Hiking ptarmigan ridge Details This is one of the most underrated hikes in the State of Washington and our favorite in the Mount Baker Wilderness. From the moment you leave the parking lot, the views begin, and they simply do not let up. While hiking the trail is a bit of a trek to reach the ridge, we think the payoff is absolutely worth the effort. One of our favorite ways to experience hiking Ptarmigan Ridge is to make a day of it and continue all the way to the end of the

Oakley with Mount Baker and Shuksan Backpacking is one of our favorite ways to explore Washington, and whenever we have the option, we almost always choose a trail where we can bring our dog, Oakley, along with us! Every trail on this list is either a backpacking trip we have personally done, or a hike we have completed and immediately wished we had brought our packs and stayed the night with Oakley. We have all had those hikes where you finally reach the destination, look ar

Skyline Loop Trail at Mount Rainier National Park Mount Rainier is one of the places in Washington that means the most to us. We’ve spent years hiking, exploring, and returning to different corners of the mountain, and it remains one of our favorite places anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. It is one of the best National Parks for day hiking as the options often seem limitless. If you are looking for an off season guide check out our Mount Rainier Spring Itinerary here! We’

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Backpacking Guide to Spider Meadows and Phelps Basin

The Seven Lakes Basin and High Divide Loop is one of the premier backpacking trips on the Olympic Peninsula and one of our favorite hikes in Washington. Along the way, you’ll pass through lush river valleys, camp beside alpine lakes, have great mountain views, cross wildflower-filled meadows, and have plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife. It’s also one of Olympic National Park’s most popular backpacking routes, so permits and campsites require some advance planning. We’ve

Backpacking to Royal Lake and Basin

Trail Details: This is a fantastic loop hike and great introduction to the wild Olympic coast. This trail can be done both as a long...

You won't find Rattlesnake Ledge, Mount Si, or Poo Poo Point on this list. These are 12 of our favorite hikes within 3 hours of Seattle...