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Why Wildland Trekking
WHY WILDLAND TREKKING? 1. PROVEN TRACK RECORD WITH EXCELLENT REVIEWS With more than 10,000 people joining our tours annually, we have a proven track record of providing quality trips that exceed our guests’ expectations. We are the top-rated company, and in fact activity, on five different national park Trip Advisor pages (Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Rocky […]
North Kaibab Trail
General Description The North Kaibab Trail is the most famous trail on the North Rim and is the gateway to your Grand Canyon adventure. The North Kaibab Trail drops thousands of feet down Roaring Springs Canyon to the Grand Canyon floor and eventually meets up with the Bright Angel Trail and South Kaibab Trail at […]
North Cascades Camping and Backpacking
Stretching from the town of Wenatchee all the way to the Canadian Border, the North Cascade Range is home to rugged mountains, glacier-fed lakes, and bountiful Pacific Northwest rainforests filled with ferns and towering old-growth trees. This magnificent and vast wilderness area is often overlooked, despite being located just a short drive from the metropolitan […]
Where to see Larches in the North Cascades
Autumn is a special time in the mountains, and especially in Washington’s North Cascades. The winter’s first snowfall dusts the peaks, animals ready themselves for winter, and the trees put on a spectacularly colorful array of changing fall foliage. The maples, aspens, and cottonwoods burst with oranges, yellows, and reds, but the most impressive display […]
Cascade Pass Trail
General Description Hannegan Pass is one of the northernmost access points to the North Cascades, and is the entry point to a wonderland of alpine meadows and ridges, panoramic views of peaks and glaciers, and swift moving streams filled with spawning salmon. Beginning Northeast of Mt. Baker, the Hannegan Pass Trail climbs up past Ruth […]
6 Best Hikes in the North Cascades
Tucked away in the corners of central Washington is one of the most stunning mountainous and forested areas in all of the lower 48 states: the North Cascades. Home to rugged mountains, glacier-fed lakes, and bountiful Pacific Northwest rainforests filled with ferns and old-growth trees, this magnificent wilderness area is just a short drive from […]
The Ultimate Guide to North Cascades National Park in Washington
Picture an alpine wonderland full of blue lakes, meadows, and towering peaks. Glaciers cap the mountains and snow blankets trails well into the summer. Alpine animals such as pikas, marmots, and mountain goats peer down at you from rocky outcroppings. Welcome to North Cascades National Park. The unassuming National Park sign sits on the side […]
Thunder Creek Trail
General Description The Thunder Creek Trail is a gateway into the depths of the North Cascades. Old forests draped with lichen make way for the turquoise waters of Thunder Creek, and trails lead along gentle grades besides the creek, or up steep slopes to summits and astounding views. With the trailhead just next to Ross […]
Ross Lake Trail
General Description Brilliant blue waters. Towering mountains. Ancient forests, islands, and water taxis. Ross Lake is a gem nestled in the North Cascades, filled with enough destinations for a lifetime of exploring. And if the natural beauty isn’t enough, take a moment to wonder at the feat of engineering that built Ross Lake by damming […]
Widforss Trail
General Description The Widforss Trail is one of the best North Rim trails for views, family adventures, and wildlife. The trail takes you along the rim and through the forest offering many scenic vistas, plenty of shade, and easy access to a remote picnic area on the North Rim at Widforss Point. There is a […]
A Guide to Sahale Glacier Camp
Looking for a challenging alpine trek within 4 hours of Seattle? Ready to navigate the permit system to spend the night beside a glacier? Want to experience a legendary backcountry toilet? Look no further – the Sahale Glacier Camp in North Cascades National Park is the adventure for you. North Cascades National Park is one […]
Washington State Through the Seasons
From the towering rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the imposing glaciated slopes of Mount Rainier and the improbably steep, vegetated cliffs of the North Cascades, Washington holds a nearly unparalleled diversity of terrain and habitat within its borders. That geographical diversity, combined with the state’s position in the path of westerly winds from the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Lake Chelan
Nestled in the North Cascades, Lake Chelan is the third deepest lake in the United States. Glaciers carved out this fjord-shaped lake over thousands of years of erosion and deposition. After the Lake Chelan dam was built in 1927, the lake became even deeper than it was naturally. Lake Chelan is over 31 miles long […]
Sunrise Trails
General Description If you want to get up close and personal with Mount Rainier, there’s no better place to hike than Sunrise. The deep crevasses and massive expanse of the Emmons Glacier wows you, while high ridges provide views deep into the North Cascades. And with three mountains in one (and that’s not even including […]
Yosemite Falls Trail
Yosemite Falls is located in Yosemite Valley. It is the tallest waterfall in Yosemite and ranked 20th in the world, dropping a total of 2,425 ft (739m) from top to bottom. Yosemite Falls is actually made up of 3 different waterfalls, Upper Yosemite Falls, the Middle Cascades and Lower Yosemite Falls. The Upper Falls […]
Best Time to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Straddling the North Carolina-Tennessee border in the southeastern United States, the Great Smoky Mountains are home to cascading waterfalls, lush old-growth forests, and picturesque mountain peaks. This popular National Park, which spans over 500,000 acres, provides a glorious setting for year-round adventures, such as hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and bicycling. Each year, the park experiences four […]