Scientists say the Elwha is the perfect test case for dam removal and restoration science. But that takes money, and experts worry that inadequate or curtailed funds for a full study of the effects on wildlife and fisheries could throw a wrench in their plans.
Particularly in the rural West, where the driving is fast, roadkill has become just another tumbleweed on the side of our roads. One writer takes a closer look and comes away driving more slowly.
Washington's Quileute Tribe has seen a rush of visitors since it became known as the progenitors of the popular vampire series' werewolf pack. How they're dealing with the vampire-mania.
If you're going to talk with the restaurant people and meet their needs, you have to be familiar with their favored way of serving oysters: raw.
The beauty draws people to Twisp, just as happens in many Western towns.
