One of the most popular and best hikes in the Mount Baker Wilderness area, Lake Ann, offers a serene and picturesque retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by rugged peaks and lush alpine meadows, the lake provides stunning views of Mount Shuksan. Accessible via a moderately challenging 8-mile round-trip hike, the trail to Lake Ann features diverse landscapes, including dense forests, vibrant wildflowers, and crystal-clear streams.
Read MoreDo you have a weekend or a week to spend time in Olympic Peninsula? Make sure you eventually carve out time to visit all these locations. This area encompasses beaches, forests and mountains and is known for its hiking trails, backpacking and camping options and water activities such as paddling, clamming and whatnot - a perfect area for solo trips or taking your family or friends here.
Read MoreTake a weekend getaway trip down to Silver Falls State Park. It is located 4.5 hours from Seattle and only a little over an hour away from Portland. Hike the Trail of Ten Falls to see ten distinct waterfalls through an old grown lush forest.
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