In previous episodes, we traced the history of land ownership of the Olympic Peninsula in general and the Hoh River in particular. It began with… Continue reading
In last week’s episode, we were attempting to answer the question, “Who owns the Hoh River?” Ownership began with the Native Americans shortly after the… Continue reading
Tourists ask many questions about this land of ours. Is the weather always like this? How deep is the river? As a professional know-it-all, if… Continue reading
It was another tough week in the news. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration threatened further restrictions on salmon fishing from California north to the… Continue reading
Every year along about this time, I think about the good old days. That was back when the Olympic Peninsula lowlands were filled with farms.… Continue reading
Now that the tourists are here, it’s easy to see why we put a season on them in the first place. From the acidified ocean… Continue reading
For some, the New Year begins on Jan. 1. Out on our rivers, the new year begins with the emergence of the baby salmon from… Continue reading
I don’t know what made me say I was the fastest clam digger in the west. It must have been the COVID-induced cabin fever talking.… Continue reading
Springtime must be my favorite time of year on the Olympic Peninsula. When uncounted millions of birds fly north along our coast to their remote… Continue reading
“When does the river open?” The tourist angler asked after I told him the river was closed. He was standing knee-deep in trouble, casting away… Continue reading
How was your Earth Day? Many hoped it would lead to some progress in reducing the pollution of our planet’s air, water and soil. It… Continue reading
Thank you for reading this. Somebody must. Because when I mentioned in last week’s column that the Highway 101 bridge over the Hoh River was… Continue reading
In last week’s episode, we were hurtling west of Port Angeles and, having crossed the Elwha Bridge, headed west on U.S. Highway 101. This bridge… Continue reading
The signs of summer are all around. The roar of the lawn mower, the stench of burning charcoal and the seasonal spike in gasoline prices… Continue reading
Spring is a time of hope on the river. The salmon eggs that survived the winter floods are getting ready to hatch when the weather… Continue reading
Last week we examined the tragic results of capturing the orca for captivity in theme parks and aquariums, where an estimated 164 captive orca died… Continue reading
Last week, we reviewed the industrial slaughter that pushed our large whales to the brink of extinction. As whales became harder to find, their renderings… Continue reading