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Jon Bell

Actively Northwest Writer

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Jon Bell writes about the outdoors, fitness, health, and a range of other topics from his home in Lake Oswego, OR. He is also the author of "On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak."

  • Upper Pond at Treehouse Point Getaways

    5 of the Northwest’s Best Treehouse Getaways

    Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Written by Jon Bell

    Trees. The Pacific Northwest is famous for them: towering Douglas firs, soaring old growth cedars, ancient sitka spruce. The trees of the Northwest are one of its defining features. And what better way to experience them than to live high up amongst their branches and bows for a short — or long — weekend escape. In […]

  • snowshoeing in Washington Winter Sports

    Where to Go Snowshoeing in Washington

    Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Written by Jon Bell

    Take in the great outdoors this winter on these scenic trails for snowshoeing in Washington.

  • layering for winter Winter Sports

    The Do’s and Don’ts of Layering for Winter Activities

    Thursday, January 28, 2021 Written by Jon Bell

    Bundling up can seem like a chore — but sporting the right layers will benefit your entire day of outdoor winter activities.

  • Winter Sports

    A Beginner’s Guide to Skate Skiing

    Sunday, January 24, 2021 Written by Jon Bell

    If you’re an active, outdoor person no matter the season, you’ve probably skied and maybe even skated. (And, likely, snowshoed, sledded and maybe even fat biked.) But have you ever skate skied? “Moving fast through the woods in the snow with the sun shining is just awesome,” said Maxine Williams who took up skate skiing […]

  • old-growth hikes Hiking

    The Best Old-Growth Hikes within Striking Distance of Seattle and Portland

    Thursday, January 21, 2021 Written by Jon Bell

    When the clouds roll in, the Northwest’s old-growth hikes offer great protection from the rain.

  • Parenting

    6 Steps to Get Your Kids on the Ski Slopes This Winter

    Saturday, January 16, 2021 Written by Jon Bell

    Editor’s note: Skiing is not without COVID-19 risks. See how to protect yourself and others. Ski season’s back, and there’s nothing much better than a day on the slopes: snow, scenery and the cool exhilaration that comes with time spent outside in the Pacific Northwest can be hard to beat. But wait, what’s that you […]

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