Hike of the Month
Navigation Trail #291, Upper Priest Lake
I have heard that Priest Lake is a nice place to visit in the summer, but I wouldn’t know because I always save my trips ...
Holly Weiler
November 6, 2017
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Bead Lake, Colville National Forest
It’s wonderful to save Bead Lake for the shoulder season, when the majority of the boaters have placed their pleasure crafts into winter storage and ...
Holly Weiler
September 14, 2017
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Sherlock Peak, Colville National Forest
With expansive views of the Selkirks and a wildflower-lined trail, northeast Washington’s Sherlock Peak is an ideal August hike. While Abercrombie, its taller neighbor, receives ...
Holly Weiler
August 17, 2017
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Thunder Creek Loop, Colville National Forest
Reap the benefits of recent trail improvements (with more to come later this summer) on this long loop hike into the Salmo Priest Wilderness. Enter ...
Holly Weiler
July 13, 2017
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Kootenai Falls
The Pacific Northwest has been setting precipitation records since last October, leaving normally dry trails muddy and damaged by erosion. Avoid those trails, and seek ...
Holly Weiler
June 6, 2017
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Deep Creek Loop in Riverside State Park
For many people in the Inland Northwest, finishing Bloomsday is a rite of passage. As a former road runner with several Bloomsday finishes, I understand ...
Holly Weiler
May 15, 2017
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Folsom Farm to Hog Canyon Loop
Easy access to both the mountains and the deserts ranks high among the many benefits of living in the Inland Northwest, and April is a ...
Holly Weiler
April 17, 2017
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Sherman Point Loop (Sherman Creek Wildlife Area)
The first time I visited the Sherman Creek Wildlife Area, I was delighted by what I found in a location I have never seen described ...
Holly Weiler
March 10, 2017
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Riverside State Park, Bowl and Pitcher Loop
I have a favorite loop in Riverside State Park that can be especially nice for mid-winter visits when I’d prefer to run or hike rather ...
Holly Weiler
January 20, 2017
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