Hike O' The Month: Crystal Lake
Huckleberrys surround a beautiful, clear lake near Mount Rainier.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Mount Walker
A steep trail up to a spectacular viewpoint or a kinder, gentler climb that is twice as long. Go up one way and come down the other.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Lower Big Quilcene Trail
An easy walk above and along the tumbling Quilcene River through second-growth forest and reforested clearcuts.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Hurricane Hill
This trail begins with an easy paved walk , but switchbacks take you up to a former fire lookout station.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Paradise Trails
Vast meadows of wildflowers greet visitors to the south flank of Mount Rainier.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Second Beach
This walk along Second Beach in Olympic National Park features sea stacks and arches.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Lena Lake
An excellent day hike for families in Olympic National Forest.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Lower Big Quilcene
Trail follows an abandoned logging road through second-growth forest on the Olympic Peninsula.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Stevens Canyon Road
Great trail for winter snowshoeing or cross country skiing in the shadow of Mount Rainier.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Steeple Rock
This hike from near Hurricane Ridge provides some excellent scenery of the interior Olympic Mountains.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Glacier Vista
This snowshoe hike or cross country ski outing takes you up the shoulder of Mount Rainier toward Camp Muir.
View ArticleHike O' The Month: Dungeness Spit
This easy hike along the Strait of Juan de Fuca is almost always an escape from winter rain.
View ArticleHike O' the Month: Spruce Railroad Trail
Trail gives great views of Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park.
View ArticleSeabury Blair Jr.: Elwha a Good for an Early-Season Hike
One of my favorite early-season backpacks is up the Elwha River to the bridge over the Lillian River in Olympic National Park.
View ArticleHike of the Month: Lena Lake
This wide trail is recommended for families with young children.
View ArticleHike of the Month: Wolf Creek
Fairly easy day-hike in the Olympics is ideal for families.
View ArticleSeabury Blair Jr.: Hiking the Baileys Not for the Inexperienced
I'm probably too old to return to the Bailey Range in Olympic National Park, but if you're looking for the ultimate off-trail adventure, this is it.
View ArticleIt's All About Fit When It Comes to Backpacks
Next to boots that don't fit properly, an ill-fitting backpack can cut a hike short faster than anything.
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