Best Places to Visit in Washington State
Best Places to Visit in Washington State
The Evergreen State, rounding out the northwest corner of the contiguous U.S., offers incredible opportunities in business, art, and the outdoors. For those who are just visiting, Washington State can be overwhelming to tackle. A good place to start is with the state’s top attractions, offering views, natural and man-made guaranteed to impress.
From famous sights in Seattle to undiscovered islands, bays and parks, Washington State is home to many beautiful places to visit. Plan a weekend trip to Spokane, Vancouver, Leavenworth, Ellensburg, Walla Walla and other unique towns surrounded by vineyards and stunning scenery. Here are the best places to visit in Washington State.
#1.Olympic National Park
#2.Seattle
#3.Mount Rainier National Park
#4.Mount Baker Highway
#5.The Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway
#6. North Cascades Scenic Highway
#7.Mount St. Helens National Monument
#8.Spokane
#9.Walla Walla
#10.Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
Top 10 North America Scenic Drives - Washington State
One of the Top 10 North America Scenic Drives is in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. I-20 snakes it's way through the Cascade National Park to an elevation where even in the July heatwave, there are snow patches by the road. If travelling by motor-home or motorcycle, take note that the road surface is excellent.
Just when you think the scenery of rugged peaks, wildflowers and green alpine slopes can't be topped, the road brings you to Diablo Lake. Fed by glaciers the water takes on a blue color that just doesn't seem real. Memorable and truly one of the Top 10 North America Scenic Drives.
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Cascade Loop Scenic Highway - Best Washington Road Trip
The Cascade Loop Scenic Highway is the best Washington road trip! Just a short distance from Seattle, this 440-mile route takes you to small towns like Leavenworth, Manson, Winthrop, and Mazama. The scenery on this drive is unrivaled, as you pass beautiful mountains on Highway 20 in the North Cascades National Park. So for the ultimate road trip adventure, put the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway on your list! In this video, we'll also highlight places to stay along the drive.
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Best Places To See In The Pacific Northwest // Washington State and Oregon
Here are the best things to do and places to see in the Pacific Northwest. We included the best hikes and attractions from Washington State and Oregon. There are endless places to visit and things to do in the PNW but these are just some of our favorites. Enjoy!
1. Oneonta Gorge Hike - Oregon
2. Vance Creek Viaduct (abandoned railroad bridge) - Washington
3. Cape Flattery - Washington
4. Florence Sand Dunes - Oregon
5. Vista House (at the Columbia Gorge) - Oregon
6. PNW Bus - Eastern Washington
7. Mount Pilchuck Hike - Washington
8. Cougar (aka Terwilliger) Hot Springs - Oregon
9. Bandera Mountain Hike - Washington
10. Franklin Falls - Washington
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Amazing Camping Spots In Washington. TOP 20
Amazing Camping Spots In Washington. TOP 20: Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, Bainbridge Island, Moran State Park, Mount St. Helens, Neah Bay. Lake Chelan, Deception Pass State Park, North Cascades National Park, Lake Crescent. Clallam Bay. Baker Lake. Coldwater Lake. Columbia Hills State Park, Lacamas Lake, Palouse Falls State Park, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Palmer Lake. Lena Lake, Washington Park
15 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in Washington State
15 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in Washington State
13 Top Tourist Attractions in Washington State - Travel Guide
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Travel Guide - 13 Top Tourist Attractions in Washington State:
Bellingham, Hurricane Ridge, Leavenworth, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Mount Rainier National Park, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park and the Hoh Rain Forest, San Juan Islands, Seattle Downtown, Spokane, Tacoma Museums, Washington State Capitol Building
Washington State Scenery and Parks
This video is about my trip to Washington State with stops at Olympic National Park, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier.
The Beauty of North Cascades National Park
The Beauty of North Cascades National Park
Burney Falls - Northern California Attractions
California travel expert Veronica Hill of visits McArthur Burney Falls State Park in this episode of California Travel Tips.
This beautiful evergreen forest, located just north of Redding between Lassen Peak and Mt. Shasta in California's lava country, is famous for its 129-foot waterfall, which cascades from Burney Creek down into Lake Britton. The falls are a sacred place for the Pit River Indian Tribe, who have held ceremonial rituals here for thousands of years.
President Theodor Roosevelt called these falls one of the wonders of the world. The year-round falls are formed by melting snow from Burney Mountain, which travels through underground streams before hitting solid rock and flowing back to the surface. Each day, more than 100 million gallons of water plunge over the falls.
While you're here, don't miss the Falls Loop Trail, which is a 1-mile hike to the base of the falls and back up. During the walk, you'll see lava flows and fractured basalt — evidence of the region's turbulent volcanic activity. After descending 100 feet into Burney Canyon, we're rewarded with a cool mist at the base of the falls.
The 20-foot pool is quite popular with fishermen, who regularly pull in rainbow, brook and brown trout. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks are allowed, and the season runs from late April through Nov. 15. Swimming is discouraged in the pool, which maintains a chilly 48 degrees.
As the trail continues uphill, you'll reach the top of the falls and circle back to the visitor center. The cliffs at the edge of the falls are unstable, so be sure to stay behind the fence!
If you want to stay the night, Burney Falls State Park has an excellent campground, with 128 sites, flush restrooms and showers. You can also book one of their 1- or 2-bedroom cabins, which are equipped with fire rings, propane heaters, picnic tables and bunk beds. Just note that there is no electricity, so bring along lanterns and your own bedding. At the Burney Falls General Store, you can stock up on grocery items, souvenirs and snacks.
During your stay, you can rent a canoe, paddle or rowboat for a day on Lake Britton, or head into Lassen Volcanic National Park. The McArthur Burney Falls park Heritage Day is held annually on Columbus Day in October.
After visiting Burney Falls, be sure to pull into Dusty Campground for a peek at the bridge from Stand By Me.
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