Noel Kirkpatrick is an editor and writer based in Tacoma, Washington. He covers many topics, including animals, science, and the environment. There are few things more romantic than the notion of ...

When ol' man winter arrives, many feel drawn to revel in the cold season by snuggling up for a time in a cozy cabin in the woods somewhere where snow might be something other than a delirious fantasy.

The best thing about Maxwell Sno-Park is that it never gets boring. No matter how many times you’ve visited, there’s a good chance you haven’t explored every snowy route from this winter access point ...

The Sherman Peak Loop hike featured in this story is detailed in “100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest” (Mountaineers-Books, $18.95), and online by the Washington Trails Association, www.wta.org. The ...

From mountains to valleys, Pittsburgh to the Poconos, and everywhere in between, Pennsylvania is home to a range of unique cabins, cottages and lodges beckoning the willing to special winter getaways.

You won't find anything as handcrafted, sustainable and storybook appealing as a Steiner cabin on Mount Hood. The pitched-roof log cabins were built just as the Arts and Crafts movement joined hands ...

Hatcher Pass in South-Central Alaska is a breathtaking alpine region known for its dramatic mountain scenery and deep winter snow. Nestled among towering peaks, rustic cabins and remote lodges sit ...

If you’re getting the itch to go camping this winter, but don’t feel like braving the cold and/or rain, there is another way. Oregon State Parks offers a variety of cabins and yurts that are perfect ...

If seclusion, beauty, and a little rustic charm sound like the ingredients for a dreamy winter weekend, then consider reserving an overnight at your nearest state park or recreation area. Many of ...

In this video, we work on our cabin extension by charring the posts to prevent rot from water exposure. We dig a second hole and create a rock foundation, gradually completing the structure with the ...