Outdoors Northwest

Escapes: Go Climb a Tree in Central Oregon

Maybe it would be better if I didn’t look down.” I gave myself this advice after getting up about 50 feet in “Sophia,” the 250-foot Douglas Fir I was ascending on a balmy May day in central Oregon.

Buzz: Outdoors News Briefs for July 2013

San Juans Scenic Byway, Nutty about Cyclepedia, Kitsap Peninsula Forest/Bay Victory!, Providence Bridge Pedal, USA Cycling hosts youth talent camp, Tour des Chutes, and Bicycle Sundays

Iron Girl drops 5k/10k; transitions to triathlon

Many women’s lives have been changed over the years through their participation in the Danskin Women’s Triathlon. And this year’s event Aug. 18 at Seward Park will be no different—except by its new name: Athleta Iron Girl Seattle Women’s Triathlon.

STP: 11,000 fig bars and 35,000 sandwiches?

You can safely say that the STP feeds its riders well. The 11,000 fig bars and 35,000 sandwiches are only part of the food being prepared for the 10,000 bike riders who will tackle the 34th annual, 200-mile STP (Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic) July 13-14.

The Top 10 Wildflower Hikes Around Mount Rainier

Visit Rainier released its Top 10 Wildflower Hikes Around Mount Rainier. Often heralded as the world’s best, the wildflowers are worthy of a bucket list to-do.

Buzz: Outdoors News Briefs for Summer

Gear Up! Expo, Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails Festival, Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival, Triathlon Science, Cycling jerseys for REAL women, Ski Dazzle, Islabikes fitting studio opens in Portland, Flower power bike winner!, Endura Hummvee cycling jersey