The Adventure Learn more about the history of Mount Rainier National Park at Longmire museum, Longmire historic district and Trail of the Shadows. Also, enjoy the short pleasant hike to the Narada Falls Viewpoint Getting There Longmire Museum, Mount Rainier…
[Short Trip, August in Seattle] Skyline Trail to Glacier Vista, Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park
The Adventure Explore majestic views of Mount Rainier, subalpine meadows, cascading waterfalls, mighty glaciers and wildlife. Getting There Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center, Paradise, Mount Rainier 39000 WA-706, Ashford, WA 98304 http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/directions.htm Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 107 miles…
[Short Trip, August in Seattle] Ohanapecosh, Mount Rainier National Park
The Adventure Enjoy the well-maintained forest trail alongside the Ohanapecosh river to the waterfall, explore the giant old trees along the river and cross the suspension bridge. Getting There Ohanapecosh Visitor Center, Randle, WA 98377 http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/directions.htm Distance and Travel Time…
[Short Trip, August in Seattle] Sunrise Nature Trail & Silver Forest Trail, Sunrise, Mount Rainier National Park
The Adventure Explore the highest point reachable by car at Mount Rainier National Park and enjoy breathtaking views of Emmons glacier – the largest surface area of any glacier in the contiguous United States. Getting There Sunrise Visitor Center, Mount Rainier Sunrise…
[Short Trip, August in Seattle] Tipsoo Lake, Mount Rainier National Park
The Adventure Explore the Naches Peak Loop Trail which starts at Tipsoo Lake and is one of the most popular easy trails at Mount Rainier with magnificent views of the mountain, beautiful small lakes and abundance of wildflowers in summer.…
[July in Seattle] Ape Cave, Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument (South Side)
The Adventure Explore the longest lava tube in the continuous US and the third longest in North America (2.5 miles(4,023m)) Getting There Ape Cave, Cougar, WA 98616 http://www.mshslc.org/visit-msh/south-side/ Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 181 miles (2h 58m) Trip Type: Overnight…
[Short Trip, May in Seattle] Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park
Getting There Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center, Olympic National Park 3002 Mt Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362 http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle) : 100 miles (3h 10m) Trip Type: Day trip or Overnight trip Ferry Ride Check…
[Short Trip, May in Seattle] Mora / La Push – Second Beach, Olympic National Park
Getting There Mora / La Push – Second Beach, Olympic National Park Second Beach, Forks, WA 98331 https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-mora-and-rialto.htm Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle) : 148 miles (3h 36m) Trip Type: Overnight trip Ferry Ride Check the WA ferry…
[Short Trip, May in Seattle] Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park
Getting There Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, 18113 Upper Hoh Road, Forks, WA 98331 https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-the-hoh.htm Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle) : 169 miles (4h 11m) Trip Type: Overnight trip Ferry Ride Check the…
[Short Trip, May in Seattle] Elwha Valley, Olympic National Park
Getting There Elwha Valley, Olympic National Park Madison Falls Trailhead, Port Angeles, WA 98363 https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-the-elwha.htm Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle) : 92.4 miles (2h 38m) Trip Type: Day trip or Overnight trip Ferry Ride Check the WA ferry schedule…