Lake Valhalla is a beautiful lake tucked in the Cascade mountains that is accessible year-round. The lake is beautiful, sitting at the base of Litchenburg Mountain. The PCT passes right past the lake and part of the trail follows along the PCT as well. Alpine lakes in Washington are in abundance and this is a …
Glacier National Park is without a doubt my favorite park of the twenty-five I have been to so far. Glacier is filled with endless alpine lakes, turquoise waters, colorful rocks, abundant wildlife and some of the most amazing hiking in the United States. The views truly just get better around every corner. Before making a …
Second lake is one of seven Big Pine lakes in the John Muir Wilderness. This wilderness area sits in the Sierra mountains of California. It is filled with snow-capped mountains and lake-filled canyons. The Big Pine Lakes are just to the east of King’s Canyon National Park and is a must-hike area for day hiking …
Cracker Lake is one of the most beautiful alpine lakes I have ever seen. Photos will never do the colors of this lake justice. The lake is a bright turquoise surrounded by bright green shrubbery, rusty red rocks and jagged mountain peaks. It sits at the base of Mount Siyeh, which towers over the lake …
Blanca Lake is without a doubt one of Washington state’s most beautiful lakes. This hike truly makes you work for the views with over 3,000 feet of elevation gain, but it is worth all the effort to see that gatorade blue water with your own eyes. The lake sits at the base of Monte Cristo, …
Colchuck Lake is without a doubt the most hiked-to alpine lake in Washington State, and for good reason. This lake is located in what is known as “The Enchantments.” It is an area of alpine lakes and mountains with some of the most amazing mountain hiking and wildlife in the state. The lake itself sits …
Lake Serene is one of Washington’s more popular alpine lake hikes because of its proximity to Seattle, its clear blue water and the towering rock spires of Mount Index. This hike isn’t for the faint of heart or beginner hiker, but if you give yourself time and work up to it, it’s doable for all. …
These Lake Tahoe viewpoint hikes have sweeping views of the second deepest Lake in the United States. This lake is a must see because of it’s deep blue and turquoise colors. Each of these Tahoe viewpoints have such a different feel and view despite looking out at the same lake. It’s beautiful being able to …
Hiking up to Broken Top and No Name Lake is one of my favorite places in Central Oregon. The striking turquoise color of the lake and surrounding mountain views make this a must-see place. In the winter the lake is frozen and buried under feet of snow, but as the snow melts, it pools into …
The Pacific Northwest is the land of waterfalls and Portland is lucky to be less than 2 hours from some of the most amazing waterfalls! Portland is just a short drive from the waterfall corridor, where many of these waterfalls are located.There are countless waterfalls not on this list, but located extremely close to them, …
