Hiking
Close-to-the-Border BC Trails with Views
I’ve done many road trips to British Columbia, because there’s a ton of beauty there, so it’s natural I’m super excited whenever I go. Maybe ...
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The Road Less Traveled to Waterton Lakes
In 2022, America’s national parks had over 213 million visitors. Closer to home, Glacier National Park had over 2.9 million visitors. That popularity has led ...
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Summer Picks from “100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest”
The first guidebook in my personal collection was a copy of Rich Landers’ 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest, purchased circa 2001, when hiking and ...
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Hunt for Wild Edibles on Mount Spokane
As soon as the last of the winter snow is finally gone from Mount Spokane, the mountain comes alive with a smorgasbord of edible mushrooms, wild ...
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10 Essentials for Hiking
10 Essentials for Hiking There are variations and additions to this classic list of essentials that organizations like the Mountaineers recommend all hikers carry with ...
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Check Your Hiking Readiness
Before you head out on a summer hike, take a minute to check in with yourself to make sure you’re prepared for what you’re hoping ...
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Walking with a Purpose
By James P. Johnson I recently read that walking with a purpose has health benefits that exceed just going for a walk. Wondering how this ...
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Hike of the Month: Wenas Wildlife Area
This area has fantastic wildflower blooms, starting with grass widows, yellow fawn lilies, and Columbia desert parsley and giving way to arrowleaf balsamroot and phlox ...
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Explore the Channeled Scablands
When most people think of Washington State, the first thing that comes to mind is not the desert scablands. In fact, it is probably way ...
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