Hike of the Month

A forested mountainside during fall.

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 ...
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Close-up of a large mountain reflecting off of a lake.

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 ...
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A closeup of a purple and pink orchid growing amongst moss.

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 ...
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A woman and her dog walking on a trail towards a lake.

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.
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A marsh field during fall.

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 ...
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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 ...
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Moon over Coeur d'Alene Lake at sunset.

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. ...
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Hike of the Month: Abercrombie Mountain via Flume Creek Trail

Colville National Forest Not that the Inland Northwest has particularly tall mountains, as the Selkirk Range can’t quite measure up to Cascade standards for height, ...
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Hike of the Month: Rock Creek Falls and Rock Lake

Hiking in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness September may remain hot and dry in the low country, but the month typically grants high country visitors their ...
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