Hike of the Week

Heart Lake– A perfect destination for a St. Valentine’s Day hike

February 14, 2019 By Craig Romano Leave a Comment

Quick Facts: Location: Fidalgo Island Land Agency: Anacortes Parks Department Roundtrip: 3.0 miles Green Trails Map: Deception Pass/Anacortes Community Forest Lands No. 41S Elevation gain: 160 feet Contact: City of Anacortes Parks and Recreation; Friends of the Forest Notes: Dogs must be leashed; some trails open to bicycles, horses. Access: From Exit 230 on […]

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White River–Low country snowshoe adventure within the shadow of Mount Rainier

February 7, 2019 By Craig Romano Leave a Comment

Location: White River Valley Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: up to 10.0 miles Elevation gain: 700 feet Green Trails Map: Greenwater No. 238 Contact: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Notes: Northwest Forest Pass; Parking can be a challenge when snowfall is heavy along roads. Do not park on road shoulders, or block access to substation […]

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Hoyt Beach–Shoreline of solitude at the Mouth of the Sekiu River

January 31, 2019 By Craig Romano Leave a Comment

Location: Northwest Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 2.0 miles High Point: sea level Elevation gain: none Contact: Washington State Parks Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs permitted on leash Access: From Port Angeles, head west of US 101 for 5 miles. Turn right onto SR 112 and follow west for 46 miles to Clallam […]

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South Whidbey State Park—Amble among ancient trees above the sound

January 24, 2019 By Craig Romano Leave a Comment

Quick Facts: Location: Whidbey Island Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 2.3 miles Elevation Gain: 200 feet Contact: South Whidbey State Park Notes: Discover Pass Required: Dogs must be leashed Access: From the Clinton Ferry Terminal on Whidbey Island follow SR 525 north for 9.4 miles turning left onto Bush Point Road. After 2.2 miles road […]