Category: Backpacking
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Shi Shi Beach Trail
Shi Shi Beach Trail After spending two nights at Shi Shi, I can understand why it is such a popular backpacking destination. For a small effort you’re rewarded with a serene view of the Point of Arches and the Pacific Ocean. Starting from the trailhead near Neah Bay, the first section of the trail meanders…
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Ozette Triangle
Cape Alava – Ozette Triangle When I asked around about good early-season backpacking trails, several people recommended the Ozette Loop, and after hiking it I can understand why. It’s easy enough to do as a day hike, or you can spread it out over a night or two and enjoy beachfront camping. I chose the…
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Thunder Creek
Thunder Creek [Neve Camp] My jaw dropped open when my ten year old agreed to go overnight backpacking with me. No major negotiating was required (he stipulated only one night and not “far”), screen-free time with my kid, surrounded by nature – win, win, win. I knew this would be a make-or-break kind of trip,…
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East Bank Baker Lake
East Bank Baker Lake I was definitely feeling the winter fever setting in and needed to get outside. I managed to convince two girlfriends to go backpacking in January and we headed out to the North Cascades area for the East Bank Baker Lake trail. We drew the lottery in terms of weather, with only…
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Park Butte Fire Lookout
Park Butte Fire Lookout As soon as I learned you could camp overnight inside a fire lookout, I added this to my backpacking bucket list. Last August, for my birthday, I convinced a girlfriend to wake up at the crack of dawn so that we could start our hike early enough to hopefully snag the…
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