Recreation

Almost all of us carry a camera these days–the smartphone in our pocket, the tablet in our purse, the digital SLR hanging around our neck–and we love to snap away and share our favorite photography with our friends. But like just about anything in life, a little planning can produce much, much...

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...

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...