From the entanglement of Shelagh, a critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, to the awe-inspiring appearance of the ...

While Rick Steves is known for his insights on Europe, he spends most of his time in the U.S., in this artsy, culture-filled ...

If there’s one region in the U.S. that can steal my heart without even trying, it’s the Pacific Northwest—and Washington is a ...

San Juan Island National Historical Park commemorates the Pig War—possibly history’s most peculiar international conflict, ...

Friday Harbor on San Juan Island exists as a blissful anomaly in our hyper-connected world—a community where nature sets the ...

At the U.N. Ocean Conference, Tonga’s princess called for recognition of whales’ legal rights. The move is one of several ...

This article explores fifteen remarkable things that orcas can do that no other whale species can match ... For example, the resident orcas of the Pacific Northwest have specific vocal dialects that ...

Other activities include whale watching and kayaking. Visit the Marine Science Center and Northwest Maritime Center. Enjoy the art scene at the Centrum or the Jefferson Museum of Art and History.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Residents in the Pacific Northwest could see the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, tonight. A G3 (strong) Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued for ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond ... data to reduce the risk of whale entanglements, among other things.

The resort features several dining options and activities like kayaking and whale watching from its ... ll have a stay to remember on this Pacific Northwest island. Roche Harbor is the top ...