Don't hate me, but I usually have every other Wednesday off! As my cherished weekly hike day was coming up, and a mid-April snow storm was expected in the Cascades, I instantly thought of Annette Lake ...

If you’re looking for a hike close to Seattle but a little off the beaten path of the Issaquah Alps favorites, which can get crowded, try Annette Lake. The trailhead is just a little farther down I-90 ...