Projected declines in wild steelhead populations in several rivers on Olympic National Park in Washington state have prompted recreational fishing closures in the rivers.

Long-distance biking trails, running at least 80 miles, could soon be coming to national forest lands if Congress approves legislation sponsored by a bipartisan group in the Senate.

The National Parks Traveler has operated with only one full-time staffer since its inception, but has a core team of freelance writers, photographers, broadcasters, and sound recording engineers that are relied upon heavily to provide content. They're being introduced to you in a series of short profiles.

On a paper placemat filled with tasting notes, three special Glencairn nosing glasses stand in a line. Each is placed on the name of the spirit it contains: Noon Gun Gin, Fort George Genever and Daily Ration Rum. A bonus glass of Granite & Grain Whisky stands behind them. All are made by Compass, a new distillery on Agricola Street, a short walk from here.