Closest city to the trailhead:Clark Fork, IdahoAverage Distance of hike:7.6 miles roundtripWhy do you recommend it?The Scotchman Peak trail has a very well-maintained path, diverse wildlife and incredible panoramic views…
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Closest city to the trailhead:Butte, Mont.Average Distance of hike:2-10 miles, depending on routeWhy do you recommend it?If you are looking for an uncrowded, off-the-beaten-path place to go for a mellow…
Closest city to the trailhead:Carson, Wash.Average Distance of hike:3.4 miles round tripWhy do you recommend it?Falls Creek Falls is a popular hike for good reason. If you like the sound…
Closest city to the trailhead:Metaline Falls, Wash.Average Distance of paddle:2-6 miles depending on route milesWhy do you recommend it?It is rare in this area to find official water trails meant…
Creek Boating in North IdahoThe rushing sound of water fills my ears as I drop my creek boat into a shallow eddy along Slate Creek, a tributary of the St.…
Closest city to the trailhead:Coeur d’Alene, IdahoAverage Distance of hike:5 milesWhy do you recommend it?The views! The whole way up is filled with views, and they just get better and…
Closest city to the trailhead:Avery, IdahoAverage Distance of hike:Open-ended – 3.5 miles to 8 miles one wayWhy do you recommend it?One of the many “nearly forgotten” yet stunningly beautiful North…
Closest city to the trailhead:Lowell or KooskiaAverage Distance of hike:21 milesWhy do you recommend it?This trail offers true wilderness adventures and an abundance of nature including streams, forests and scenes…
Living in Coeur d’Alene means being accustomed to having access to a lake with approximately 135 miles of shoreline and a host of water activities, public access points, restaurants and…
After leading a two-and-a-half-week tour in Switzerland’s Berner Oberland, I bid my group adieu and set out to spend a week on one of the world’s most epic hiking tracks,…