Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: A Stonehenge replica on the Columbia River An eccentric railroad millionaire was inspired to build the mysterious monument over 100 years ago. by Knute Berger / May 26, 2023
Mossback Podcast | Why in the Sam Hill is there a Stonehenge in Washington? The millionaire built a 'castle' on the Columbia River and later a replica of the English monument. by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / May 26, 2023
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: Revisiting a classic Seattle candy Frederick & Nelson showed Washingtonians that during the holidays, it takes two to Frango. by Knute Berger / May 19, 2023
Mossback Podcast | How Frango candies became a Northwest fixture For decades, department stores competed for customers. Knute Berger recalls how Frederick & Nelson lured them in with a chocolate mint truffle. by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / May 19, 2023
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: Before Woodstock, there were the ‘Nature Men’ Two eccentrics with Northwest ties turned their (unclothed) backs on civilization and made headlines. by Knute Berger / May 12, 2023
Mossback Podcast | Meet Ernest Darling, the proto-hippie of 1907 The Portland-born 'Nature Man' was a regular kid until an illness inspired him to shed his clothes and take to the woods. Fame followed. by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / May 12, 2023
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The Emerald City’s silver screen legacy Since the 1930s, Hollywood has fixated on Seattle's complex nature, from its stunning mountains and oceans to sprawling freight yards. by Knute Berger / May 5, 2023
Mossback Podcast | What Hollywood saw in Seattle The Emerald City has played many film roles, from gritty city to rom-com backdrop. Knute Berger reviews our cinematic history. by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / May 5, 2023
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: After clearing forests, settlers were stumped The remains of felled trees could be a nuisance — or a dream home. by Knute Berger / April 28, 2023
Mossback Podcast | How giant tree stumps inspired a Northwest craze During the timber boom, opportunists turned the remains of old-growth trees into homes and postcard spectacles. by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / April 28, 2023