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 gold rush is on in the North Cascades. And let’s not forget red and orange, too. Fall colors will peak in the next few weeks on mountain trails, and the clock is ticking before snow closes State ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It seemed as though my luck with avoiding poor air quality for outdoor endeavors the last couple of months had finally run out. I arrived at the Green Lakes Trailhead west of Bend on Tuesday morning, ...