Why North Europeans Have Pale Skin, Blue Eyes and Light Straight Hair

On this episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, Anusha Fathepure, a politics and education reporting intern for The Oregonian/OregonLive, recounts her trip with friends to the northern Cascade and Rocky mountains, all centered on a visit to Canada’s Banff National Park. Between canoeing in the blue waters of Banff’s mountain lakes, hiking in the snow fields atop Mount Rainier and spending time in Vancouver and Seattle, their 10-day adventure was one they’ll never forget. Find the full episode whe