Category Archives: Hikes

4th of July

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Matt

The celebration of our nation’s independence is a custom dating back all the way to the day the Continental Congress approved and signed the Declaration of Independence. The use of fireworks to celebrate the momentous and historic occasion also dates … Continue reading →

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Upper Basin Trail

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Matt

View Upper Basin Trail in a larger map The Upper Basin Trail is a 5 mile loop in the upper basin of Elk Creek just north of Elk River The trail is near the giant western red cedar, thought to … Continue reading →

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Hells Canyon

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Matt

Panoramic View from our vantage point, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. This story begins with Luke and I itching to get out into the backcountry. Although it’s the middle of June, the combination of an unusually cold and wet Spring … Continue reading →

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Potlatch River

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Matt

Potlatch River, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. There is a Forest Service hiking trail about 3 miles due north of our house, though it’s about 7 miles to drive there. Still, it’s close for those after-work getaways. The trail is … Continue reading →

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Old Rag

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Matt

Spring!, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. In April, I briefly lost my camera due to a bent pin in the card slot. I sent it to Canon for repair and got the camera back in a week’s time. Unfortunately, during … Continue reading →

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Oregon

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Matt

Sunrise, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. I made my very first appearance in the state of Oregon over the weekend. I’m impressed and hooked. Oregon is a very pretty state, and I didn’t even get to see very much of … Continue reading →

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Grandmother Mountain

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Matt

Looking West on Grandmother Mountain, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. This weekend, Erin and I set out for our first hike together in Idaho and we made our first summit together on Grandmother Mountain. The hike to Grandmother Mountain begins … Continue reading →

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Hiking Deary

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Matt

View from Potato Hill, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. I’ve now been in Idaho for almost three weeks and I’m starting to get settled into my new home. Later I will post about the property and the abundant wildlife that … Continue reading →

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Dolly Sods, Revisited

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Matt

Dolly Sods Meadow, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. In the fall, I visited West Virginia’s Dolly Sods with my parents. The foliage on the blueberry bushes was amazing, but the trees had not yet turned. I was planning to return … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Matt

Hazeltop, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. This past weekend, my mom came to Luray to visit me. We spent Saturday in town at the annual Festival of Spring. Main Street is shut down to traffic and the stores and other … Continue reading →

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Swimming Holes

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Matt

The Lower Falls on Overall Run, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. When the weather turns hot and humid, there’s no better way to stay cool than at your local swimming hole. Swimming holes offer something that your pool does not: … Continue reading →

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Big Falls on Overall Run

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Matt

Big Falls on Overall Run, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. It’s great to have my camera back. Two weeks ago, I bent a pin in the card slot which rendered the camera useless. After speaking with Canon support, I packed … Continue reading →

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Duncan Knob

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Matt

View on Duncan Knob, originally uploaded by Matthew Singer. I got up early this morning to hike before the heat of the day. I would have liked to have gotten up earlier to be at the summit for that early … Continue reading →

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Asotin Creek

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Matt

The Deep Gorge Originally uploaded by Matthew Singer While we were out in Idaho, we had the pleasure of taking a day and hiking. While the Moscow area was devoid of any snow this year, the surrounding mountains still had … Continue reading →

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Porcupine Mountains, Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Matt

Lake of the Clouds Originally uploaded by Up Nort. This Memorial Day weekend was exactly what I needed. It was a weekend away from civilization getting some good physical exercise and getting in touch with the real world. The Porcupine … Continue reading →

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View from Mount Rogers

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Matt

View from Mount Rogers Originally uploaded by mineral2. Oops! I promised a detailed account of my Mount Rogers extravagansa, but forgot to post about it here. So here it is, almost two months late. Of course, you can visit the … Continue reading →

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