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A list of edible mushrooms in Washington Oregon and British Columbia
This is a list of edible mushrooms found in Washinton, Oregon, and British Columbia. Choice edible mushrooms are in bold. Each scientific name links to the iNaturalist page when it exists. ***IMPORTANT*** - No mushroom is edible for everyone. Individuals show a range...
2024 Burn Morel Maps
It could be 5 months or more before we are starting to see morels around the Pacific Northwest but I wanted to get this up so that you would have an easy resource when thinking about where to go this coming spring. Here is a map with most of the large burns from...
Kitsap Peninsula
Region CoveredThe Kitsap Peninsula Trees :by estimated aboveground carbon: Source: US Forest Service DIA DatabasePublic Land on the Olympic Peninsula
Where I’ve Found Mushrooms
I'm not secretive about places I find mushrooms. I like to explore and I like sharing this passion with others. ---If you find this or anything else at Salish Mushrooms to be valuable, please consider buying a membership.--- I post most of my mushroom finds at...
Mushroom Events Oct 30 to Nov 5
Wednesday @ 7pm (zoom)
Sunday @ 9am Kitsap mushroom-finding
Sunday @ 1-5pm KPMS Mushroom Show
Mushroom-Finding Near Ashford
We spent Friday and Saturday walking through the frozen hillsides near Ashford. I was a little worried that the snow/frost from earlier in the week might have left many of the mushrooms a gooey mess. I was surprised to find many of the mushrooms we found were still...
News Week Oct 24
Mushroom Foraging Friday - Sunday I am meeting with groups in the south and west Mount Rainier areas to search for mushrooms. This could be a great time to gather mushrooms for the PSMS Wild Mushroom show on Saturday and Sunday. DetailsPSMS Wild Mushroom Show The PSMS...
Kristi’s PCT Highlights
https://player.vimeo.com/video/875367614
Kristi’s Gear Review
Here's a very quick download of my thoughts on the gear I carried with me throughout the trip. There's no perfect kit and a lot depends on your budget, goal weight, and your desired level of comfort. If you have any questions or...
Reflections on 5 months of hiking the PCT
It’s been two weeks after ending our 2023 Pacific Crest Trail journey and I am still processing what I learned and how I’m feeling. The five months of walking were absolutely wonderful, but were layered with a lot of happiness, pain, realizations, and moments of joy....