Cusick, Washington

The Pyramid and Ball Lakes Trail is a scenic alpine hike in northern Idaho, offering pristine wilderness views, crystal-clear lakes, and a peaceful backcountry experience. Starting from the trailhead near Priest Lake, this moderately challenging route takes hikers through lush evergreen forest,...

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

Starting at the restored mission, this gentle trail ambles through pine tree stands, stopping to acknowledge the different points of interest along the way. Look out at the original location of the Fort Colville trading post, view the sleeping place of the Kettle Falls - inundated by Lake Rooseve...

The out-and-back trail to Snow Creek Falls is relatively easy with about 160 feet over elevation gain over roughly a 1.5 miles. Plan on approximately 45 minutes trail time roundtrip. There is a parking area in the pull-out just off the road.  This is both a dog-friendly and kid-friendly trail. 

Drive to Mt. Spokane State Park and park at Selkirk Lodge. This hike can only be accessed before the ski area opens because the trail up to the lookout is along part of the cross country ski area. If heading out during winter months, get there before the ski slopes open. You may need snowshoes ...

Mt. Spokane State Park is just 45 minutes outside of Spokane and a great day trip hike spot! Drive into Mt. Spokane State Park and then to the top of Mt. Spokane until you reach the lower Selkirk Lodge parking lot on the right. Trail 130 begins across the road next to the gate that closes the Vis...

Evans Landing in Farragut State Park is a great place to hike year around. This would be a moderate to hard trail as it’s downhill all the way to the lake and uphill all the way back. Given the 4 mile roundtrip distance and the elevation gain, plan on this hiking taking about 2.5 hours with addit...

There’s something delightfully old-school about RED. Show up, park where there’s room and get going from the pretty basic base area. Don’t stop skiing until your legs do. Highlights for us included Powderfields, Ledges, Captn Jacks, and Beer Belly — as well as the “Poochies Trees” off the Red Mou...