Mountaineers flock to the Pacific Northwest annually to challenge the iconic Cascade mountains, known as the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’. The Cascade Mountain Range, located in western North ...

Assuming said valley is not shrouded in fog, the first thing your visitor says is something akin to, “Oh, look at the mountains ... the western Cascades are our own personal snow-capped end ...

That makes finding a new waterfall spot all the more exciting. Far from the well-trod paths of places like the Historic ...

(AP) – A rock climber who fell hundreds of feet descending a steep gully in Washington’s North Cascades mountains survived the fall that killed his three companions, hiked to his car in the ...

receives a lot more rain as prevailing winds off the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges, such as the Cascades, unleash months of moisture on the region. Now, a new study from the University of ...

Watson Falls may be one of the biggest waterfalls in Oregon, but the hike to see it is anything but. Hikers exploring the ...

North Cascades National Park Complex in Washington State is a three-for-one deal you shouldn’t miss. North Cascades National ...

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A mountain range in the Pacific Northwest is a last bastion for a unique canine By Maddie Bender - Freelance writer The Cascade red fox (which isn't always red) does not hibernate. Along with ...