Where to stretch your legs and explore the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, from Poo Poo Point to the Pacific Crest Trail.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
From IPAs in Arlington to German-style lagers near Deception Pass, here's how to pair local beverages with local hikes.
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...
Here’s an early-season hike to treasure while high-country snows melt and lowland trails dry out.
We interviewed four guidebook authors and came up with this essential list.
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