There has been an ongoing debate in the Capitol whether an area land with National Park designation would prevent development of energy plants, whether it be wind, solar, or coal. In 2008, former President Bush attempted to auction leases of land near National Parks in Utah for energy development; this action was followed by major…
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Trail Report: Mount Si
The most popular trail in the greater Seattle area. Overrated or not, the views at the top are worth the hike.
Scientists discover mosquitoes developing resistance to DEET
When it comes to repelling mosquitoes, most people grab the spray with the most DEET and leave it at that. Setting aside the health warnings, it’s what many recommend for repelling mosquitoes, especially in tropical climates where mosquito-borne disease is much more prevalent. However, a recent study at the University of Nottingham has some troubling findings–some mosquitoes are resistant to the chemical.
Happy Birthday, Glacier National Park!
Glacier National Park is turning 100 years old and to celebrate the momentous occasion, the National Park Service is organizing events all month. The Rededication Ceremony will be held on May 11, at the Community Center in the park. Glacier National Park was the 10th park to be established, and it’s birthday is on May…
Seattle woman attacked at Tiger Mountain
Tiger Mountain Trail in Issaquah, WA is a very popular and fun trail here in the Seattle area for day hikers, but on April 24, it wasn’t such a great day for a young Seattle woman working on the trail as a volunteer with the Washington Conservation Corps. At about 10:40 in the morning a…
Review: Saucony Radius Transition Half-Zip top
Though Saucony is best known for their running shoes, the company also has an extensive line of apparel for men and women. While the pieces are designed with running in mind, quite a few styles work well for layering on day hikes. The Radius Transition top for women is one of these styles. Read more for our full review.
British Columbia Expands Parks
It would appear that our friends to the north are looking to expand their parks. The government of British Columbia just introduced legislation to establish seven new “Class A” provincial parks, one new conservatory, and to expand 12 current parks. In total this will add 13,219 hectares to their current parks and tons more for…
Save the date: Mountainfilm Festival
On Friday, the organizers of the Mountainfilm on Telluride Festival announced the list of films that will be showing during the Memorial Day weekend event. Held annually, this year the 32nd festival will run May 28-31. Among the films announced is 180 South, a film we heard about a few months ago. In conjunction with…