The Mount Pilchuck fire lookout hiking trail is one of the most challenging yet rewarding hikes in Washington state. Although the hike is just 6 miles round trip, it ascends over 2,100 feet in elevation and leads to an old fire lookout with spectacular 360-degree panoramic views. Are you considering doing this hike? Read on for details, and check out the hiking vlog below to get a sense of what the trail is like.

Washington state is full of natural wonders including above-ground caves such as Lenore Lake Caves. Located in Central Washington near the Grand Coulee Dam and Dry Falls State Park, these are seven caves from prehistoric times.