Hiking

Hiker crossing wooden bridge over whitewater.

5 Day Hikes in the Cabinet Mountains

When French-Canadian fur trappers first surveyed the mountain range straddling the Idaho-Montana border, they dubbed it the Cabinet Mountains, for the shelves of rock that ...
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Photo of a lake with stars above.

Where to Go Night Hiking in the Inland Northwest

Follow these tips and try one or more of these night hike destinations around the Inland Northwest. Colville National Forest Sherman Peak Loop, south of ...
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Photo of a lake with stars above.

What to Know Before Going on a Night Hike

A night is the perfect solution for long summer days, when extreme heat can take its toll on a hiker's willingness to get outside and ...
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View of Cliff Lake.

Two Lakes, One Trail: Hiking Montana’s Diamond and Cliff Lakes

Outside St. Regis, Montana are two beautiful lakes that are worth taking the time to explore. Diamond and Cliff Lakes are perched in an alpine ...
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Leon napping in his pack.

How to Hike with Your Dog

Keep your dog on a leash to avoid conflicts with other trail users, pets, and wildlife. Keep vaccinations current, and ensure your dog has the ...
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Photo of Leon the cat enjoying the view from a backpack pack.

Hiking with Dogs and Family Pets

Why should big breeds have all the fun? Learn tips from pet owners who take both small and large dogs, and a cat, hiking and ...
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Photo of hiker on trail through lupine flowers.

Hiking Sawtooth Ridge: Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness

June is a superb time to visit the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness in the Umatilla National Forest south of Spokane. The range is called the Blue Mountains ...
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Photo of Steamboat Rock.

Hiking Northrup Canyon

The first time I hiked into Northrup Canyon I was purposefully off course. It was the day after an old friend’s funeral on Vashon Island, ...
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Camping at Sinlahekin wildlife area.

National Trails Day: Help Wildlife by Hiking (June 2)

Help raise funds for wildlife biology student scholarships by hiking the Dave Brittell Memorial Trail on the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area in Okanogan County on National ...
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