Washington
The Way of the Wolverine
After all but disappearing, the mammals are again being sighted in Washington's Cascade Range
January 2012 |
By Eric Wagner
Evolution World Tour: Mount St. Helens, Washington
Over thirty years after the volcanic eruption, plant and animal life has returned to the disaster site, a veritable living laboratory
January 2012 |
By Lyn Garrity
The Disappearing Habitats of the Vaux’s Swifts
Chimneys may be obsolete in modern buildings, but they’re crucial habitat for the bird species on the West Coast
November 18, 2011 |
By Maria Dolan
On the Elwha, a New Life When the Dam Breaks
A huge dam-removal project will reveal sacred Native American lands that have been flooded for a century
September 15, 2011 |
By Abigail Tucker
In Seattle, a Northwest Passage
He arrived unsure of what to expect—but the prolific author quickly embraced Seattle's energizing diversity
September 2008 |
By Charles Johnson
Washington
Worlds collide in Washington State, where sea meets forest, forest meets desert and snow-capped mountains tower above it all. Few states can offer such a varied list of natural attractions: gorges, waterfalls, caves, sand dunes, rain forests, live volcanoes, ocean beaches and mountain meadows. The "Evergreen State" truly lives up to its name.
November 06, 2007 |
By Smithsonian.com
