Backpacking Alone in the Forgotten Desert of the Pacific Northwest!

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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
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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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Great video of other coulees in the area: • Frenchman Coulee- BLM ...
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Backpacking the Channeled Scablands of Washington State!
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[@MirandaGoesOutside]

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[@pyronymph-868]

A Swedish dishcloth would be great for that condensation.

[@RainerGolden]

Horse. Horse. Miranda!!

[@RainerGolden]

@@pyronymph-868Oooh that’s a GREAT tip!

[@russellzauner]

A professor from CWU has a lot of very entertaining lectures on PNW geology; Nick Zentner!

[@etgamer0771]

Girls can't survive in desert longer only mens can do that and please be careful on the road you know you will find creepiest men's around you and you know what to do girls so horrible so please be careful on desert

[@ricktungsten6687]

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

[@MaylesTrails]

Being waterboarded by condensation is why I'll probably never switch to a single wall tent 😅

[@michellesharpe6159]

I am 1000% here for your bridge energy. Whether it's walking / biking over or kayaking under I freaking love bridges.

[@LindsayDaly]

BIG BRIDGE ENERGY!

[@RainerGolden]

The channeled scablands is also what I call my knees and elbows.

[@moniqueahola3235]

😂

[@kevinbrooks1104]

Stay off your knees. Ha ha

[@erinjohnson9873]

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.

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Thank you!! It’s really a gorgeous, peaceful area, with so much fascinating geology!

[@huntleycoman7017]

The “I was a lake” song made my day!

[@hannahcollins1816]

It was a chart-topper!

[@Addora_SheRa]

It’s a great song

[@Me-An-88]

Mine too 😅, Miranda is so creative, loved it haha

[@tammysitchler4892]

came here to say this thank you

[@Hondo79]

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 KZbin, he’ll immediately watch it and I think you have converted somebody to someone who will definitely be trail packing!!!

[@stevejorde]

The smell of sagebrush after a rain storm is unbeatable!

[@colinlint]

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.

[@Addora_SheRa]

I also do trail work and it’s so rewarding to later hike on a trail that I’ve worked on/made.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Editor crushed this one. 🎉

[@katiekyle7545]

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!)

[@Nadinec10]

I’m here cause I’m following your water bottle saga

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

The water bottles are the main character at this point

[@rainaclarke6464]

Ok!!! Last video I saw she was giving smart water bottles another try but still hated them. I must know what bottles she’s using in this video.

[@sallys2423]

@@rainaclarke6464 Kinda looked like a Dr. Bronners bottle to me. But ?

[@alondravelez5823]

Which bottle was this on the video?

[@sallys2423]

@@alondravelez5823 In her shoulder strap pocket

[@ankh428]

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!

[@leigh-annpalmero7008]

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”

[@MariekaJackson]

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. ❤️

[@sherrycook7043]

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.

[@GarryCollins-ec8yo]

I love deserts. Thanks for bringing in some natural history.

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 💚

[@JanealJohnson]

Have you seen videos from Nick Z from central Washington University. He's great at explaining Washington geology

[@e.k.4508]

I can second this! Nick Zentner has a couple of very informative, beautifully filmed and entertaining vids about the geology of the scablands and the German chocolate cake (lava fields) of Eastern Washington

[@woodswanderer7274]

Nice country for a hike! What you called a cattle guard is actually a gate. A cattle guard is iron bars horizontally layed across a road at ground level so you won't need a gate. Cheers & hike on!

[@bennieman1686]

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.

[@AznGirlz5526]

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.

[@hannahcollins1816]

Go Cougs!!

[@missfabulous05]

Go Cougs!

[@KevinMisiuda]

I like that Backcountry Closeout Tuna Confidence

[@jadasakura]

Miranda: *makes a hilarious 10/10 cover of Respect* Miranda: "sorry I thought that song would be better" It was perfect and hilarious! My boyfriend and I laughed so much ❤ all of your videos are so good!

[@ThexImperfectionist]

I think you mean "I will Survive"

[@TheShauNanigans]

The song is I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor.

[@user-ow4uf6em7v]

Great video! I’ve been an avid backpacker for 40 years and I’ve watched many KZbin backpacking videographers. I just found you yesterday. So this one is only your second I’ve viewed so far. Being lovely, entertaining, interesting, articulate, funny, and good with a camera, you’re my new favorite.

[@MyWayofEverything]

So cool seeing someone hike through what's basically my childhood backyard lol

[@duanevan9791]

“I was a lake” is going platinum!

[@CommuterBiker]

The bird you tried to mimic was most likely a Meadowlark. Rain is rare and a bummer, but the smell from a desert rain is AMAZING!!! My wife and I love your shows. Thanks for being you-very fun and enjoyable. We live in Eastern Washington. Try the Hanford Reach National Monument sometime. I would recommend the North Slope.

[@deborahhaugen9290]

Hey Miranda , great video!!! I used to live in Eastern Washington and never knew about this place. You are correct it is like a whole different climate than western Washington. You are correct to do this hike during the time you did it. It’s very hot and windy and lots of snakes in Eastern Washington later in the season.

[@LisaSchuyler]

Loved this video Miranda! Solo trips are so special and I loved seeing you enjoy this one. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@stephaniebutton423]

There is so much amazing geology and interesting terrain in eastern Washington. The channeled scablands are great. You must check out the Dry Falls area (there is a view house). If can follow along the Columbia River, you will be treated to amazing views and so many basalt columns. In the spring, the blooms make the desert technicolor! Learn more about the Ice Age Floods by reading Bruce Bjornstad's "On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods". I would love to see you explore more of Eastern Washington with hikes and backpacking trips. Our springs and falls are epic and you are right about how beautiful our sunsets can be.

[@garycloud9631]

Your video randomly popped up and I am so glad I clicked on it. I love your vibe and enthusiasm and you do a great job of keeping the viewer connected. Thanks for sharing this part of Washington with us and I will definitely be watching more of your vids.

[@russellzauner]

Oregon here - high desert is ridiculously beautiful and varied. We're so much more than just the PCT.

[@cristinao3710]

This was great Miranda! Thanks for taking us along!

[@david17500]

Ancient Lakes area near Quincy & the only forest in Grant County in Northrup Canyon (& the whole area) are also a couple fun & beautiful eastern washington short backpacking desert areas or day hikes! Also some fun hiking areas are Lake Lenore Caves, Dry Falls state park near Ephrata, Twin Lakes in Lincoln county, Palouse Falls (The state waterfall!) & Manastashe Ridge area near Ellensburg. I wouldn't trust any water source in farm areas with pesticide runoff but as a WA native definately some beautiful areas with interesting geology to appreciate! I like your energy seems you could make anything seem fun lol. Happy hiking

[@tyraphillips6762]

Great timing to spot the Arrowleaf Balsamroot (yellow flowers)! They're really blooming up here in the Okanagan in BC too

[@rebar-king]

Sometimes I wish I had just a bit of your enthusiasm and energy. Thanks for taking us along.❤️🙏

[@starflier]

Such a beautiful area and hike. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Also was awesome seeing you in the various outdoor vitals group hike videos.

[@Bubba4168]

Just as a note from a person who quite often forgets his pillow, take one of your Nalgene 1 L bottles and put a clean sock over it and it serves as a wonderful however slightly firm pillow.

[@valamondo]

I think this is one of my favorite videos of yours. What a fascinating place to backpack through. Thanks for sharing the experience with us!

[@paulkhanna1]

Strange and beautiful landscape! When you found the lava rock and got excited, it reminded me of why I love your videos. Whether you're finding a mushroom, or a rock, or some animal's fewmets, you're always excited and make me want to get outdoors and see what interesting things I can find. So many people grow up and lose their sense of wonder, and watching you helps me rediscover mine. Great video, great editing as always. Cheers!

[@russelljackman1413]

Another GREAT video, Miranda! This proves that there are all kinds of beauty in this world of ours. Speaking of beauty, your hair is beautiful, around the 24 minute mark (we don't see you much, without a hat)! Thanks for all the happiness you bring to our lives, Miranda!

[@AbigailGumbiner]

I totally agree! I used to live out in WA and hiked in the Olympics and Cascades a bunch, but the eastern desert is so beautiful, and there is nobody out there! Long drive from Seattle, but well worth it.

[@daryljacobson7462]

It's so refreshing to see a desert video. Especially from our own state. You picked a great time of year to go out there, but I'm sorry you had to deal with the rain and even the threat of rain. I think you would have had more fun not worrying about it. Anyway, watching this video made me like and subscribe. Thank you. I hope you'll do more Washington desert videos.

[@VeggieBettyy]

Born and raised in WA and I've never even HEARD of this trail, how cool!!

[@murraymakesstuff]

Oh the memories of home.... Love that you explored this and highlighted all the beauty.

[@judyjrasmussen339]

Enjoyable & refreshing to watch. I grew up in central US flatlands and the looong vistas there plus wide skies are super relaxing. This reminds me of such places. Very different from some hiking posts showing grueling uphill slogs covered in scree to reach just the “right summit” - reminds us that earth has so many beautiful variations.

[@pinecone50]

FYI the "factory" you mentioned in your intro is actually a grain elevator. It doesn't manufacture anything lbut is used for storage of grain until the time it is sold. That area of the state has always been an area for wheat farms.

[@RunningUphill]

Really great video! Love the description of the trail, the nature, the history, and, of course, your great view of the universe.

[@shannonr9689]

Thanks for including links to the location you are hiking. I find that some KZbinrs focus on gear links (which are nice) but I am much more interested in the places and learning more about them. This one looks fascinating!

[@erikacasasola1283]

Guuurrrrlllll YOU ARE BRAVE!!! Every time I see you’re about to do a solo trip , girl I hurt because I know how difficult this can be. I say that because you’ve been so vulnerable with us about your anxiety, and girl I am the same way. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO BRAVE!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@timclark1324]

I'm always excited about Sunday for many reasons and one of those reasons is because I know you're posting another video. Love your content!! 🙌 🤗🧡

[@anninwhack1998]

I was very fortunate to get to visit Grand Coulee area as well as Polouse Falls. It’s so pretty in the spring when it looks like green velvet from a distance. I understand there’s some very special flower bloom that happens each spring in the high desert. Great video!!

[@maple_fields]

The Columbia River Gorge is one of my absolute favorite places to hike, glad it's getting some love!

[@kaycie.souleater]

If I ever get a change to go to the USA, I will be hiking the whole time, the geography and all that is just so cool!

[@tnguyen9763]

I like the solo camping u do. The filming and being alone. It’s a nice change up but like the camping u do with ur friends too. Much safer.

[@shabingly]

This reminded me so much of backpacking in the Yorkshire dales, tbh. From the strange geology (which is admittedly Karst here rather than volcanic there, but still) to the random emptiness but it's not really, to having to cook in the vestibule to the high humidity meaning the fly's covered in condensation in the morning. Love it.

[@EricSchwartz-sk8id]

Very helpful, informative and well-done video. The cattle trough reminded me of one I came across in New Mexico when all my water sources were bone dry on Day 4 of a five day journey. I drank from it AFTER filtering water through a bandana, treating it with AB drops in the second bottle, and then filtering it through the Befree of the third bottle. Whew! Keep up the good work!!!!

[@Bubbaloo1234]

Really enjoyed this one!

[@vdratgirl]

This was an awesome video! Love this kind of content! Keep it up!

[@MalFunktion1]

This is the best time of the year for many of these lowland desert trails. The wildfowers are going nuts with splashes of color in an otherwise drab landscape.

[@elainelarsen4290]

So happy to see Eastern Washington getting some love! We have the best rocks. I was actually in the Pacific Lakes area doing fieldwork (looking for a rare soil crust lichen--I did not find any today :( ) when I got the notification for this video and it is just so breathtakingly beautiful there!

[@jamesmcgurk7367]

love the sound of rain during the night but while setting up, breaking down, and hiking rain is way less fun.

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

What a beautiful backpacking trip that had to be!

[@GreysonPlaisance]

Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington are such amazing secrets. I love how the volcanoes rise above the horizon out there on clear days.

[@SebMoellerM]

Human persistence fascinates me! These lands are clearly signaling: “Not hospitable for humans - settle somewhere else, please!” Meanwhile, along come some humans and say: “This place is where my family shall live for generations!”

[@schulzbrianr]

This is more the kind of hiking I tend to do, crossing flat farmland more than hiking mountains and canyons, but thats the difference between the Rockies and the Midwest. Glad to see you getting some of it mixed in, looks like you enjoyed it!

[@redsorgum]

Excellent adventure, Miranda. This is similar to places in Southern California and the Southwest in general. It has a special beauty to it.

[@musingwithreba9667]

Now I've got that song stuck in my head 🎶 🎵 😂 I really enjoyed this hike. It looks like a beautiful area. And Miranda, you seemed so genuinely happy to be out there and confident with yourself. You are inspiring 💗 😊

[@dianesmigelski5804]

My favorite part was the actual live video from millions of years ago. I laughed so hard! This looked like such an amazing trip! Glad you had fun!

[@carolineray2155]

Scablands are so cool. I was there last Sept. Nothing was marked I just drove toward some basalt columns, parked, and then hiked out to them. It was a slightly different area than you were in. Giant , straight, clearly defined columns. Amazing!

[@markspurgeon4556]

I used to live in Coulee City but now live in East Wenatchee. Hiking in the coulees can be a trip back into prehistoric times. They're beautiful, but for some people, it's an "acquired taste". Love your videos.

[@matthewjsloan]

This might be my favorite of all your videos! You also had a really cool one in Canyonlands with a compass a while back, that's my top 2. Great stuff Miranda (and post-pro team)!

[@shawn951951]

The lake song was awesome!

[@candisscott6267]

I enjoyed that way more Than I thought I would!!

[@trakyboy5128]

10 doesn't have enough breathability !!! That's why I chose the tarp tent stratosphere one person tent. It does take some getting used to as far as setup, but I have never been in a tent that breathes so well. It's also a to wall !!! Which I love. I want do single walls😮

[@PapaSmurf41697]

I have family that lives in the Tri-cities. When I was a kid we would travel to visit. We got to travel all around the area. Very beautiful and very different than what most people expect when they think Washington.

[@rodoutdoors]

This is great. I really like your longer solo trips.

[@fletchdad8755]

Always a pleasure to tag along with you !

[@Seamus3051]

Thanks for another, well filmed & edited video. Your offerings, heavily laced with your effervescent personality, never fail to delight🙂🙂 Cheers..

[@MrFowl]

Good to see Eastern WA getting some love

[@Hikesandmics]

So awesome to see you cover my side of the State! I love our Cascades mountains but Eastern WA has some great outdoor opportunities especially in the winter months

[@1anita1m]

Yay...Your in my side of the state. Happy trails 👣.😊

[@butchness6980]

Always love when I see youtube videos of where I grew up. I can just sit there and say "bro Ive been there" most of the time.

[@marmotwiyaka136]

There is amazing places hidden in the scablands. I was hiking out there today in the lower Grand Coulee.

[@thatsamazinggrace9512]

great vid, per usual Miranda. 😊 looked like an awesome overnight!

[@davidberry7115]

Went to college at CWU and got to spend a lot of time out there for Geo and Bio. Such a beautiful and cool place.

[@suezaple4950]

what an amazing hike and adventure through this desert so many unique things to see and to think there was lakes and rivers there at one time or should I say it looks like it. Thanks for some history such an interesting place indeed I could smell the sage from here .

[@jamesbrown3920]

Loved your "I used to be a Lake" song! We thought it was quite clever for an on the fly song!!

[@bridgetinhumboldt]

Really enjoy your solo trips!

[@NJRey]

I enjoyed the video so much! I had a really bad day as my car broke 10 min into a trip with my dogs to a hiking spot. 😢I managed to come back home, but just slept the rest of the day. Thanks for this Miranda!

[@theicangram]

Really fun video and adventure!!!

[@glendacrouch1877]

Great Video Miranda!

[@playarabbit]

My Family is really into doing Backpacking with me, but We try not to do more than a 4 mile round trip, unless it's a couples trip, so I'll add this one to my bucket list

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

4 miles is just a walk down to the shops

[@CharlotteKanStudio]

What a cool landscape to hike in! And glad your timing was perfect to miss ticks and rattle snakes 😅!

[@staleyexplores]

So cool that you are talking about the geology. Ive spent a lot of time here in school and its a special place imho. Ancient lakes may be another similar option if not the same trail.

[@robinowen3058]

I have camped several times at Lakeview Ranch with my horses. Great area for riding!

[@emilyfeely3978]

Central Washington is stunning and definitely a lot of early season hiking. Ancient Lakes is fun. Now you need to venture to Eastern Washington!

[@cameoshmameo]

being from eastern oregon originally (& despite my preference for rain & trees due to that), it’s nice to see the high desert side of the PNW get some appreciation 🥹

[@DavidSolisOutdoors]

Love the show. When you are saying one more mile ,if you look at the hill top above your hand there is a deer there.happy hiking.