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Washington's Crystal-Clear Lake Is A Stunning Mountain Escape With Wooded Trails, Camping, And Swimming

There are endless wilderness backpacking opportunities near Seattle. Hike to this lake in Washington's Cascade Mountains for ...
Seattle Times

5 Alpine Lakes Wilderness hikes picked by a local guidebook author

Sixty years ago, Congress passed the Wilderness Act, establishing a National Wilderness Preservation System and defining wilderness as a place where “man himself is a visitor who does not remain.” ...
The Spokesman-Review

This day in history: First steps were taken toward what would eventually become Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area

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 ...
The Gazette

High altitude Colorado Trail section immersed in wilderness alpine lakes

Editor’s Note: The CT Series is a special series of hiking articles about the Colorado Trail (CT) that runs from May through October. The CT is a unique and well maintained continuous trail, spanning ...
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Oregon's Blue Mountains Hide A Succulent Wilderness With Epic Views, Alpine Lakes, And Ecological Diversity

Oregon is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The Beaver State is home to some of the country's most remote, scenic destinations, with a diversity that matches its size. Aquatic types can rush to its ...