A good hike for the colder months ahead: that became my mission the last few weeks as I contemplated my upcoming article on hiking. I had recently gotten back from a trip up Sol Duc to Appleton Pass ...

Hiking and backpacking authority, outdoors writer and guidebook author Craig Romano will be in the Tri-Cities on June 22, speaking about “Backpacking in Washington” in a presentation at the Reach ...

With three national parks, an ocean coastline and the Cascade Mountains, Washington residents have plenty of options of hiking. Which one is the most popular? Outdoor outfitter Kühl recently released ...

Many of us took to the trails with our cameras last year to find comfort and joy during a difficult time. Washington Trails Association’s Northwest Exposure Photo Contest attracted 8,000 entries in ...

If you’re looking to experience some of the best hiking Washington has to offer, the Pacific Northwest has plenty of trails that combine natural beauty with iconic views. These hikes capture the ...

Backpacking can be intimidating. You have to haul all your food, water and shelter into the backcountry and sleep there — but you are self-sufficient! You are carrying everything you need on your back ...

For most people, when Old Man Winter rears his frosty head, the concept of wilderness transforms from the great beyond to either their fireplace or their favorite ski resort. For the hearty backpacker ...

A curious black bear approaches a hiker from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources during late summer 2022. Washington State Department of Natural Resources Courtesy to The Bellingham ...