The character “Wesley the Owl” peered up at me in a way that made him irresistible. I had to pick up Stacey O’ Brien’s book, subtitled “The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl.” While gazing at the enchanting little fellow perched on the book’s cover, I told myself I didn’t need another bird book. So I set it down – and then I picked it up and headed for check-out. Wesley and Stacey soon became constant companions.
How long is the Wonderland Trail? Depending on whom you ask, you’ll likely get an answer between 90 and 94 miles.
Scores of lakes in the region have been restocked with thousands of rainbow trout. Local resorts have been cleaned up and received a new coat of paint. Tackle shops have filled their refrigerators with night crawlers and stocked their shelves with a rainbow of dough baits, tried-and-true lures and the latest in trout-catching gear.
The lowland-lake trout season will open one week from today, on April 27. Fishermen are reminded to have a current 2013-14 fishing license. You can read a preview on the season in Sunday’s Adventure section.
The average length of catchable-size trout stocked by state is bigger this year as the lowland lake trout season opens April 27.
The third annual Grays Harbor Outdoor Adventure & Travel Expo will be this weekend at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds. Among the highlights are appearances Sunday by Edgar Hansen and Nick Mavar Jr. of the MV Northwestern from the Discovery Channel television series “Deadliest Catch.” Also appearing will be Glenn Hall of Hawg Quest both days, and Nick Mundt of “The Bone Collector” show on Saturday.
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Olympic National Park is accepting reservation requests for wilderness camping areas with overnight use limits by fax or postal mail only. Phone reservations are no longer accepted.
The South Sound's oldest organized bicycle ride turns 38 this morning. Yes, there will be cake. And, yes, you'll have to earn it.
There will be a number of conservation events around the South Sound that will coincide with Saturday’s celebration of Earth Day.
The Olympic Outdoor Center and Poulsbo Marine Science Center are leading an Earth Day wildlife kayak tour Saturday. The organizations created the tour to celebrate Earth Day, raise money for the science center and get people out on the water to usher in the paddling season.
Youth have the chance to compete Saturday in the Washington State Youth Hunter Education Challenge.
Young anglers will have the chance to catch some rainbow trout when Lacey holds its annual Family Fish-in on Saturday.
A new plan will lead to safer, sustainable and improved moorage opportunities in Quartermaster Harbor while protecting the interests of local recreational boaters and waterfront residents. The state Department of Natural Resources adopted the plan April 3.
A seventh-place finish at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Conference Regional will send Lacey angler Nick Barr and teammate Jarred Walker to the national championship in August.
Seeing the need for a regional enduro cycling series, Washington state cycling industry and advocacy organizations have created the Cascadia Dirt Cup, a new five-race series to take place between June and October.
The Tacoma chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold it annual banquet April 26. The fundraiser includes raffle and auction items.
Nature sometimes can be prickly.
The fate of sailing ship that once sailed from Tacoma could be uncovered by an underwater investigation taking place in Alaska.
Award-winning hiking author Craig Romano will give a program Friday on hiking in Eastern Washington at the Tacoma Mountaineers.
By the numbers That is the position Olympic National Park was in on the list of the 10 most visited national parks in 2012, according to the National Park Service. The park slipped one spot from its No. 6 ranking in the 2011 list.
The Wonderland Trail is relentless. It's Washington's toughest walk. With more than 22,000 feet of climbing and just as much descending, the ups and downs are part of its legend. They've kept many from finishing and many more from even trying.
Washington beach Cleanup As many as 1,300 volunteers are expected to take part in Saturday’s Washington Coast Cleanup. Work will take place on beaches from the Makah Indian Reservation to Cape Disappointment.
Need an excuse to visit a national park? Admission is free from April 22-26 as part of National Park Week celebration. If you want to plan a mid week spring snowshoe trip at Mount Rainier National Park or walk through the moss-laden rain forest at Olympic National Park, it’s on the park service.
Recreational salmon anglers will see fishing seasons similar to last year, with the bright spots being the large number of pink salmon returning to the South Sound and coho fishing off the coast.
When the waves of bad luck hit, one adventurer was squatting over the bucket that served as the team toilet, two were prepping for a morning nap, and the captain was at the oars.
The state has approved morning razor clam digs for Tuesday through Sunday at Twin Harbors, and Friday through Sunday at Long Beach, Copalis and Mocrocks. No digging will be allowed at any beach after noon.
Hunters should expect to see an average number of wild turkeys in the field when Washington’s spring hunting season opens April 15.
A few years ago, while members were looking for ways to celebrate those participating in the annual Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic while battling Parkinson’s disease, Team Parkinson’s considered borrowing an old cycling tradition.
Environment Researchers at Washington State University will use a $630,000 grant as they work to prevent zebra mussels from invading the Columbia River system.
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