HeraldNet

Deer Creek gate opens on Mountain Loop Highway

VERLOT — Snohomish County reopened the Deer Creek gate this week, giving people access to the Big Four Ice Caves, Barlow Pass and other attractions along the Mountain Loop Highway. Before opening the ...
Marin Independent Journal

Hike of the week: Keep eyes open for wildlife on Deer Island loop

DEER ISLAND OPEN Space Preserve in Novato offers a mixed habitat of grassland and forest that provides home range for a variety of animals and wildlife sightings for hikers. The Deer Island Loop Trail ...
Marin Independent Journal

Hike of the week: Catch a glimpse of birds, flowers on Deer Camp Loop in Novato

Mount Burdell rises above Novato. It offers extensive scenic views, colorful wildflowers and is a good habitat for birds. If you’re interested in birds or just enjoy seeing birds as part of the entire ...
HeraldNet

Roadwork opens both lanes of Mountain Loop Highway, but snow still blocks the Deer Creek gate

VERLOT — There’s been a sudden — and pleasant– turnaround for the Mountain Loop Highway. A few weeks ago, repairs to reopen the popular road through the foothills had stalled, and its near-term future ...