One of the most beautiful and accessible day hikes in Washington State is Eightmile Lake in the Central Cascades near Leavenworth. This was the destination for our annual 4th of July road trip, which involved camping overnight in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

When you think of Park City, Utah, you probably think snow and winter. That's a fair connection considering the 2002 Winter Olympics were hosted here. But there's so much more to Park City than its superb snow sports conditions.  Here are some easy hiking trail ideas for your next trip to Utah!