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February 21, 2023

Backcountry Beginners: Backcountry, Frontcountry, and How To Decide

...new to our state, or visiting from out of town, figuring out how to get started might feel overwhelming. Backcountry Beginners is your guide to all things backcountry camping in...

January 30, 2024

Backcountry Beginners: How to Secure a Mount Rainier Backcountry Permit

...or not sure about the difference? Want to learn how to secure backcountry permits? Check out the other published blogs in the Backcountry Beginners series: Backcountry Beginners: Backcountry, Frontcountry, and...

January 30, 2024

Backcountry Beginners: How to Secure a North Cascades Backcountry Permit

...Beginners series: Backcountry, Frontcountry, and How To Decide How to Secure a Mount Rainier Backcountry Permit How to Secure an Olympic Backcountry Permit Backpacking with a Large Group What is...

January 30, 2024

Backcountry Beginners: How to Secure an Olympic Backcountry Permit

...a Wilderness Information Center or contact the wilderness rangers by calling (360) 565-3100. Enjoy the rugged Olympic wilderness! More for Backcountry Beginners Prefer frontcountry over backcountry, or not sure of...

November 3, 2023

Backcountry Beginners: The Wonderful World of Winter Camping

...so excited to share the winter trails with you! This could be you this winter! Thirsty for more backcountry knowledge? Check out our other Backcountry Beginners blogs for you Mount...

February 7, 2024

Backcountry Beginners: Selecting and Setting Up Your Winter Campsite

...and see you in the parks and on the snow!  Searching for more backcountry knowledge? Check out our other Backcountry Beginners blogs for your Mount Rainier, North Cascades, or Olympic...

November 17, 2023

Backcountry Beginners: Essential Gear and Pro Tips for Winter Camping

...Thirsty for more backcountry knowledge? Check out our other Backcountry Beginners blogs for you Mount Rainier, North Cascades, or Olympic National Park adventures! Backcountry, Frontcountry, and How to Decide How...

August 2, 2023

Backcountry Beginners: Poo in the Parks

...but what about poop? Going to the bathroom in the backcountry can be a daunting task for some. Luckily many of the backcountry campsites in Washington’s national parks have backcountry...

May 31, 2024

Backcountry Beginners: What are the 10 Essentials?

...mind in the backcountry. Happy trails! More Backcountry Beginner Guides Interested in securing backcountry permits in the parks? Are you coordinating a large group of friends? Check out our other...

July 11, 2023

Backcountry Beginners: What is Leave No Trace?

...Beginner Guides Interested in securing backcountry permits in the parks? Check out our other Backcountry Beginner blogs for Mount Rainier, North Cascades, or Olympic National Parks! Backcountry, Frontcountry, and How...