Loo Wit Group — Sierra Club

06/18/2026

I'D LIKE TO SEE REUSABLE take-out pizza boxes.

A regional government launched a bring-your-own-container initiative after the state passed a law allowing the practice. Local leaders collaborate with nonprofits and private reuse businesses.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Washington’s alpine hikes don’t just climb mountains; they enter postcards. Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm reveal glaciers, sharp North Cascades peaks and fragile meadows, while the Enchantments dazzle with granite basins, blue lakes and mountain goats.

Skyline and Burroughs bring big Mount Rainier drama, Hidden Lake Lookout adds a historic fire lookout, and Chain Lakes, Gothic Basin, Lake Ingalls and High Divide mix wildflowers, larches, waterfalls and lake views into pure Pacific Northwest magic.

06/06/2026

Folks, we'll reschedule showing the film as soon as we can. I apologize for the inconvenience, and we will keep you updated! -- Mark

06/02/2026

Planning an overnight trip in the Mount Margaret Backcountry? Camping permits for JULY will be released on Monday, June 1.

Visit www.recreation.gov/permits/250003 to find out more about:

• Seasonal access
• Designated campsites
• Protecting this beautiful area
• Getting that all-important permit!

Note that the US Forest Service is in the process of decommissioning and removing the composting toilets, which have come to the end of their service life, so all persons camping in the area must plan to bring a trowel, pack out toilet paper (and garbage), and bury human waste at least 6-8" deep and 200 feet from water following Leave No Trace Principles.

Only one permit is issued per site per night (except Ridge Camp, which allows for 2 permits per night). Group size is limited to 4 persons per group, or up to 8 persons total at Ridge Camp. Permits are released in one month increments on the first day of the preceding month, e.g., all August permits will be released on July 1. All releases occur at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

Photo from summer 2014 courtesy of Ryan Cole.

06/02/2026

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