Checking out the International Rose Test Garden.Some of the popular things to do here include: Portland is such a fun city to explore for the day! The food here is exceptional, and there are many breweries to try out. The Mark Spencer Hotel: An excellent hotel a few minutes away from Powell’s Bookstore and the Japenese Garden.Read More On Mount Rainier: The 16 Absolute Best Mt Rainier Hikes Day 8: Portland Sunrise View of Portland, Oregon from Pittock Mansion. If you head over to the Sunrise area, Fremont lookout and Naches Loop are my favorite trails! Naches Loop is magnificent in the Summer when all the wildflowers are out. The best and most popular part is the Paradise area, and I love exploring it! The best things to see there include Skyline Trail, Nisqually Vista Trail, Reflection Lakes, and Comet Falls. You can see it from Seattle, even though it is located over 3 hours away! Hiking in the National Park is a must when you visit this state. Mount Rainier is the most well-known mountain in the state of Washington. Alexander’s Lodge: This cute historic Lodge was built in 1912! It features a restaurant, fireplace, and little outdoor yurts.Read More On Olympic: The 21 Best Hikes In Olympic National Park Day 6-7: Mount Rainer National Park Also, the Hall Of Mosses is so green and lush, and it is perfection! You don’t want to miss that. The western side has beautiful beaches like Ruby Beach, Shi Shi, and Second Beach. The most popular things in the north area include Mount Storm King, Marymere Falls, Hurricane Ridge, and Sol Duc Falls. I recommend lumping the west side of the park for one day and the northern part for another day. The reason is because this place is so diverse as it has mountains, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, and rainforests! It has it all! Olympic National Park is an outdoor lovers paradise! Since it has so much to offer, there is so much driving to do, and it is best to explore here for two days minimum. Olympic National Park is one of the most popular areas in Washington. Read More: Where to Stay in Olympic National Park – 10 Best Cabins & Rentals Also, the hotel is located close to Hurricane Ridge. It isn’t a five-star hotel, and I feel like the lighting needs some major updating, but it is the best hotel on the Peninsula. Olympic Lodge: I stayed at the Olympic Lodge for one weekend, and it’s one of the city’s best hotels.
Read My North Cascades National Park Guide: The 7 Best Hikes In North Cascades National Park From A Local Maple Pass Loop Day 3: Seattle
More strenuous hikes for avid hikers are Maple Pass Loop, Thornton Lakes, Cutthroat Pass, Cascade Pass, and Hidden Lake. Some of the more accessible trails include Blue Lake and Thunder Knob, and two of the best viewpoints are Diablo Lake Vista Point (shown in the photo above) and Washington Pass Observation Site. I still think it is worth it to stop here even if you are traveling with small children. Many people do not visit this national park because the trails are challenging, making it harder for families with small children to see. This place is highly underrated! The bright blue turquoise color of the lake and the mountains in the background make this one of the best viewpoints in the state of Washington. My favorite national park in Washington is North Cascades National Park. It is difficult to find accommodation near North Cascades, so this is a good option.
Pacific Northwest Road Trip Itinerary: 14 days Day 1-2: North Cascades National Park Add Diablo Lake to your Pacific Northwest trip.
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