Hiking

Learning to Move Through Dance

On the days that I hike, wearing light shoes that I can sense the ground through, I feel myself move differently than I used to. ...
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Hiking into the Heart of the Selkirks: North Idaho’s Long Mountain Lake

The Selkirk Mountains of North Idaho might be the state’s wildest corner. Until recently, this was the last place you could see wild caribou in ...
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Hike of the Month: Halliday & North Fork Trails

There’s nothing quite like starting a hike low in the drainages and walking up high to gain the viewpoint. It’s also a lot easier on ...
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The Human Traits of Magpies

The first time I encountered the mischievous antics of a black-billed magpie was during my first cross-country drive. I was setting up camp in Arches ...
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Know Before You Go

“Know before you go” is a simple summary for safely enjoying camping and hiking, suggests Franklin Pemberton, Public Affairs Officer on the Colville National Forest. ...
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Wildfires

Fire on the Mountain

When the Grateful Dead sang, “Fire on the Mountain,” they didn’t mean forest fires. Ten years later James Hansen delivered his global warming report to ...
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Stay at a Cabin in the Blue Mountains

Ever wanted your own private cabin in the woods? The Forest Service rents out former ranger stations in the Blue Mountains for an affordable price. ...
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Hiking the Oregon Butte Loop

Early summer is a great time to visit the wildflower-rich meadows dotting the ridgetops throughout the Blue Mountains. This 20-mile loop traverses the heart of ...
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Hike of the Month: Chesaw Wildlife Area

Every other year I spend one week in Olympia reviewing grant applications as a member of the statewide Non-highway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) program ...
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