Hiking
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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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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Loomis, WA: Spring Hiking in the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area
The snow has disappeared from the surrounding peaks, and buttercups and glacier lilies have been showing their yellow faces. I love wildflowers, and the successive ...
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5 Family Hikes for Lakeside Fun Near Spokane
Water can be the perfect motivation to get kids hiking. Here are 5 destinations to or along lakes in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
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Hiking Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area
Located about an hour west of Spokane, the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area is an uncrowded central Washington hiking spot. This rural meander provides open views, ...
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