Artist Point: Washington's Snowshoe Haven

The unparalleled views at Artist Point make it one of the best snowshoeing spots in the state. Learn more about this delightful hike and use this guide to plan your next winter adventure in Washington.

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Talapus & Ollalie Lakes Hiking Guide

At just an hour drive from Seattle and offering gentle terrain, Talapus and Ollalie Lakes are a fantastic day hike for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.

Washington, United States, North America, HikingCaitlin MooreNovember 27, 2020Washington, USAHiking, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Hike, Trails, Winter Hikes, WA HikeComment

Seven Best Washington Hikes

From day trips to backpacking routes, here are the seven must-do hiking trails in Washington State, as told by a local. This helpful guides offers practical information for planning your trip and what to expect on trail.

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2020 Goal: 200 Miles of Hiking

For 2020, I have a goal to hike a total of 200 miles and this post highlights my progress thus far. If you’re in the area, perhaps you’ll be inspired to try out one of these hikes, too!

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A Day in the North Cascades

Located high in northern Washington state, North Cascades National Park offers a solitary, yet spectacular experience. Delivering phenomenal alpine landscapes at every turn, it is arguably the most underrated national park.

How to Plan the South Coast Wilderness Trial

Use this step-by-step guide to plan a seamless trip to one of Washington’s best hidden backpacking gems: the South Coast Wilderness Trail in Olympic National Park. Learn tide charts, route information, what to pack and other logistics.

Backpacking the Olympic Peninsula

Not many backpacking locations can effortlessly pull off an ocean coastline, dense rainforest, glaciated mountains, and rushing rivers all in one neat little natural package, yet the Olympic Peninsula does so with ease.

Mueller Hut: a Hike in Four Acts

This stunning trail can be done as a day hike, though staying overnight in the hut is the ultimate reward for all the sweat (which is a lot) that it takes to get there.

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Safe & Sane in the Wilderness

With more and more people heading into the wilderness, it’s important to be prepared and know the basics of being outside. Here are a few tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way.