Dan Ayres

It is a really classic Northwest way to ring in the New Year, that's for sure. If the weather is read more

It is a really classic Northwest way to ring in the New Year, that's for sure. If the weather is good, it's going to be great.

Digging was very successful [during Nov. 12-15], and there was over 20,000 people who participated. The weather always plays a read more

Digging was very successful [during Nov. 12-15], and there was over 20,000 people who participated. The weather always plays a big factor, but I expect it to be equally as good.

We will look at harvest levels after this dig, and there should be more digging opportunities in the coming months read more

We will look at harvest levels after this dig, and there should be more digging opportunities in the coming months on some beaches.

Starting in April, the lowest tides are in the morning, so that's when we schedule the digs. These morning digs read more

Starting in April, the lowest tides are in the morning, so that's when we schedule the digs. These morning digs tend to be very popular, partly because we often get good weather.

Last year was a banner year. Digging probably won't be quite as good this year, but we'll still have a read more

Last year was a banner year. Digging probably won't be quite as good this year, but we'll still have a lot of clams to harvest.