Backpacking Alone in the Forgotten Desert of the Pacific Northwest!
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Published 2024-04-21
I spent the night alone in the forgotten desert of the Pacific Northwest! This area, known as the Channeled Scablands, is a place where few backpackers ever go, probably because it's not what people think of when they think of Washington State, or the Pacific Northwest. Most backpackers head for the famous rocky coasts, or the legendary mountains of this region. But just east of those mountains, and often forgotten, is a remarkable desert that holds incredible geological significance and unique beauty unlike anywhere in the world! The deserts of Utah and Arizona certainly deserve their iconic status, but backpacking solo through this overlooked desert region left me with a deep love for its singular beauty, and a fascination for how its grand coulees have helped unlock the secrets of how the earth as we know it was formed!
Intro: 00:00
Starting the hike: 1:04
Backpacking the Channeled Scablands, Day 1: 2:19
Why I love Surfshark (sponsor): 3:57
Backpacking the Channeled Scablands, Day 1 - Con't: 5:12
Backpacking the Channeled Scablands, Day 2: 24:09
Why the Channeled Scablands are so overlooked: 33:08
Outro: 33:34
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Learn more about the Channeled Scablands at the links below -
WTA: www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/odessa-lake-creek-trai…
NPS: www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/geology/publi…
Open Geology: opengeology.org/historicalgeology/case-studies/cha…
NASA: earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/92025/channeled-s…
Great video of other coulees in the area: • Frenchman Coulee- BLM Camping An Inte...
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Backpacking the Channeled Scablands of Washington State!
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All Comments (21)
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At first I was a lake, I was so full and great. Water levels high but they fluctuate. Rain came down so slow, I was unable to grow, but you know, I still have much to show, I was a lake! Not a pond or a fake, I was a lake! Sorry I don't remember much more of the lyrics off the top of my head
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I am 1000% here for your bridge energy. Whether it's walking / biking over or kayaking under I freaking love bridges.
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Being waterboarded by condensation is why I'll probably never switch to a single wall tent 😅
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You do a great job showing the channeled scablands! Eastern Washington is full of forgotten hikes and there’s miles of quiet, beautiful trails. I feel so lucky out here! I’m glad you got to enjoy this area.
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The channeled scablands is also what I call my knees and elbows.
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The “I was a lake” song made my day!
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Dude...FINNALLY someone does the trails I've spent most of my life on. From Kennewick to Soap Lake......the Snake River all the way to the Cascades. Still my favorite backpacking areas ever.
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The smell of sagebrush after a rain storm is unbeatable!
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Whatever it’s worth I want tell my one son who has ADHD . the minute that he hears gosh darn it. He is right there watching.. for about a year now if not over a little every time that I put you on YouTube, he’ll immediately watch it and I think you have converted somebody to someone who will definitely be trail packing!!!
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I’m here cause I’m following your water bottle saga
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I grew up in Eastern Washington (Walla Walla native!) so seeing you cover this side of the state is so nice to see! If you're ever interested in seeing or covering more of East Washington the Blue Mountains and the Palouse are also gorgeous areas to see. Though, they're usually best done before July hits to avoid the 90-100 degree days (April-May to check out horizon to horizon of green wheat fields!)
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That dry lake song, solid 8.7/10 Also I'm very happy to see Miranda more confident and relaxed going solo than past videos. Really enjoyed this one!
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Editor crushed this one. 🎉
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I love deserts. Thanks for bringing in some natural history.
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Thanks for the Eastern Washington love! As a native to the dry side of Washington it's good to see there are some good hiking/backpacking options that don't only involve the mountains. It's often overlooked, even by myself. It's a good reminder that even though there may not be the same kind of views as being on a mountain top, there's still beauty in the desert, especially the Spring.
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I was backpacking for 3 nights last weekend. And I couldn’t help myself every time I crossed a bridge. “BRIDGE! Bridge bridge bridge bridge”
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Thanks for putting a spotlight in the Channeled Scablands of eastern WA! I used to go to school in Pullman, WA, so eastern WA has a special place in my heart. The history there is mind boggling and such unique flora and geology to see.
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The Pacific Northwest has so much to offer in the way of diverse terrains. So many people only "see" what is on the West side of the Cascades. The east side is a different world as you found with the Channeled Scablands. As far as forgotten, not as much as one would think. In the spring for one weekend the ranchers in the Odessa area allow motorcyclist to ride and race across the lands that are otherwise off limits. It's called the Desert 100 and seeing about 1000 motorcyclists racing across the desert is amazing. It's well organized and the organizer work hard to be sure everyting is cleaned up afterwards including the 50+ miles of trails that are ridden. The Channeled Scabland are huge with so many opportunities, just watch out for the sneaky snakes. 😁 It's great that you were able to get out and enjoy the side of WA state that is my home. I hope to see you do more in E. WA and E. OR (Hells Canyon area and the Wallowa Mountains- hint hint). Keep up the great work.
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What I wouldn’t give to be Rainer or Abby going through your solo trip footage… There must be so many lovable “What the?!” or simply “Oh Miranda” moments, and just pure laughter. ❤️
