Hit the trail:

WHITMAN COUNTY – On Tuesday, May 5, Washington State Parks and lands managed by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife were allowed to reopen.

As warm weather sets in and the feeling to get outside increases, there are plenty of hikes available within the county to keep drives short and support social distancing.

Steptoe Butte State Park- Located between Steptoe and Oakesdale, Steptoe Butte offers a 6.4 mile, moderately trafficked out and back trail that is suitable for all skill levels. The trail spirals around the butte taking hikers to the tallest point in the region giving picturesque v...