The upper slopes of Washington’s Red Mountain come alive in the spring with flowers of lupine, phlox, and balsamroot. Washington State University entomologist Dr. David James can envision biodiversity trails and walkways in and around vineyards and wineries, showcasing the brilliant colors of native fauna and flora—steppe shrub plants, butterflies, and such. And though he’s borrowing the trail concept from others, he believes it would have great appeal to those visiting wine country in Washington. “It could be a great tourism thing,” he said. “People don’t recognize the tourism value as much as I do, but overseas in New Zealand, […]