Hiking The Camino Helped This Queer Backpacker Be Her Most Confident Self
Renee Pelletier had never backpacked before deciding to embark on Spain's most famous trek. Along the way, she found strength and community.
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Lance Garland
Lance spends his days fighting fire in Seattle, exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, and sailing the Salish Sea. In the moments between the action, he’s writes. You can follow his adventures on Instagram @outtherewithlance and www.lancegarland.com
My Stories
These Fire Lookout Hikes Offer the Best Views in the Cascades
Fire lookouts in Washington were built for their unparalleled views. These six are the best of the best.
After Our Third Miscarriage, I Found Hope and Healing on the West Coast Trail
Grappling with loss and the singular desire to be a father, one hiker turned to the trail for solace.
The Last of the Fire Watchers
Staffed fire lookouts, once ubiquitous in the West, have all but faded into obscurity. Deep in North Cascades National Park, Jim Henterly is still at it.
The River Yearned to Run Free. As a Gay Man, So Did I.
A hike in the author's native Washington state gives perspective on half a millennium of persecution, and a home worth fighting for.
On the Front Lines With the Wildland Firefighters Protecting the West
The new era of wildland firefighting is a war with no end in sight.
The Most Important Skill I Learned on the Trail: How to Live as an Openly Gay Man
In one of America’s least visited national parks, I find my authentic self.