Sunrise Day Lodge In early summer, I stayed a few days at rustic Whistlin’ Jack’s Lodge. It provides easy access […]
Archive for ‘Washington Cascades Hikes’
Summit of Round Mountain in the Goat Rocks Wilderness
Goat Rocks A pleasant and moderate climb leads to the 6,000-foot summit of Round Mountain, nestled within the Goat Rocks […]
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Entering the BLast Zone
Volcanic Landscape Mt. St. Helens’ active Spirit Lake stage began about 3,900 years ago, with eruptions punctuated by long dormant […]
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Happy New Years! From McNeil Peak, an all-time Favorite
William O. Douglas Wilderness I have always enjoyed hiking in the Cascade Mountains of Central Washington. A favorite destination is […]
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A Wilderness Hike to Matthieu Lakes
McKenzie Pass The morning was cool and sunny in Sisters as I began the drive to the trailhead. I took […]
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Deception Pass: Deep into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Alpine Lakes Wilderness The Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Central Washington is one of the most famous wilderness areas in the […]
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Best Wildflower Trek in the Cascade Mountains?
Pacific Crest Trail In the late aughts during mid-summer, I was vacationing in North Central Washington. On a cool, sunny […]
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From Twisp to Lookout Mountain
Fire Lookout Site In the late aughts I took a summertime vacation trip to Northcentral Washington. While visiting old friend […]
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A Grand Alpine Destination on Mt. Adams
Bird Creek Meadows Mid-summer is an ideal time to visit Bird Creek Meadows on the southern slopes of Mt. Adams. […]
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A Snow-covered Mt. St. Helens from the Best Seat Around
Mt. Mitchell An early June day in the aughts promised blue skies and warm sunshine. It seemed like an excellent […]