In my years of entering the lottery, I’ve never won a permit to the Half Dome cables, and the same goes for some other iconic hikes around the country. Are there other trails I should hike instead?

What do we love so much about hiking in Washington? Basically, it has everything a hiker could want: From long strolls along beaches and misty forests to awe-inspiring summits and wildflower meadows, ...

Washington State is a cornucopia of natural wonders, with lush, otherwordly rainforests, active volcanoes, high desert, and unspoiled coastline that is one of the West Coast's best camping ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. Want to score a permit for the most jaw-dropping, permit-only hikes ...

SEATTLE — I didn’t see a single piece of trash throughout my first mile and a half hiking in the Enchantments earlier this month. Normally, that would be a welcome sight. But on this occasion, the ...

LEAVENWORTH — A Seattle man was rescued by helicopter Saturday after he was stuck below Dragontail Peak and could not continue on the Enchantment Loop Trail. Temperatures were forecast to hit below ...

A 37-year-old hiker fell to his death while hiking in the Enchantments near Dragontail Peak this month, the Chelan County Sheriff's office announced Monday. Andrew Wong, of Long Island, N.Y., was ...

When I tell my parents about my latest backpacking trip or gear acquisition from REI (things I never thought I'd own: ice axe, climbing helmet, etc.), they often wonder if I'm the same daughter they ...

CHELAN COUNTY, Washingson (KXLY) — Law enforcement believes the man wanted for murdering and kidnapping his three daughters has been tracked to the Blewitt Pass area. According to the Chelan County ...