Hiking
Hot Spring Hopping Around Idaho and Oregon
There are two kinds of people: those who enjoy soaking in their own and others’ grime in hot tubs, and those who don’t. I love ...
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Selkirk Mountain High: Roman Nose Peak via Whisker Ridge
Roman Nose Lakes is a very nice, easy hike high in the American Selkirks west of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. The 1.5 mile hike only gains ...
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Hiking Leavenworth: Central Cascades Trails for All Ages
With a nice mix of both fancy and rugged activities – from wine tasting and outdoor art shows to hiking and mountain biking – I’ve ...
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Updated WTA Trailblazer App a Great Resource for Hikers
An updated version of Washington Trails Association’s free Trailblazer mobile app now makes it easier for hikers to get outside and enjoy Washington’s trails. After ...
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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 ...
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7 Wild Places — Epic Backcountry Drives & Adventures Along the Way
Backcountry roads can be the necessary evil of adventure: every recreationist has his or her story of harrowing, white-knuckled mountain driving or late-night tire repair ...
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Inland Northwest Wildfire Resources for Outdoor Recreationists
With hundreds of wildfires burning around the Pacific Northwest, including thousands of acres in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, the skies around Spokane look apocalyptic ...
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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 ...
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The Best of Priest Lake: Hikes, Resorts, Paddling, Fishing, and More
The Northwest has hundreds of lakes ranging from tiny alpine tarns to giant pools that sprawl for miles through the mountains. The region’s many diverse ...
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