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The Enchanting Trails You Need To Hike In Washington’s Hoh Rainforest

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The Hoh Rainforest is magical. It’s like walking through the Amazon with massive surrounding trees cloaked in emerald green moss and ferns. You can find it on the western side of Olympic National Park with miles of hiking trails through the woods and along the Hoh River. Take a few hours (or a few days) sometime this spring to fully explore this enchanting area and these maintained paths that wind through it. 1. Hall Of Mosses Trail  Distance: 0.8 miles When most people visit the Hoh Rainforest they hike the Hall of Mosses Trail. Not only because it’s short and…

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8 Boardwalks In California With The Most Breathtaking Views

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California has all kinds of boardwalks to explore, including wooden ones through meadows and concrete paths that stretch along the beach. All of them will give you amazing views, and some by the coast are also lined with shops and local restaurants. They’re perfect if you just want to get out for awhile, and these eight routes will especially show you some of the best scenery the Golden State has to offer. 1. Cook’s Meadow Loop, Yosemite National Park Cook’s Meadow Loop is an easy, underrated path in Yosemite National Park. The one-mile jaunt leads through lovely open meadows with…

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The 10 Best Dog-Friendly Trails In Oregon

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Hiking is a lot more fun when you can bring your four-legged friend. Why just leave them at home when they can get some fresh air and exercise too? Oregon has miles of trails where pets are welcome on a leash. While our big icon Crater Lake only has a few limited tail-friendly options – most without views of the lake – there are still many state parks, recreation areas and national forests where you can take your collared hiker. These are ten of our favorites. 1. Ramona Falls A fairy-tale-like waterfall on a dog-friendly trail – it doesn’t get…

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These 8 Beautiful Waterfall Hikes In Washington Are 3 Miles Or Less

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You don’t need to hike far to see beautiful waterfalls in Washington. We have lovely cascades around every corner and many of them can be reached by a short hike that goes for three miles or less round-trip. Some aren’t even really a hike at all, rather just a short nature walk in the great outdoors. Try taking on some of these easy trails across the state if you (or something you’re with) is new to hiking, or you just don’t feel like going on a long and strenuous venture. 1. Franklin Falls Total length: 2 miles, round-trip Ahh, Franklin…

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The 5 Best Hikes In Oregon For Beautiful Views Of Mount Hood

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In northern Oregon, Mount Hood looms 11,250-feet high overhead as one of the most iconic natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest. It’s surrounded by the lush Mount Hood National Forest, with miles of trails for both new and experienced hikers. You don’t even need to go hiking for views of this peak – just driving the Mount Hood Scenic Byway will take you past the massive volcano up-close. But if you do love a good adventure (especially ones that lead out to a pristine lake), try taking on some of these trails for the mountain’s most picture perfect viewpoints. 1.…

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8 Of The Best Dog-Friendly Hikes In Washington

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Hiking is a lot more fun when it’s with a four-legged friend. Especially in the Pacific Northwest! Walking through our lush Evergreen forest with Fido by your side and views of the Olympics or Cascades in the horizon will remind you why they’re man’s best friend. We narrowed down some of Washington’s best trails to take with your furry companion. Keep in mind, they’re all considered “dog-friendly”, but certain ones may have obstacles that some pets may find more challenging than others. So be cautious – and of course, always remember to keep them on a leash! 1. Twin Falls…

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