ranches
- Recreational shrimp fishing reopening for one day in a portion of Marine Area 10
- Fisherman's death acts as warning
- Ski area extends season one more week
- Vacationing close to home? You're not alone
- Dr. Paul Collins: Wash hands and filter water to prevent Giardia
- Oldies but goodies are essential for any spring outing
- Pacific Crest Trail covered by maps
- Living in bear country? How to keep them from coming to your home
- Casting call goes out for local mountain bikers and bicyclists, earn $500!
- Fishery managers delay summer steelhead season on Columbia
- Steelhead fishery in lower Columbia River delayed to protect spring chinook salmon
- Columbia River steelhead, jack chinook sport fishery openers delayed
- Gonzaga coach Mark Few netted as sidekick for fly-fishing travel show
- Crater Lake National Park's new boss wants to get kids back in the wild
- We have something worth protecting here
- A river runs through this camping spot
- For Marty Dopps, pedalling 27 miles to work is a great way to get pumped for the day
- River Revival Paddling Party: Teams set to square off for annual spectator-friendly r
- Outdoors calendar May 12
- Scientists: Seal pup found on coast not dying
- Crater Lake National Park gets new leader
- Columbia River Gorge hike: Herman Creek to awesome Indian Point
- Park expects to see gap between visitor centers
- PARADISE REGAINED: Mount Rainier inn to reopen after challenging renovation
- Framework photo contest May 11
- Outdoors notebook | Chinook run faltering on upriver Columbia
- A new visitors center, too, but it won?t be ready till fall Key aspects of Paradise I
- Zimo: Birds don't seem too interested in pricey condos in my yard
- Researchers look to save skiers' knees
- Don't get stuck in a tent with these
- Bike helmets have to adhere to same safety standards, so your choice is more about st
- Tragedies keep OSU Greeks from Lake Shasta
- Spring chinook fisheries will close Sunday on sections of Snake, Columbia rivers
- Ringold Area Bank fishery to close early
- Snake River spring chinook fishery to close early
- Salmon fishing to open on Icicle River
- Recreational shrimp fishing closing in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2
- Everest reopens to hundreds of climbers who were blocked by Olympic-torch climb
- Columbia River Gorge hike: Beacon Rock a stairway to heaven
- Natural wonder: Fox family
- South Fork has big trout, but fewer small ones
- F&G sets wolf hunting meetings
- Boise Bike Week begins May 12
- Migratory Bird Day takes wing
- Go do it: Race for the cure
- Boise bike jump park gets a makeover
- 3 things to do for the weekend
- It might be time to switch to nontoxic weights
- ODFW fish managers close Willamette River chinook fishing
- Man dies while windsurfing in the Gorge
- Office hours expanded at three Mt. Hood National Forest ranger stations
- Search suspended for three missing tribal fishermen
- Harsh winter conditions take heavy toll on elk in Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area
- Search suspended for three tribal fishermen missing on Columbia
- Bush signs Wild Sky wilderness bill in Washington state
- Officials say limit eating certain fish caught in Lake Roosevelt
- Guided Wildland Discover Hikes let you learn as you go
- Paradise Inn to open May 16
- Even hikers can use help for a successful re-boot
- Boats are bringing in limits of halibut on the coast
- Columbia River Gorge hike: Dog Mountain barks up the right tree
- Longboarding: commuting with purpose and buzz
- Landscaping with the ultimate guy toy ? a flamethrower
- There's a reason this race near Bellingham is called the Endurance Challenge
- Best bets for the weekend
- REI gets creative with tough new camp chairs
- New guidebooks to Pacific Northwest boating, hiking, skiing and paddling
- A full moon from a Vashon Island viewpoint
- Seattle attractions: Ideas for Mother's Day
- Seattle's Maritime Festival set for Saturday on waterfront
- Pike Place Profile: Kristi Drake, co-owner of Le Panier Very French Bakery
- Take a walk, see historic buildings at Park at Bothell Landing
- Humptulips River estuary
- Bird-watching, biking-to-work events on tap this month
- Weekend calendar
- Fishing | Better get to halibut while you can
- Farmers market in downtown Victoria returns in June
- Sailing class on Saturday at yacht club
- Mountaineers will host ?Day Hiking? duo
- ?Metal Cowboy? to revisit Tacoma Wheelmen?s club
- Outdoor Life Auction raises record $25,000
- Workshop lets public speak on future of Kitsap-area state parks
- Guided Wildland Discover Hikes let you learn as you go
- Even hikers can use help for a successful re-boot
- Annual brant celebration set for Saturday in Mount Vernon
- North Cascades Highway opening creates recreational opportunities
- Coast Guard?s boating safety class scheduled for May 31 in Lakewood
- Learning survival skills: TV reporter gets lost in the woods on purpose
- 'Deadliest Catch' captains to visit Vancouver
- Idaho, Oregon desert canyonlands offer early-season camping with amazing views
- Ask Zimo: License plates will be needed for OHV vehicles
- Fish rap: Indian Creek Reservoir is fishing well for bass
- Women can learn to fly fish during trip to lodge
- If you can't go to the lodges, you can still eat their food
- Gear pick: Camp margaritas will never look so good
- Craters opens seven-mile loop road
- Visit Hubbard Reservoir on Saturday
- Gear pick: Flashlight 'eats' three different types of batteries
- Gear pick: Survival pack offers lotsof emergency gear
- Refuge program focuses on mule deer
- Gear pick: Sitting in camp now more comfortable than ever
- Gear pick: Holy cupcakes! Camp stove has oven
- Bomb squad blows up live warhead found along the Columbia
- Turkey hunter gets shot by fellow hunter, says his jacket saved his life
- Tribal fishermen missing, boat found capsized
- Mark your calendars for the sandcastle festival in Cannon Beach
- Elk killed and left to waste in Lane County
- Outdoors Report: Trout action warming up with the weather
- Get paid to fish!
- Tribal fisherman missing, boat found capsized
- Committee to consider new recreation fees
- Kress Lake to close for Safety Day Event
- Snowbound in the campground
- Still skiing in Utah, B.C.
- Hikers fear plan to log Blanchard Mountain
- Spring starter for the Issaquah Alps
- Gear Junkie: If things go awry, these light the way
- Deschutes River: Camping with geese
- Bring binoculars to Migratory Bird Day events
- Out-of-court agreement reached in sea lion case
- LePage tops John Day's camping parks
- Recreational shrimp fishing closing in Marine Areas 9 and 10
- Cinco de Mayo snow es bueno for skiers!
- Cinco de Mayo snow es bueno for skiiers!
- How did shooter get access to sea lions?
- Going upriver on the Deschutes without a paddle
- Cinco de Mayo snow es bueno!
- An inside look at the hit show 'Deadliest Catch'
- Shorebirds stick around long after festivities are over
- How did the shooter get access to the sea lions at Bonneville Dam?
- Dr. Paul Collins: Learn how to respond to head injuries
- Register RVs, boats, ATVs to beat the holiday rush
- Teen hunting for turkey shoots man instead
- OSP: Men hoarded pikeminnow to try to cash in on reward program
- Roslyn Lake's water is nearly gone
- Yellow Bandit strikes in Columbia Gorge
- Investigators say sea lion traps were closed
- Dead whale washes up at the coast
- Denali National Park wolf freed of hunter's snare embedded round its neck
- Sea lion relocation efforts suspended
- Investigators say sea lion traps were closed, trapping is suspended
- 5:06 p.m. -- Fish and Game will hold open houses to get comments about wolf hunting s
- Land transactions approved, cougars, wolves discussed at May 2-3 commission meeting
- Protected sea lions found shot to death at dam
- Helicopter will haul trees at Sun Valley beginning May 12
- Clamming season ends Wednesday
- Where is this?
- Birders look to prove hybrid's existence
- Washington?s pygmy rabbits are in struggle for existence
- Launch ramp can be a pressure-filled arena on opening day
- Volunteer 6,000 hours and you may win the state park director's award, too
- Clamming season ends Wednesday
- Bartley: Discover fossils, firs on Oregon's scenic byways
- Critics: Leash-only Foothills trails would be for the dogs
- Clamming season ends Wednesday
- Smelly dead whale washes up at the coast
- Memaloose: hemmed in, but a nice camp
- Six protected sea lions found shot to death at Bonneville Dam traps
- Handmade pixies pop up in Eugene park each spring
- Beetle-ravaged forests prompt campground closures in Rockies
- Birders look to prove hybrid's existence
- Where is this?
- New Columbia River Gorge map, if you can find it
- Framework photo contest May 4
- Author keeps readers on hook
- Outdoors notebook | Chinook fishery to take place on Yakima River
- Photo challenge name the place
- Zimo: Trekking poles ease stress on limbs
- Washington?s pygmy rabbits are in struggle for existence
- Launch ramp can be a pressure-filled arena on opening day
- 3 things to do this weekend
- Cool water slowed catch from lowland lake opening weekend
- Kayaking rewards with fun, vistas, wildlife
- Controlled hunt applications due May 15
- Champoeg: so close yet so back in time
- We all fall for Silver Falls, one of Oregon's best-loved state praks
- Washingtons pygmy rabbits are in struggle for existence
- Idaho F&G proposes wolf hunting rules
- Training 'for the love of the sport'
- Oregon state park hosts 'outstanding'
- Launch ramp can be a pressure-filled arena on opening day
- 3 things to do this weekend
- Get out of town on Banks-Vernonia Trail
- Groups partner to improve facility on Boise River
- Natural wonder: A stonefly
- Brundage will end record season on May 10
- How about a family spring hike in the Owyhees?
- Author Stuebner slated for trails discussion
- May is time to put bikes in motion
- Gales Creek invites spring campers
- 6:14 p.m. -- Fish and Game will seek comments on 2008 wolf hunting season
- Gnome appears on Mount St. Helens
- Golf and wine mix in wine regions
- Fishing in the real wilderness
- Respiratory disease afflicts house finches
- Resort skiing ends Monday
- Fun and education for kayakers at Puget Sound symposium
- Gear Guy: Loose cotton T-shirt will help in hot weather
- From the mailbag: REI returns, the Salish Sea and those diving ospreys
- One man's hobby will toot and chug its way through Opening Day
- Best bets for the weekend
- Staff at Ballard Locks are key players in a smooth boating season
- Dusk adds drama to tulip field
- El Centro de la Raza hosts a celebration of Latino culture for Cinco de Mayo
- Forest Park trails
- Fun dates that won't break the bank
- Last weekend to dig for razor clams?
- Look for Mercury in May
- Weekend calendar
- Fishing | Last week's bust aside, fish will still be biting
- Annual UFO Festival in McMinnville, Ore.
- New fly-fishing show has Northwest travel aspect
- Cool water slowed catch from lowland lake opening weekend
- Plan would allow concealed weapons in national parks
- Forget the mountain snow: Oregon's state park camping reservation center extends hour
- Fun and education for kayakers
- Loose cotton T-shirt will help in hot weather
- New fly-fishing show has Northwest travel aspect
- Wildlife meeting will address handling predators in the wild
- Proposed release could add some gobble-gobble to Whatcom County
- Those planning climbs of Foraker, McKinley can register online
- Deadline nears to comment on state game management plan
- Mount Rainier volunteers earn National Park Service?s top honor
- Rainier to Ruston race recruits volunteers for June 7 event
- Seafood decisions can help the planet
- Bass tournaments are a big deal these days
- Ask Zimo: Hopefully, Little Camas will make a comeback
- Fish Rap: Duck Valley has good trout fishing
- 'Paradise' offers outdoors stories
- Watch your rear with a bicycle mirror