Category Archives: Hiking

21 Amazing Winter Hikes in Washington to Explore All Season

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Washington State has some of the best hikes in the country, so it’s easy to see why so many people who live here consider hiking one of their favorite pastimes. While summer hikes are beautiful, there are also plenty of winter hikes in Washington that you can do throughout Seattle in the winter. I know […]

How to Climb Mt. St. Helens – Everything You Need to Know

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There are tons of amazing hikes in Washington, but only one has remained my favorite even after I continue to do more hikes year after year. Once I learned I could climb Mt. St. Helens all the way to the top and see the crater, I couldn’t let the idea go. I watched video after […]

How to Visit Scenic Hot Springs in Washington: Everything to Know

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There are a handful of hot springs in Washington, but most are a bit of a hike to get to. That’s why hiking Scenic Hot Springs in the Cascade Mountains is a goal many hikers around here have. You can hike this year-round, but you’ll want to prepare for it in advance. These hot springs […]

The Complete List of Winter Hiking Clothes and Gear You Need

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Hiking in the winter is a fun way to continue to get outside, even during the colder months, but it takes more preparation than in the summer. You can go out in the summer for a hike with minimal gear for the most part, but having the right gear for winter hiking and proper hiking […]

Is AllTrails Pro Worth It? Everything to Know About AllTrails Pro vs. Free

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I’m an avid hiker and lucky to have hundreds of hikes to choose from here in Washington. I hike as much as possible and sometimes even do multiple weekly hikes, depending on my schedule. I downloaded the AllTrails app years ago on the recommendation of several people in an online hiking group I’m part of, […]