Save these 20 places to see on a Washington road trip, all within 5 hours of Seattle⬇️ For sure one of the most beautiful states in the US. I’ve broken this itinerary down into five of WA’s more spectacular areas (see map in intro for reference), with some of the more scenic places that I’d recommend checking out in each. A: Alpine Lakes Wilderness🏕️ -Colchuck Lake -Snow Lake -Lake Ingalls -Keekwulee Falls B: North Cascades National Park🌲 -Diablo Lake -Maple Pass -Cascade Pass -Sahale Glacier

The cost of the annual Discover Pass has increased from $30 to $45 to help provide revenue to keep state lands maintained and operational. The pass provides parking access for unlimited entry to all state managed lands in Washington, including: 🌲 over 100 state parks 🌲 350 recreation sites 🌲 700 water access spots and more Alternatively, hikers can purchase a Discover Pass Day Pass for $10/car. Trail users can also consider borrowing a Discover Pass from libraries statewide through the Check

Get a Good To Go! account and pass to save $2 per toll on SR 167 and all toll roads throughout Washington. Having an account and pass means you'll be ready for the new tolling rules that take effect this fall. Learn more about the changes and choose the pass that's right for you at GoodToGo167.com. | WSDOT

Save this scenic drive for your 2026 PNW trip⬇️ It’s hard to forget your first time driving up Sunrise Road in Mount Rainier National Park. This scenic road really gives you a sense of the massive scale of the mountain and its glaciers. For me, it’s one of the most impressive views in any park that I’ve been to. Here’s what to know if you go this summer: *Road Details* - Length: 17 miles (27 km) from White River entrance to Sunrise Visitor Center - Elevation: Climbs from 1,400 ft (427 m) to 6,40