The Fungus Among Us
Wild mushroom foraging can be deadly. But in a region crammed with thousands of edible species, it’s fiercely beloved.
A weekly adventure that explores the natural wonders that make the Pacific Northwest such an exhilarating place to live, with local scientists and experts as your colorful tour guides.
Ted Alvarez
Ted Alvarez is formerly an editor at Crosscut and KCTS 9 focused on science and the environment. His work has also appeared in Backpacker, Rolling Stone, Scientific American, and many other outlets.
To the Rescue!
For outdoor adventurers, search and rescue teams provide a critical service, often for free — and it all started in Seattle.
Climate Change and the Future of Outdoor Adventuring
In this special episode, we speak with the director of the UW Climate Impacts Group about the ways that outdoor recreation is changing and what can still be saved.
Coming Soon! Crosscut Escapes, Season 2
The adventure begins August 31, 2021. Host Ted Alvarez returns with six new episodes that will take you to the wildest places in the Pacific Northwest with the people who know them best.
The Beige Blur
The shrub-steppe ecosystem may seem boring, but it is essential to the survival of grouse, orcas and people.When people think about Washington’s beautiful natural landscapes, most envision serrated mountain ranges, dense forests or perhaps the wild waves on the coast.