Comfortable shoes, a positive attitude, good endurance, hydration, and yummy trail snacks make all the difference when hiking with children. WASHINGTON Bowl & Pitcher Loop / Trail #25, Riverside State Park: After crossing the swinging bridge and going up the steps, turn downriver (right) onto trail #25. Down the steep bank, the river rages […]
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By Rick Shaffer, Prime Minister of Historic Wallace, Idaho & North Idaho Bike Trails Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Ever had that feeling that it’s September (already?!), and you haven’t had your fill of hiking, pedaling, kayaking or huck picking? What the heck happened to summer? Well, you’re in luck. With cooler fall temps
Family-friendly hikes from creekside strolls to alpine summits Cover photo by Kari Medig and courtesy of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism The mountains are calling, and I must go. But with a family? You bet. Whether you’ve got tots or teens, the Nelson and Kootenay Lake region has a hiking trail for you. Located naturally off
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Why Ainsworth Hot Springs is the perfect hikers’ base camp Cover photo courtesy of Kari Medig There’s nothing quite like sliding into naturally heated mineral waters after a day out on the trail. At Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort north of Nelson, B.C., there are so many hiking options nearby that it makes an ideal destination
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Come springtime, the mountains, valleys, and waterways around Sandpoint, Idaho, come alive with wildflowers and wildlife, making it one of the top spring hiking destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Wildflowers burst into bloom in profuse displays, and a wide variety of wildlife is busy rearing their young. The area offers incomparably wild experiences in spring,
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By Claire Thompson Cover photo courtesy Xander Demetrios Nordic skiing has always felt to me like the best winter version of hiking or trail running—human-powered ways of moving through nature that combine physical challenge with space for meditative stillness. If you’re visiting Leavenworth on a winter weekend, stillness is something you might need. For all
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Cover photo courtesy of Grant County Tourism As the vibrant colors of fall blanket the landscapes of Grant County, Washington, it’s the perfect time to explore the breathtaking outdoor scenes through hiking and fishing. This guide takes you on a road trip to some of the most serene and picturesque spots across the county, with
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Cover photo courtesy Ammi Midstokke Hiking and backpacking season is best started by preparing your body slowly for carrying a pack down long, winding trails and up and over mountains. Physical therapist Trey Nichols with NW Mobile PT has experience guiding inner-city youth on backpacking trips in the Cascades and treating and training backpackers, mountaineers,
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Soaking up the fall colors in the Kettle Range. Photo: Aaron Theisen There’s nothing like an autumn hike to spark your senses. There is the dazzling colors of fall foliage; the contrast of warm sun on your shoulders and crisp air in your lungs; the rich scent of fallen leaves in a damp, dark forest;
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When a rare sunny day arrives in early spring, many a hiker pines to be outdoors; however, trails can still be snow-covered or muddy. If the mountains are your sacred spot, you’re still many weeks away from snow-free hiking. The solution? Do an outing to the Columbia Basin in Central Washington. Snow is gone
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