Pikas, Ground Squirrels and Marmots – High Altitude Friends
Once a hike goes above tree line, around 5,000 feet, there are three furry types of friends I always listen…
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Sperry Chalet Trail, Glacier National Park, Montana
Glacier National Park, Montana, a Peace Park that borders Waterton National Park in Canada, is off the beaten path, but…
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Along The Columbia River, Central Washington
Visitors to Washington State are sometimes surprised to discover it is not all heavy forest and tall Cascade peaks. As…
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Tumwater Falls Park, Washington
Salmon One of the great joys of living in the Pacific Northwest is getting to watch the salmon make their…
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A Hike To Tiger’s Nest Teahouse, Bhutan
My plan had been to trek all the way up to Bhutan’s Taktsang Monastery, often translated in English to the…
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Staircase Rapids Loop, Olympic National Park, Washington
Hiking in the off season has benefits, especially lowland hikes like the Staircase Rapids Loop. In the summer this hike…
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Johnston Ridge Observatory to Harry’s Ridge – Mt Saint Helens
A wonderful hike that takes in amazing views and panoramas of Mount Saint Helens and Spirit Lake. All within Mount…
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The Skyline Trail – Mt. Rainier National Park
From Seattle, WA, Mount Rainier beckons like a bright white beacon. Snowcapped all year round and within a two-hour drive…
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Visiting The City Of Bath, Somerset
In the midst of a rainy summer, I had my first chance to visit the famous spa town of Bath….
