Need fresh air while coronavirus social distancing? Seattle outdoors folk suggest these hikes without the crowds.
Yes, you can go hiking right now. But social distancing measures still apply on the trail. Here are the trails to stick to so you...
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Where to stretch your legs and explore the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, from Poo Poo Point to the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Beside a defunct nuclear site, Hanford Reach’s protected wildlife refuge is prime birding territory
With the Hanford nuclear site decommissioned and designated as a monument, the area is now a peaceful wildlife-watching destination in a place humans have barely...
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...
Hiking Squamish, the crown jewel of B.C.’s free public parks system VIEW
It’s hard to beat the offerings at Squamish, surrounded as it is by six hike-filled provincial parks as well as other activities of all kinds.
Get even more out of island time with this Lopez Island hike
For a little effort, the payoff is big: From grassy crests and rocky promontories, take in 180-degree views out across the Strait of Juan de...
When the ocean mood strikes, hit these accessible Washington coast trails
If you’re a weekend hiker, Washington offers an embarrassment of riches, from the mountains to the coast. Not in a mountain mood? Here are some local...
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...
Where to go in Washington for a hike and a happy hour
From IPAs in Arlington to German-style lagers near Deception Pass, here's how to pair local beverages with local hikes.
Trailhead Direct offers shuttle service from Seattle to the Issaquah Alps, with more stops coming soon VIEW
The Trailhead Direct shuttle service that ran as a brief trial last year is now transporting passengers from the Mount Baker Transit Center to trailheads...
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.
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