Hike of the Month
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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Wenaha River Trail (Blue Mountains, Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness)
For years I ignored the lonely Blue Mountains in favor of forever heading north for hiking and backpacking fun. Fortunately, I recently came to my ...
Holly Weiler
April 16, 2016
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Dishman Hills Natural Area (Spokane)
The Dishman Hills Natural Area is a fantastic close-in hike at any time of year, but it is never more beautiful than in the early ...
Holly Weiler
March 6, 2016
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Mount Spokane State Park (Burping Brook—Smith Gap Loop)
We used to have it so rough. Three years ago, an intrepid snowshoer on Trail 100 in Mount Spokane State Park had three major stream ...
Holly Weiler
November 30, 2015
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Riverside State Park Military Cemetery Loop
From the military cemetery near Fort George Wright and Spokane Falls Community College, begin this hike by walking east on the Centennial Trail. The trail ...
Holly Weiler
October 28, 2015
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Grassy Top Mountain (Selkirk Mountains, NE Washington)
This month of transition between summer and fall is the perfect time to plan a visit to Grassy Top in the Colville National Forest (assuming ...
Holly Weiler
September 9, 2015
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Hike of the Month: Copper Butte (Kettle Range, NE Washington)
NOTE: THE ENTIRE KETTLE CREST AREA OF THE COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST HAS BEEN CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE ACTIVITY! Although I highly recommend completing the full ...
Holly Weiler
August 20, 2015
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Hike of the Month: Heart Lake Loop (Bitterroot Mountains, Idaho/Montana Stateline)
To give this route justice, devote at least a weekend to exploration and hike, at minimum, the complete loop around Heart Lake. This route includes ...
Holly Weiler
July 2, 2015
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Knothead Trail (Little Spokane River Natural Area)
Many volunteer hours have gone into the transformation of this scenic trail, still a work in progress, but drastically improved through the efforts of an ...
Holly Weiler
June 28, 2015
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