Hike of the Month
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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Liberty Lake and Split Creek Loop Plus Falls
December is a fickle month for hiking. Time it right and you may be able to soak up a little sunshine; other times you may ...
Holly Weiler
December 13, 2016
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Snow Peak Cabin: Colville National Forest
When choosing a fall hike, my biggest considerations are always seeing the best fall colors and finding safe trailhead access in case of changing weather ...
Holly Weiler
October 8, 2016
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Canfield Gulch, Antoine Peak Conservation Area
Big changes are taking place at Antoine Peak Conservation Area. Purchased in three phases that were completed in 2011, Antoine has long boasted a sizable ...
Holly Weiler
September 19, 2016
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Elk Creek Falls and Mill Pond, Colville National Forest
While it’s true that waterfall hikes are more spectacular in the full flow of early spring, their cooling properties can be better appreciated on a ...
Holly Weiler
August 15, 2016
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Gardner Cave, Crawford State Park
On average, July is the warmest month in Spokane. So what if I told you that you could go on a hike where you were ...
Holly Weiler
July 20, 2016
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Quartzite Mountain (Colville National Forest)
Quartzite is one of the most prominent natural roadside features of the drive north on Highway 395, where the rocky outcroppings form a gorgeous backdrop ...
Holly Weiler
June 9, 2016
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