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Hiking
Winter: Avalanches
December 1, 2011 0 Comment
Snow is beautiful but it can also be deadly. Anyone who skis, snowboards or snowshoes needs an understanding of avalanches and how to avoid potential hazards in winter.
Climbing , Features , Hiking , Home , Recent Articles , Snowsports
NW Trails: Rainforest Hikes
November 7, 2011 0 Comment
Northwest summers are temperate, often sunny, and great times to go for a hike. Northwest autumns are, too—minus a little sunshine! But what better time to hike in one of our region’s coastal rainforests than during the rainy season?
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NW Trails: The Table is set
September 7, 2011 0 Comment
Okay, it’s time to leave your seat and head for the table. A Table Mountain, that is, and the Northwest is arranged with several. Evidently, early cartographers and explorers couldn’t come up with a better name for describing several flattop ridges and peaks than with one after a utilitarian piece of furniture.
Camping , Features , Hiking , Home , Recent Articles
Summer Book Reviews 2011
July 25, 2011 0 Comment
Craig Romano’s Backpacking Washington, Also, The Tour de France continues! Read Amy Snyder’s book, Hell on Two Wheels as she recounts the 2009 race. The Camping Cookbook by Annie Bell, and more!
Book Reviews , Camping , Cycling , Features , Fitness , Hiking , Recent Articles , Reviews , Watersports
NW Trails: Goat Mountain(s)
July 13, 2011 0 Comment
What mountain and lake name is more ubiquitous in Washington State than, “Green?” Quick — scan those maps. Yep, “Goat”— there’s a herd of Goat mountains and lakes scattered across the Evergreen State!
Camping , Features , Hiking , Recent Articles
Camping Gear
June 29, 2011 0 Comment
Clearly the designers at Black Diamond wanted to do something impressive with the suspension on the Infinity pack series. Now swivels are not new, I put many miles on my NF Back Magic frame pack and its built-in flex joint, so I was pretty excited to try out an internal frame pack with a swivel.
Camping , Features , Gear Reviews , Hiking , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews
NW Trails: Gorgeous Spring Wildflowers
May 19, 2011 0 Comment
The only thing surpassing the Columbia River Gorge’s stupendous waterfalls is its spring wildflower display. Blessed with abundant sunshine, the Gorge’s eastern reaches are painted from April through June in a brilliant mosaic of colors.
No small potatoes
May 18, 2011 0 Comment
If thoughts of Idaho conjure up images of plains and potatoes, think again. The northern panhandle region is home to towering mountains, glacial lakes and some of the most incredible outdoor family adventures you can imagine.
Choosing the Right Hiking Pass
May 17, 2011 0 Comment
What pass will you need this summer to park at your favorite trailhead? If the recent passage of a new user fee for Washington state recreation lands has you scrambling to figure out which passes you’ll need this summer, you’re not alone.
NW Trails: Chasing Waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge
April 11, 2011 0 Comment
It’s autumn in the Pacific Northwest which means it’s time to go chasing waterfalls! With the return of the rainy season, thousands of rivers and creeks flowing through and down our mountains are getting recharged..
NW Trails: Hiking the San Juan Islands
March 22, 2011 0 Comment
Looking for an excellent springtime hiking destination? Set your sails (literally) for the San Juan Islands.
Situated between the Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca, the San Juans are surrounded by some of the most stunning…
Eco-Travel in our own backyard
March 2, 2011 0 Comment
There is an old saying popular with park rangers and campers when enjoying the great outdoors: “Take only pictures and leave only footprints.”…
Features , Hiking , Travel , Watersports
NW Trails: Urban Hiking
January 3, 2011 0 Comment
You’ll have a hard time finding a major metropolitan area in America more integrated with nature than Portland, fondly dubbed “the Rose City.”
A leader in land planning, green belting and trail development, Portland is the type of urban area that a rural dweller can love.
Campfire Tips
December 25, 2008 0 Comment
Campfires are one of the pleasures of camping in the woods, but along with the cozy campfire comes the responsibility to make sure it is COMPLETELY out before leaving the campsite…
