We need to be sensitive not only to the environment surrounding our trails, but to other trail users as well. Some of the trails are also open to mountain bikers and equestrians. When you encounter other trail users, whether they are hikers, runners, bicyclists or horse riders, the only hard-and-fast rule is to follow common […]
Craig Romano
Growing up in rural New Hampshire, Craig Romano fell in love with the natural world. He ranks Washington state, his home state since 1989, among the most beautiful places on the planet and he has hiked it thoroughly, over 18,000 miles worth, from Cape Flattery to Putter Butte. An award-winner author and co-author of 15 books, he writes for numerous publications, tourism agencies and Hikeoftheweek.com and is a columnist for Northwest Runner and Outdoors NW. Romano's book "Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington's Last Frontier" was recognized in 2010 as a Washington Reads book for its contribution to cultural heritage.
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Trails for Fun and Fitness in Your Big Backyard on the Kitsap Peninsula
Let’s face it: Whether you’re a hiker, walker or runner, life can get in the way when it comes to putting time in on the trail. Far too often, it’s hard for most of us to set aside an hour — never mind a day or even longer — to hit the trails of our […]