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A flashlight illuminates the Ape Cave in Cougar on opening day Thursday, May 18.
43 Years After Eruption, Mount St. Helens Continues to ‘Reveal New Mysteries’
National Geographic states Earth first formed 4.5 billion years ago, and humans have been around for about 300,000 of those.   That’s less than 0.007% of all the time on Earth. The … more
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The shadow of Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger is cast onto a wall at the Ape Cave in Cougar as photographs are captured on opening day Thursday, May 18.
In Focus: Exploring the Ape Cave South of Mount St. Helens, Which Reopened May 18
The Ape Cave in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest south of Mount St. Helens reopened to the public on Thursday.  Timed reservations are required, according to a release. Entry tickets … more
A Canada lynx sits watchfully in the snow. (Christy Hader/Dreamstime/TNS)
Could Prescribed Fires Offer the Best Protection for Washington's Lynx?
WINTHROP, Wash. — On a subfreezing morning in March, Carmen Vanbianchi is crouched in the snow, cramming chunks of roadkill deer into a pouch she calls her meat purse. She wrenches the … more
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Mount St. Helens is seen from the Elk Rock Viewpoint along Spirit Lake Highway on Thursday, May 11.
In Focus: Panoramic Views at Mount St. Helens
A large adult mountain goat grazes on hillsides near Mount St. Helens, just off the trail from the Johnston Ridge Observatory on Thursday, May 11.
In Focus: Mountain Goats Scale Rough Terrain at Johnston Ridge
Final Digs of the Season: WDFW Approves Round of Razor Clam Digs Beginning May 4
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Friday confirmed the final coastal razor clam digs of the season can proceed as planned from May 4-14. "This last tide … more
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Samantha Huang smiles for a photo with Julian, 6, and Talon, 5, during a fishing derby at Fort Borst Park in Centralia on Saturday. The annual derby was hosted by the Centralia Lions Club, which also provided free food and raffle prizes for attendees.
In Focus: Kids Haul in Fish at Annual Fort Borst Park Derby
A sea lion, about 70 miles upstream from the Columbia River, pokes its head above the water on the Cowlitz River where hatchery salmon were released Monday.
Sea Lions, Seals Seen 70 Miles up Cowlitz River at Barrier Dam
For anglers who enjoy catching salmon near Astoria, the California sea lion is an established menace.  The farther out one travels at the river’s mouth, the more they’ll see the … more
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A deer sits in a yard under a madrone tree in Chehalis on Sunday.
WDFW to Discontinue Online-Only Hunter Education 
Starting June 1, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will no longer offer fully remote hunter education courses. The Department will continue to offer in-person hunter education … more
WDFW: Next Round of Razor Clam Digs Can Proceed as Planned
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Tuesday confirmed the next round of coastal razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 19-25. "Despite difficult … more
FILE PHOTO — A shadow is cast on the wall of Ape Cave during a visit by Chronicle journalists in 2021.
Ape Cave South of Mount St. Helens to Open on May 18
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has announced Ape Cave south of Mount St. Helens will open to the public on May 18. Timed reservations are required, according to a release. Entry tickets … more
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Anglers get in on some early spring fishing along the banks of the Cowlitz River near the Barrier Dam south of Salkum on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
WDFW App Keeps Anglers Up to Date
OLYMPIA — Fishing limits, regulations and more are just a phone signal away. In 2021, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rolled out its FishWA for Apple and Android devices. … more
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Wednesday confirmed coastal razor clam digging will reopen at Long Beach on Thursday, March 23, in addition to digs planned at Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks.
WDFW Approves Razor Clam Digging at Long Beach; Digs Still on at Other Coastal Beaches
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Wednesday confirmed coastal razor clam digging will reopen at Long Beach on Thursday, March 23, in addition to digs planned at … more
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Boat and bank anglers will get a crack at catching spring chinook salmon in the lower Columbia River through April 7.
Spring Chinook Salmon Sportfishing Seasons Set for Lower Columbia River
Despite a significant increase in the predicted 2023 spring chinook salmon run, anglers will get just one day longer than last year to keep hatchery spring chinook through early April. Oregon and … more
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A sea lion feasts on smelt in the Cowlitz River at Castle Rock in this 2021 Chronicle file photo.
With Runs Rising, State Questions How to Manage Smelt in the Cowlitz, Columbia Rivers
The public is being asked to give their opinion on an environmental analysis focused on managing Eulachon in the Columbia River basin. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife drew up a … more
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Sun shines through fog on anglers carrying nets and buckets alongside the Cowlitz River in Castle Rock in March 2022.
Bill to Require Licenses for Smelt Dipping Moves Through Washington Legislature
Whenever smelt dips open along the Cowlitz River, thousands turn out to catch a bucket of the small silver fish. Part of the dip’s popularity is that smelt are one of the only species of … more
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A cross-country skier makes her way down a trail beside Leech Lake at White Pass Ski Area’s Nordic trails on Sunday.
Nordic Center at White Pass Ski Area Offers Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and More
Though all winter sports test the athlete’s mettle, the Nordic side of White Pass Ski Area may offer less intimidating recreational opportunities than the steep slopes across U.S. Highway … more
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A salmon is pictured in Olequa Creek in Winlock last November in this screen capture from a video provided by Darren Soares. The full video is at chronline.com.
Backyard Salmon Spotting Surprises Winlock Landowners: ‘Oh Crap, They Are Here’
The mighty salmon fights its way home only to ensure the next generation’s prosperity. It’s no wonder the fish have such cultural significance. When, in November, Winlock resident … more
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In a frenzy of feathers and splashing puddles, ducks of various species take flight from a field along Tune Road in Chehalis Saturday afternoon.
In Focus: Featuring the Birds of Lewis County
Geese fly away through the fog near the Willapa Hills Trail after a pair of bald eagles flew in nearby on Monday morning.
In Focus: Birdwatching Along the Willapa Hills Trail
Chronicle staffer Liz Hill went hunting for photos Monday on the Willapa Hills Trail and these images were some of her results. The photos were captured between Adna and Chehalis. The Chronicle is … more
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