Mount Wittenberg Orca

Conservation & Adventure

The Mountain Is Melting Into the Sea — And Your Next Hike Is Part of the Story

When a glacier retreats in the Cascades, the ocean feels it. The connection between high-altitude environmental shifts and collapsing marine ecosystems is more direct than most hikers realize — and the outdoor community has a surprisingly powerful role to play in reversing the damage.

Oct 14, 2026

Marine Life & Science

Killer Whales Are Smarter Than We Thought — And the Science Is Blowing Minds

New research from the Pacific Northwest is rewriting what we thought we knew about orca cognition. From cooperative hunting strategies to deliberate teaching behaviors, killer whales are proving themselves to be among the ocean's most sophisticated thinkers — and the implications for conservation are enormous.

Oct 14, 2026