Columbia River Gorge: A Complete Guide to Hiking & Camping
After several trips to the Columbia River Gorge — most recently camping at Wyeth and finally hiking Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls — here's my running guide to the hikes, waterfalls, and campgrounds worth building a trip around.
A Guide to Backpacking to Summit Lake
Experience one of Washington’s most iconic hikes for an epic view of Mount Rainier. The road up to the trailhead might be rough so be prepared for a bumpy ride. But once you start your trek up to Summit Lake, give yourself a pet in the back, you made it! Now soak in the views and enjoy a snack.
Silver Falls State Park
Take a weekend getaway trip down to Silver Falls State Park. It is located 4.5 hours from Seattle and only a little over an hour away from Portland. Hike the Trail of Ten Falls to see ten distinct waterfalls through an old grown lush forest.
A Guide to Backpacking to Upper Crystal Lake via Sheep Lake and Sourdough Gap (Mount Rainier)
Located in the Chinook Pass area of Mount Rainier National Park, this hike takes you on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) until you enter the national park boundaries. This is an easy to moderate walk on an exposed trail that takes you through Sheep Lake and Sourdough Gap before concluding at Upper Crystal Lake for the night. Perfect for the last minute backpacking trip you’ve been daydreaming about all year long.
Backpacking to Hole in the Wall
A quick trip to Hole in the Wall in Olympic National Park - a perfect for year-round backpacking. You can extend your trip by hiking along the North Coast or South Coast. The options are endless.
Quinault Loop Trail
Located 40 minutes from the Kalaloch Campground, the easy 5 mile hike takes you through lush rainforests and a few waterfalls. Cross a few well-maintained bridges and a boardwalk that takes you through a bog. Explore the towering Douglas Fir and the animals that reside within this coastal terrain of Olympic National Park.
A Guide to Backpacking Thornton Lakes in the North Cascades
One of the North Cascades' most underrated backpacking trips — 11.2 miles to an alpine lake, a rough access road, and how to get a backcountry permit.
A Guide to Hiking to Dege Peak in Mount Rainier National Park
A quick hike in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park. Get 360 degrees views of the surrounding peaks and enjoy solitude at the summit of this easy hike.