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An itinerary and route overview for a day full of lake bagging that I did on my 24th birthday in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. I...

A hike along multiple trails to create a loop with mountain views, boulder fields, waterfalls, and a lake near Mt St Helens NVM. Points...

A complete list of backpacking trips that I have posts for on my blog. Backpacking is always something I've enjoyed because of the places...

A list of all the peaks I've bagged and their corresponding posts. It's only in recent years that I've started peak bagging...

A series of falls in the Deschutes River near Olympia, Washington. Waterfall Name: Upper Tumwater Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 47.01477,...

An easy hike to Woodard Bay near Olympia, Washington. Trail Name: Woodard Bay Loop & Overlook Distance: 3.22 miles (including road walk...

A popular and beautiful nature trail in Olympic National Park. Trail Name: Staircase Rapids Loop Distance: 2.25 miles Elevation...

A grouping of small lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Chain of Lakes is a secluded group of lakes near Mt Adams in Gifford...

A large lake with a great view of Mt Adams on a clear day in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Takhlakh Lake Lake Coordinates: ...

A beautiful lake with many outdoor recreational opportunities in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Council Lake Lake...

A beautiful set of falls along FS 23 that is easy to access in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Waterfall Name: Big Spring Creek Falls...

A small, hidden lake in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Little Fish Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1554, -121.7017 Lake Elevation:...

A more remote lake in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Steamboat Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1302, -121.7156 Lake Elevation: ...

A large lake perfect for kayaking in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Big Mosquito Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1280, -121.7594...

A list of lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest with links to the posts of the ones I've been to. Gifford Pinchot National Forest is...

A mostly dry lake, hidden in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Frog Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.0951, -121.7767 Lake Elevation: ...

A popular lake for camping and swimming in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Cold Spring Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.08539,...

Three "hidden" lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. In August of 2023 I tried my first attempt at bagging all three lakes. I, along...

A smaller lake hidden up a rough backroad in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Comcomly Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.0220,...

A group of lakes near Indian Heaven Wilderness with many camping opportunities. Forlorn Lakes is a serene, group of lakes near Trout...