Cascades scenery, Puget Sound communities and eastern Washington landscapes offer very different journeys. Ferries and mountain access need their own planning.
Mount Rainier rises above forest, waterfalls and high meadows in a landscape that changes markedly with the seasons. Choose a park entrance and one main area rather than assuming every mountain road will be open.
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The Cascade Loop Scenic Byway delivers a smorgasbord of scenic views and unique experiences that cannot be experienced anywhere else. The Cascade Loop carries travelers through 440 miles of scenic wilderness, sweeping views, abundant wildlife, and outdoor adventure. Guests traverse misty, emerald green forestland, towering jagged alpine peaks, the steely blue waters of the Puget Sound, the immense Columbia River, and acres upon acres of orchards, vineyards, and farmlands. The Cascade Loop is seen as “the great American road trip”– a place to experience environments and activities that truly define Washington State and the Pacific northwest.
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The North Cascades region combines steep mountain scenery with striking reservoir views along the highway corridor. A scenic drive and selected walks provide an accessible introduction to a much larger wilderness.
Explore this place →Where to stay →Choose a manageable region, then allow time for the main attraction and the places along the way. Check current access and reservations before departure.
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