Outdoors

Head to our trails to fully appreciate the diverse habitats that attract our feathered friends. Here are 5 hikes to take for a great bird watching experience.

Horseback riding on the Long Beach Peninsula’s continuous 28 mile stretch of beach is bucket list worthy. The experience of riding a horse alongside breaking waves and soaring eagles is nothing short of exhilarating, and you won’t soon forget the feeling. You would be hard-pressed to find a beach as...

Monumental adventures often grow from seeds of inspiration. We start small and dream big, a bit like the seedling that matures into a colossal coastal cedar. Last weekend’s trip to Long Island, the nearly 5,500-acre uninhabited expanse inside Willapa Bay, served as just such a seed. Friends of Willapa National Wildlife...

I was deep into Leadbetter Point State Park, both literally and figuratively – the trail’s standing water was north of my knees – when I experienced a Lewis & Clark moment...

Seven rivers and many creeks drain into Willapa Bay. Exploring these meandering and mostly tidal streams is great fun and the opportunities for viewing wildlife are numerous. Paddling near the shore in the Bay, you might even see seals, sea lions, and a variety of birds. We sometimes find juvenile...