Mount Baker is way out there. It’s basically Canada. Or at least it’s closer from a bird’s eye to the border than it is to Bellingham and it’s definitly a haul from Seattle. Which is why we left the ...

For winter dreams of skiing down glistening white slopes and spending time in snow-covered lodges, big snowfall is a must. Ski resorts often market their locations as "the snowiest" in a state or ...

It was quiet even with the few falling snowflakes playing their part in a sea of snow. No wind, no tracks in front of us. It was if nature was shouting, “This is real, not neon signs, smartphones, ...

In early summer, the mountains sometimes just don’t cooperate. Hikes at this time of year can be tricky: Higher elevations are likely still buried in snow, especially after a winter like this last one ...

You want to be alone? Then you may want to avoid the Mount Baker National Recreation Area near Baker Lake. Three popular trails take off from here -- Scott Paul, Park Butte and Railroad Grade. These ...