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Mount Rainier, Washington
14 Photos from Our Adventure to Mount Rainier National Park
For my first story in The Outbound, I'd like to share some pics from one of our most recent trips. It was our first time visiting Mt Rainier National Park even though we live so close to it. The main reason why we don't usually frequent national parks is because we have a dog and they are not all...Read more -
Westport, Washington
The Ultimate Washington Coast Adventure Basecamp
Located just south of Olympic National Park, the little town of Westport, Washington is home to some of the best surf in the Pacific Northwest and ideally situated for anybody looking to spend some quality time exploring the best of Washington's beautiful coast. If you're thinking of planning a ...Read more -
Seattle, Washington
Seattle's Best Beginner Backpacking Trips
Backpacking for the first time can be both scary (in a good way!) and exhilarating. Here are a few relatively easy backpacking trips in Washington to get you hiking. Trust me, once you start, you can’t stop!1. Thunder Creek - North Cascades National ParkPhoto: Dawn CoyoteDistance: options for 5-1...Read more -
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Washington, I'm Impressed: A Day at Snoqualmie Falls
Moving up here from California was a bit of a change (um, hello, WATER). Once I got settled in around UW and got to know the city better, I've started looking outward. The Olympic Peninsula, The Northern Cascades, British Columbia, Victoria Island, I get so excited thinking about the next 4 years...Read more -
North Cascades, Washington
14 Photos from our Amazing Weekend in the North Cascades
Last month I got to spend the weekend exploring Highway 20 of the North Cascades in Washington. Our friends Mason and Dylan wanted to show us some of their favorite places in the area. After meeting up with them, as well as new friends Michael and Trey, we set out toward the mountains. Our dog ...Read more -
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The 16 Best Outdoor Adventure Burger Stops in Washington
You’ve just checked off that grueling hike, climb, ride,etc. from your bucket list and now you’re tired, sweaty, thirsty and mostimportantly hungry. What better way to reward yourself than a big juicy burger,fresh cut fries and a refreshing milkshake. Luckily for you, that little sliceof American...Read more -
Olympic, Washington
Hunger Games on the Trail to Olympic NP's Upper Royal Basin
Was it my best hike of the year? Absolutely. Was I worried the end was nigh? Certainly. I flew to Seattle for Labor Day weekend to continue my national parks quest. I was going to check Olympic National Park off the list. The primary objective in Olympic was to explore the Royal Basin. I was attr...Read more -
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Chasing Washington's Best Waterfalls
The Pacific Northwest is blessed with amazing waterfalls. Although the Columbia River Gorge is often hailed as the waterfall mecca, there are plenty of incredible cascades to explore in Washington's interior. Whether it's a quick day trip from Seattle or a weekend getaway across the state, Washin...Read more -
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The 5 Best Hikes Within an Hour of Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C., the nation's capital. When people think of D.C., they usually conjure up images of Capitol Hill or the White House, with political big wigs moving about the city passing laws concerning our wild places with seemingly tenuous connections to them. Thankfully, although it may not se...Read more -
Salmon Creek, Washington
The Best Campsite Ever: Salmon Creek and Sardine Lakes
Somehow I scored reservations for 11 of us up at Salmon Creek Campground for my girlfriend's birthday. Unfortunately, four had to bail last minute. But the seven of us had an amazing time. We got the best camp site ever. Little trail from the parking spot leads down to the site where it opens up ...Read more -
Mount Ellinor, Washington
You Can't Take a Bad Photo from the Summit of Mount Ellinor
I think in my month of being in Washington I have spent every day off of work in the mountains. Growing up in Florida has really made me want to take advantage of every opportunity I have to climb things. I read about Mount Ellinor on The Outbounds's adventure page and I decided to go for this hi...Read more -
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Stehekin, Washington: The Place I Lived Next to and Never Knew About
The trip started late August back home in Kirkland, Washington. Our last backpacking trip before we all left for school again in the fall. As my group of eight begin to plan our 3 day trip into Stehekin, only accessible through backpacking in or a boat ride from Chelan, we knew there was a strict...Read more -
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Washington's 5 Most Epic Adventures
It's important to find time to explore the outdoors as often as possible, even if it's just a short hike before work. But we all have that urge inside of us to finally go on that epic adventure. To walk through untouched forests, swim in crystal clear lakes, and stand triumphantly on the peak of ...Read more -
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Plan a Trip to Iconic Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier's famously glaciated profile rises 14,411 feet above sea level in western Washington, dominating the skyline of Seattle and drawing in adventurers from all over the world. While climbing the mountain itself can test your strength and endurance, there is also a verdant beauty to be ...Read more -
North Cascades, Washington
An Impression of the North Cascades
Dust and the crunch of twigs in the Ponderosa pine; A freezing plunge at the forest's edge;Drip, drip, drip of melting snow;Cool shadows, wind through the larch branches;A parkland of green outstretched before a jumbled mass of mountains.I climbed out of the narrow valley I live in on Wednesday m...Read more -
Mount Baker, Washington
Dare to Challenge Winter in the Mount Baker Backcountry and the Payoffs Can Be Monumental
Take a moment to just look as far as you can see. Basking in the reality of the moment. Photo: Randy Gordon Once you're up there and doing that, you're off to a pretty good start in the backcountry of the Mount Baker Wilderness. In the midst of some of the most stunning scenery that Washington St...Read more