Laura Lancaster
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How to Plan a Menu for a Long Distance Backpacking Trip
SeattleIf you’re planning your first long distance backpacking trip, you’ll want to spend some time considering what to eat, how much, and when. Here's how.
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Visiting Goldmyer Hot Springs: Western Washington's Natural Spa
SeattleAfter decades of neglect and overuse, Goldmyer Hot Springs today is a tiny, steaming oasis in the middle of Western Washington's temperate rainforests.
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10 Amazing (and Attainable) Thru-Hikes Across the Country
SeattleDon't have time for a 4-6 month thru-hike? Here are 10 amazing thru-hikes across the country that can all be done in a month or less.
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How to Thru-Hike the Enchantments Without an Overnight Permit
SeattleWelcome to the Enchantments, arguably the most coveted, and highly regulated, backpacking destination in Washington—where you need a nearly-impossible-to-acquire overnight permit to explore....Or do you?
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93 Miles Around Mount Rainier: How to Thru-Hike the Wonderland Trail
SeattlePlanning a thru-hike of the Wonderland Trail? Here's your guide to Mount Rainier National Park's most epic and all-encompassing footpath.
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7 Awesome Camping Recipes
PortlandThere’s no disputing that summer’s long days are best spent hiking and camping in America’s great outdoors. But when the day wanes and the temperatures start to drop, it’s time to build up the campfire and settle in f...
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6 Days, 80 Miles: Backpacking a Wild Section of the Pacific Northwest Trail
SeattleWeaving through Washington's Pasayten Wilderness, the Boundary Trail is an 80-mile section of the larger Pacific Northwest Trail, and it's highly worth the weeklong trip.
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Exploring Waipiʻo Valley: A Rarely-Visited Hawaiian Paradise on the Far Side of America's Steepest Road
To access one of Hawaii's most legendary natural treasures, visitors need to travel over the steepest road in America. Here's what to know.
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Trekking Through One of the Least-Visited Regions of Mexico
InternationalAt 10,000 feet above sea level, the Sierra Norte of northern Oaxaca is one of the least-visited parts of Mexico. It's also an incredible spot to go backpacking.
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The Timberline Trail: Circumnavigating America’s Most Picturesque Peak
PortlandCircumnavigating Mt. Hood over 40 miles, the Timberline Trail is one of Oregon's best backpacking trips. Here's the intel you need to hike it.