Islands on MSN

Washington's pristine state park on two lakes is an underrated mountain gem to camp and fish

This peaceful mountain park in Washington offers calm lakes, quiet campgrounds, alpine scenery, and uncrowded outdoor ...

The final flowers: One botanist’s mission to secure protections for the last of Central Washington’s gray cat’s eye

Alongside the winding Columbia River and into central Washington’s expansive, barren landscapes, a plant is in bloom, extending roots into what remains of the region’s sandy dunes.
Islands on MSN

Washington's longest loop trail passes through a riverside state park with scenic camping spots and fishing

In Washington, this state park where two major rivers meet offers camping, fishing, boating access, and biking or hiking ...
The Washington Post

Safe drug sites work. Our data proves it.

Charles Fain Lehman and Kevin A. Sabet’s April 21 op-ed, “‘Safe drug sites’ don’t work. The data proves it.,” asserted that a “large body of research” has found no effect of these sites on overdose ...
Seattle Times

Rockhounding in WA: How to start hunting minerals, fossils and gemstones

Washington is full of dazzling minerals and fossils — you just have to know where to look. But getting started as a so-called rockhound, or a collector of minerals and fossils, can be intimidating. A ...
Seattle Times

WA rockhounds search for Earth’s hidden gems, treasures

BURIEN — Shell Hallahan wiggles a finger under a golfball-size rock and gently pries it from the wet sand. Scanning the gravel beach of Seahurst Park in Burien during low tide on a recent sunny Friday ...
KREM

Washington state cuts force closure of recreation sites, DNR says

WASHINGTON, USA — Multiple recreation sites are closing across Washington state. This comes from budget cuts done this year's legislative session for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Adam ...
Channel 3000

Washington Elementary likely closed for rest of school year, students to be sent to other sites

JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Students will likely not be able to return to Washington Elementary School in Janesville for the rest of the school year, administrators said Tuesday. The school sustained major ...
Psychology Today

Rockhounding and Our Primordial Fascination With Crystals

My idea of a relaxing weekend away is a luxury spa with a great book in a quiet place. My husband’s preference is to go gem collecting with fellow rockhounds. For years I just thought this was quirky ...