The Adventure Explore the short(0.25 mile) Rain Forest Loop trail across the temperate rain forest and the largest and deepest lake in Mount Rainier National Park Getting There Carbon River Ranger Station, Mount Rainier 35415 Fairfax Forest Reserve Road East,…
[Short Trip, August in Seattle] Stevens Canyon Road, Mount Rainier National Park
The Adventure See reflections of Mount Rainier in the beautiful Reflection Lakes with an abundance of wildflowers in summer and experience a small part of the famous Wonderland trail down to Louise Lake. Enjoy the short (0.5 mile round trip)…
[Short Trip, August in Seattle] Longmire, Mount Rainier National Park
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.…
[February in Seattle] Hyak Sno-Park
Getting There Hyak Sno-Park Hyak Sledding Hill, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle) : 54.2 miles (55 min) Trip Type: Day trip or Overnight trip Parking Parking lot Admission Daily Sno-Park Permit ($20) and Daily ($10)…
[February in Seattle] Mount Baker Park
Getting There Mount Baker Park 2521 Lake Park Dr S, Seattle, WA 98144 Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 3.7 miles (11 min) Trip Type: Outing Parking Park at the parking lot at the beach located on the cross street…
[January in Seattle] Winter in Snoqualmie Falls
Getting There Snoqualmie Falls Lower Parking Place 37451 SE Fish Hatchery Rd, Fall City, WA 98024 http://www.snoqualmiefalls.com/directions Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 29 miles (37 min) Trip Type: Outing Parking 1) Lower Park: park at the Lower Park…