Cascadia Magazine

On this easy, all-season hike, explore the mouth of Washington’s Green River Gorge, walk beside frothing river rapids, and be prepared to spot birds and… Read more

This great all-season hike on Washington’s coast follows the route of explorer William Clark’s famous 1805 beach hike after venturing across the continent. The paved… Read more

This easy, all-season hike in Mount Rainier National Park offers a walk through a forest of massive old-growth trees, and a chance to explore the… Read more

Oregon’s William L. Finley wildlife refuge offers year-round wandering through prairies, meadows, and oak forests that are home to more than 300 species of birds. Read more

Enderby Cliffs in British Columbia’s north Okanagan country is an exhilarating hike to the top of striking cliffs with dizzying views. In autumn look for… Read more

The rocky, windswept summit of Oregon’s Tomlike Mountain offers one of the finest views in the Columbia Gorge, with a panorama that includes Mount Adams,… Read more

This challenging hike to the top of a 2,377-metre peak in British Columbia’s Rossland Range offers astonishing view of peaks on both sides of the… Read more

This short, less-visited trail in Oregon’s Mount Hood Wilderness offers peek-a-boo views of the state’s highest peak, as well as wildflowers and solitude. Read more

The centerpiece of a proposed new national park reserve in British Columbia’s South Okanagan Valley, Mount Kobau is a relatively easy hike to a summit… Read more

This gorgeous hike in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a great place to view the volcano, spot wildflowers and wildlife, and experience… Read more

Ready to get out on the trails for Memorial Day? This challenging hike near Lake Crescent on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is a good choice for… Read more

The highest peak on British Columbia’s Salt Spring Island (sans roads and towers), Erskine contains old-growth forest, impressive cliffs, jaw-dropping views, and opportunities to view… Read more

Named for a Native American activist who fought for tribal fishing rights, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge allows you to explore an undisturbed… Read more

The challenging snowshoe route to the summit of Sun Top Lookout in Washington’s Mount Baker Snoqualmie National forest offers a great workout, a historic forest… Read more

The snowshoe route at Artist Point in Washington’s North Cascades offers a stunning panorama, including magnificent views of the the glaciated peaks of Mount Baker… Read more

Hike to the top of Washington’s Index Town Wall, a moderately difficult trail that takes you to the summit of an imposing granite cliff, with… Read more

The Boundary Bay Dyke Trail in BC’s Fraser River Delta offers some of the best birdwatching in British Columbia. More than a million migrating birds… Read more

Easily accessible, the Lower South Fork Skokomish River Trail makes for an ideal Olympic Peninsula outing any time of the year. The well-built trail meanders… Read more

A classic hike in British Columbia’s sprawling Manning Park, Frosty Mountain is the park’s highest summit. The trail offers fantastic views of peaks on both… Read more

The challenging Glacier Basin trail off Washington’s Mountain Loop Highway takes you past a mining ghost town and up a steep track to a gorgeous… Read more

Though the famed ice caves are long gone from the Paradise Glacier Trail at Mount Rainier, you’ll still find wildflowers, marmots, and a view of… Read more

A hike for all ages not far from Vancouver, BC, the Lightning Lake trail passes through forests of subalpine firs and Engelmann spruce and offers… Read more

The site of a former fire lookout, the summit of the Glacier View trail offers a magnificent view of Mount Rainier. Lesser-known than other trails… Read more

One of the best wildflower hikes in the Capital Regional District on Vancouver Island, Mount Wells also grants some of the area’s best views. But… Read more

The trails at Cowiche Mountain–not far from Yakima, Washington–offer spring wildflowers, remnants of a historic cattle ranch, and tremendous views of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams… Read more

Looking for a hike near Vancouver and Bellingham? Campbell Valley Regional park offers 18 miles (29 km) of trails and features mature second growth forest,… Read more

A hike for all ages, the Theler Wetlands area on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula offers easy walks along the shores of Hood Canal. Bring your binoculars,… Read more

Once a mining area, Cheam Lake Wetlands in British Columbia’s Fraser River valley offers pleasant, easy hikes during all seasons. Within view of 2,100-meter Mount… Read more

In his debut “Get Outside!” column, hiking expert Craig Romano takes us to Ebey’s Landing, a gorgeous four-season hike on Washington’s Whidbey Island. It’s a… Read more