National Parks Landscapes
Arguably, it is the iconic landscapes that draw us to our national parks, and move us to preserve them. No matter where I went during a year of reporting on the National Park Service centennial, the shining seas and purple mountains majesty always moved me....
Fee-Free Tuesday at National Parks
Above: Headlamps from climbers are visible on the side of Mount Rainier (Glenn Nelson photo). Entrance fees are waived on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for all 408 National Park Service units, for Founder’s Day, celebrating the park service’s 99th birthday. Fees also will waived on two...
Kautz Creek to Indian Henry’s (WA)
This is one of those glad-I-went-there, destination hikes, requiring effort for the payoff. The Indian Henry Download Highlights: Rolling meadows with wildflowers (in season) and views of Mount Rainier and, on clear days, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens. Travel Time (from Urban Centers to...
Naches Peak Loop (WA)
This is a great hike for any time of the year for the views of Mount Rainier, but you must try it during wildflower season. The Naches Peak Download Highlights: A must for wildflower season. Travel Time (from Urban Centers to Park/Trailhead): Almost two hours...