Mossback's Northwest

History Series / 10 Seasons

True tales from the most interesting place on earth.

Watch Latest: S10 E8

7m 20s

The Mighty Columbia River

28m 46s

Host Knute Berger mines the Pacific Northwest’s historical and cultural nuggets. This season's Mossback Special reintroduces viewers to the history of our region-defining Columbia River. From gigantic floods to thousands of shipwrecks to the bucolic lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains where the journey of the Columbia River begins. “Roll on, Columbia” from a whole new perspective.

Wild Times

28m 15s

Mossback's Northwest explores our region's wild past in new special, Northwest Wild Times. Many people consider the Northwest a natural refuge, a place we can escape to enjoy recreation and inspiration in the wilds. Yet while we love the outdoors, the wilds have their own history. Let’s explore the forgotten landscapes, prehistoric animals, and the passionate admirers of the Northwest’s wild past.

The Very Best of Mossback's Northwest

1h 54m

Mossback himself, Knute Berger, hosts a two-hour celebration of the The Very Best of Mossback’s Northwest. Join Knute and series producer Stephen Hegg as they look back at some of the most memorable episodes from the first six seasons of the show. And get a sneak preview of the fun stories coming soon in Season 7!

Embrace the Wet

27m 5s

In this 30-minute Mossback’s Northwest special, celebrate the stories and myths of our waterways. Nothing helps define the coastal Pacific Northwest more than the wet. From rainforests to the Salish Sea, the Pacific to Puget Sound, we take a tour of watery episodes in our history.

Different Drummers of Our Past

28m 44s

The 2022 Mossback Special revisits the iconic and determined people of our history, the folks who did it when it “couldn't be done” — like the Smith family, who built the Smith Tower, and Bertha Knight, our first female mayor. The Pacific Northwest has always been a home for pranksters, misfits and people who made their own special mark on history

Bouncing Back From Adversity

28m 48s

Fifty years ago, Seattle was in the middle of a major economic crisis, the "Boeing Recession." Despite setbacks, the city made major progress in shaping the city we know today. We've faced tough times before the current pandemic and economic downturn and each time, the people of the Pacific Northwest have risen above the challenges.

History Stands Still for No One

27m 20s

Just because you've done a history segment doesn't mean the story is over! Join host Knute Berger as he answers reader mail, uncovers new details from the past and offers commentary about the region's most intriguing stories.

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