Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: How racism pervades PNW outdoors culture Alison Mariella Désir and Knute Berger talk about the complex legacy of Catherine Montgomery, often called “the mother of the Pacific Crest Trail.” by Knute Berger & Alison Mariella Désir & Gavin Borchert / October 25, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: Human bones illuminate Columbia River history “The Ancient One,” some of the oldest remains discovered in North America, provided DNA proof of Indigenous peoples’ deep connection to the river. by Knute Berger / October 18, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The automobile’s arrival in the PNW Before GPS, gas stations or even paved roads, car pioneers ventured into the wilderness, road-tripping as far as San Francisco. by Knute Berger / October 11, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: How the Columbia River got its curves Glaciers and lava reshaped the 17-million-year-old body of water long before the Grand Coulee Dam. Nick Zentner from Nick on the Rocks explains. by Knute Berger / October 4, 2024
Environment The craft brewery boom buoys nation’s only Latino-owned hop farm Loza Farms in Yakima Valley found success through its relationships with brewers. Now a new generation wants to boost other POC-owned businesses. by Mai Hoang / October 2, 2024
Environment Idaho, Oregon take different approaches to worker heat deaths As climate change makes summers hotter, PNW states are adopting more protections for outdoor laborers. But one lags behind the rest. by Rachel Spacek InvestigateWest / September 2, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Reclaiming recreational spaces for BIPOC communities Alison Mariella Désir bucks expectations as she explores outdoor activities that have historically been inaccessible to people of color. by Alison Mariella Désir / July 5, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir Reclaiming recreational spaces for BIPOC communities Alison Mariella Désir bucks expectations as she explores outdoor activities that have historically been inaccessible to people of color. July 5, 2024
Mossback Podcast | How a Seattle teacher taught a generation to love birds Adelaide Lowry Pollock was an educator, birder, author and believer in the power of civic participation at the turn of the 20th century. by Knute Berger / June 4, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest | The “Bird Woman” and an ode to ornithology A century ago, Seattle’s first female principal, Adelaide Lowry Pollock, spread the gospel of birds and good citizenship to a generation of schoolkids. by Knute Berger / May 31, 2024