Tag: Northwest

What Happens to Bats in the Pacific Northwest Winter?

Some bat species will migrate long distances in the fall to warmer climates where insects are more plentiful. In the Pacific Northwest, the hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus) is known for its long-distance travels; in one study this species was found to fly more than 1,000 km during its migration. Not mu...

Pacific Northwest Wonders: A Beginner’s Hiking Trek to Scenic Snow Lake

Moving to the Evergreen State allowed me to try new activities, including exploring the great outdoors. Hiking interested me because I could pare the activity with one of my great loves: photography. Even so, it would be three years since becoming a resident of Washington before I would step foot in...