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 ...

When you see it on the map, it’s almost hard to believe the grand loop of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness fits together so perfectly for a three-day backpacking trip. The 21-mile lollipop route, ...

A few weeks ago, I found myself seemingly out of luck. I’d hoped to backpack to the Matthieu Lakes, a pair of alpine pools tucked into the forest and lava rock near Mckenzie Pass in the Three Sisters ...

This article is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories from public radio stations across the United States. This story, by Will Walkey, was originally published by Wyoming ...

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. – With a name like the Enchantments, how could we resist? That’s the name of an over-the-top spectacular region within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of the Cascade Mountain Range, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Blue Lakes, located in the San Juan Mountains between Telluride and Ouray, have become an international destination for hikers and mountaineers seeking ...

Expressed views in support of S.2916 - Restoring Americas Watersheds Act of 2014; S. 364 - Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act; S. 37 - Forest Jobs and Recreation Act; H.R. 1294 -Tennessee Wilderness; ...