With more than 600 miles of trails and more than 700 lakes and ponds, the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is an embarrassment of riches for Northwest hikers. Writing a guide for the area is no small task. But ...

There’s something quite compelling about a beautiful body of water; these natural wonders invite quiet contemplation and encourage all sorts of outdoor recreation. And while this intrigue can be found ...

ON A HOT, sunny day, a biting cold plunge into a glacier-fed lake can be refreshing after a sweaty trip up a hiking trail. Or so people say. I love the idea of an icy lake in August and have witnessed ...

ON A HOT, sunny day, a biting-cold plunge into a glacier-fed lake can be refreshing after a sweaty trip up a hiking trail. Or so people say. I love the idea of an icy lake in August and have witnessed ...

Last week found the hiking guides at Walking Mountains Science Center scrambling for a plan B. Our scheduled hike, the ever popular Missouri Lakes Loop, is currently covered in a half mile of ...

There are dozens of stunning alpine lakes to found in the mountains surrounding Vail. The East Vail trails all lead to spectacular destinations, if you can put up with the crowds, and ever popular ...

There's a certain softness to the backcountry plateau of the Olallie Lake Scenic Area, as slanted rays of sunlight cut through a hemlock forest speckled with huckleberry bushes and blue lakes that ...

As 2026 travel trends shift toward immersive nature experiences, a new wave of photographers and travelers are charting routes that connect Europe’s most photogenic lakes—from the misty shores of ...