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Washington's crystal-clear lake is a stunning mountain escape with wooded trails, camping, and swimming

There are endless wilderness backpacking opportunities near Seattle. Hike to this lake in Washington's Cascade Mountains for ...
The Spokesman-Review

This day in history: First steps were taken toward what would eventually become Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area

From 1975: Washington state’s congressional delegation introduced two bills to create wilderness areas in the Alpine Lakes regions of the Cascades. Rep. Brock Adams said the proposals “were essential ...
Yahoo

Washington may be the Evergreen State, but it actually turns gold in the fall.

Every fall, Washington’s larch trees transform from green to golden yellow before shedding their needles, creating a short-lived but spectacular display. The Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes ...
AOL

This Is the Best Place to See 'Larch Madness' in Washington—and It Has Over 700 Alpine Lakes and Stunning Fall Foliage

Every fall, Washington’s larch trees transform from green to golden yellow before shedding their needles, creating a short-lived but spectacular display. The Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes ...
Seattle Times

Hikers rescued from snowy mountains in Kittitas County

Two hikers were rescued from unexpected snow in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness on Sunday, the Kittitas County sheriff’s office said. The pair of hikers were near Peggy’s Pond Trail when they texted 911 ...