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.…
[April in Seattle] Spring in Columbia River Gorge
Getting There Catherine Creek Universal Access Trail, Columbia River Gorge Catherine Creek Universal Access Trail Lyle, WA 98635 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/?recid=29892 Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 237 miles (3h 51m) Trip Type: Overnight trip (or Day trip) Parking Park on…
[March in Seattle] Spring in Columbia River Gorge
Getting There Catherine Creek Universal Access Trail, Columbia River Gorge Catherine Creek Universal Access Trail Lyle, WA 98635 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/?recid=29892 Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle) : 237 miles (3h 51m) Trip Type: Overnight trip (or Day trip) Parking Park on the…
[September in Seattle] Paradise & Sunrise, Mount Rainier National Park
Getting There 1) Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center, Paradise, Mount Rainier 39000 WA-706, Ashford, WA 98304 http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/directions.htm 2) Sunrise Visitor Center, Mount Rainier Sunrise Park Rd, Ashford, WA 98304 http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/directions.htm Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle) Paradise: 107 miles…