As I traversed a steep trail, five long hours after I started, I began to feel a bit lonely. I hadn’t seen anyone for several miles, and the heat of the day was making my brain foggy. Then, around the ...

If you’re looking to escape the hustle and find some quiet spots to camp, the areas near the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington offer some great options. You’ll find peaceful settings perfect for ...

Golden larch in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. Washington is called the Evergreen State for a reason. Spanning some 22 million acres, the state's eternally emerald forests are one of its most ...

Angling guides expecting low water levels this year are anticipating heading to high alpine areas like the Flat Tops ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two hikers are home safe after they got lost in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness over the weekend. Just before 11 a.m. on Sunday, the ...

There’s something quite compelling about a beautiful body of water; these natural wonders invite quiet contemplation and encourage all sorts of outdoor recreation. And while this intrigue can be found ...

Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Dave Reichert announced they are introducing legislation to add 22,000 acres to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Standing on a sandbar alongside the Snoqualmie River ...

KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. – Two hikers were rescued near Peggy’s Pond Trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness after losing their way in unexpected snow on Sunday, October 19. The hikers, who were wet and ...

Two hikers were rescued from unexpected snow in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness on Sunday, the Kittitas County sheriff’s office said. The pair of hikers were near Peggy’s Pond Trail when they texted 911 ...

Brook trout have been cooked over the coals at campsites beside alpine lakes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness for many decades. But the tasty trout, despite the thousands of meals they’ve supplied to ...