Craig Romano

Sep 30, 2024 | seattlemet.com | Allison Williams |Hayley Poole |Craig Romano

The volcano’s unique status makes upkeep complicated. 05/06/2020ByAllison WilliamsThe volcano's observatory is off-limits thanks to—what else—a natural disaster. 05/17/2024ByAllison WilliamsIntrepid explorers head to a quiet region to score views of a hidden landscape, plus a chance to view remnants of the eruption. 05/06/2020ByAllison WilliamsTake a walk on the adventure side of the volcano. Keen athletes can spelunk underground, ski gentle slopes, or climb to the crater rim.

Aug 28, 2024 | seattlemet.com | Bruce Barcott |Easy rambles |Craig Romano |Allison Williams

We love the North Cascades National Park for what it’s not: It’s not easy to get to, it’s not all that busy, and it’s not a simple park. The top part of the state’s Cascade spine is a patchwork of protected lands: a spread of national park here, a finger of national recreation land there, and a sliver of hydroelectric dams and powerhouses in the middle. The surrounding buffer of national forests and Canadian provincial parks makes for a large, wild chunk of the Pacific Northwest.

Feb 29, 2024 | nwtravelmag.com | Craig Romano

From a wide expanse of sandy shoreline I launched my kayak alongside four others. It was a warm and calm October day—perfect for paddling. As I slowly plied the placid inlet waters, a scattering of seabirds, skittish over my proximity, took to the air. A curious harbor seal kept a watch on me as I cast my eyes on my surroundings. To the south a tree-lined coastline checkered with tony homes reached to the sea. To the west an expanse of salt water and islands crowded the horizon.

Feb 7, 2024 | wta.org | Craig Romano

As hikers and runners, we need to get outside year round. Luckily we have plenty of options to make that easy, even in the chilly, damp season — namely our region’s hundreds of urban trails. They’re nearby and easily accessible and they’re often quiet in the winter, offering opportunities for solitude and quiet contemplation. In the western, more temperate regions of Washington, Oregon and Southwest British Columbia, urban trails are usually snow-free all winter long.

Jan 26, 2023 | outdoorsnw.com | Craig Romano