Tacoma Outdoors, Fishing & Hiking News

‘Always had a smile on her face.’ Climbing ranger with South Sound ties dies on Denali

Robin Pendery of Enumclaw guided trips on Mount Rainier and worked in various capacities at Crystal Mountain ski resort.

Updated June 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM

Outdoors

Controversial plan to kill owls is underway in WA. Here’s who’s leading the way

June 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Outdoors

Barred owls are actively being culled in Washington state

June 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Outdoors

It’s free fishing weekend in Washington state. Here’s how it works

Updated June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Gateway

New path for hikers opens in Gig Harbor off of Cushman Trail

June 7, 2026 at 4:55 AM

Outdoors

It's free fishing weekend in Washington State!

Updated June 5, 2026 at 12:08 PM

Outdoors

U.S. Forest Service unveils "one app to rule them all."

Updated June 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM

Outdoors

Plan adventures, store maps offline with new US Forest Service app

June 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Outdoors

Almost anything goes in bonkers paddle race across Puget Sound

Updated June 3, 2026 at 9:20 AM

Local

New Mount Rainier Cycling Event GETMAD Announced

Updated June 3, 2026 at 9:19 AM

Outdoors

New 80-mile race will let cyclists pedal to Mowich Lake at Mount Rainier

Updated June 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM

Outdoors

‘I’m going to die.’ Dramatic rescue after climbers injured in fall on WA peak

Updated May 30, 2026 at 2:33 PM

Outdoors

Dramatic helicopter rescue in Olympic National Park

Updated May 29, 2026 at 12:34 PM

Outdoors

Crystal Mountain's newest president and COO prepares for new season

Updated May 27, 2026 at 3:44 PM

Outdoors

What to do if you see an octopus on the beach

Updated May 27, 2026 at 3:42 PM

Outdoors

Top 5 bucket list adventures in Pierce County this summer

Updated May 27, 2026 at 3:41 PM

Outdoors

Ranger’s collision with bear was reason popular Mount Rainier trail closed

Updated May 27, 2026 at 2:50 PM

Outdoors

Looking for summer adventures? Here’s our outdoors writer’s 2026 bucket list

May 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Outdoors

Spring tides expose octopuses in Tacoma. Here’s what to do if you see one

Updated May 22, 2026 at 8:32 AM

Outdoors

Mysterious trail closure at Mount Rainier due to ‘unusual bear activity’

May 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM

Living

Snoqualmie Falls Visitor Guide: Parking, Trails and the Best Time to See the 268-Foot Waterfall

May 20, 2026 at 4:31 PM

Outdoors

Will controversial Reserve Pass change under Crystal Mountain’s new leader?

May 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Outdoors

WA wildlife agency will no longer accept cash at its offices. Here’s why

May 19, 2026 at 2:27 PM

Outdoors

Ashford-based guide runs up Mount Rainier and back, shattering speed record

May 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Local

Popular Pierce County public boat launch closed for summer. Here’s why

May 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Outdoors

‘Always had a smile on her face.’ Climbing ranger with South Sound ties dies on Denali

Trending Stories

Knapp’s, an iconic Tacoma diner, closes after nearly 90 years in business

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All southbound lanes blocked on state Route 509 near Tacoma

Serious-injury collision near I-5 and SR-16 causes lengthy lane closures

Controversial plan to kill owls is underway in WA. Here’s who’s leading the way

Barred owls are actively being culled in Washington state

It’s free fishing weekend in Washington state. Here’s how it works

New path for hikers opens in Gig Harbor off of Cushman Trail

It's free fishing weekend in Washington State!

U.S. Forest Service unveils "one app to rule them all."

Plan adventures, store maps offline with new US Forest Service app

Almost anything goes in bonkers paddle race across Puget Sound

New Mount Rainier Cycling Event GETMAD Announced

New 80-mile race will let cyclists pedal to Mowich Lake at Mount Rainier

‘I’m going to die.’ Dramatic rescue after climbers injured in fall on WA peak

Dramatic helicopter rescue in Olympic National Park

Crystal Mountain's newest president and COO prepares for new season

What to do if you see an octopus on the beach

Top 5 bucket list adventures in Pierce County this summer

Ranger’s collision with bear was reason popular Mount Rainier trail closed

Looking for summer adventures? Here’s our outdoors writer’s 2026 bucket list

Spring tides expose octopuses in Tacoma. Here’s what to do if you see one

Mysterious trail closure at Mount Rainier due to ‘unusual bear activity’

Snoqualmie Falls Visitor Guide: Parking, Trails and the Best Time to See the 268-Foot Waterfall

Will controversial Reserve Pass change under Crystal Mountain’s new leader?

WA wildlife agency will no longer accept cash at its offices. Here’s why

Ashford-based guide runs up Mount Rainier and back, shattering speed record

Popular Pierce County public boat launch closed for summer. Here’s why