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Sage-country hike near Odessa picturesque, tick-free

Basalt rock formations near Bob's Lakes on the Lakeview Ranch property managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management near Odessa, Wash. (Rich Landers)
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508

HIKING — I made some footprints on the BLM’s Pacific Lake/Lakeview Ranch near Odessa on Wednesday. The 40-degree day was perfect for hiking this dry country studded with magnificent basalt rock formations.

The area’s signature end-to-end hike is featured in my guidebook, 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest .

Downside to hiking this week: The wildflowers are not yet blooming.

Upside: The tick’s aren’t active.

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