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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Think “outdoor guidebook author” and it’s logical to think of a hardy, all-season adventurer — skin tough as Kevlar; senses impervious to the elements; a physique that casts a sequoia-sized shadow.

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 ...