Hike of the Month

Hike of the Month: Rock Creek Falls and Rock Lake

Hiking in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness September may remain hot and dry in the low country, but the month typically grants high country visitors their ...

Holly Weiler September 11, 2019

Hike of the Month: Jungle Hill Loop (Kettle Range, Northeast Washington)

The Jungle Hill loop offers hikers the option of a strenuous day hike or a moderate backpack trip in the Columbia Highlands. On a typical ...

Holly Weiler August 8, 2019

Hike of the Month: Halliday & North Fork Trails

There’s nothing quite like starting a hike low in the drainages and walking up high to gain the viewpoint. It’s also a lot easier on ...

Holly Weiler July 16, 2019

Hike of the Month: Chesaw Wildlife Area

Every other year I spend one week in Olympia reviewing grant applications as a member of the statewide Non-highway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) program ...

Holly Weiler June 14, 2019

Photo of arrowleaf balsamroot on Antoine Peak.

Holly Weiler: Hike of the Month – Antoine Peak’s Emerald Necklace

Antoine Peak’s Emerald Necklace is a fantastic way to experience all of the sights of this large conservation area just north of the Spokane Valley. ...

Holly Weiler May 9, 2019

Hike of the Month: Revere Wildlife Area and Palouse to Cascades Trail

Consider this two hikes in one. Although a trip here will require a little extra planning, visitors have access to two different public land agencies, ...

Holly Weiler April 8, 2019

Close up view of the property boundary sign on a tree and the Grande Ronde River in the background.

Hike of the Month: Chief Joseph State Wildlife Area in Southeast Washington

By March the 4-O Ranch unit of the Chief Joseph State Wildlife Area is easing into spring mode. Green grass is returning to the open ...

Holly Weiler March 13, 2019

Winter hike to the end of the Cliffs Trail.

Spokane’s Glenrose Conservation Area and Dishman Hills Conservancy by Holly Weiler

In the depths of winter our Spokane County Parks can provide a nature fix without requiring difficult drives or complicated parking permits. These local parks ...

Holly Weiler January 19, 2019

Photo from a distance of hiker in the snow.

Hike of the Month: Panjab, Mount Misery, and Upper Rattlesnake Trails (Umatilla National Forest)

While Memorial Day to Labor Day may be prime time for backpacking, it’s not absolutely necessary to pack away the tent until warmer weather returns. ...

Holly Weiler December 23, 2018