In the movies, picking a lock looks like a matter of sticking a bobby pin through a keyhole and twisting it around a little. In reality, it’s a complicated process that involves assessing the interior ...
The Ballard Locks can be daunting for beginning boaters. But Lock Leader Jim Wilcox says it doesn't have to be that way. "Be ready. Don't come into the locks and learn it there. Learn ahead of time.