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A Short Hike Through Oregon's Cascade Mountains Leads To An Iconic Fishing Lake With A Peculiar Name

A short hike through Oregon's Cascade Mountains leads to a quiet lake with a curious name, scenic forest views, and plenty of ...

The Epic 8-Mile Trail in the West Cascades That's Worth the Sweat

There's a reason why thousands of ambitious hikers grind their way up the 4-mile climb every weekend between April and ...
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Short and Steep, This Trail in Washington's Cascades Has Inspiring Views

I didn’t come from a hiking family. I didn’t even realize people slapped on backpacks and boots and scrambled up mountains ...
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This Challenging Yet Epic Washington Trail Passes Gorgeous Lakes, Vast Meadows, And Sublime Mountain Peaks

At 18.5 miles, this epic Washington trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a challenging hiking trip with stunning views of mountains, lakes, and meadows.