Hiking
Backcountry Hikes in Glacier National Park
Grinnell Glacier Trailis often visitors’ favorite, thanks in part to the elegant Many Glacier Hotel, dining room and ice cream parlor, its beach, nearby campground, ...
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Citizen Science & the Crown of the Continent
Rapidly shrinking glaciers in Montana’s Glacier National Park alarm scientists and visitors to the mountainous 1.013 million-acre park along the Alberta border. In the past ...
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Tips for Placing Emergency Calls in the Backcountry
Not every emergency-related situation is the same, but here are some helpful tips on getting in touch with help while way out in the backcountry. ...
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Acid Mountain Rescue Team
The day before Mother’s Day in 2016, I decided to go for a 16-mile overnight backpacking trip with my friends Chris and Alex (plus my ...
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Lessons from the Wild
Mile 34. My feet ache, burn, and swell with painful blisters. Each step has become a burden, and our pace has slowed to just over ...
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Inland NW Fire Lookout Hikes: 7 Destinations
Experience a bit of wildland fire fighting history with a hike to a historic fire lookout in Washington or North Idaho.
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Backcountry Safety: Satellite Messaging Devices
If you’re traveling alone in the backcountry, you might want to consider bringing along a GPS-enabled satellite messaging device. Such devices can let authorities know ...
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Epic in a Day: Crushing the Copper Ridge Loop
It was late fall in North Cascades National Park, and snow was already coating the high peaks. But on this particular day, the sun was ...
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Hike of the Month: Jungle Hill Loop (Kettle Range, Northeast Washington)
The Jungle Hill loop offers hikers the option of a strenuous day hike or a moderate backpack trip in the Columbia Highlands. On a typical ...
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