Friday, December 19, 2025
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Outdoors

What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.

Updated 3 days, 11 hours ago

High winds forecast Tuesday and Wednesday

MOSES LAKE — While the heavy rain, heavy snow and flooding is expected to stay north of the Columbia Basin, the Ba…

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Big-game youth hunts and more

We recently discussed youth hunts.

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Youth seasons beneficial

This is the third of a multi-part series about the upcoming hunting seasons.

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
A chance to explore Odessa Craters

ODESSA — Just north of Odessa lies a trail that allows visitors to explore a unique landscape created by the floods that scoured much of the region thousands o…

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Hunter education required, time remains

Yes, we have pounded this drum time and again in recent weeks. Fish and Wildlife sent another press release, so there is still time to attend the classes or go the deferral route.

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Hunting seasons continue

This is the second of a multi-part series about the upcoming hunting seasons.

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
A chance to explore Billy Clapp Lake

STRATFORD — North of Moses Lake, Billy Clapp Lake presents an opportunity for visitors to both enjoy the waters and shorelines of the lake, or explore the ridg…

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
Hunting seasons have started

The 2019 hunting seasons have started, some of them anyway. This is one aspect of the Washington hunting regulations making hunting interesting or, as some hun…

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
Black bear season now open in most of Washington

The black bear season opened on Aug. 1 in most areas of the state. The limit is two black bears, but only one may be taken in Eastern Washington. The season wi…

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
Animal groups and other outdoor stuff

One aspect of writing a story or column is the use of words to describe a group of birds or animals. This aspect of writing is fun and energizing for the write…

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
Exploring Potholes State Park

POTHOLES STATE PARK — As the summer heat bears down, any excuse to find yourself near the water is a good one. A trip to Potholes State Park, just off O’Sulliv…

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
Exploring Potholes State Park

POTHOLES STATE PARK — As the summer heat bears down, any excuse to find yourself near the water is a good one. A trip to Potholes State Park, just off O’Sulli…

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
Moses Lake man goes fishin' with country music star

ALASKA — Moses Lake resident Rick Graser has seen and experienced a lot in his life. Having being drafted 214th overall in 1978 by the Seattle Mariners and spe…

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
A chance to explore Ginkgo Petrified Forest

VANTAGE — Just past the Columbia River off I-90 rests the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park. The park presents a key stop for those interested in the Ice Age …

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
Deer threatening native island species

This is the second and last in a series about hunting to save natural diversity.

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
A chance to explore Ancient Lakes

QUINCY — Just outside of Quincy, hides a hidden oasis within the basalt rock and desert plains. Ancient Lakes bring backpackers and campers to see the area eve…