Alaska: Kenai Fjords
A rain-soaked cruise through Alaska’s Kenai Fjords gives us a chance to test our wildlife spotting ability and share our findings with fellow passengers. Look, another eagle!
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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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Cowiche Canyon
It’s high summer, the temps are in the mid-90s, and you’re heading to eastern Washington. Might as well take a hike.
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Berkeley Park overnight
Marmots, mountain goats, and bears — oh my! Testing gear and stamina on an overnight trip to Berkeley Park at Mount Rainier National Park.
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Naches Peak Loop
“We’re going camping this weekend. I don’t know where, but I’ll figure it out and let you know.” That was the ultimatum I texted to Mr. Adventure on Friday morning. After what seemed like several weeks of deadlines and driving and pickups and drop-offs and more driving and more deadlines, I was overcome by a powerful urge to just get the hell outside. Preferably on a high trail, and preferably somewhere I could sleep under…