WILDLIFE WATCHING – Re-think your bird feeder placement and secure the garbage. Black bears and grizzly bears have started leaving their dens as spring weather has taken hold in the region. Residents in bear country should avoid attracting bears by eliminating outside food sources. Pet…
BICYCLING -- Dave Mannino, the bikemaster mechanic at Two Wheel Transit, has been taking care of my customized five-speed commuter bicycle for more than 35 years. It's my baby and I won't take it to just anyone. Nobody ever suggested it's a pretty baby, but…
OUTDOOR TRAVEL – State transportation workers will get a late start clearing the snow off a 37-mile winter closure zone on State Route 20 in the North Cascades. The Bellingham Herald reports work is expected to start on SR 20, also known as the North...
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
