In 1932, hiker Clinton Clarke began advocating for this trail along the West Coast to be preserved. In awe of the area's stunning landscapes, Clarke wanted to ensure it remained protected from urban ...

Adventure into the West Coast wilderness and hike the Summit Lake Trail for incredible views of an alpine lake, and to discover a little rejuvenating solitude. The Summit Lake Trail is located in ...

They say that mariners, pilots and hikers on the adjacent West Coast Trail count on lightkeepers who maintain the stations, assist and care for injured ­hikers, provide weather reports and more.

It's like a fire hose flailing out of control on the West. What's happening?