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Bi-partisan effort to expand Alpine Lakes wilderness

NORTH BEND, Wash. - There are not many places where you can drive a few miles from a major city and be in the middle of the wilderness. Western Washington's Alpine Lakes area offers some of those ...
Seattle Times

5 Alpine Lakes Wilderness hikes picked by a local guidebook author

Sixty years ago, Congress passed the Wilderness Act, establishing a National Wilderness Preservation System and defining wilderness as a place where “man himself is a visitor who does not remain.” ...
The Gazette

High altitude Colorado Trail section immersed in wilderness alpine lakes

Editor’s Note: The CT Series is a special series of hiking articles about the Colorado Trail (CT) that runs from May through October. The CT is a unique and well maintained continuous trail, spanning ...
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Oregon's Blue Mountains Hide A Succulent Wilderness With Epic Views, Alpine Lakes, And Ecological Diversity

Oregon is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The Beaver State is home to some of the country's most remote, scenic destinations, with a diversity that matches its size. Aquatic types can rush to its ...
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Idaho's remote national forest is a breathtaking mountain escape with camping, trails, and alpine lakes

Dreaming of a vacation where there's endless wilderness, scenic landscapes, and mountain ranges to explore for days? Central Idaho might be the spot for you, with its many nature areas spanning acres ...