Kent, Washington
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Lake Serene, Washington
Searching for Serenity on the Hike to Lake Serene
We went into this hike knowing it was 8 miles round trip and a portion of it being 1300 feet straight up in 1.3 miles. We expected the weather to be really snotty and rainy, but it was a lot better than we expected. Typically, this would just be your normal hike, but for Em, HAHA NOOOOOOO. Eve...Read more -
4 Adventures to Explore Mount Rainier
Only a couple hours from Seattle yet worlds away, Mount Rainier National Park gets you away from crazy city life. Heed the call and make your way up to the mountain. Within the Park, you’ll find over 275 miles of maintained trails leading through old-growth forest and right onto the flanks of the...Read more -
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Plan a Trip to Iconic Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier's famously glaciated profile rises 14,411 feet above sea level in western Washington, dominating the skyline of Seattle and drawing in adventurers from all over the world. While climbing the mountain itself can test your strength and endurance, there is also a verdant beauty to be ...Read more -
Mount Rainier, Washington
14 Photos from Our Adventure to Mount Rainier National Park
For my first story in The Outbound, I'd like to share some pics from one of our most recent trips. It was our first time visiting Mt Rainier National Park even though we live so close to it. The main reason why we don't usually frequent national parks is because we have a dog and they are not all...Read more -
Mount Rainier, Washington
The Changing Moods of Mount Rainier National Park
So I have been in Washington for about two weeks now. In the two weeks it has rained the majority of the time. Which was expected before I moved so I was ready for it. Well not really, I’m still working on getting a good rain jacket, which is super important here apparently. I have been to Moun...Read more -
Mount Rainier, Washington
Chasing Epic Views in Mount Rainier National Park
Located inside Mount Rainier National Park, the Pinnacle Peak trail offers epic views of Mount Rainier while you ascend to the saddle between Pinnacle Peak and Plummer Peak. When you reach the saddle the trail continues unmaintained in which you can go right to Plummer, or left to Pinnacle and be...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
A World-Class Trek: Backpacking the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier
The Wonderland Trail is 93 miles long, includes 22,000' of elevation gain and loss, and circumnavigates the tallest point in Washington: Mt. Rainier. It is a world-class hike that has been on my mind for years. Finally being able to complete it was such a wonderful feeling, but it wasn't an easy ...Read more -
Kachess Lake, Washington
Between Two Lakes
This was one of those times that if we knew what we were getting into we would have thought twice. I found a twelve and a half-mile loop in an area we'd been curious about between Kachess Lake and Lake Cle Elum. I made the loop by connecting Kachess Ridge Trail, Silver Creek Tie, Domerie Peak T...Read more -
Mount Ellinor, Washington
You Can't Take a Bad Photo from the Summit of Mount Ellinor
I think in my month of being in Washington I have spent every day off of work in the mountains. Growing up in Florida has really made me want to take advantage of every opportunity I have to climb things. I read about Mount Ellinor on The Outbounds's adventure page and I decided to go for this hi...Read more