Athol, Idaho

Wander through a classic Inland Northwest pine tree forest as you climb up to Mineral Ridge. At the top, explore historical Caribou Cabin and take the spur trail to the left to an abandoned mine. There is a lot of history scattered on this short loop hike! Continue past the cabin and take in v...

Lost Man Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Sandpoint, Idaho.

The trailhead for this hike starts in a city park, so if you have dogs, they'll need to be on leash to start out. You won't have to walk very far before reaching a gate that separates the city park from US Forest Service area. Past this gate, leashes are not required for your four-legged friends ...

See both Fern Falls, just 0.2 mile from the parking lot, and Shadow Falls (20-25 ft tall), a beautiful cascade among moss-covered rocks. A footbridge takes you behind the falls, as well. These waterfalls are best photographed in the early morning hours or at dusk and twilight, before the sun has...

This 8 mile loop hike begins from Liberty Lake Regional Park, just 30 minutes away from Spokane! The first mile follows a dry grassy meadow and swamp. Make sure and look for beaver dams and houses! The trail winds up into the hills above Liberty Lake. At 2.0 miles, you reach one of Spokane's ...

Saltese Uplands Conservation Area is one of the conservation areas owned by Spokane County. Only a short drive from I-90, it's popular for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, though I have only hiked it so far. The outer loop of the trail is about a 3.6 mile loop, with ~649 feet of ele...

There are two entrances to Bead Lake - the boat launch and the ridge road. Turn right onto Bead Lake Ridge Road and follow it until you arrive at the parking lot. Start the hike at the marked trailhead #127 down to the lake through a dark cedar forest. Turn right at the boat launch and continue o...

Experience one of the most unforgettable summer adventures in North Idaho with a ride on the Silver Mountain Gondola—the longest scenic gondola in North America. This 3.1-mile ride whisks you from the base in Kellogg, Idaho to the top of Silver Mountain, offering panoramic views of the lush Bitte...

The Moose Lake Loop Trail is a scenic circuit that builds on the main Moose Lake Trail by looping through surrounding forested terrain and providing additional viewpoints above the lake. It’s a great option for hikers looking for a slightly longer, more immersive experience in the Cabinet Mount...

Moose Lake Trail is a scenic out-and-back hike in the Cabinet Mountains near Sandpoint, Idaho, offering a peaceful forested trek to a beautiful alpine lake nestled beneath rugged ridgelines. This family-friendly trail is ideal for hikers looking for a moderate day hike with rewarding views, c...

Iller Creek hike leads you on a 5 mile loop through lush shaded forest to a ridge with excellent views of the Eastern Washington Palouse. I love the variety of trees through the forest on this hike! Half way through the hike you reach the Big Rocks (Rocks of Sharon) which is a popular rock clim...

The Ross Creek Cedar area is a really cool area in Northwest Montana that houses some monstrous Western Red Cedar Trees (some of which have a diameter of over 12 feet and over 500 years old!). The grove is one of the few in the area that still has some really beautiful old-growth forest. Due to i...

The Hunt Lake Trail, located near Sandpoint, Idaho, is a 2.2-mile out-and-back trail that offers hikers a moderately challenging experience through the scenic landscapes of the Idaho Panhandle.  Trail Details: • Difficulty: Moderately challenging; suitable for hikers with some experience. •...

Saint Paul Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Noxon, Montana.

Pulaski Tunnel Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Wallace, Idaho.