More NW Backroads

Shoot 'em up, blow 'em up

Experience an explosive, high-caliber shoot-em-up, blow-em-up look at a few Northwest shooting sports, from the extreme to the serene. Meet a fun-loving, gun-toting, target-shooting group of folks and experience the Wild West with a group from Idaho. Plus, we'll see what it takes to be a top dog at the Double Barrel Ranch.

Washington's wonderful world of dogs

Check out one of Seattle's most scenic dog parks, teach your pooch to herd sheep, and meet some extraordinary canines.

Chihuly: Dramatic, flamboyant, controversial

While his glass pieces are recognized around the world, few have the chance to get to know the man himself. Recently, we had the rare opportunity to spend time with Dale Chihuly at his boathouse home and studio in Seattle.

Roadside attraction or a heap of glass?

Something you should see for yourself: a castle made of 200,000 bottles - a shrine to pop culture, a combination roadside attraction and recycling stop. Check it out!

Coastal treasure hunt in Lincoln City

If you're ever in Lincoln City, Ore. and see more people than usual beachcombing, there's a good reason: Beautiful pieces of artwork are washing ashore and the artists want you to take them home.

It's like living in a glass house

In British Columbia on top of a rock, a house was built of embalming bottles. They're morbid to look at until you see them in a whole new light.

Museum of Glass, not your typical museum

Don't come to Tacoma's Museum of Glass and International Center for Contemporary Art expecting your typical museum and don't come expecting only glass.

Getting away from it all in Montana

Come along to Montana where our Northwest Backroads crew finds out what relaxing is all about on their 19-day trip into remote wilderness areas.

The Idaho Mine disaster

Recount a piece of Idaho history most would like to forget. It's a story of heroism and the strength of a community.

St. Gertrude's sisters, preserving nature and history

For nearly a century, Benedictine sisters at the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho have lived and died fulfilling their mission.

A place for games and peace

Rich in history, tradition and raw beauty, Long Beach is a favorite of migrating birds and folks in search of family fun, a romantic retreat or the solace that only the sea can provide.

Carving their creations

Every year dozens of competitors from places near and far gather their shovels and buckets and come to Long Beach with the hope of being crowned King of the Castle... sandcastle that is.

Timeless appeal of a century-old inn

For over a century, the Shelburne Inn in Seaview has shared its timeless appeal with its guests. The inn is the oldest, continuously operating lodging establishment in the state of Washington.

Flying kites on a long beach

The Pacific Northwest's windy ocean beaches are heaven for people who love to watch or fly kites and there's no better place than Long Beach to set your creation to sail.

The Beauty of Tennant Lake

Visit an electrifying museum and some unique Northwest farms, plus take in the beauty of Alaska in this edition of Northwest Backroads.

Remembering being a WWII pilot

It was a reunion with an old friend - not between two people, but for a pilot and his plane.

Get hammered in Haines, Alaska

Dave Pahl now has more than 1200 hammers - snowknockers, broom makers, coopers, saddlers and springloaders.

Shotgun wizardry in Eastern Washington

At the Double Barrel Ranch in Eastern Washington, come along as an 11-year-old boy shoots his first turkey and experience the extraordinary marksmanship of shooting legend Tom Knapp.

Base jumping from a Snake River bridge

Spanning across the Snake River in Twin Falls, Idaho, is the Perrine Bridge, a place where rookies and pros alike come to experience a thrill of a lifetime.

Bears out and about at Yellowstone

Yellowstone has been a haven for many species of wildlife, but lately the numbers have declined, which means many visitors miss out on seeing wildlife in their natural habitat.

Who's the quickest draw in the West?

In Rexburg, Idaho, every month from April to November, a group of characters gets together to see who's the quickest draw in the West.

Relax at the Blue Heron Inn

Rexburg, Idaho is home to Yellowstone Bear World and it's only a short drive to Yellowstone National Park, Grant Teton National Park, Jackson Hole and the Yellowstone Institute - to name just a few destinations.

To the forgotten corner of Washington state

Travel with us to a place that few people venture -- the "forgotten corner" of Washington state. Plus, find out how this 1150-foot deep lake was created, and stumble upon good fortune when we visit Serendipity Golf Course.

Fishing in the real wilderness

Come along as we take you on a journey of discovery and excitement, peace and solitude with Capt. Rob Scherer of Classic Alaska Charters.

Travel through the North Cascades Highway

We're coming to you from the scenic North Cascades highway, one of the most picturesque and scenic drives you can take in the state. As we found out, there's plenty to see and do in the area. Come along on the trip.

Fishing at Henry's South Fork

Travel with us to the south fork of the Snake River in Idaho, known as one of the West's premier fishing destinations. And just like Henry's Fork, it will test the best.