Destinations

Young mountain biker riding along a singletrack trail through the forest with sunlight coming down between the trees.

Epic Mountain Bike Trails in Methow Valley, Wash.

Washington's Methow Valley, on the east slope of the North Cascades, has three main mtb trail systems: Sun Mountain, Buck Mountain Loop, and Cutthroat Pass.

Aaron Theisen August 22, 2021

Dan Mimmack dressed as a pirate, looking at the camera, with a sword in his hand.

The Pirate of Sandpoint’s City Beach

Captain Dan Mimmack, known as the Sandpoint Pirate, gives free boat rides to children and families aboard his authentic-looking Pirate ship.

Amy McCaffree August 19, 2021

Mom and young son sitting in their blue kayaks on Priest Lake.

5 Adventures on Priest Lake’s Western Shore

On the west side of Priest Lake, go hiking, biking, paddling, or boating to visit and explore nearby sights.

Amy McCaffree August 19, 2021

Four Adirondack chairs facing out towards the blue water of Lake Chelan.

5 Ways to Experience Lake Chelan

Learn about 5 great ways to enjoy the wonders of Lake Chelan -- a place known for both its wine and summer recreation.

Summer Hess August 19, 2021

Sarah's daughter kayaking at Hood Canal.

Lake Kayaking with Kids

Small and durable, and easily maneuverable, plastic kayaks ideal for kids ready to discover new independence on a lake.

Sarah Hauge August 19, 2021

8 Adventures on Lake Pend Oreille

One of the deepest lakes in North America, Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho is great for fishing, camping, sailing, boating, and more.

S. Michal Bennett August 19, 2021

Hiker standing atop shale rocks on the summit of Abercrombie Mountain.

Abercrombie Mountain: Historical Connections Near and Far

History of a namesake explorer for Abercrombie Mountain in the Selkirk Range of northeast Wash. and connections with Alaska.

Out There Outdoors August 12, 2021

Two bikers along a dirt trail in te Trout Creek Mountains, with snow remnants on the shady rock cliffs in the distance.

Oregon’s Big Country Route Considerations

Tips for bikepacking the rugged, remote Big Country Route in the mountainous desert terrain of southeast Oregon and northern Nevada.

Derrick Knowles August 10, 2021

Bikepack riding a gravel road on Oregon's Big Country Route, alongside sagebrush.

9 Days on Oregon’s Big Country Bikepacking Route

Travel journal about bikepacking 357 miles through the mountainous desert terrain of southeast Oregon and northern Nevada.

Derrick Knowles August 10, 2021