Last Updated: January 2026 | Reading Time: 25 minutes I’ll be honest: the North Cascades confused me for a long time. I’d driven Highway 20,…
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Best Waterfall Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge (Oregon + Washington)
The Columbia River Gorge is one of the most waterfall-dense regions in the Pacific Northwest, with dozens of named waterfalls spilling over basalt cliffs on…
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Spring in the Columbia River Gorge: Waterfalls, Wildflowers & Where to Stay
Spring is when the Columbia River Gorge comes alive—waterfalls roar, wildflowers blanket the hillsides, and cool evenings make hot springs and cozy basecamps especially appealing.…
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White Pocket: What I Learned Hiring a Guide (and Why I’d DIY It Next Time)
White Pocket looks like another planet — swirling sandstone, brain rock formations, colors that shift every few minutes as the light changes. It’s one of…
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Thru-Hiking the Enchantments: Complete Guide to Washington’s Most Coveted Alpine Adventure
If you’ve hiked in Washington for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the Enchantments. Even if you haven’t hiked in Washington, the name…
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13 Best Backpacking Trips in Washington (From a Local)
Epic routes, pro-tips, and local insights from a Washington-based hiking mama Washington is one of the best states in the country for backpacking — but…
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Hiking to High Hut: Complete Guide to Washington’s Best Backcountry Cabin Near Mount Rainier
High Hut is a backcountry cabin perched at 4,760 feet with spectacular 360-degree views of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, and Mount St. Helens. Located in…
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The Ultimate Guide to Washington’s Best Fall Hikes (Larch Trails + Autumn Colors)
If you’re planning a fall hike in Washington, you’re in for a show. After more than a decade on Pacific Northwest trails—family day hikes, solo…
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11 Epic Hikes on the Mountain Loop Highway (Washington Trail Guide)
Last Updated: February 2025 | Reading Time: 11 minutes I live in Lake Stevens, on the north end. The Mountain Loop Highway is 25 minutes…
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3 Days in North Cascades National Park: The Ultimate Itinerary for Hikers
The Perfect 3 Day Itinerary to the North Cascades National Park.
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Mount Rainier Hikes I’d Recommend to a Friend
Last Updated: August 2025 | Reading Time: 21 minutes Mount Rainier isn’t a place you casually squeeze into a day — it’s big, varied, and…
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Best Golden Larch Hikes in Washington: When & Where to See Fall Colors (2025)
I’ll never forget my first time catching peak larch season. It was about 6:15 in the morning at the far end of Colchuck Lake, just…
