Get Outside! Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

February 7, 2020

On this easy, all-season hike, explore the mouth of Washington’s Green River Gorge, walk beside frothing river rapids, and be prepared to spot birds and… Read more

Get Outside! Discovery Trail

January 14, 2020

This great all-season hike on Washington’s coast follows the route of explorer William Clark’s famous 1805 beach hike after venturing across the continent. The paved… Read more

Get Outside! Swan Lake & Christmas Hill

December 23, 2019

The Swan Lake and Christmas Hill trail near Victoria, BC is a lovely ramble any time of year, providing opportunities for bird watching, woodlands of… Read more

Get Outside! Old Mine Trail

December 13, 2019

This easy, all-season hike in Mount Rainier National Park offers a walk through a forest of massive old-growth trees, and a chance to explore the… Read more

Get Outside! William L Finley Wildlife Refuge

November 25, 2019

Oregon’s William L. Finley wildlife refuge offers year-round wandering through prairies, meadows, and oak forests that are home to more than 300 species of birds. Read more

Get Outside! Old Sauk River Trail

October 29, 2019

The Old Sauk River Trail in the foothills of Washington’s Central Cascades is an easy, gorgeous hike for all ages–and because of its low elevation,… Read more

Get Outside! Enderby Cliffs

October 11, 2019

Enderby Cliffs in British Columbia’s north Okanagan country is an exhilarating hike to the top of striking cliffs with dizzying views. In autumn look for… Read more

Get Outside! Tomlike Mountain

September 25, 2019

The rocky, windswept summit of Oregon’s Tomlike Mountain offers one of the finest views in the Columbia Gorge, with a panorama that includes Mount Adams,… Read more

Get Outside! Green Mountain

August 30, 2019

Of all the Green Mountains in Washington, this one is probably the grandest, with magnificent views of Glacier Peak, stunning wildflower displays, and huckleberries in… Read more

Get Outside! Old Glory Mountain

August 15, 2019

This challenging hike to the top of a 2,377-metre peak in British Columbia’s Rossland Range offers astonishing view of peaks on both sides of the… Read more

Get Outside! Barlow Butte

August 2, 2019

This short, less-visited trail in Oregon’s Mount Hood Wilderness offers peek-a-boo views of the state’s highest peak, as well as wildflowers and solitude. Read more

Get Outside! Mount McCausland

July 17, 2019

This trail to a summit in Washington’s Henry M. Jackson Wilderness offers phenomenal views of Lichtenberg Mountain, Lake Valhalla, Glacier Peak, and the spires of… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Kobau

July 3, 2019

The centerpiece of a proposed new national park reserve in British Columbia’s South Okanagan Valley, Mount Kobau is a relatively easy hike to a summit… Read more

Get Outside! Coldwater Lake

June 21, 2019

This gorgeous hike in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a great place to view the volcano, spot wildflowers and wildlife, and experience… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Pisgah

June 7, 2019

Oregon’s Mount Pisgah isn’t far from Eugene and offers views of the Willamette Valley, pleasant wandering through an oak savanna ecosystem, and abundant wildflowers in… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Muller

May 21, 2019

Ready to get out on the trails for Memorial Day? This challenging hike near Lake Crescent on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is a good choice for… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Erskine

April 24, 2019

The highest peak on British Columbia’s Salt Spring Island (sans roads and towers), Erskine contains old-growth forest, impressive cliffs, jaw-dropping views, and opportunities to view… Read more

Get Outside! Trail of Ten Falls

April 11, 2019

The Trail of Ten Falls–in Silver Falls State Park east of Salem, Oregon–offers some of the state’s best waterfall viewing, as well as historic structures… Read more

Get Outside! Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

March 28, 2019

Named for a Native American activist who fought for tribal fishing rights, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge allows you to explore an undisturbed… Read more

Get Outside! Sun Top Lookout

February 13, 2019

The challenging snowshoe route to the summit of Sun Top Lookout in Washington’s Mount Baker Snoqualmie National forest offers a great workout, a historic forest… Read more

Get Outside! Rooster Rock State Park

January 24, 2019

The trails in Rooster Rock State Park on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge offers an easy stroll in all seasons, rambles through… Read more

Get Outside! Artist Point

January 3, 2019

The snowshoe route at Artist Point in Washington’s North Cascades offers a stunning panorama, including magnificent views of the the glaciated peaks of Mount Baker… Read more

Get Outside! Index Town Wall

December 19, 2018

Hike to the top of Washington’s Index Town Wall, a moderately difficult trail that takes you to the summit of an imposing granite cliff, with… Read more

Get Outside! Balch Creek Gulch

December 5, 2018

The Balch Creek Gulch trail is one of the most fascinating routes in Portland’s 5,000-acre Forest Park. In this wilderness within the city limits, you’ll… Read more

Get Outside! Boundary Bay Dyke Trail

November 21, 2018

The Boundary Bay Dyke Trail in BC’s Fraser River Delta offers some of the best birdwatching in British Columbia. More than a million migrating birds… Read more

Get Outside! Lower South Fork Skokomish River

November 8, 2018

Easily accessible, the Lower South Fork Skokomish River Trail makes for an ideal Olympic Peninsula outing any time of the year. The well-built trail meanders… Read more

Get Outside! Twin Lakes & Palmateer Point

October 24, 2018

Oregon’s Twin Lakes/Palmateer Point trail offers fantastic views of Mount Hood, placid lakes, and a hike through forests of mountain hemlocks, noble firs, and silver… Read more

Get Outside! Frosty Mountain

October 5, 2018

A classic hike in British Columbia’s sprawling Manning Park, Frosty Mountain is the park’s highest summit. The trail offers fantastic views of peaks on both… Read more

Get Outside! Glacier Basin

September 21, 2018

The challenging Glacier Basin trail off Washington’s Mountain Loop Highway takes you past a mining ghost town and up a steep track to a gorgeous… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Defiance

September 7, 2018

Mount Defiance in Oregon is the highest peak in the Columbia River Gorge — and a rigorous, challenging hike for those who choose to hike… Read more

Get Outside! Paradise Glacier Trail

August 23, 2018

Though the famed ice caves are long gone from the Paradise Glacier Trail at Mount Rainier, you’ll still find wildflowers, marmots, and a view of… Read more

Get Outside! Lightning Lake Loop

August 10, 2018

A hike for all ages not far from Vancouver, BC, the Lightning Lake trail passes through forests of subalpine firs and Engelmann spruce and offers… Read more

Get Outside! Ape Canyon

July 27, 2018

Ape Canyon Trail is one of the most popular trails in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, offering views of a narrow canyon, the… Read more

Get Outside! Glacier View

July 9, 2018

The site of a former fire lookout, the summit of the Glacier View trail offers a magnificent view of Mount Rainier. Lesser-known than other trails… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Wells

June 29, 2018

One of the best wildflower hikes in the Capital Regional District on Vancouver Island, Mount Wells also grants some of the area’s best views. But… Read more

Get Outside! Lookout Mountain

June 22, 2018

The hike to the summit of Oregon’s Lookout Mountain is an easy summer hike through meadows full of wildflowers. Views from the top span the… Read more

Get Outside! Cowiche Mountain

June 7, 2018

The trails at Cowiche Mountain–not far from Yakima, Washington–offer spring wildflowers, remnants of a historic cattle ranch, and tremendous views of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams… Read more

Get Outside! Campbell Valley

May 3, 2018

Looking for a hike near Vancouver and Bellingham? Campbell Valley Regional park offers 18 miles (29 km) of trails and features mature second growth forest,… Read more

Get Outside! Latourell Falls

April 13, 2018

This hike, a quick drive from Portland, features views of a magnificent 249-foot waterfall, and beyond the crowds, offers quiet groves of Douglas-fir, maples, and… Read more

Get Outside! Theler Wetlands

March 16, 2018

A hike for all ages, the Theler Wetlands area on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula offers easy walks along the shores of Hood Canal. Bring your binoculars,… Read more

Get Outside! Cheam Lake Wetlands

February 23, 2018

Once a mining area, Cheam Lake Wetlands in British Columbia’s Fraser River valley offers pleasant, easy hikes during all seasons. Within view of 2,100-meter Mount… Read more

Get Outside! Warrior Rock Lighthouse

February 9, 2018

Hike amid cottonwoods, migratory birds, and the sandy shores of the Columbia to a historic lighthouse Oregon’s largest island—the largest island in the Columbia River,… Read more

Get Outside! Ebey’s Landing

January 26, 2018

In his debut “Get Outside!” column, hiking expert Craig Romano takes us to Ebey’s Landing, a gorgeous four-season hike on Washington’s Whidbey Island. It’s a… Read more

Get Outside! Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

February 7, 2020

On this easy, all-season hike, explore the mouth of Washington’s Green River Gorge, walk beside frothing river rapids, and be prepared to spot birds and… Read more

Get Outside! Discovery Trail

January 14, 2020

This great all-season hike on Washington’s coast follows the route of explorer William Clark’s famous 1805 beach hike after venturing across the continent. The paved… Read more

Get Outside! Swan Lake & Christmas Hill

December 23, 2019

The Swan Lake and Christmas Hill trail near Victoria, BC is a lovely ramble any time of year, providing opportunities for bird watching, woodlands of… Read more

Get Outside! Old Mine Trail

December 13, 2019

This easy, all-season hike in Mount Rainier National Park offers a walk through a forest of massive old-growth trees, and a chance to explore the… Read more

Get Outside! William L Finley Wildlife Refuge

November 25, 2019

Oregon’s William L. Finley wildlife refuge offers year-round wandering through prairies, meadows, and oak forests that are home to more than 300 species of birds. Read more

Get Outside! Old Sauk River Trail

October 29, 2019

The Old Sauk River Trail in the foothills of Washington’s Central Cascades is an easy, gorgeous hike for all ages–and because of its low elevation,… Read more

Get Outside! Enderby Cliffs

October 11, 2019

Enderby Cliffs in British Columbia’s north Okanagan country is an exhilarating hike to the top of striking cliffs with dizzying views. In autumn look for… Read more

Get Outside! Tomlike Mountain

September 25, 2019

The rocky, windswept summit of Oregon’s Tomlike Mountain offers one of the finest views in the Columbia Gorge, with a panorama that includes Mount Adams,… Read more

Get Outside! Green Mountain

August 30, 2019

Of all the Green Mountains in Washington, this one is probably the grandest, with magnificent views of Glacier Peak, stunning wildflower displays, and huckleberries in… Read more

Get Outside! Old Glory Mountain

August 15, 2019

This challenging hike to the top of a 2,377-metre peak in British Columbia’s Rossland Range offers astonishing view of peaks on both sides of the… Read more

Get Outside! Barlow Butte

August 2, 2019

This short, less-visited trail in Oregon’s Mount Hood Wilderness offers peek-a-boo views of the state’s highest peak, as well as wildflowers and solitude. Read more

Get Outside! Mount McCausland

July 17, 2019

This trail to a summit in Washington’s Henry M. Jackson Wilderness offers phenomenal views of Lichtenberg Mountain, Lake Valhalla, Glacier Peak, and the spires of… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Kobau

July 3, 2019

The centerpiece of a proposed new national park reserve in British Columbia’s South Okanagan Valley, Mount Kobau is a relatively easy hike to a summit… Read more

Get Outside! Coldwater Lake

June 21, 2019

This gorgeous hike in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a great place to view the volcano, spot wildflowers and wildlife, and experience… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Pisgah

June 7, 2019

Oregon’s Mount Pisgah isn’t far from Eugene and offers views of the Willamette Valley, pleasant wandering through an oak savanna ecosystem, and abundant wildflowers in… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Muller

May 21, 2019

Ready to get out on the trails for Memorial Day? This challenging hike near Lake Crescent on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is a good choice for… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Erskine

April 24, 2019

The highest peak on British Columbia’s Salt Spring Island (sans roads and towers), Erskine contains old-growth forest, impressive cliffs, jaw-dropping views, and opportunities to view… Read more

Get Outside! Trail of Ten Falls

April 11, 2019

The Trail of Ten Falls–in Silver Falls State Park east of Salem, Oregon–offers some of the state’s best waterfall viewing, as well as historic structures… Read more

Get Outside! Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

March 28, 2019

Named for a Native American activist who fought for tribal fishing rights, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge allows you to explore an undisturbed… Read more

Get Outside! Sun Top Lookout

February 13, 2019

The challenging snowshoe route to the summit of Sun Top Lookout in Washington’s Mount Baker Snoqualmie National forest offers a great workout, a historic forest… Read more

Get Outside! Rooster Rock State Park

January 24, 2019

The trails in Rooster Rock State Park on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge offers an easy stroll in all seasons, rambles through… Read more

Get Outside! Artist Point

January 3, 2019

The snowshoe route at Artist Point in Washington’s North Cascades offers a stunning panorama, including magnificent views of the the glaciated peaks of Mount Baker… Read more

Get Outside! Index Town Wall

December 19, 2018

Hike to the top of Washington’s Index Town Wall, a moderately difficult trail that takes you to the summit of an imposing granite cliff, with… Read more

Get Outside! Balch Creek Gulch

December 5, 2018

The Balch Creek Gulch trail is one of the most fascinating routes in Portland’s 5,000-acre Forest Park. In this wilderness within the city limits, you’ll… Read more

Get Outside! Boundary Bay Dyke Trail

November 21, 2018

The Boundary Bay Dyke Trail in BC’s Fraser River Delta offers some of the best birdwatching in British Columbia. More than a million migrating birds… Read more

Get Outside! Lower South Fork Skokomish River

November 8, 2018

Easily accessible, the Lower South Fork Skokomish River Trail makes for an ideal Olympic Peninsula outing any time of the year. The well-built trail meanders… Read more

Get Outside! Twin Lakes & Palmateer Point

October 24, 2018

Oregon’s Twin Lakes/Palmateer Point trail offers fantastic views of Mount Hood, placid lakes, and a hike through forests of mountain hemlocks, noble firs, and silver… Read more

Get Outside! Frosty Mountain

October 5, 2018

A classic hike in British Columbia’s sprawling Manning Park, Frosty Mountain is the park’s highest summit. The trail offers fantastic views of peaks on both… Read more

Get Outside! Glacier Basin

September 21, 2018

The challenging Glacier Basin trail off Washington’s Mountain Loop Highway takes you past a mining ghost town and up a steep track to a gorgeous… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Defiance

September 7, 2018

Mount Defiance in Oregon is the highest peak in the Columbia River Gorge — and a rigorous, challenging hike for those who choose to hike… Read more

Get Outside! Paradise Glacier Trail

August 23, 2018

Though the famed ice caves are long gone from the Paradise Glacier Trail at Mount Rainier, you’ll still find wildflowers, marmots, and a view of… Read more

Get Outside! Lightning Lake Loop

August 10, 2018

A hike for all ages not far from Vancouver, BC, the Lightning Lake trail passes through forests of subalpine firs and Engelmann spruce and offers… Read more

Get Outside! Ape Canyon

July 27, 2018

Ape Canyon Trail is one of the most popular trails in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, offering views of a narrow canyon, the… Read more

Get Outside! Glacier View

July 9, 2018

The site of a former fire lookout, the summit of the Glacier View trail offers a magnificent view of Mount Rainier. Lesser-known than other trails… Read more

Get Outside! Mount Wells

June 29, 2018

One of the best wildflower hikes in the Capital Regional District on Vancouver Island, Mount Wells also grants some of the area’s best views. But… Read more

Get Outside! Lookout Mountain

June 22, 2018

The hike to the summit of Oregon’s Lookout Mountain is an easy summer hike through meadows full of wildflowers. Views from the top span the… Read more

Get Outside! Cowiche Mountain

June 7, 2018

The trails at Cowiche Mountain–not far from Yakima, Washington–offer spring wildflowers, remnants of a historic cattle ranch, and tremendous views of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams… Read more

Get Outside! Campbell Valley

May 3, 2018

Looking for a hike near Vancouver and Bellingham? Campbell Valley Regional park offers 18 miles (29 km) of trails and features mature second growth forest,… Read more

Get Outside! Latourell Falls

April 13, 2018

This hike, a quick drive from Portland, features views of a magnificent 249-foot waterfall, and beyond the crowds, offers quiet groves of Douglas-fir, maples, and… Read more

Get Outside! Theler Wetlands

March 16, 2018

A hike for all ages, the Theler Wetlands area on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula offers easy walks along the shores of Hood Canal. Bring your binoculars,… Read more

Get Outside! Cheam Lake Wetlands

February 23, 2018

Once a mining area, Cheam Lake Wetlands in British Columbia’s Fraser River valley offers pleasant, easy hikes during all seasons. Within view of 2,100-meter Mount… Read more

Get Outside! Warrior Rock Lighthouse

February 9, 2018

Hike amid cottonwoods, migratory birds, and the sandy shores of the Columbia to a historic lighthouse Oregon’s largest island—the largest island in the Columbia River,… Read more

Get Outside! Ebey’s Landing

January 26, 2018

In his debut “Get Outside!” column, hiking expert Craig Romano takes us to Ebey’s Landing, a gorgeous four-season hike on Washington’s Whidbey Island. It’s a… Read more