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Grand Canyon National Park

Day Hiking the Grand Canyon

Written by TrailChick

I can't believe it's been a year since I joined family and friends in the Grand Canyon to complete the toughest and most memorable hike I've ever done: the Rim to the River and back in a day. I won't…

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Hi. I'm Chris, aka TrailChick!

Despite rheumatoid arthritis, I’m a backpacker, biker, paddler, and skier. I love sharing the beauty of wilderness areas rich with history, wildlife, and solitude and in 2019 I completed a project to visit and photograph all of Washington's 93 last remaining fire lookouts. Join me as I share stories and more from the wilds of the PNW and beyond!

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Guess what day it is? Hump daaaaay!! (Any Geico fa

Guess what day it is? Hump daaaaay!! (Any Geico fans out there? Hehe) My Wednesday run days are back! I snuck out for a quick lunch run, humped my way up to a beautiful spot and soaked up gorgeous views of the Mountain along with much needed Vitamin D ☀️☀️☀️ Happier than a camel on Wednesday!!
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I love camping all winter because no one else does

I love camping all winter because no one else does :) The Washington Coast was especially peaceful and beautiful this past weekend...perfect zen!
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I know it’s still ski season and all but Olympic

I know it’s still ski season and all but Olympic Peninsula time is pretty darn good on a day like today!
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There’s simply no beating spring skiing on a blu

There’s simply no beating spring skiing on a bluebird day!
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It's #FireLookoutFriday! I'm celebrating last year

It's #FireLookoutFriday! I'm celebrating last year's completion of visiting all of Washington's Standing Fire Lookouts by posting a lookout every Friday!
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Here's 19/93: Heybrook Lookout

Although Heybrook is a low elevation lookout with only 100′ of prominence, it is a well known high point in the area and first hosted a platform tower built in 1925. A 45′ L-4 cab replaced it in 1932, then the current 67′ R-6 flat cab tower was built in 1967. The lookout was registered with the National Historic Lookout Register in 2015.

Outdoor retailer Filson partnered with the National Forest Foundation to beautifully restore and renovate Heybrook Lookout. In 2017 it opened for overnight stays and is bookable through Recreation.gov on a 6-month rolling basis.

The trailhead to Heybrook is just off US Highway 2 near Index and its moderate 2.6 mile round trip approach makes it a great hike for families and all fitness levels. The trail traverses through a beautiful moss covered forest with newly constructed rock steps. Once at the lookout, climb the 89 steps to the viewing platform and enjoy the beautiful views of Mount Persis and Mount Baring.

Only guests with overnight reservations are allowed above the viewing platform. Please be courteous and considerate of others who have reserved the tower.
Happy Friday everyone!!
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Today’s moody PNW trail run on logged out roads—a good choice when strong winds are bringing down trees. Of course with no tree cover, I got sandblasted by the wind but hey, it’s cheaper than a salt scrub at the spa right?! Those clouds though!! 👍
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I totally missed my #FireLookoutFriday post so why

I totally missed my #FireLookoutFriday post so why not do it on Saturday?! I'm celebrating last year's completion of visiting all of Washington's Standing Fire Lookouts by posting a lookout every Friday!
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Here's 18/93: Evergreen Mountain

Evergreen is one of the few lookouts reservable for stays and one of only two lookouts remaining in the old Snoqualmie National Forest. Its views of the usually hiding Glacier Peak are stunning!

Evergreen Mountain was built in 1935 and was manned year-round as an Aircraft Warning Station during World War II. In the 1940s, two Skykomish Ranger District lookouts, Ellis and Faye Ogilvie, met through conversation over two-way radio while serving as lookouts at Evergreen and nearby Surprise Mountain and later wed, eventually serving together as lookouts at Evergreen.

In 1990, a local volunteer group adopted Evergreen Mountain and began restoration efforts with the support of the Mountaineers, the Quest School, and the 141st Army Reserve Aviation Battalion who flew in supplies. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and the National Historic Lookout Register.

The views of Glacier Peak are really beautiful from this summit and it offers a great perspective of the larger Mountain Loop peaks like Sloan, Big Four, Kyes, and Del Campo. When I visited in 2017 Evergreen was still undergoing construction but I believe it's now complete. Who's stayed overnight in Evergreen? It's a beautiful spot!

Happy Friday (er, Saturday) everyone!!
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My trusty ski partner Hudson, pointing the way to

My trusty ski partner Hudson, pointing the way to powder! Incredible snow, perfect weather, and a wonderful community of Hok skiing enthusiasts at the @altai_skis backcountry festival this past weekend in Ferry County. I’m spoiled on all that amazing low-angle tree skiing and buttery snow. I might never ski on the west side again!
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