As summer fades into early fall, that can only mean one thing in the high reaches of the Cascades: The golden larches have arrived. Avoid the rush of the “Larch Madness” at some of Washington’s most ...

Trailriders Wall.jpg Writer Matt Dahlseid hikes along Trailriders Wall toward the Truchas Peaks on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in the Pecos Wilderness. Fall nights in the Pecos Wilderness are long and ...

Of all the trails in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness, there's one traverse that's considered the crown jewel of hiking. Here's how to through-hike it.

Lost Lake Campground (38.86935, -107.20872); there’s an $8/day fee. Why we love it: Visit a trio of alpine lakes on a quick dayhike through fall splendor. When to go: June through October; foliage ...

With such a wealth of diverse public lands, the United States has a seemingly endless offering of trail networks for hikers of all types. Many of America's most highly-regarded trails showcase one (or ...

On Monday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 7, sections of the Cascade Lake Trail will be closed due to maintenance, according ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness highlights five Cascade Mountain lakes where you can hike and catch good-sized trout. This shorter episode includes how to find the ...

The Keweenaw is approaching peak color and is home to dozens of trail systems and scenic roads that are ripe with vibrant ...

The Fond du Lac area offers a variety of hiking and biking trails. Popular trails include the FDL Loop, Greenway Arboretum, and Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum. State trails like the Wild Goose and ...