There are few places in the Pacific Northwest where you can take a moderate hike to an alpine lake between two mountains in a beautiful wilderness area. But Green Lakes is not like other places. Found ...

The jumbled landscape of Washington’s North Cascades National Park, one of the wildest corners of America, can be intimidating even to experienced hikers and backpackers. The park embraces the most ...

The Cascade Lakes are a series of 14 lakes set within the Cascade Mountain Range in Oregon. The best way to see and reach the ...

The sun rose over the scenic byway west of Bend, illuminating the forested high desert landscape on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. Then, rounding a sweeping curve in the road, a stunning ...

Just two hours from Seattle, North Cascades National Park offers rugged adventure, abundant wildlife, and views that will make you think you're in Switzerland. Despite its grandeur, it remains one of ...

It’s early August, and the mosquitoes in the Central Oregon Cascades have largely subsided. Throw in the heat of summer and the still-long days, and you have the perfect recipe for a hike-and-swim ...

Six Lakes Trail can feel like a misnomer because there are only two. The full trail connects and joins others that lead to other fabulous lakes such as Lucky, Leech, Mink and Senoj, but the main trunk ...

Just know that this hike/run is on the mellow side for hikers and trail runners alike — especially if you break the 28 miles into three or four days. The Trail: If you’re running this popular route, I ...

If you love waterfalls and alpine lakes, the hike up to Lake Serene might be your idea of heaven. The first half of the hike is innocuous enough, with a low grade up an old logging road that winnows ...