Consider this two hikes in one. Although a trip here will require a little extra planning, visitors have access to two different public land agencies, two diff... Read More...
By March the 4-O Ranch unit of the Chief Joseph State Wildlife Area is easing into spring mode. Green grass is returning to the open slopes and visitors can ex... Read More...
In the depths of winter our Spokane County Parks can provide a nature fix without requiring difficult drives or complicated parking permits. These local parks j... Read More...
While Memorial Day to Labor Day may be prime time for backpacking, it's not absolutely necessary to pack away the tent until warmer weather returns. With a trai... Read More...
Blossom Lakes trail receives the majority of its hiker and backpacker attention in the summer months, but those seeking a little solitude on the Idaho/Montana D... Read More...
The most difficult part of this hike is getting to the trailhead, as the forest service (FS) road to the beginning of the trail is especially rough. Large swale... Read More...
Clearwater Crossing is one of the best starting locations for a variety of trips into the proposed Great Burn Wilderness. Located just over the Montana border, ... Read More...
The hike from Trout Lake trailhead to Emerald Lake is, for the most part, a moderately-difficult, flower-lined trail featuring stately, old-growth Ponderosa pin... Read More...
June is a superb time to visit the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness in the Umatilla National Forest south of Spokane. The range is called the Blue Mountains for the w... Read More...
I find myself passing through Colville on my way to nearby recreational access points several times each month. It's a great place to stop for a quick snack or ... Read More...
