The glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens) is one of the most widespread gulls in Washington State. They can be found year-round on the Pacific
Roosevelt Elk
The Roosevelt Elk is one of the most magnificent creatures that Washington State has to offer! Roosevelt Elk (scientific name: Cervus elaphus
Western Gull
The western gull (Larus occidentalis) is rarely found far from the Pacific Ocean. Their year-round range extends along the Pacific Coast of North
Western Sword Fern, the “King of Northwest Ferns”
Try to imagine the first explorers to the Pacific Northwest. They followed Native American guides along time-worn paths through the misty, cool, and
The European Green Crab: An Invasive Species on our Shores
Last week, you may have seen an article in The Daily World newspaper about European Green Crabs. They are an invasive species that should not be in
Scotch Broom
If you’ve been around Ocean Shores recently, you might have seen these yellow blooms starting to pop up. They are a familiar sight here in Western
The Willow (American) Goldfinch: A Symbol of Our State
In the 1920s, the General Federation of Women's Clubs had an idea. They thought that every state in America should name an official state bird. The
The Native Pacific Dogwood
Every region on Earth has plants are native to that particular region, and the Pacific Northwest is no exception. One unique plant that is native to
Pacific Bleeding Heart
Pacific bleeding heart, also called Western bleeding heart, is a perennial flower native to the West Coast of North America. It’s quite a beauty—and