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Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: Exploring Picture Lake and Artist Ridge

  Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Hugging the western slopes of the Cascades, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is a breathtaking stretch of Pacific Northwest wildernes...

From Subalpine Lakes to Old-Growth Forests: Hiking in North Cascades National Park

  North Cascades National Park Tucked away in northern Washington just south of the Canadian border, North Cascades National Park is a rugged sanctuary of jagged alpine peaks, glac...

Visit “The Magnificent Forest” near downtown Seattle

Picture this: an old-growth forest tucked away in Seattle, where the sounds of the city fade and nature takes over. Sounds like a perfect getaway, right? Continue reading…

Parts of Mount Rainier National Park open again after wildfires

White River Campground in Mount Rainier National Park reopened Saturday after this summer’s wildfires in the park.

ICE hits families camping in Washington

SEATTLE — As fears mounted over increased immigration arrests and deportations across Washington, five Snohomish County families believed their favorite campgrounds in Mount Baker-...

Most beautiful places in Washington State 

Picture this: a steep climb rewards you with stunning views at Granite Mountain—Crystal Lake and Mount Rainier await at the top. What a journey! Continue reading…

Mount Rainier’s Skyline Trail boasts warm fall palette

Tacoma — There are few things as invigorating as a Pacific Northwest trail in the fall. If you find the right one, it’ll be crisp, involve the mountains in one way or another and h...

Instagram-favorite tree may face changes in warming PNW

BLUE LAKE, North Cascades — Rounding a bend, a clearing in the trail gave way to a golden vista. Larches dotted the bowl below the peaks and crowned the ridgeline.

Year 2 Day 3 – W7-29 Sitkum Creek

Descending from White Pass, Glacier Peak was prominent and directly in front of me. The terrain wasn't difficult, but I found myself slowing down to repeatedly take photos of the v...

Hand-built trails proposed for Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve in Bellingham

The Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition and county parks are proposing three new trails at Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve, including a hand-built descending-only trail. The article H...

Olympic National Park: Rainforests, Waterfalls, and Beaches in the Pacific Northwest

  Olympic National Park Nestled in the far northwestern corner of Washington State, Olympic National Park stands as one of the country’s most ecologically diverse wildernesses. Off...

Mount Rainier Hike Jigsaw Puzzle

A hiking trail at Mount Rainier in Washington.

PCT Washington Sections H & I: Cascade Locks to Snoqualmie Pass (Miles 2150.2–2396.5)

Note: I am hiking the PCT while working full-time remotely. I work Monday through Thursday from my RV, and trail run some Monday-Thursday nights and hike Friday through Sunday befo...

Activists: Nooksack forests at risk as DNR plans timber sales

BELLINGHAM—As drought conditions and recurring flooding disasters remain top of mind for folks across Washington and Whatcom County, local environmentalists are fighting to prevent...

Mountain Trail Bridge Jigsaw Puzzle

Mount Rainier National Park.

This Washington Ski Resort Is Blowing Snow in 65°F Weather

This Washington Ski Resort Saw Snow This Weekend

THE FKT

I love walking in the forest. It felt like a very quintessential Pacific Northwest kind of day. I packed up camp and started hiking in my puffy jacket. The air is starting to get a...

Camping on Popular Central Washington Hiking Trail Could be Banne

Ancient Lakes camping could be banned starting next year unless things change. The state's worried about trash, illegal fires, and damage from too many visitors. Continue reading…

Gains made on wildfire burning north of Marblemount

The Electric Fire that is burning seven miles north of Marblemount is now 24% contained.

Dark Forests & Big News The 420 LASH GSMNP-Part 3

4 Days in the Smokies 72 miles 18,209 feet up, 18,100 feet down Solo Again I hit the trail before sunrise at 530 am. It was still dark night. This section of trail is magical befor...

Loon Mountain Resort proposes fourth peak, much of it on national forest land

Loon Mountain Resort has proposed a fourth peak on a combination of federal and private land, a large segment of which is within the White Mountain National Forest

Bear Strolls Down Cliffside Trail @ Glacier National Park

Mt. Hood closures expanded as Austin Fire grows to 8,700 acres

U.S. Forest Service officials expanded an emergency closure in Mt. Hood National Forest due to the uncontained Austin Fire and Narrows Fire.