Tag: ilovehiking
-
Guide to Hiking Tolmie Peak Lookout Trail in Mount Rainier National Park

“You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” – Dr. Seuss. Tolmie Peak Lookout hike is unforgettable! Mount Rainier towers 14,411ft above and Eunice Lake sparkles directly below! The trail is tucked in the northwest corner of Mt. Rainier National Park. This epic hike journeys…
-
Scotchman Peak: Are You Up to the Challenge?

“The best view comes after the hardest climb.” – Anonymous. Scotchman Peak towers at 7,009ft as the highest point in Bonner County, Idaho. Be prepared to gain nearly 1,000ft of elevation per mile. Don’t let burning calf and quad muscles deter you, phenomenal 360-degree views of northern Idaho and Montana mountain ranges await at the…
-
Monkey Rock Hiking Trail: Epic Views of Lake Tahoe!

Nevada doesn’t only have casinos and gambling! Incline Village is about an hour drive from Reno and worth the visit! The town is beachside to Lake Tahoe and minutes from incredible hiking within Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park! Monkey Rock is one of my favorite day hikes! The hike is relatively short and easy, yet it…
-
What to Pack for a Backpacking Trip: Learn from My Mistakes

“Backpacking makes you realize how little you really need to be happy.” – Anonymous. How do you prepare for unpredictable backpacking conditions without carrying too much weight? While backpacking in Iceland, we experienced extremes of all four seasons in a single day. As Pacific Northwesterners, we’ve done plenty of backpacking during the springtime…one moment it…
