Nestled where the Cascade Mountains meet the eastern Washington desert, this town surrounds the southern tip of Lake Chelan—a 55-mile long sliver of the bluest water you’ve ever seen. The lake is so ...

Artist Point is a popular area for hikers. It boasts 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, and has access to a ...

Mount Rainier National Park is known for its incredible hiking trails and alpine scenery. Visit this popular part of the park ...

In Chicago, snow seasons are ... and how the Tribune covered them “There’s a lot of variability between La Niña years,” cautioned Trent Ford, the Illinois state climatologist.