We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In theory, camping is a lot of fun. There's something magical about getting to enjoy the great outdoors with a nice fire while surrounded by ...

Unless you live in one of the very few states with no native snake populations, odds are you’ve had to deal with a snake slithering through your yard at least once or twice over the years. The good ...

Whether you’re frightened or fascinated by them, snakes have important roles in your garden, eating insects and keeping mice, vole, and rabbit populations in check. They also serve as prey for other ...

Editor’s note: Pacific NW magazine’s weekly Backstory provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the writer’s process or an extra tidbit that accompanies our cover story. This week’s cover story explore ...