There’s something about Robin Lakes that keeps pulling me back. On this particular trip, I had every intention of backpacking to Jade Lake, but at the last minute, I pivoted. (they share the same trailhead) I wanted to go back to the granite slabs and unreal views of Robin and Tuck Lakes. They call it the poor man’s Enchantments. (it rivals the enchantments but doesn’t require the near next to impossible permits) Backpacking to Robin Lakes in Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness was high on my list. I had only day…
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Backpacking the Chain Lakes Loop with Kids: A Family-Friendly Adventure in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington This was one of our very first backpacking trips—and one of the most memorable. Backpacking the Chain Lakes Loop with kids near Mount Baker is one of the best trips in Washington – it’s absolutely stunning: alpine lakes, wide open ridgelines, meadows, and mountain…