In my last column, I divulged my passion for wild-food foraging and shared a recipe for a nettles pesto. I am continuing the theme in this editorial because the outdoors are bursting with life. And ...

Spring weather has finally come to the Pacific Northwest, which means more hiking and foraging opportunities. But if you’re walking along one of the many trails across Washington state and find a bush ...

Step into the forest with me, dear traveler. I am the princess of these berry-bright woods, and I must tell you a secret woven through every branch and blossom. Foraging for wild berries is one of ...

Walking on a dirt trail close to Nevada City and Highway 49, Alicia Funk spots food among the common and often overlooked native shrubs, trees and low-lying plants. “Going outdoors and seeing what’s ...

This summer has provided spectacular flower displays and exceptionally abundant mushroom forays, and now the Summit County plants are showing off with their fabulous fruits. The ripe berries seen ...