LUTSEN — I’ve been spending the last month monitoring the progress of fall colors in Minnesota, so when I saw that the Lutsen area was reaching its peak last weekend, I was ready to drop everything ...

VERLOT — “Rookie mistake,” Justin Sundstrom chuckled to himself as he piloted his work pickup through the woods, dipping up and down in 6-foot-wide potholes. The U.S. Forest Service ranger left the ...

Pre-hike buzz: As you zip along Evergreen Parkway, stop by EverBean by the Lake for a breakfast panini and mango iced tea or the house specialty, a chocolate-hazelnut-flavored coffee called Silver ...

To extend the analogy, Oberg Mountain Loop is perfect for hikers with a sweet tooth. You know who you are. You don't need to sweat all day for a glimpse of Lake Superior, but you also don't want to ...

This story is part of this week’s Hiking and Camping Guide. Find more at seattletimes.com/life/outdoors and in the Sunday, May, 19 edition of The Mix. For spring ...

Why we love it: The great views on the way up distract you from the climb, and you can easily extend your outing via the mountain’s extensive trail network. When to go: Spring through fall; early ...