Haunted Hikes For Halloween

I love Halloween!! I love ghost stories!! I love fall hiking!! So, of course, I LOVE haunted Halloween hikes! Washington is full of railroad, logging, and mining history which lends itself to stories of disasters, old relics, and ghost towns. Check out some local spooky hikes for Halloween this year and let me know which …

Northern State Recreation Area

Well it is the season for the weather to turn stormy, wet, and gloomy here in the lowlands and snow will be returning to the mountains. Add to that the approach of Halloween and it is the perfect time to visit the Northern State Recreation Area (NSRA). The NRSA is a Skagit County park that …

Wellington Ghost Town

Cool off in a tunnel and take a short walk back in time along the original Great Northern Railway, passing through a ghost town that was the site of America's deadliest avalanche more than 100 years ago.   The Basics: Follow route 2 to Stevens Pass. Turn on to the unmarked road on the north side …

Iron Goat Trail

Take a walk back in time along the original Great Northern Railroad grade. Complete with flowers, bridges, waterfalls, tunnels, snowsheds, interpretive signs, and mysterious random artifacts, there is plenty to entertain kids and adults alike. Whether you are looking for an easy walk for all abilities or moderately challenging hike, the Iron Goat Trail delivers.   …

Iron Horse State Park, John Wayne Trail – Cedar Falls to Ragnar

The John Wayne trail is a 110+ mile long rail-to-trail conversion that begins at Cedar Falls, near Rattlesnake Lake, and gently climbs to Snoqualmie Pass before gently descending on the other side of the mountains, to the Columbia River and beyond. The westernmost 3.5 miles is a gentle stroll through beautiful forest with views of Mt …