Hike of the Month

Photo of arrowleaf balsamroot on Antoine Peak.

Holly Weiler: Hike of the Month – Antoine Peak’s Emerald Necklace

Antoine Peak’s Emerald Necklace is a fantastic way to experience all of the sights of this large conservation area just north of the Spokane Valley. ...

Holly Weiler May 9, 2019

Hike of the Month: Revere Wildlife Area and Palouse to Cascades Trail

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, ...

Holly Weiler April 8, 2019

Close up view of the property boundary sign on a tree and the Grande Ronde River in the background.

Hike of the Month: Chief Joseph State Wildlife Area in Southeast Washington

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 ...

Holly Weiler March 13, 2019

Winter hike to the end of the Cliffs Trail.

Spokane’s Glenrose Conservation Area and Dishman Hills Conservancy by Holly Weiler

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 ...

Holly Weiler January 19, 2019

Photo from a distance of hiker in the snow.

Hike of the Month: Panjab, Mount Misery, and Upper Rattlesnake Trails (Umatilla National Forest)

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. ...

Holly Weiler December 23, 2018

Photo of Lower Blossom lake with snow covered mountains in the background.

Hike of the Month: Blossom Lake (Lolo National Forest, Montana)

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 ...

Holly Weiler October 21, 2018

Photo of hiker climbing steep boulder field.

Hiking The Mollies (Priest Lake, Idaho)

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 ...

Holly Weiler September 11, 2018

Photo of the Bitterroot Mountains from Mud Lake.

Hike of the Month: Mud Lake Loop (Lolo National Forest)

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 ...

Holly Weiler August 7, 2018

Hiking to Emerald Lake (Colville National Forest)

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 pine and interesting ...

Holly Weiler July 18, 2018