Heading into eastern Washington, take the Thorpe turnoff up to Robinson Canyon. That will take you to the L.T. Murray State Wildlife Recreation Area, a diverse group of ecosystems - creek basins lined with wildflowers, basalt cliffs, aspens and cottonwoods in beautiful meadows, and an old homestead cabin made entirely of stone.
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his was one of the most enjoyable hikes we've ever done - 6 hours of hiking, a picnic lunch, sharing conversation with people on horseback, 
and.....finding lots of dried elk poop, which I brought back as a gift for my garden!
