Outdoors

Traffic crosses the Hood Canal Bridge along state Highway 104 on Wednesday evening. The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization is examining all modes of transit in its 2040 draft plan, which is open for public comment through Oct. 18. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Hood Canal Bridge design changes could boost steelhead migration

TRAVELERS ALONG HOOD Canal Bridge in recent days likely have spotted commercial fishing vessels netting migrating chum returning to the Hoodsport Hatchery and/or streams south… Continue reading

Traffic crosses the Hood Canal Bridge along state Highway 104 on Wednesday evening. The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization is examining all modes of transit in its 2040 draft plan, which is open for public comment through Oct. 18. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)
The officers' quarters at American Camp on the southern tip of San Juan Island. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Vistas and wildlife come with history at American Camp

Tiny national park on San Juan Island a mere 40 miles away

The officers' quarters at American Camp on the southern tip of San Juan Island. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
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OUTDOORS: Rifle deer hunters take to the field Saturday

State biologists seeking buck incisors

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OUTDOORS: Hatchery coho fishing opening Friday on Dungeness River

Evening razor clam digs run Friday through Wednesday

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Matt SagenA member of Atlas Athletes from Olympic leads the pack at the second annual Frosty Moss relay race held along the Olympic Peninsula in early March. Atlas Athletes won the 80-mile race in a time of 9 hours, 29 minutes, 15 seconds.

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Restrictions loosened and outdoor races can return

Inslee order allows live running, cycling competitions again

Matt SagenA member of Atlas Athletes from Olympic leads the pack at the second annual Frosty Moss relay race held along the Olympic Peninsula in early March. Atlas Athletes won the 80-mile race in a time of 9 hours, 29 minutes, 15 seconds.
The basalt cliffs of Mount Constance reflect off Lake Constance. Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

Challenging route leads to pristine lake

Fallen logs, massive boulders, narrow ledges greet climber

The basalt cliffs of Mount Constance reflect off Lake Constance. Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

DNR lifts temporary ban on lawful shooting

The state Department of Natural Resources has lifted its temporary ban on the lawful discharge of firearms on its lands. The ban, which… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: WDFW urges steps to avoid attracting bears

With black bears fattening up during the autumn for winter hibernation, residents in rural areas are being urged by the state to take… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Fall, winter crab season begins

Future impacts of Dungeness crab, chinook salmon populations raise concerns

Jefferson County burn ban reduced

Recreational fires, charcoal cooking allowed again

OUTDOORS: Rains signal recharge for area rivers

Last days of saltwater salmon fishing; three halibut days added; free day Saturday in parks

Man involved in timber poaching, starting wildfire sentenced

A man involved in a timber poaching effort in Olympic National Forest that started a big wildfire has been sentenced… Continue reading

Mount Walker hike offers spectacular views, variety of birds

Mount Walker hike offers spectacular views, variety of birds

Listen to a police scanner on the North Olympic Peninsula and you’ll hear about Mount Walker. The 800-foot pass between Brinnon and Quilcene… Continue reading

Mount Walker hike offers spectacular views, variety of birds

Dungeness River work will prompt some closures

Log jam installation begins Sept. 23

OUTDOORS: Silvers streaming down Strait

2020 International Coastal Cleanup set for Saturday

OUTDOORS: Grouse hunting an upland bird option
OUTDOORS: Grouse hunting an upland bird option
Season schedule reflects excellent razor clam numbers

Season schedule reflects excellent razor clam numbers

39 digs set for ocean beaches this fall, winter

Season schedule reflects excellent razor clam numbers
OUTDOORS: Razor clam population at historic high

OUTDOORS: Razor clam population at historic high

Fall schedule release coming soon

OUTDOORS: Razor clam population at historic high