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River runners go down Rainbow falls during the Pe Ell River Run on the Chehalis River on Saturday, April 13.
Pe Ell River Run makes annual splash
Kayakers, canoers and rafters returned to the river for the 46th annual Pe Ell River Run on Saturday. Starting at Queen Avenue in Pe Ell, river runners took their time down the Chehalis River … more
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The sun sets on Mount St. Helens on Saturday, March 16.
Peeks at the peaks: Rainier, St. Helens and Adams offer stunning views on Saturday
Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson made her way to Mount St. Helens via the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway on Saturday. Meanwhile, Chronicle reporter Owen Sexton headed to White Pass, taking the … more
Anglers from around the state gather on a dock in the designated area on the Cowlitz River in Castle Rock on Tuesday, March 5.
Smelt fishing will likely soon require a license in Washington state
Gov. Jay Inslee will soon likely sign a bill into law that will require Washington smelt dippers to get a license before they wade out with their nets.  Recreational fishing licenses have … more
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There was a lot of chirping and barking along the Lewis River during the recent smelt run. On the morning of Thursday, March 7, dozens of bald eagles and sea lions feasted on smelt in the Lewis River as seen from the Forks boat launch near Woodland.
‘Like rooting for the Yankees’: Lawmaker’s move to study sea lion predation removed from state’s final budget
Funding for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to combat sea lion predation on the lower Columbia River and its tributaries was removed from the state’s operating budget during … more
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David Lee, from Portland, catches a smelt on the Cowlitz River near Longview on Tuesday, March 5.
Cowlitz River smelt run lacks smelt
Crowds from across the state gathered along the Cowlitz River on Tuesday afternoon for the second day of smelt-dipping approved by the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) this … more
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Anglers from across Western Washington are pictured from above as they partake in a five-hour limited smelt-dipping opener on a designated portion of the Cowlitz River on Feb. 15 in Castle Rock.
Another one-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River
There will be another opportunity to dip for smelt in the Cowlitz River as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved an additional one-day recreational fishery from 1 to 6 … more
Kyle Riley carries his son Ezra carries on his back as he enters the Cowlitz River for a smelt run on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Smelt run draws crowds to the Cowlitz River
Crowds flocked to the Cowlitz River on Thursday morning as smelt-dipping returned after the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a one-day recreational fishery. A … more
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Lenticular clouds cast a shadow over Mount St. Helens' crater as seen from Schoen Road near Silver Creek on Saturday, Feb. 10.
In focus: Mountains, waterways and more — scenes from East Lewis County
Chronicle reporter Owen Sexton captured these images during a photo hunt in East Lewis County on Saturday. To submit your own photos for possible publication in The Chronicle, email … more
Roughly 40 kayakers smile for a photo before heading out for a guided tour of Lake Mayfield on Monday, Jan. 1.
Kayaking into the new year: ‘Free Hike Day’ event draws 40 to Ike Kinswa State Park
The drive caused a bit of a concern. Shrouded by low-hanging gray clouds for much of the trip, I wondered what exactly I got myself into when I pitched a kayaking trip as my first story of 2024. … more
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The sun is seen descending in the western sky over groomed corduroy patterns in the snow at the White Pass Ski Area on Saturday, Dec. 23.
Skiers, snowboarders flock to White Pass to enjoy the snow
With the arrival of winter, skiers and snowboarders from throughout the region are flocking to Washington’s many ski resorts, including the White Pass Ski Area in East Lewis County. As of … more
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John Squires, a founding member of the Pinchot Partners, walks through the Grove of the Matriarchs in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest on Thursday, Sept. 28.
The Grove of the Matriarchs: Ancient stand in the Gifford Pinchot inspires centurial forestry planning
By the time the Renaissance began, the oldest trees in the Grove of the Matriarchs may have already turned 300. Today, “old growth” generally refers to trees that are older than 100 … more
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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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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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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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Mount Rainier scrapes the skies as the meadows of Paradise begin to turn to fall colors on Wednesday.
In Focus: Scenes From Paradise as Summer Comes to an End
The Ape Cave and surrounding areas are pictured in these 2021 Chronicle file photos.
Ape Cave Makes for Dark, Cold and Creepy Adventure in Gifford Pinchot
COUGAR — A bit sizzly up there on the surface, is it? Why not hang out down here, underground, with us supremely cool apes? The year-round temperature inside Ape Cave, a lava tube on the … more
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Clouds hang around foothills of Mount Rainier as an orange sky is seen above at sunrise.
Centralia Man, 70, Aims to Climb State’s Five Volcanoes in One Year
Some call turning 50 getting “over the hill.” For Neal Kirby, who spent over two decades as a school principal in Centralia, turning 70 means getting over the volcano — five … more
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A mountain goat with a single horn looks on from below a trail in the Mount Margaret Backcountry in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest on Wednesday.
In Focus: Stunning Views and Mountain Goats as Johnston Ridge Reopens
Mountain goats and their kids were visible from the Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mount St. Helens this Wednesday evening as the observatory closed for the night after its second day open in three … more
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