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By: Douglas Gantenbein, Tom Griffin, Kristen Russell, Roddy Scheer, Virginia Smyth

With Haley Durslag, Cassie Gruber and Jake Laycock

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By: Kristen Russell & Roddy Scheer

A sweeping glacial vista on a bluebird afternoon…an ancient rain forest, trees dripping with moss…the fecund scent of a deep mountain meadow…come July, our hearts yearn for the sweet sylvan dream that is Northwest hiking.

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Best Alpine Lake Hikes

By: Kristen Russell & Roddy Scheer

Lake Serene
Mount Index

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Best Hikes with Views

By: Kristen Russell & Roddy Scheer

Mount Constitution
Orcas Island

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Best Hikes into Old Growth Forest

By: Kristen Russell & Roddy Scheer

Grove of the Patriarchs
Mount Rainier

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Best Hikes to see Wildflowers

By: Kristen Russell & Roddy Scheer

Sourdough Ridge Trail
Sunrise, Mount Rainier

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Best Hikes to See Color Change

By: Kristen Russell & Roddy Scheer

Heather Meadows
Near Mount Baker

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Best Hikes to see Waterfalls

By: Kristen Russell & Roddy Scheer

Life's too short to go on lesser hikes.

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Best Hikes for Wildlife Spotting

By: Kristen Russell & Roddy Scheer

Golden Gate Trail
Paradise, Mount Rainier

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