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NORTH BEND, WA :: Among the holiday indulgences, the edible and drinkable kind are the most regretable. All of the smoked ham, cheese, wine, chocolates, cookies, nuts and other...
NORTH BEND, WA :: Among the holiday indulgences, the edible and drinkable kind are the most regretable. All of the smoked ham, cheese, wine, chocolates, cookies, nuts and other...
MT. PILCHUCK STATE PARK, WA :: Today was my fourth hike to the top of Mt. Pilchuck, and it was the first time the sky was clear enough to enjoy...
MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WA :: I got up at 3:30 AM this morning to be in MRNP by 6:00 AM. There were no clouds, no fog, and no wind...
NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK, WA :: When I first hiked this trail a couple years ago, a nearby wildfire prevented me from reaching the campsites at the end of the...
MT. ST. HELENS NATIONAL VOLCANIC MONUMENT, WA :: Earlier this year, Jessica secured several permits to climb Mt. St. Helens, allowing Jayson, Jacob, Pat, Cheri and myself to...
SILVER FALLS STATE PARK, OR :: We had originally planned to camp at Mt. Rainier this weekend, but as I checked the weather forecast and web camera every thirty minutes...
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: Wow! This is the hike to which all others will be compared! The weekend forecast predicted overcast skies and rain, so I decided to...
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: If you want to get to beautiful Lake Lillian in a hurry, there’s a steep trail accessible from a sharp bend in a forest...
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: I joined the McIvors and their energetic Weimaraners for a hike up Green Mountain, one of the most scenic trails along the Mountain...
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: The trail statistics for Gothic Basin are very deceiving. According to the Forest Service website, the trail climbs 2700′ over...
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: As I type this entry, I must pause after every sentence to scratch at a mosquito bite. I know I shouldn’t, but I’m bitten...
PEARRYGIN LAKE STATE PARK, WA :: This weekend we car-camped at Pearrygin Lake State Park with a large group of friends, including Kristie’s brother and his buddy, Justin....
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: I started this hike from the Snoqualmie Pass trailhead at 7:00 AM. I’ve been trying to hit the trails much earlier this year....
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA :: Chances are you’ve heard of Shi Shi Beach and Point of Arches. The Travel Channel recently included the two-mile stretch of pristine sand on...
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: The horror stories about Mailbox Peak are true. This is the steepest trail I’ve ever hiked. So steep, that when I tried to...
UMTANUM CREEK RECREATION AREA, YAKIMA, WA :: I decided I needed a change of scenery this weekend, so I headed east towards Yakima for a hike up Umtanum Ridge. The...
TIGER MOUNTAIN STATE FOREST, ISSAQUAH, WA :: The trailhead for Poo Poo Point is located behind Issaquah High School’s stadium and is only 30 minutes away from Seattle. The...
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: Kristie’s dad was visiting this weekend, and he wanted to go on a hike. I suggested Lake 22, a fairly easy trail with a...
MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: Pat and Cheri had reserved a spacious cabin near the town of Glacier for a wintery getaway in the mountains. Matt, Becky, Kristie and...
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