OUTDOOR JOBS -- The National Park Service Pacific West Region has posted more than 200 seasonal job openings on the federal employment site, USA Jobs. The openings include a variety of positions, from backcountry rangers to entrance fee collectors. The jobs are available at multiple...
PUBLIC LANDS -- As he's watched the events unfolding at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge over the past week, David Houghton, president of the National Wildlife Refuge Association, has been especially struck by the irony of protesters using an American flag obscuring the refuge welcome sign.…
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT -- Backcountry values and modern wildlife management are clashing in Idaho, as wilderness advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday to stop an Idaho Department of Fish and Game plan to land helicopters in the Frank Church Wilderness Area during an elk study this winter.…
SNOQUALMIE PASS – Winter weather is trying to make up for the not-so-cold shoulder it gave the North Cascades last season. Following the snowiest December on record, snow continues to pile up, creating dicey conditions in some areas for backcountry travelers. Temporary closures of Interstate…
OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY – Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has announced a contest seeking photos from amateur photographers showcasing the wildlife and habitats found on the refuge. Photos must be made from Nov. 1, 2015 through Oct. 31, 2016. The winning photo will be featured on the…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
