hiking

Gang of goats closes Olympic National Forest trail

The Associated Press — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:45:52 +0000

HOODSPORT, Wash. — Olympic National Forest officials are keeping a popular trail in Mason County closed because of aggressive mountain goats.

6th grade hiker on track to finish 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail

Amelia Templeton — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:09:16 +0000

Medford, Ore. – An 11-year-old girl from Salem, Ore., has walked the first 1,700 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. She’s hoping to make it to Canada in time to start sixth grade.

Lake Stevens hiker dies in weekend fall

The Associated Press — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:12:18 +0000

A 55-year-old Lake Stevens man died over the weekend when he fell from a ridge in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness west of Leavenworth.

Fees boost price of Washington state park pass beyond $30

Austin Jenkins — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:57:58 +0000

The true cost of the new annual pass for Washington state parks will be $30 plus fees, when purchased online or at a licensed dealer.