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FILE PHOTO — In this photo provided by the National Parks Service, search and rescue workers stand next to a Chinook helicopter at Mount Rainier as they are briefed prior to resuming the search for a 64-year-old man who went missing after he was last seen hiking the Wonderland Trail at Mount Rainier.
When you get lost hiking in Washington state, how much does it cost to get rescued? Surprisingly little
You might think that sending a team of specialists up a mountain for hours on end to carry out a tricky rescue would result in a hefty bill. But you'd be wrong. While sheriff's departments are … more
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A small herd of elk is seen grazing on leaves and grass in a residential yard along U.S. Highway 12 in Packwood on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Software error scrambles Washington hunting tag draw
Software problems disrupted Washington's special hunt permit drawings this summer, and officials have been working to make things right. A coding error in the third-party software that the … more
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FILE PHOTO — A large bull elk munches on vegetation in Packwood.
Grays Harbor County man sentenced to 29 months in prison for big game violations
On July 1, a Grays Harbor County poacher was sentenced to 29 months in state prison and served a $4,000 fine and a two-year suspension of his hunting privileges, the Washington Department of Fish and … more
People paddle board in Snow Lake at Mount Rainier National Park on Monday, July 8.
In focus: Scenes from the Bench and Snow Lake Trail at Mount Rainier National Park
The Bench and Snow Lake Trail is a 2.2-mile trail near Paradise within Mount Rainier National Park that can be accessed from Stevens Canyon Road. It takes about two hours to hike in and out with … more
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Stars shine over Mt. St. Helens as a shooting star, left, and airplane, right, pass by in this long exposure photo, taken from the top of Windy Ridge Viewpoint on Tuesday, July 9.
In focus: Stunning views amid solitude on road to Windy Ridge at Mount St. Helens
Chronicle photographer Kody Christen collected these photos as he ventured to the recently-opened Windy Ridge Viewpoint at the Mount St. Helens National Monument on Tuesday afternoon and evening. … more
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A Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan in summer plumage.
Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan protected under Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan is a protected species under the Endangered Species Act. The determination came in response to a … more
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Mount St. Helens towers over the horizon at sunset beyond Indian paintbrush rosettes along Windy Ridge on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Windy Ridge and visitor centers at Mount St. Helens open July 4
Those looking for stunning views close to the crater of Mount St. Helens are in luck: The Windy Ridge Interpretive Site and nearby visitor centers will open to the public Thursday, July 4, according … more
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Many sockeye not enough to protect a few, prompting closure on Columbia River
All sockeye fishing closed Thursday evening in the mainstem Columbia River from the mouth up to Pasco, Washington. Despite an apparent record return of sockeye across Bonneville Dam, nearly all … more
The Ofuro Spa (Japanese soaking bath)
New Japanese style Washington state campground sets new standards for outdoor living
A Japanese style first-of-its-kind campground that aims to connect people with nature has opened on Washington's coast, and it's about to set new standards for camping. Japanese outdoor gear … more
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Washington making plans to remove goldfish from Eastern Washington lake
Washington fisheries officials are making plans to poison West Medical Lake this fall to get rid of illegally stocked fish. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a news release … more
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A group paddles Wallowa Lake just after sunset in light-up clear kayaks provided by JO Paddle, an outfitter based in Joseph.
Nighttime, light-up kayaking is a bucket list experience in northeast Oregon
There’s a moment in the nighttime light-up kayak tour, right at the end, when the guide paddles around and turns out the colored LED lights that rim each boat, leaving the group in darkened … more
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A bull elk that has shed his velvet gets leaves and twigs caught on his antlers on a rainy evening in Packwood in August 2023.
At the World Elk Calling Championships, an Oregon man takes top prize
A Vernonia, Oregon, man was declared the world’s best professional elk caller at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 2024 World Elk Calling Championships, held this week in Big Sky, … more
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Neiyle and Nevaeh Eichhorn react to catching a trout at the Cole family pond in Chehalis on Saturday, June 8.
In focus: Fishing without barriers at the Cole family pond
About 42 years ago, the late Noel Cole began allowing people who might not otherwise get the opportunity to go fishing to drop a line at the Cole family property in Lewis County. That tradition … more
The sun sets on Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens on Wednesday, June 12.
In focus: Scenes from the Hummocks Trail and Spirit Lake Highway on the road to Mount St. Helens
Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson captured these photos during a trip to the Mount St. Helens area on Wednesday, June 12. The show scenes from the Hummocks Trail and Spirit Lake Memorial … more
Pilchuck Road, also known as Forest Service Road 42, leads to the popular Mount Pilchuck trail and will reopen 10 a.m. Friday after closing last year for renovations, the U.S. Forest Service announced last week.
Road to iconic Washington state fire lookout finally set to reopen
An infamously rough road to an iconic fire lookout finally got cleaned up, and it's opening soon. Pilchuck Road, also known as Forest Service Road 42, leads to the popular Mount Pilchuck trail … more
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Children peddle their bikes around trails at Millersylvania State Park in 2022.
Same-day camping reservations now available at 26 Washington state parks 
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday its same-day reservation pilot program has expanded to 26 parks across the state.   Additionally, the commission has … more
A mountain goat grazes at sunset near Paradise at Mount Rainier on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
Stevens Canyon Road reopens after $43 million project in Mount Rainier National Park 
One of Mount Rainier National Park’s most scenic roads has reopened after an extensive $43-million, two-year rehabilitation project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration … more
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Centralia teen wins Westport Halibut Derby with 45-pound fish
Gavin Revel, 17, of Centralia, was the daily winner of the Westport Halibut Derby on May 30 after reeling in a 45.25-pound fish.  Gavin, who goes fishing with his mother, Staci Revel, in … more
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David Lee, from Portland, catches smelt on the Cowlitz River near Longview on Tuesday, March 5.
New Washington law requires fishing license for smelt, crawfish and carp
Outdoor recreationalists accustomed to pursuing freshwater smelt, crawfish and carp without a fishing license should take note: Gov. Jay Inslee has signed new legislation requiring Washington anglers … more
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Ponytail Falls is found up a short trail from Horsetail Falls.
A complete guide to Oregon’s famous Waterfall Corridor in the Columbia River Gorge
If you want waterfalls, this is the place . The Waterfall Corridor of the Columbia River Gorge, an 8.5-mile stretch along the Historic Columbia River Highway that’s home to more than a … more
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