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Outdoors

Meet The News Tribune’s new outdoors reporter, Gavin Feek

Gavin Feek comes to The News Tribune after many years working in and writing about the outdoor industry.

Updated February 26, 2026 at 6:33 PM

Local

Readers: Tell us your favorite spot to see Mount Rainier from Tacoma

February 10, 2026 at 11:31 AM

Outdoors

Looking to get outside? Here are the best winter hikes within an hour of Tacoma

Updated February 9, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Local

ME confirms cause of deaths for 2 climbers who died on Mount Rainier

Updated February 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM

Local

Two climbers found dead at Mount Rainier National Park during recovery operation

Updated January 29, 2026 at 12:58 PM

Local

Fatal climb highlights Mount Rainier’s history of deadly accidents

January 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Local

See green scum on this popular Pierce County lake? Here’s what we know

January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Local

Lakewood tests American Lake for toxic algae bloom

January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Outdoors

Pedal through Pierce: 5 bike trails to try this summer before the rain returns

Updated July 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM

Local

New Pierce County hiking trail opens this weekend, with free guided nature walks

Updated June 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM

Local

Mount Rainier’s glaciers are disappearing. What happens when they’re gone?

Updated June 24, 2025 at 7:52 AM

Local

How we experience Mount Rainier is changing. ‘Get while the getting is good.’

Updated June 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Outdoors

Fire ban issued at Mount Rainier National Park. Here’s what we know

June 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM

Washington State

Free fishing 1 weekend in June anywhere in WA. Here’s what to know

May 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Outdoors

Waters south of Tacoma Narrows Bridge now closed to salmon fishing. Here’s why

Updated May 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Washington State

Paddle sport popularity, and deaths, on the rise in WA. Here’s the reason

Updated April 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Local

All 24 miles of this popular Pierce County trail will soon be open for the first time

Updated April 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Outdoors

Cherry blossom blooms in Tacoma survived early spring storms. Where they are

April 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Local

Famous ‘Tree of Life’ slumps but struggles to survive on WA coast after recent storms

Updated January 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Washington State

Travel outlet names Bellingham the best adventure destination in the world for 2024

Updated December 13, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Gateway: News

Locals want to save popular Pierce County forest from logging. Their plan hit roadblock

Updated November 4, 2024 at 11:34 AM

Local

This fall is the best mushroom-hunting season in years. Where to find them in Tacoma area

Updated October 8, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Local

Leaf peepers rejoice: This spectacular South Sound garden is open free for one weekend

Updated October 6, 2024 at 9:51 AM

Outdoors

Barkley Bear snacks on backyard birdseed in Bellingham

Updated September 26, 2024 at 12:05 PM

Local

Washington spider season is here. Here’s what to know about house and garden spiders

Updated August 29, 2024 at 1:22 PM

Outdoors

Meet The News Tribune’s new outdoors reporter, Gavin Feek

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Two climbers found dead at Mount Rainier National Park during recovery operation

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New Pierce County hiking trail opens this weekend, with free guided nature walks

Mount Rainier’s glaciers are disappearing. What happens when they’re gone?

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Fire ban issued at Mount Rainier National Park. Here’s what we know

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