Alpine Lakes Lodge Blog
Trail guides, fishing tips, seasonal travel advice, and stories from our 54-acre property near Snoqualmie Pass.
Palouse to Cascades Trail at Easton: What to Know Before You Ride
A local guide to the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail — the old Iron Horse Trail — where it runs through Easton, WA. Trailhead access, the two rides out of town, the Snoqualmie Tunnel season, passes, and the rules.
Fishing Lodges in Washington State — What You Actually Get When You Book One
Washington has lake resorts with cabins, saltwater charter towns, rental houseboats, and private-water properties. A guide to which is which, what each includes, and what to check before you book.
Lake Easton State Park: Trails, the Lake, and What's Open When
A local guide to Lake Easton State Park in Easton, WA — the 5.2-mile trail loop, what the lake is really like, the fishing rules, the winter Sno-Park, and the dates the campground is closed.
RV Park vs. State Park Camping in Washington: Which One Fits Your Trip
A side-by-side comparison of private RV parks and Washington state park campgrounds — real nightly rates, booking windows, cancellation math, hookups, stay limits, and the months when only one of them is open.
Kittitas County Camping — One County, Two Completely Different Seasons
Camping in Kittitas County, Washington: the mountain campgrounds and their short season, the canyon sites that stay open all year, what the 2026 fire closures took out, and which pass you need where.
Things to Do in Roslyn, WA — Beyond the Northern Exposure Photo Stop
What to do in Roslyn, Washington: the 1889 Brick saloon and its 23-foot running-water spittoon, 27 lodge cemeteries, a coal-mining museum, a mortuary turned movie theater, and a 300-acre town forest.
Things to Do in Cle Elum, WA — A Local's Guide to the Nearest Town
What to do in Cle Elum, Washington: a 1906 bakery, an 1887 butcher, two small museums, the Coal Mines Trail, a historic rail yard, Suncadia, and Roslyn.
Snoqualmie Pass in Summer — When It Really Starts and What's Worth Doing
Snoqualmie Pass in summer, by the numbers: NOAA normals for the pass, Easton, and Cle Elum, when the high trails melt out, and what's open June to September.
Lakes in Washington With Cabins — Where You Can Actually Book One
A guide to Washington lakes with cabin rentals: which state parks have lakeside cabins and what they really include, the boat-in lakes, and why public versus private water changes the whole trip.
When Does Snoqualmie Pass Get Snow? What 30 Years of Gauge Data Says
First snow falls at Snoqualmie Pass in late October, but the snowpack does not commit until December and peaks in mid-April. Month-by-month figures from two federal snow gauges.
RV Parks Open Year-Round in Washington — and Where the Water Is Still On
Which Washington campgrounds take RVs in winter, which keep water at the sites, and which shut it off November 1. Park-by-park detail from the state's own winter schedule.
RV Camping Near Seattle — Length Limits, Hookups, and What's Actually Open
RV camping near Seattle sorted by what matters to a rig: maximum site length, hookup class, and season dates. Verified figures for Bellevue, Issaquah, the state parks, and the I-90 corridor.
Best Time to Visit Snoqualmie Falls — What the River Data Actually Says
When is the best time to visit Snoqualmie Falls? Month-by-month river flow from the USGS gauge, when the water runs thin, when the crowds hit, and which parking lot is free.
RV Resorts in Washington — Where the Full Hookups Actually Are
A practical guide to RV resorts and parks in Washington state: what full hookups really cost at state parks, which parks have them, RV length limits, and the gap in the I-90 corridor.
Fall Foliage Near Snoqualmie Pass — When and Where to Find the Color
Fall color near Snoqualmie Pass splits at the Cascade crest: maples to the west, golden larches to the east. What turns when, which trails are open, and where to look from Easton, WA.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Camping — Permits, Trailheads, and the Rules That Get Enforced
A practical guide to camping in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness: the free self-issue permit, the Enchantments lottery, campfire elevation limits, and the I-90 trailheads closest to Easton, WA.
Snoqualmie Pass Lodging Options — Where to Stay at the Summit, and 30 Minutes Either Side
An honest map of Snoqualmie Pass lodging options: the one hotel at the summit, condos and vacation rentals, Easton cabins and RV sites east of the pass, and Cle Elum, Roslyn, and North Bend alternatives.
Best Camping Near Seattle — 9 Options by Drive Time, and How to Actually Get a Site
The best camping near Seattle, sorted by drive time: Puget Sound state parks, I-90 national forest campgrounds, and private lakefront sites in Easton. Real season dates, hookups, and booking windows.
Best Time to Visit Snoqualmie Pass — A Season-by-Season Guide
When is the best time to visit Snoqualmie Pass? Summer for lake fun, fall for foliage, winter for skiing, spring for fishing. Here's what each season offers near Easton, WA.
Fishing Near Easton, WA — Private Lakes, No License Required
Plan your fishing trip near Easton, Washington. Fish 4 private lakes at Alpine Lakes Lodge (no license required), plus nearby public fishing spots near Snoqualmie Pass.
10 Best Hiking Trails Near Easton, WA — From Easy Walks to Mountain Adventures
Discover the best hiking trails near Easton, Washington. From easy lakeside walks to challenging mountain hikes near Snoqualmie Pass, here are 10 trails worth exploring.
Experience It for Yourself
Reading about it is one thing. Waking up to lake views, casting a line at sunrise, and watching alpacas graze from your porch is another.