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  • New Year's Day Hikes Washington
    Things To Do | Hiking | Hiking | Recreation | Winter

    First Day Hikes in Washington: Where to Go on New Yearโ€™s Day

    ByExplore Washington State November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

    New Yearโ€™s Day Hikes in Washington: Start 2026 Outside Forget resolutions youโ€™ll abandon by mid-January. First Day Hikes offer a better way to start the yearโ€”getting outside, moving your body, and spending January 1st in a Washington state park instead of on the couch. More than 30 parks across the state are hosting ranger-led hikes,…

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    Things To Do | Hiking | Recreation | Winter

    A Newbieโ€™s Guide to Snowshoeing in Washington

    ByAlbertine Wang November 7, 2024November 27, 2025

    Have you ever gone snowshoeing trails during the winter? Washington State is full of seasonal snowshoe trails, from the Cascade Mountains to Central and Eastern Washington. Get started this winter with our beginnerโ€™s guide to snowshoeing in Washington. Choose Your Trail Before setting out, pick a light to moderate trail for your earliest snowshoe ventures….

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  • Gold Creek Pond
    Hiking | Recreation | Things To Do | Videos | Winter

    Gold Creek Park: Visiting the Pond

    ByExplore Washington State July 5, 2024March 12, 2025

    If you are looking for a short, accessible hike that offers stunning views of the water and mountains, look no further than Gold Creek Pond at Snoqualmie Pass. Table of content: Gold Creek Pond, located in Kittitas County, features a 1.2-mile paved loop trail system that is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Itโ€™s a great…

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    Hiking | Hiking | Places to See | Recreation | Things To Do | Winter

    Conquering the Big Four Ice Caves Trail

    ByGrace Meile April 12, 2023December 18, 2024

    Explore a winter wonderland in any season at the Big Four Ice Caves trail. Great for all levels of hikers, see cliffs, waterfalls, and more!

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    Things To Do | Family | Family Fun Day | Fun with Kids | Hiking | Hiking | Recreation | Winter

    Visiting Stehekin in the Winter

    ByTara Burnett February 7, 2023November 6, 2025

    Watch Stehekin come to life during the winter season. Learn all the ins and outs of having the perfect winter visit in Stehekin.

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  • frozen franklin falls in winter
    Featured | Hiking | King County | Recreation | Snoqualmie | Winter

    A Winter Hike to Franklin Falls

    ByEmma Burke January 13, 2021February 19, 2025

    UPDATE FEBRUARY 19, 2025 The trailhead for Franklin Falls has been closed due to lack of funding by the federal government. Resting between the north and south lanes of I-90 lies an idyllic scene, full of cedar and pine that seem to stretch miles into the sky and views of the mighty Snoqualmie River. On…

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    Bellingham | Cross Country Skiing | Hiking | Recreation | snowboarding | Things To Do | Whatcom County | Winter

    Spending a Day in the Snow at Mount Baker

    ByBrandon Fralic February 10, 2020February 9, 2025

    Winter at Mount Baker Located 52 miles east of Bellingham, the Mount Baker Ski Area is a dream destination for snow lovers. A far cry from flashy northwest resort towns like Whistler Blackcomb, this rustic and undeveloped ski area is all about the powder. Case in point: Mount Baker set the world snowfall record during…

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