At just an hour drive from Seattle and offering gentle terrain, Talapus and Ollalie Lakes are a fantastic day hike for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.

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Seven Best Washington Hikes

From day trips to backpacking routes, here are the seven must-do hiking trails in Washington State, as told by a local. This helpful guides offers practical information for planning your trip and what to expect on trail.

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2020 Goal: 200 Miles of Hiking

For 2020, I have a goal to hike a total of 200 miles and this post highlights my progress thus far. If you’re in the area, perhaps you’ll be inspired to try out one of these hikes, too!

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A Day in the North Cascades

Located high in northern Washington state, North Cascades National Park offers a solitary, yet spectacular experience. Delivering phenomenal alpine landscapes at every turn, it is arguably the most underrated national park.

My Favorite National Parks

From sea-level marvels to high-altitude, National Parks highlight the United States' most beautiful and iconic natural landscapes. Of the 62 parks, here are a few of my favorites to inspire your next trip.

How to Plan the South Coast Wilderness Trial

Use this step-by-step guide to plan a seamless trip to one of Washington’s best hidden backpacking gems: the South Coast Wilderness Trail in Olympic National Park. Learn tide charts, route information, what to pack and other logistics.

Backpacking the Olympic Peninsula

Not many backpacking locations can effortlessly pull off an ocean coastline, dense rainforest, glaciated mountains, and rushing rivers all in one neat little natural package, yet the Olympic Peninsula does so with ease.

Summer in Southeast Alaska

When thoughts of Alaska swirl around, images of snow-ridden landscapes, storm-bound crab boats, dense forests and wild bears quickly come to mind. But Alaska offers so much more - especially during the summertime.

Mueller Hut: a Hike in Four Acts

This stunning trail can be done as a day hike, though staying overnight in the hut is the ultimate reward for all the sweat (which is a lot) that it takes to get there.

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Safe & Sane in the Wilderness

With more and more people heading into the wilderness, it’s important to be prepared and know the basics of being outside. Here are a few tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way.

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Sunrise at Rattlesnake Ledge

Less than an hour outside of Seattle, Rattlesnake Ledge is an excellent hike that offers spectacular views. It’s short but tough!

Kelly Butte Lookout Hiking Guide

This hiking guide covers Kelly Butte Lookout, a beautiful hike located near Mt. Rainier National Park. Learn what to expect and plan your next adventure.

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Hiking the Dhampus Trek

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The Ausangate Trek

The Inca Trail may be Peru’s most popular trek, but the Salkantay trail offers equally epic landscapes with a fraction of the crowds. Exploring it (even if we didn’t know where we were…) was an absolute treat.