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In the era of climate disaster, camping with your kid is an act of defiance
Raising kids to love the outdoors is a mixed bag when you know our planet's future is dire. But it can be a radical act of hope.
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Saving the 'missing puzzle piece' to a world of biodiversity, hidden in grass and sagebrush
Once dominant on the landscape, Washington has lost most of its shrub-steppe ecosystem. But a new land acquisition could help the flora and fauna that rely on it survive.
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Fighting fire with fire to save Washington's forests
After over a century of fire suppression, the U.S. Forest Service is using prescribed burns as a way to reduce the risk of megafires.
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'I'll always be Lightning Bill': A lookout reflects on 29 seasons of smoke and fire
When Bill Austin started as a fire lookout, he was one of three watching over the Methow Valley. Today he's the last one.
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'It just builds up': Washington firefighters struggle with PTSD long after the fires go out
As wildfires become more common, Washington firefighters are creating support networks for their communities to deal with the mental trauma.