Fish Lake Trail mural vandalized

May 30, 2011 in News, Outdoors Less that two weeks after it was virtually completed, the colorful mural in the tunnel on the Fish Lake Rail Trail near Marshall has been ruined by vandalism. Eastern Washington …

Recreation blooms on the bluffs

May 14, 2011 in Outdoors With wildflowers approaching the peak of their spring bloom nearly a month later than last year, summer-like weather is attracting throngs of hikers, bikers, runners and dog walkers to scattered …

Learn about butterflies

March 21, 2011 in Outdoors Butterflies are fascinating creatures that color our lives, especially when we plan in early spring to plant gardens with flowers that attract and feed them in our yards. Mark your …

Glacier spring hiking

May 6, 2010 in Outdoors As Glacier National Park celebrates its 100th year in 2010, publicity is likely to increase visitation. However, there’s always plenty of elbow room in the park during spring, before the …

Autumn in the Purcells

September 25, 2009 in Features, Outdoors

Three choice hiking routes lead from one mountain road in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia to a blaze of autumn glory in late September and early October. These photos …

Week in photos (Feb. 6-10)

February 11, 2012 in Nation/World, City View a gallery of photos from the week of Feb. 6, 2012.

Today in photos (Feb. 10)

February 10, 2012 in Nation/World, City View a gallery of photos from around the world on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.

Today in photos (Feb. 9)

February 9, 2012 in Nation/World, City View a gallery of photos from around the world on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.

Falling models

February 8, 2012 in Features, Nation/World View this gallery of models falling down on the runway taken from various fashion shows.

Today in photos (Feb. 8)

February 8, 2012 in Nation/World, City View a gallery of photos from around the world on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.