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There are over 100 bolete species in the Pacific Northwest. Identification is easiest when one has a general sense of the various major groupings of boletes. I created an interactive treemap to help navigate through the different groupings of mushrooms within the...

Seattle-area mushroomers may be preparing for an excellent late-summer mushroom season this year. Cooler temperatures and above-average rain will prompt fruitings of many species found in our region's late summer months, including choice edible species like king...

Cleaning dirt, sand, and bugs from mushrooms is a common challenge for foragers. Here are some tips for reducing the amount of these that make their way into your cooking Clean Mushrooms As You Pick One key characteristic of morels is their honeycomb pockets....

The Purpose and Importance of Wilderness Areas Wilderness areas, managed by the National Forest Service, are vital for preserving natural landscapes and ecosystems. Established under the Wilderness Act of 1964, these areas are defined as places where nature operates...

The genus name Gyromitra is derived from the following: gyro - round, or convoluted. (gyroscope) mitra - headdress (Mitre, mitre joint) There are more than 10 species of Gyromitra in the Pacific Northwest with a variety of shapes from the classic brain shape to less...

I visited 2 Washington burns yesterday and thought I would share a quick update to hopefully save some of you the drive. The Sourdough burn near Diablo Lake on HWY 20 is very difficult to access. Roads and trails near the burn are closed according to the National Park...

The western slopes of the Cascades offer a variety of habitats for spring mushrooms. Darrington is a small town 30 miles east of Arlington near the confluence of the Sauk and Suiattle rivers, and is surrounded by public land at varying elevations and ease of...