Podcast | Why the ancient stories of Mount Rainier matter now Peter Rainier never set foot on this continent. Some tribal members suggest giving a more fitting name for Washington’s tallest peak. Season 2 , Episode 6 / October 5, 2021
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | A reluctant birder dabbles in an exploding pandemic pastime Season 2 , Episode 5 / September 28, 2021 Ted Alvarez thinks birding is boring. But with so much interest in it now, he decides to investigate.
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | Hunting for one of Washington’s rarest flowers Season 2 , Episode 4 / September 22, 2021 Professor Steven Clark is on an ongoing quest to find a rare daisy that helps us understand the intricacies of evolution.
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | WA group brings science to the legend of Sasquatch Season 2 , Episode 3 / September 14, 2021 To find the mythical beast, members of the Olympic Project first analyze the evidence.
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | The risks and rewards of mushroom hunting in the Northwest Season 2 , Episode 2 / September 7, 2021 Wild mushroom foraging can be deadly. But in a region crammed with thousands of edible species, it’s fiercely beloved.
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | How Seattle kickstarted mountain rescue in America Season 2 , Episode 1 / August 31, 2021 Teams throughout the region provide a critical service for outdoor adventurers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It all started in Seattle.
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | Protecting shrub-steppe, WA’s most overlooked ecosystem Season 1 , Episode 6 / February 8, 2021 The big beige blur in the middle of the state may seem boring, but it is essential to the survival of grouse, orcas and people.
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | Past the dams, tribes help the Columbia River roll on Season 1 , Episode 5 / February 2, 2021 Few rivers define a region like the Columbia, where tribal scientists are making headway in bringing back its most important species: salmon.
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | Protecting orcas and their songs from noxious noise Season 1 , Episode 4 / January 26, 2021 Oceanographer Scott Veirs shows us how to listen for whales in Puget Sound, identify their signature sounds and maybe help save them.
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | Tracking the wildlife in Washington cities and suburbs Season 1 , Episode 3 / January 19, 2021 During the pandemic, more people are spotting animals slinking around the neighborhood.
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | The assault on Olympic National Park’s square inch of silence Season 1 , Episode 2 / January 12, 2021 In 2005, Gordon Hempton made a single spot within the Hoh Rain Forest famous for its serenity. But now it’s noisier than ever.
Crosscut Escapes Podcast | How Mount Rainier will tell us when it’s going to blow Season 1 , Episode 1 / January 5, 2021 By listening closely, scientists can tell us when to worry — but these mountain songs are more than just warning signs.