Broken Top towers over No Name Lake, high in the Three Sisters Wilderness west of Bend. (Mark Morical/The Bulletin) The snow continues to melt in the mountains, and now most all high-elevation trails ...

If you’re looking to explore the Central Cascades without the crowds, there are plenty of lesser-known trails waiting for you ...

Paulina Lake as seen near the trailhead for the hot springs, near the terminus of Little Crater Campground. (David Jasper/The Bulletin) It’s early August, and the mosquitoes in the Central Oregon ...

After two hikers lost their way during an unexpected snowstorm in Washington’s Snoqualmie region, search and rescue personnel are urging anyone recreating in the backcountry to be prepared. Here’s a ...

Berries are among Washington’s most bountiful wild-growing foods during the summer months. Wild strawberries, blueberries, huckleberries (small and tart, ranging from a deep purple to a red color), ...