Rising Up Rooted, Like Trees
postI grew weary walking through the snowy woods. The trees, bent by the weight of the snow, yet glimmering in the sunlight, reminded me of this poem, which I’d like … Read More
Snowshoe Hike at Fish Creek
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When:
January 19, 2020 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where:
Fish Creek Cross Country Ski Trail #480, Fish Creek Meadow Campground, Grangeville, ID 83530, USA
Who’s up for a snowshoe hike on the Fish Creek Cross Country Ski Trail #480 just south of Grangeville this Sunday, the 19th? With all this snow, it should be … Read More
On a New Trail in a New Year with a New Friend Snowshoeing the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area
postElevation Low: 3,500 ft High: 4,400 ft Distance: 5.6 mile loop Difficulty: Easy to moderate Best Seasons: Year-round Maps: Palouse Divide Park N’ Ski Area Fees: Park N’ Ski Pass Notes: The … Read More
Seeking the Clearwater
postMy daughter, Grace, turned 10 in December. The turn of her first decade. To mark the occasion, we went for a hike with just the two of us to give … Read More
LCV Hikers – Snowshoeing New Year’s Day 2020
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When:
January 1, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Where:
Fields Spring State Park, 992 Park Rd, Anatone, WA 99401, USA
Those interested in joining us for a snowshoeing day will meet at Chief Looking Glass Park in Asotin at 8:30 am on Wednesday 1/1. Hike will be at Fields Spring … Read More
New Beginnings Dawn
postThe winter solstice is past. Today, the increasing sunlight is perceptible to the naked eye. Today, we see the promise we celebrated while it was still dark. What new beginning … Read More
New Year’s Day Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area Snowshoe/Hike
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When:
January 1, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where:
Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area
The votes are in, and the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area is our winner! We don’t get up to the border of the St. Joe National Forest that much, so … Read More
A Walk in the Woods
postOnce upon a time, I went for a walk in the woods with brooding thoughts clouding my mind. Moss clung heavily to tree branches where no leaves grew. Broken snags … Read More
4 Great Places to Go Snowshoeing in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (Plus 2 Bonus Areas Totally Worth Exploring)
postWith snow piling up on the mountains and temps plummeting across the prairie and the Palouse, it won’t be long before we’re strapping on our snowshoes and looking for a … Read More
9 Trails I’d Love to Explore in the Nez Perce National Forest
postThe Clearwater Trekkers began in Orofino, Idaho, with our first hike on the Big Eddy Trail back in 2014. The North Fork of the Clearwater River feeds the Dworshak Reservoir, … Read More