Erin George

King of Spring: Tracking the mighty Morel

Spring marks the season of new life. It is a time of birth and renewal; animals are born, chicks are hatching from their eggs, flowers are blooming, and trees budding. Hidden within the austentacious display of nature'...

Mushroom of the week: the Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostrealus)

Found growing in clusters on the bark of dead deciduous trees, the Oyster mushroom is a fall fungus that continues to grow through the winter season, or year-round in some locations. The Oyster mushroom lives up to its name...

Mushroom of the week: the Matsutake (Tricholoma magnivelare)

As the most expensive mushroom, second to truffles, this prized specimen is unfortunately difficult to identify. Many mushroomers have tried, and paid for it with the cost of their life. Often confused with the poisonous Smith Amanita, the Matsutake changes...

Mushroom of the week: the Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)

This magnificent polypore fungus often forms an impressive array of layered orange shelves, coining its common name ‘sulphur shelf.’ The Chicken-of-the-woods can vary in size from 2-10 inches across, which often yields a high...

Mushroom of the week: the Hedgehog mushroom (Hydum repandum)

The Hedgehog Mushroom is considered to be somewhat similar to the Chanterelle. It matures into a similar shape with wavy fluted edges, and even mimics the Chanterelle’s golden tones. Upon flipping this mushroom over, it becomes quite clear...

Mushroom of the week: the Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius)

This fluted golden mushroom is a choice edible, rival to spring’s renowned Morel mushroom. Discovered by the French for its culinary value, the Chanterelle is a false gilled mushroom that varies in color from golden yellow or white...

Fall foraging in the Pacific Northwest: Mushroom season is here!

As the vibrant glow of warm days dim into the rusty hues of autumn leaves, the dampened earth holds the quiet passing of summer’s life. The result: a perfectly balanced composition of decay and soil, nesting the spores...

Mushroom identification: Finding the right guidebook

Mushrooming is a fun and affordable activity that promotes education and the exploration of the great outdoors in our evergreen state. It requires simply a pair of hiking boots, a breathable mesh sack for collecting, and a trusted guidebook. ...

One square inch: Preserving silence from within the Olympic National Park

From within the damp stillness of the Hoh Rain Forest radiates the silence of ‘one square inch,’ the quietest place in the United States. Inspired by the book written by the Emmy Award winning acoustic ecologist, Gordon...

The Valley of Silent Men: Backpacking for huckleberries in the Olympic National Park

Located within the Brothers Wilderness of the Olympic National Park, The Valley of Silent Men is accessible from Lena Lake and is perhaps the most scenic section of the Brothers peak approach. Known for its quiet serenity, the valley...

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King of Spring: Tracking the mighty Morel

Mushroom of the week: the Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostrealus)

Mushroom of the week: the Matsutake (Tricholoma magnivelare)

Mushroom of the week: the Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)

Mushroom of the week: the Hedgehog mushroom (Hydum repandum)

Mushroom of the week: the Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius)

Fall foraging in the Pacific Northwest: Mushroom season is here!

Mushroom identification: Finding the right guidebook

One square inch: Preserving silence from within the Olympic National Park

The Valley of Silent Men: Backpacking for huckleberries in the Olympic National Park

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