Lena Lake
A stretch of cold, sunny weather practically demands a good hike, and Lena Lake fits the bill. First, though, an otherworldly drive through sea smoke and past eagle sentinels.
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Tag: public lands
national parks
Mount Rainier backcountry: Carbon Glacier
With rain in the forecast, our day hike to Carbon Glacier turns into an opportunity to watch the seasons tick over from summer to fall in the blink of an eye.
national parks
Mount Rainier backcountry: Yellowstone Cliffs and Windy Gap
Forest fires almost kiboshed the trip, but inspired thinking led to an inspiring backcountry adventure at Mount Rainier.
Books I like national parks
What I’m reading | Eruption: The Untold Story of Mt. St. Helens – Steve Olson
Eruption: The Untold Story of Mt. St. Helens, will have you questioning what you thought you knew about the most powerful natural disaster in US history.
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Stawamus Chief
“You’ve got to do the Chief,” she said, leaning across the table intently. Perhaps I should have taken her enthusiasm as a warning?