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Every larch hike in Washington 😆
10/01/2024

Every larch hike in Washington 😆

Starting tomorrow
09/30/2024

Starting tomorrow

Visitors to Multnomah Falls will face limited access starting Oct. 1, when a section of the Historic Columbia River Highway/U.S. 30 closes for repairs on the west viaduct.

The viaduct, or elevated highway, between Wahkeena Falls and Multnomah Falls will be closed until Memorial Day 2025.

During this time, eastbound vehicles on the highway will be unable to reach Multnomah Falls, as traffic will be turned around at Wahkeena Falls Trailhead. Westbound vehicles will be able to reach Multnomah Falls Lodge but will be turned around there.

Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2024/09/multnomah-falls-access-impacted-by-yearlong-historic-highway-closure.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com%2Ftheoregonian%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F457232201

📸:Jamie Hale

Bucket list thing indeed!
09/28/2024

Bucket list thing indeed!

It's not too late to get one more backpacking trip in this season — the Enchanted Valley is easily accessible into Novem...
09/25/2024

It's not too late to get one more backpacking trip in this season — the Enchanted Valley is easily accessible into November!

Known as the “Valley of 10,000 waterfalls”, Enchanted Valley is a beautiful backpacking destination in the Olympic National Park featuring the Enchanted Valley Chalet. The trail follows the bright blue Quinault River through old-growth forests and features trees up to 1,000 years old. The forest...

Some Stehekin campgrounds are open 🎉
09/06/2024

Some Stehekin campgrounds are open 🎉

Harlequin Campground and some sites in Lakeview and Purple Point campgrounds in Stehekin have reopened. Due to impacts from the Pioneer Fire, available campsites in Lakeview and Purple Point campgrounds are limited. Reservations for Harlequin Campground are available on https://ow.ly/1PzY50TgIAS through Saturday, September 8, then available first-come, first-served. Sites 3-6 in Purple Point Campground, sites 6-9 in Lakeview Campground, and sites that are not reserved and are open will be available first-come, first-served.

The Pioneer Fire is still an active wildfire. Firefighters and crews continue to work in the area. A burned landscape presents a number of safety hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or are increased by the effects of the fire. Park managers are working to assess trail, camp, and area closures. Park closure information can be found on the park’s Fire Closures page, https://ow.ly/nPZa50TgIAU.

Visit inciweb for up-to-date information on the Pioneer Fire.

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Yes 🙌🏻 accessibility for all!
09/04/2024

Yes 🙌🏻 accessibility for all!

Beach days at Lake Wenatchee are now more accessible for folks with mobility needs! The park has acquired a new beach wheelchair with large tires designed to handle shifting sand and uneven surfaces, along with an ADA beach mat. To reserve the chair, please call the park at 509-763-3101 at least 48 hours in advance. It's free to use, but it’s not motorized, so a companion is needed to push it to the lakeshore. Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/cYEHQXw.

Little workout for the bear 🐻
09/04/2024

Little workout for the bear 🐻

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08/30/2024

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You know the drill. Washington State Ferries is, again, warning Labor Day weekend passengers to prepare for long lines and extended wait times.

Fall is the best time to visit Moab!
08/28/2024

Fall is the best time to visit Moab!

Located in southeastern Utah on the Colorado Plateau, Moab is a small town known for its outdoor activities. While it’s home to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, off-roading, rafting, biking, and climbing are just a few popular activities in the surrounding area. 

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08/26/2024

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It will be months before the next sunset at 8 p.m.

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08/24/2024

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Come experience what has disappointed millions of people for over 225 years!

Mammoth Cave National Park recently rated as one of the “most disappointing U.S. tourist attractions”! While we think the world’s longest cave system and over 4,000 years of human history is AMAZING, others find that the cave is “very dark” and there is “nothing cool” here to see.

If you would like to experience the disappointment of Mammoth Cave, visit our website and choose from one of our many activities that will leave you unfulfilled! You can be disappointed by a “dry hole with very few stalagmites and stalactites” or discover nothing “other than trees” on over 80+ miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding, and water trails. (Fair warning – there are bugs in the outdoors, cellular phone service is spotty, and there are stairs on some of our cave tours.)

A world of regret awaits you at Mammoth Cave!

Make your cave tour reservations and find all the information you need to plan your very own “not enjoyable” visit to Mammoth Cave National Park at: https://ow.ly/8ifx50T59Eo

It’s the glacier melt!
08/20/2024

It’s the glacier melt!

Why so blue?

A common question that rangers are asked here in the North Cascades about the stunning hue of the impressive Diablo Lake. So why is it so blue? Or green? Or is it aquamarine?

The answer is simple: glimmering glacial flour is poured in every season by rangers!

Almost but not quite...Diablo Lake, and many of the other lakes in the park complex is fed by hundreds of streams with origins in the steep mountains and glaciers. These streams carry finely ground rock particles called glacial flour. These particles cloud the water and cause the water to have the famous blue hue we know and love. Thunder Creek, for example, carries the drainage from over fifty glaciers before flowing into the Diablo Lake. It is these streams that deserve the applause, not rangers (well...at least not for this reason).



NPS Photo Hudiburgh

A DIY waterfall tour in Oregon you haven't heard of!
08/14/2024

A DIY waterfall tour in Oregon you haven't heard of!

The North Umpqua Scenic Byway is our favorite highway in Oregon. It follows the stunning Rogue River between Roseburg and the start of the Crater Lake North Highway, making it the perfect route to travel to or from the Oregon coast. Along the way, you can stop at seven easy-to-reach waterfalls.&

08/13/2024
08/13/2024
More local recommendations on the blog!
07/30/2024

More local recommendations on the blog!

The Olympic National Park is so large that we recommend taking at least three to seven days to explore it. You can check out our full itinerary here, where you’ll notice the most efficient way to see all the best sights in the park is to change lodging every couple of days. This blog covers where ...

07/14/2024

A large piece of the Mount St. Helens crater rim has collapsed, resulting in danger and instability at the top of the Monitor Ridge route. July 16 is the Bureau of Land Management’s birthday, and parking fees will be waived on its lands. Over a thousand hikers pledged to stay on trail on Washingto...

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07/03/2024

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It’s a rare sighting along the Oregon Coast, two healthy sea otters have been spotted at Ecola Point near Cannon Beach, according to the Elakha Alliance.

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06/26/2024

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🌟Save this post for your summer trip to Olympic National Park! 🌟

You don't have to call it a day after the s’mores run out at camp! All summer long, astronomers are leading free night sky programs on Hurricane Ridge!

Explore distant galaxies and nebulae through a telescope or hike under the moonlight on Hurricane Hill. Check out these program dates and start planning your trip 🪐

Night Sky Programs are made possible thanks to the generous support of Washington's National Park Fund donors!

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Best ONP activities: Tide pooling This is where you go to the beach at low tide and search for animals that live in the pools between rocks. You’ll find things like starfish, sea anemones, and crabs! Hiking Hikes here are less crowded than Washington’s other national parks. The lowland areas can be hiked year round, but the mountains are best between July and September. Backpacking The Olympics is a great place for beginner to advanced backpackers. For easier trails, head to the coast or go to the mountains for harder itineraries. Wildlife Look for eagles on the coast, elk in meadows, and bears in the mountains. Towns Visit Forks if you’re a Twilight fan, or Sequim in spring to see the lavender fields in bloom. Ferry to/from Port Townsend to see the Victorian themed port town visit or Hoodsport for the best oysters! #nationalparkgeek #landscapelovers #mountainlife #wanderout #washingtonisbeautiful #olympicnationalpark #rainforest #pnwadventures

You’ve been warned! This was Highway 20 by Maple Pass last October. Get there early and have back up hike that doesn’t feature larches. Good luck! #pnwhappyhikers #washingtontrails #fallhikes

By strong enough, we really mean willing to arrive at trailheads before 6 a.m. and having patience to deal with the droves of people on the trails. Check out our blog on larch hikes for hike recommendations! #washingtontrailsassociation #pnwhikers #pnwexplored #northcascades

Spoiler alert — we don’t have permits to the wave 🫠

Aasgard Pass gains 2,000 feet of elevation in ¾ of a mile. It’s steep, there is no designated trail, and you’ll be picking through and climbing boulders. Once you get to the top, we think it’s easier to hike another 10 miles than make the descent. 💀 Our blog walks you through the entire 20 mile thru hike — early September is the best time to hike it! #washingtonhiking #hikingbangers #pnwadventures #leavenworthwashington

It’s been two years since we last thru hiked the Enchantments — injuries have kept us from doing it again, but now that we’re healing up nicely it’s tempting. 😏 To prevent reinjury, let us live vicariously through you — all the deets you need to know about this crazy 20 mile hike is in our blog! #leavenworth #enchantmentsthruhike #washingtonhikersandclimbers #pnwhappyhikers

A cold winter trip!? Hear us out! The holiday season is so magical in Finland. Since they have a limited amount of daylight throughout the winter, everything is lit up, covered in snow, and so cozy! Plus, they have some of the most unique activities. Go dog sledding, tour an icebreaker ship, hunt for the northern lights, enjoy saunas, or try sledging. How cold is it? It’s cold, but we adjusted to it really quickly (and this is coming from Meghann who is ALWAYS cold). Would you go? What’s stopping you? #traveladdict #adventuretime #bestplacestogo

On our trip to Finland this past year we nearly missed out on touring this icebreaker ship because we visited so early into the winter. We would have been so disappointed if we had missed it! Do you book a trip and cross your fingers it all works out well or plan out your must do activities first? #icebreaker #traveltheworld #winterwonderland #adventureculture

The real question is do you tell your hiking buddies the truth? #hikingtrail #washingtontrailsassociation #mtrainier

If you climb Rainier you need the shoe spike things 😆

Top tips: First, the best thing you could do while visiting Rainier is to enter the park before timed entry reservations begin at 7am. This ensures you get parking and have the whole day to explore. If you’d rather get a timed entry permit expect to wait in line a half hour to enter the park. Finding parking will be difficult so bring lots of patience too! The line to enter the park shown here was about a mile long, mid day, last Saturday. This wait is significantly better than it was without the reservation system in place.

What to know about hiking at higher elevations in July 👇🏻 All of these trails are accessible in July, but some may still have snow on them. Here’s what to do about it: 👣 Check recent trip reports on @washingtontrails before heading out to know what to expect. 🥾 Bring microspikes — we keep these in our bag throughout July usually. They’re like mini crampons that strap on to your boots to keep you from slipping on ice and snow. 🧥Bring warm layers. Summits can be cold and windy! Pack one more warm layer than you think you’ll need, just to be safe.

Hike details👇🏻 Add this to your PNW bucket list ASAP! 1️⃣ Enter the free permit lottery (link in our blog) 2️⃣ If you win, claim your reservation within 24 hours and pay $30 per person 3️⃣ Drive a vehicle with higher clearance to the trailhead. We wouldn’t recommend driving anything less than a smaller SUV 4️⃣ Hike 5 miles to the property where you’ll check-in upon arrival 5️⃣ Hike another 0.25 miles to the hot springs and enjoy this dreamlike setting Lottery, road, and hike details in our blog. #pnwhappyhikers #hikingbangers #washingtontrails #bucketlistadventures

Insight on hikes and landmarks below: Landmarks: Diablo Lake This overlook should be open and accessible! Please stay at the overlook and off the meadow area to follow leave no trace guidelines. Washington Pass Overlook This overlook is a short drive off the highway. It’s usually closed due to snow until later in the season. If it does have snow blocking the road, there are a few spots to park at the gate to the road and you can snowshoe 0.4 miles to the overlook. Hikes The major draw to the North Cascades Highway is the incredible hikes. Remember that no one has been on these trails since last fall! They will likely be snowy, with downed trees, and will not be very accessible until later in the season. The beautiful photos you see of these hikes are often from July or later. If you do choose to hike, check avalanche reports, and be ready to turn around if trail conditions aren’t favorable. If you’d like more information on sights to see along the way, check out our blog on the Cascade Loop!

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