PACIFIC NORTHWEST AUTUMN by Larry Turner

It was late September 2025 when friend John Paulson and I loaded his vehicle, setting off on a one-month journey, rediscovering autumn in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and a bit of Washington, too.

UNSPOILED UREPARAPARA, An Island Where Desperation Precedes Morals by Katrina Chen
There exists an isolated island, excitedly alive with nature and people in their rawest forms - crescent-shaped Ureparapara, acknowledged by the Ni-Vanuatu people as the most remote island in their country.

SALMON RETURN TO THE KLAMATH RIVER
by Lee Juillerat

The Klamath River is alive again. Following the removal of four hydroelectric dams in 2024, Chinook, steelhead, trout, lamprey and other species are now being seen again.

WEIRD AND WONDERFUL BIKES
by Steve Giordano

Bicycling is more popular than ever. Whether you are a solo rider who bikes a hundred miles before breakfast or join a group that rides TO breakfast, you'll enjoy this look at some interesting bikes.

TIMBERLINE LODGE, OREGON, by Vicki Andersen

In 1937, the Works Progress Administration/Civilian Conservation Corps undertook a make-work project employing over 500 local men and women struggling through the Great Depression. These artisans, craftsmen and laborers created a stunning Cascadian-style lodge on the very breast of Mt. Hood.

ADVENTURE POEM
by Timothy Pilgrim, Adventure Poet Laureate

Speechless
Farmer market, spring, subdued town,
I pass a shivering mime, her still grip
tight on a phone. I read its screen --

DESTINATION DETROIT
Humor Column by Noma d'Plume The host hotel for the conference was a beautiful historic property in the heart of Motor City. My room was huge, comfortable and beautifully decorated... and emitted a supremely weird smell. Unfortunately, the hotel's windows were sealed, so there was no letting in fresh air.

HOW TO PREPARE DISASTER-READY EMERGENCY GO-BAGS by Lynn Rosen

You can't plan when evacuation emergencies will hit. But you can plan for dealing with them when they do. Everyone needs a "go bag" and Lynn Rosen lays out some "must-takes."