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A lot of people are discovering the glow-in-the-dark kayaking adventures in Washington and Eastern Oregon!

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office isn’t mincing words: if you’re heading into Washington’s backcountry, know your limits and plan ahead. In a recent Facebook post, the department issued a blunt but vital reminder—far too many hikers venture into rugged terrain without understanding what lies ahead. Whether it’s underestimating time, overestimating fitness, or relying solely on cell phones for navigation, these mistakes have already triggered search and rescue missions this season. Don’t become the next emergency call. Bring the essentials, tell someone your plan, and respect the wilderness.

With summer just around the corner, the race to secure those coveted camping spots in Washington is heating up. It’s a bit like a high-stakes game of musical chairs.

Herman the Sturgeon is the star of the Sturgeon Viewing Interpretive Center in the Gorge, and is considered by many to be Oregon's “unofficial State Fish”. But poor old Herman has had it rough.

Whether it's your first time renting a boat or you're an old pro, if you want to rent a boat this summer, read this first!

It’s so flat that private pilots fly in to spend the day practicing landings and takeoffs, and over the years, numerous land speed records have been broken and attempted on the Alvord Desert dry lake bed.

Stehekin, Washington, is considered one of the most remote towns in the lower 48 of the United States. Located in the North Cascades off Lake Chelan, the town is completely shut off from the world—you can’t drive there, so you have to get creative!

About 25 million years ago a very special event took place. Mother Nature created an awe-inspiring place for all of us to enjoy – the Sea Lion Caves of Oregon.

Most of southeastern and central WA now have a campfire ban.

The abandoned Titan I ICBM Complex in Warden, Washington (near Royal City) is full of history, adventure, and murder.