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The Gifford Pinchot National Forest spans more than 1.3 million acres, so the dozens of fires that are burning total a fraction of the forestland. Suppression crews are addressing fire in high priority areas, such as the Grassy Mountain, South Fork and Carlton Ridge fires. (Photo contributed by the U.S.

Open fire ban in effect for Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest spans more than 1.3 million acres, so the dozens of fires that are burning total a fraction of the forestland. Suppression crews are addressing fire in high priority areas, such as the Grassy Mountain, South Fork and Carlton Ridge fires. (Photo contributed by the U.S.

July 12, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

Beginning today, open campfires will be prohibited throughout the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Fires will only be allowed in metal fire pits or rings in designated recreation sites. Read story

Clark County expands outdoor burn ban

July 10, 2024, 7:21pm Clark County News

After the recent heat wave and extreme fire danger, recreational fires are prohibited throughout unincorporated Clark County, in addition to the general outdoor burning ban implemented July 5. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River and tributary fishery reports for week of July 1

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

July 6, 2024, 5:32am Outdoors

Lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 75 salmonid boats and 173 Washington bank rods tallied during the June 29 flight count. Read story

Quagga mussels from Lake Mead, in Nevada. (Dave Britton, U.S.

Washington on guard for troublesome mussel found in Idaho last year

Quagga mussels from Lake Mead, in Nevada. (Dave Britton, U.S.

July 1, 2024, 8:25pm Northwest

Washington is upping efforts to keep an invasive freshwater mussel from gaining a shell-hold in the state’s rivers and lakes, using tactics ranging from DNA testing to shellfish-sniffing dogs. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Fishing Report: Sockeye retention closed on Columbia River

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

June 29, 2024, 5:35am Editor's Choice

Sockeye retention is now closed on the Columbia River downstream of the Highway 395 bridge at Pasco. Read story

Stand-up paddleboarding is becoming increasingly popular.

6 tips for a successful day of paddleboarding

Stand-up paddleboarding is becoming increasingly popular.

June 29, 2024, 5:05am Life

Paddleboarding has become all the rage over recent years, offering a relaxing opportunity to enjoy water destinations around the state and elsewhere. As with any outdoor recreation adventure, however, proper preparation and gear is crucial to safety. Read story

Catherine Parenteau returns the ball during a pickle ball match in Carson, Calif. The health benefits of spending time in nature have long been established, and exercise in general improves physical and mental well-being.

How to start and maintain an exercise routine outdoors

Catherine Parenteau returns the ball during a pickle ball match in Carson, Calif. The health benefits of spending time in nature have long been established, and exercise in general improves physical and mental well-being.

June 29, 2024, 5:00am Outdoors

The health benefits of spending time in nature have long been established, and exercise in general, of course, improves physical and mental well-being. Read story

Papier-m&acirc;ch&eacute; butterflies made by local enthusiast Jeff Hill are on display this month at the Cascade Park Library branch.

Metamorphosis in mâché: Beauty and diversity of Southwest Washington butterflies sets fans’ hearts aflutter

Papier-m&acirc;ch&eacute; butterflies made by local enthusiast Jeff Hill are on display this month at the Cascade Park Library branch.

June 22, 2024, 6:12am Clark County Life

The butterfly species you raised in your grade school classroom and fed milkweed was a monarch butterfly. Read story