Hike of the Month
Hiking Kamiak Butte in Whitman County, Wash.
Kamiak Butte (3,641′ elevation) is the second tallest point in Whitman County and a designated National Natural Landmark. One of four county parks, the butte can have some of the earliest spring wildflowers in March and April, although early season visitors should also be prepared for potentially snowy and icy conditions in shady spots as well as higher on the trail system.
Trekking to Deer Creek Summit
Located in the Kettle River Range of NE Washington, you can snowshoe, cross-country ski, or hike to Deer Creek Summit via South Loop Trail.
Hike the Christmas Tree Loop
Mount Spokane’s Trail 110/140 Loop Those who frequent Washington State Parks are familiar with the way their trails follow a number system and any trail names are …
New California Creek Trail at Mica Peak
Spokane County, Wash. Construction of California Creek, the main singletrack trail at Mica Peak Conservation Area, just wrapped up at the end of July 2020 in spite of new complications placed on …
Hike to Leigh Lake in the Cabinet Mountains
Northwest Montana Located just south of Libby, Montana, Leigh Lake is nestled in the shadow of Snowshoe Peak, the tallest mountain in the Cabinet Mountains …
Hiking at McKenzie Conservation Area
Because of the extension of the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, I’ve been trying very hard to limit how far I venture from home for recreation. I’ve been spending …
Spring Hiking to Odessa Craters
Enjoy the spring beauty of Odessa Craters, with its gorgeous spring wildflowers and unique geology, but come with tick-repellant.
Hike of the Month: Telford Recreation Area
If you’ve driven west on Highway 2 through Davenport on your way to Wilbur and points west, you’ve seen it. There’s a lonely rest stop …
Hike of the Month: Geophysical Trail System in Colville National Forest
On a recent visit to the Geophysical Trail System north of Newport, Wash., I pulled up a mapping app on my phone and proceeded to …
Hike of the Month: Tubbs Hill
McEuen Park, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho By winter solstice on Dec. 21, sunset will occur around 4 p.m. It’s a challenging time for Inland Northwest hikers. …