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A Quiet Life in the Washington Wilderness

On the conveyor belt of city life in eastern America, I used to have to remind myself that wild places exist. That they were alive with me right then. Stopped…

Big Four Ice Caves

Big Four Ice Caves – Easy Hike With Gorgeous Mountain Vistas

Looking for an easy hike surrounded by gorgeous mountain vistas? Look no further than the Big Four Ice Caves. The trail is 2.2 miles from the paved parking area and…

The Hoh Rainforest

The Hoh Rain Forest Go And Explore

We’ve all heard the opinion that western Washington is almost perpetually grey and rainy. While that may be the case in winter months, most of the west side is quite…

Mt. Shuksan

The Musical Mountaineers

Rose Freeman and Anastasia Allison are a unique pair of classically trained musicians based in Washington state. If you haven’t heard of them before, a short summary: They climb mountains…

One Square Inch of Silence

One Square Inch of Silence  

Founded and preserved on April 22nd, 2005 (Earth Day) by Gordon Hempton, One Square Inch of Silence, is a beautiful project meant to highlight how serene it can be to…

Juniper Dunes

The One of a Kind Juniper Dunes Wilderness

Located in Pasco, Washington, the Juniper Dunes Wilderness area is something quite unique to the area. Not only is it Washington’s largest juniper grove but it is also completely fenced…

Saddle Rock

Hiking Saddle Rock in Wenatchee

For sweeping panoramic views of Wenatchee, plan to hike Saddle Rock. Saddle Rock is a city landmark, and is an easily accessible hike that’s just a 10-minute drive from downtown….

Mount Pilchuck Hike

Washington Hikes – Mount Pilchuck Lookout Hike

Here at Explore Washington State, we’re always interested in finding out about people who are actively exploring new areas of Washington, whether that’s checking out new hotspots in urban areas,…