Outdoors

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

Smoke still threatening Peninsula

Air quality depends on the way the wind blows

OUTDOORS: Cull operations for mountain goats set to begin
OUTDOORS: Cull operations for mountain goats set to begin
Panoramic views from Klahhane Ridge

Panoramic views from Klahhane Ridge

Two hiking trails provide options for 12.5-mile circuit

Panoramic views from Klahhane Ridge

Some closures in effect in national park, forest

Visitors to federal lands on the North Olympic Peninsula this Labor Day weekend are reminded that some areas are closed. East Beach Road remains closed… Continue reading