Please leave your cologne at home
A better world through chemistry? Not when fellow hikers douse themselves in perfume.
trip reports
Author: Lauren Danner
When I’m not out hiking, I'm either buried in a book or writing about outdoor recreation and public lands from my home near Puget Sound.
national parks North Cascades
Why isn’t Mount Baker a national park?
Mt. Baker is a notable exception to the hundreds of peaks inside the boundaries of North Cascades National Park. Why isn’t this iconic mountain part of the park? Turns out, there are some good reasons.
national parks North Cascades
The Forest Service’s Last Stand in the North Cascades
In the 1960s, the Forest Service tried hard to retain jurisdiction over Cascade Pass, but couldn’t overcome public opinion — and the President.
national parks North Cascades writing
Growing roots in the mountains
Three weeks as a creative resident at the North Cascades Institute’s Environmental Learning Center has been an enriching experience.
national parks North Cascades
Return to Cascade Pass
Twelve years and 364 days after my first hike to Cascade Pass, I went back. Spoiler alert: it’s still stunning.