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Photo of upper Priest Lake by Holly Weiler.

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 ...
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Photo of Bead Lake by Holly Weiler.

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 ...
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Photo of Jeff Lambert by Holly Weiler.

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 ...
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Photo of Priest Lake from Thunder Mountain by Holly Weiler.

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 ...
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Photo of Kootenai Falls foot bridge by Holly Weiler.

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 ...
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Photo by Holly Weiler.

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 ...
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Photo of Hog Lake Falls by Holly Weiler.

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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