Teaching a preschooler to cross-country ski? Try Plain’s beginner-friendly trail network VIEW
Teaching your child any new sport is a labor of love. That's especially true when it comes to cross-country skiing. But a little patience and...
Think fall foliage is a New England thing? Go on a larch march
Yes, you can watch changing leaves at their peak in Washington state. It just might require a hike.
After a smoky summer, revisiting a classic hike along Lake Chelan VIEW
Views of Lake Chelan from any angle at any time of year rarely disappoint. And when you amble along the Lakeshore Trail, you gain a...
Saved from logging, Lake Wenatchee’s Nason Ridge Trail is a hiker’s paradise VIEW
The ridge above the state park had been slated for logging, but Western Rivers Conservancy secured the purchase of 3,700 acres of land, plus 22 miles...
For a user-friendly backcountry trip, combine camping with boating on Ross Lake VIEW
It's just complicated enough to keep the crowds away, but still doable as a great non-digital family experience.
For summer fun in Potholes State Park, just add water (and sand dunes)
Washington is full of surprising places that even impress life-long residents. Potholes Reservoir, just South of I-90 near Moses Lake, is one of these incredible...
Leavenworth’s annual birding fest has something for everyone — from newbies to Sibley fanboys VIEW
The Spring Bird Festival upends any notions you might have about bird watching, with offerings like Birds and Beer, birding from paddle boards and bikes, snowshoeing,...
Yakima Skyline Trail has wildflowers and sunshine
Here’s an early-season hike to treasure while high-country snows melt and lowland trails dry out.
Take a road trip to Utah’s Red Rock Country VIEW
A reunion with Southern Utah reveals bigger crowds than ever, but you can still find pockets of solitude among the fabulous geology.
6 iconic Northwest experiences to look ahead to as winter ends VIEW
If you’re new to Seattle or the region, this list will help you understand why the rest of us stick it out during the rainy...