As I traversed a steep trail, five long hours after I started, I began to feel a bit lonely. I hadn’t seen anyone for several miles, and the heat of the day was making my brain foggy. Then, around the ...

NORTH BEND, Wash. - There are not many places where you can drive a few miles from a major city and be in the middle of the wilderness. Western Washington's Alpine Lakes area offers some of those ...

Photographer’s description: “This was taken on a backpacking trip through the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area this summer with a Samsung Galaxy S20.” Critique: “As we make the turn toward winter, I ...

If you’re looking to escape the hustle and find some quiet spots to camp, the areas near the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington offer some great options. You’ll find peaceful settings perfect for ...

Golden larch in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. Washington is called the Evergreen State for a reason. Spanning some 22 million acres, the state's eternally emerald forests are one of its most ...

From 1975: Washington state’s congressional delegation introduced two bills to create wilderness areas in the Alpine Lakes regions of the Cascades. Rep. Brock Adams said the proposals “were essential ...

As I trudge along the trail through stands of spruce and fir, my legs and shoulders are beginning to protest my heavier-than-usual pack. But the promise of what awaits at camp is worth the extra ...

Alpine Lakes High Camp is nestled in the trees in the high country of the eastern slopes of the Cascades. There, you can find cozy cabins waiting for you to set out and explore the diverse terrain, ...

ELLENSBURG, Wash. - A 58-year-old hiker had to be airlifted out of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area Wednesday morning after sustaining an ankle injury Tuesday, according to a Kittitas County Sheriff's ...