A series of small, water filled potholes created by the same ancient, catastrophic floods from ancient Missoula Lake that created the coulees. It is located in the Potholes Coulee southwest of Quincy in eastern Washington.

A small mountain lake, nestled between Silver Peak and Humpback Mountain. It's located southwest of Snoqualmie Pass and can be accessed off exit 47 off I-90.

A small patch of eastern Washington scabland, run by The Nature Conservancy, a few miles northeast of Quincy, Washington. For most of the year it is not much to look at, but in mid-spring its alive with color as the wilflowers are blooming.

A desert canyon hike in the foothills southeast of Ellensburg, Washington, located in the LT Murray Wildlife Area. Its in the transition zone between the scablands and the pine forests of eastern Washington.

A loop trail in the Mount Si area near North Bend, Washington. It can be accessed from the Little Si trailhead. It makes a great extension to a hike up Little Si.

A swift, fast moving creek at the base of the Chiwaukum Mountains, east of Stevens Pass. It is located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, roughly 10 miles northwest of Leavenworth, Washington.

A small lake southwest of Hyak on Snoqualmie Pass, near Keechelus Lake. Its actually a short 1/4 mile side hike from Mirror Lake which is alongside the Pacific Crest trail.

A small viewpoint overlooking the I-90 corridor about 12 miles east of North Bend. It sits up on a small shelf on a ridge of West Defiance and can be a short side-trip on the way to Dirty Harry's Peak or a shorter hike done by itself.

A 4600' peak at the east end of West Defiance, east of North Bend, Washington. The trail is rough and steep in places but it makes a good conditioning hike and it offers a good view of the ridge across the Granite Lakes.

A small mountain lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, situated on a ridge between Mount Roosevelt and Wright Mountain several miles northwest of Snoqualmie Pass. To reach it, you have to hike around to the northwest end of Snow Lake.

A creek located on Snoqualmie Pass, fed by high lakes on Rampart Ridge to the east and lakes near Chikamin Ridge to the north and draining into Keechelus Lake on the pass. Two of those lakes can be accessed through this creek valley.

A 5600' mountain along the I-90 corridor, between North Bend and Snoqualmie Pass. It offers such a commanding view that it was the site of a fire lookout - which still stands at the summit but is no longer used.

An impressive looking 5000' butte just off Snoqualmie Pass, situated next to Snoqualmie Mountain. To get to the top probably takes some climbing skills.The trail starts across the road from the Alpental Ski area parking lot.

A small cave located at the north end of Soap Lake near Soap Lake, Washington. Local lore says that Natives would steal horses from the early settlers and hide them in this cave. Its really not much of a hike but its an interesting place to explore.

A group of small lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area, located below Bandera and Pratt Mountains. They are comprised of Island Lake - the largest, Rainbow Lake - the nicest and Blazer Lake - which has no trail for access, as far as I know.

An interesting spot on the Pacific Crest trail, northeast of Snoqualmie Pass. It was blasted out of the solid rock, high above Gold Creek valley and was quite controversial at the time. It can be a treacherous place in winter.

Another lake of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area, northeast of Keechelus Lake and, eventually, draining into it. There are a couple ways to get to it - one a long, rough drive and the other a long, rough hike.

A 5100' peak on Bandera Mountain, along the I-90 corridor between North Bend, Washington and Snoqualmie Pass. It is accessed from the Ira Spring trailhead.

A small 1500' hump near Mount Si, just outside of North Bend, Washington. Its a popular place for climbers as there are sheer rock faces on its flank. It is also popular with local hikers and dog walkers.

A mountain lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, west of Snoqualmie Pass. It can be accessed from several different trails from several different trailheads including the Pratt Lake trailhead.

A 4800' peak rising from the Snoqualmie River valley just east of North Bend, Washington. It is a steep hike, climbing 3600 feet in under 2 miles. It is often used as a conditioning hike by smokejumpers at the nearby Fire Training facility.

Another small lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area, east of Keechelus Lake. It sits at the base of Mount Margaret near several other small lakes.

A mountain lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, a short distance off the I-90 corridor, nestled between Bandera Mountain and Mount Defiance. It can be accessed from the Ira Spring trailhead, between North Bend and Snoqualmie Pass.

A rocky 5100' prominence just off the I-90 corridor between North Bend, Washington and Snoqualmie Pass. The hike up can be challenging but the last 100 feet of elevation is a Class 3 scramble requiring the use of hands and feet.

A pair of small mountain lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. They're located about 3 miles northwest of Snoqualmie Pass. They can be reached from two directions - the shortest being from the Denny Creek trailhead.

A small mountain lake west of Keechelus Lake near Snoqualmie Pass. It sits alongside the Pacific Crest trail and can be accessed from several trailheads.

A small coulee, about 17 miles southwest of the much larger - and now water filled - Grand Coulee. Jameson and Grimes Lakes sit at the north end. The hike starts about 2 miles south of Jameson Lake.

A 5000' mountain just west of Keechelus Lake near Snoqualmie Pass. It sits next to Mount Hyak at the north end of the lake. It offers decent views to the north on the hike up and views south and east at the summit.

A 5400' mountain east of Keechelus Lake near Snoqualmie Pass. Its a rough, steep hike to the top but it offers outstanding views to the south over a series of small lakes - including Margaret Lake.

A seemingly large 4100' mountain rising up from the Snoqualmie River valley just outside of North Bend, Washington. Although there is a new, well groomed trail to the summit, I usually take the old trail because there is less traffic. The true summit here is also a Class 3 scramble.

A 4700' mountain just east of North Bend, Washington. It sits next to Mount Si and is a part of the same complex. It offers outstanding 360° views of the surrounding area. There are 2 routes to the top - one a long, circuitous hike of 6-1/2 miles, the other a rough, steep 4 mile hike.

A 4400' mountain just east of North Bend, Washington and just north of Chester Morse Lake - part of the Cedar River Watershed. The trail starts off the Iron Horse trail, just outside Olallie State Park. It offers great views north from the summit and south just before the summit.

A pond in the valley between Change Peak and Mount Washington. It makes a good destination when time constraints or weather conditions don't allow for a longer hike.

A small, water-filled pothole at the end of Northrup Canyon, near Steamboat Rock State Park. Its accessed by hiking through the canyon past the old Northrup Homestead.

Another small mountain lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. It can be accessed a few different ways - the most direct from the Talapus Lake trailhead between North Bend and Snoqualmie Pass.

A short side-trip off the main trail, Otter Falls is an impressive 500' slide falls. Its not a great volume of water but a long slide down a sheer rock face into Lipsy Lake (a glorified puddle). Big Creek Falls is a tiered falls, just down the trail, which teminates at the bridge over the creek.

A small mountain lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area near Cooper Lake in the Salmon La Sac area. The trail starts at Cooper Lake and runs along Cooper River for most of the way to the lake.

Another one of the many, many lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Access can be gained in several ways, the most obvious from the Pratt Lake trailhead, just off I-90 between North Bend and Snoqualmie Pass.

The saddle over the ridge between Pratt Mountain and West Granite Mountain. The ridge separates the Talapus/Olallie Lake basin from the Pratt Lake basin. It is not usually a hike destination in itself but makes a good turnaround point for shorter hikes.

A 5200' peak between Web Mountain and Bandera Mountain southeast of North Bend, Washington. It is a steep, rough trail and can be accessed from the Ira Spring trailhead.

A creek running between Quartz Mountain and Rooster Mountain in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River area. Lake Blethen and Rooster Mountain can both be accessed from this trail. It starts at the Snoqualmie Lake trailhead.

One of the larger lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area, due east of Snoqualmie Pass. It sits on an eastern ledge of Rampart Ridge below the Rampart Lakes. The Rachel Lake trailhead is off FR4930.

A long ridge along I-90, across from North Bend, Washington. The east peak has communication towers on it but it also offers great views down the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River valley. It can be accessed from either end but the east end is more direct.

A long ridge along I-90, across from North Bend, Washington. Grand Prospect is a viewpoint about 4 miles from the west end of the ridge. The trail runs from end to end making a through hike possible.

A long ridge along I-90, across from North Bend, Washington. Grand Prospect is a viewpoint about 4 miles from the west end of the ridge. The trail runs from end to end making a through hike possible.

A high country pass between Lundin Peak and Red Mountain and north of Commonwealth Basin. The easiest access point is from the Pacific Crest Trail - Snoqualmie North trailhead, just off Snoqualmie Pass.

One of the larger lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Its a few miles northwest of Snoqualmie Pass. The trailhead is just off the Alpental Ski Resort parking lot, near Snoqualmie Pass.

A small mountain lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Its a short side-trip on the hike to Snow Lake or, especially in winter, a destination in itself.

A 5000' mountain between Mount Teneriffe and Quartz Mountain along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River near North Bend. It offers great views of the surrounding area. The trail is a series of old logging roads.

A backcountry meadow in the Phelps Creek valley, adjacent to Phelps Ridge. Its located in the Glacier Peak Wilderness area about 35 miles north-northwest of Leavenworth, Washington.

Another lake of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area and, in my opinion, one of the most photographic. It can be a stopover on the way to Olallie Lake or, especially in winter, a destination in itself.

A 2900' mountain, and the easternmost peak, in the Tiger Mountain State Forest area. There are communications towers on the summit but, like most of the peaks of Tiger Mountain, it provides amenities for hikers.

Tiger Mountain is a large forest area managed by the DNR. It contains 4 mountains - 1 with 3 - peaks and is honeycombed with trails. Poo Poo Point is a lower elevation point near Issaquah with a paraglider launchpad.

An interesting place in the Tiger Mountain State Forest area on the northwest side of West Tiger. The trail loops around an area of large talus rock. There are also caves in this area but they have all been closed off. This is often a side-trip but can be a destination for a shorter hike.

A 2700' mountain peak of the westmost mountain in the Tiger Mountain State Forest area. It is the 2nd highest of the three peaks of West Tiger and like West Tiger 1 has communications towers on it. And, like most places in the Tiger Mountain area, there are several ways to get there.

A state park southeast of North Bend, Washington and the site of a pair of waterfalls on the South Fork Snoqualmie River. They are actually a single tiered horsetail type waterfall. The two upper tiers fall a combined 90 feet and make up the Upper Falls while the 3rd tier falls 135 feet as the Lower Falls.

One of at two pairs of lakes with the name of Twin Lakes. I therefor refer to this pair as North. They sit alongside the trail to Lake Lillian and would make hike destination themselves.

The 2nd of a two pairs of lakes with the same name, which is why I refer to this pair as South. They sit alongside the Cold Creek trail and can be accessed several ways, the most direct from Cold Creek trailhead. They're usually a side-trip but could be a shorter hike destination.

A 5300' mountain near Gem Lake. It offers commanding views of the peaks and lakes around the Snow Lake area, as well as down into the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River valley below.