UPDATED May 24, 2013 WILDLIFE WATCHING -- While most snowy owls that migrated to the lower 48 states during winter are well on their way back to their arctic breeding grounds, at least one is still hanging out in Eastern Washington. Last week, a snowy…
PARKS -- Most of the trails are open for hiking and biking at Mount Spokane State Park. If that's not enough incentive, the photo of a Calypso orchid above indicates the wildflower are providing additional attractions. "These little blooms seem to have been out for…
NATIONAL PARKS -- Now through the next couple of weeks or so will be prime time for bicyclists to explore portions of Glacier Park's Going to the Sun Highway. While plowing is underway from both sides toward Logan Pass, motorized traffic is prohibited but bicycles…
FORESTS -- A trail closure notice just issued by the Colville National Forest is a reminder that roads, trails and campgrounds are subject to the whims of nature, even on a holiday weekend. Call ahead to forest offices to check on any last-minute closures that…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.