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Waterfalls and Fossils: Upper Darby Canyon
I was looking for hikes on the western side of the Tetons. That side is the non-tourist side; there aren’t…
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Alternate Views of Famous American Wilderness Areas
Ever wondered what the Grand Canyon looks like from a small distance away? The Tetons from the less-visited western side? …
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6 Best Hikes on the Mt. Baker Highway
The hikes that begin from the Mt. Baker Highway in northwest Washington State have got to be some of the…
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Up the Cleft in the Rock: Table Rock
I don’t go to New England much. I’m not exactly sure why; maybe I’m spoiled by the mountains west of…
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Pictures: Lake Ann Trail to Swift Creek
We really didn’t need to hike another trail. We’d already hike most of the best-of-the-best around the Mt. Baker Highway,…
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Sahale Arm Revisited: Incredible Views!
If you could only do one long hike in North Cascades National Park, I’d recommend the trail up to and…
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12 Places Worth Visiting at Least 10 miles Down a Dirt Road
I can’t say I travel to get to the dirt roads. But when that’s all that is between me and…
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Lovely Mt. Rainier Views from Spray Park
Often, the reason the lesser-known parts of national parks are lesser-known is because they aren’t worth seeing. Or at least,…
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A Hike from Independence Pass to UN 12812 – Spectacular!
Hiking to UN 12812 just above Independence Pass was a life saver. Well, ok, that’s too strong, but it did…
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Flat Tops Hiking Around the Causeway: So Lovely!
Ah, the Flat Tops Wilderness Area! Where else in the US can you hike for miles across unspoiled, grassy flatlands,…

