Olympic National Park, WA

This UNESCO World Heritage Site in the northwesternmost corner of the United States is best known for being part of the largest temperate rainforest on the planet. It is also home to gorgeous coastline and a portion of the Olympic Mountains.

• Hurricane Ridge

  Located within Washington's Olympic National Park, this mountainous region is a popular destination for hiking, skiing and snowboarding. In the summer, several picnic areas open up, making this a great spot for a day-trip from nearby Seattle.

  In case of closure of Hurricane Ridge or other irresistible factors (such as heavy rain, mudslides and other extreme weather), the itinerary will be changed to Ediz Hook (30 mins) - East Beach (30 mins).

  Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes

• Lake Crescent

  This deep lake in the heart of Olympic National Park holds water that is a brilliant hue of bright blue. It was formed during the last Ice Age by thousands of years of glacial activity.

  Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

• Marymere Falls

  Marymere Falls is accessed by a one-mile, well-maintained, dirt trail through old-growth lowland forest consisting of fir, cedar, hemlock, and alder trees. Falls creek descends from Aurora Ridge and tumbles over Marymere Falls and then flows into Barnes Creek. It has a height of 90 feet (27 m).

  Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Port Angeles, WA

• Ediz Hook

  Ediz Hook is a long, thin peninsula that juts out from the Port Angeles Harbor. The vast open view of the hook showcases the blue and green colors of the Olympic Mountains and also gives a faint view of Canada from across the water. Other than the group of stray community cats that roam the area, you are more than likely to find seals and peeks of orcas in the distance. Additionally, there is an abundance of different types of birds.

  Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

• East Beach

  The aptly-named East Beach is tucked away on Lake Crescent’s northeastern end, less than one mile from Highway 101.East Beach stretches from Stearns Wharf to the City limits just past the Clark Estate, on the eastern end of the four-mile stretch of City beach parks. East Beach offers picnic facilities, more than a dozen volleyball courts, a playground, and beautiful ocean views.

  Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

Snoqualmie, WA

Located near the waterfalls of the same name, this small town near Seattle us home to the Northwest Railway Museum and is named for the local Native American tribe that once inhabited the area.

• Snoqualmie Falls

  This waterfall is located in Washington, in the greater Seattle area, along the river of the same name. The falls and the town gained international recognition when they were used as filming locations for the hit show "Twin Peaks."

  Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Leavenworth, WA

This small town in central Washington is a popular ski destination. The town center is designed after a Bavarian village. It hosts an annual Oktoberfest celebration.

Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Mount Rainier National Park is named for Mount Rainier itself, the tallest peak in the United States and an active volcano predicted to massively erupt sometime in the next decade.

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes

• Longmire Museum

  Located on the south side of Mount Rainier at 2,700 feet above sea level, Longmire Museum makes up part of the historic Longmire district. Once a ranger office, the building now houses historic exhibits about the park's natural and geological history, and animals. This small museum offers a good historical overview of the park, the Longmire family, and the Native Americans who once traveled through this area. You'll also find old photographs, and displays of local plants and animals. It's worth a quick stop.

  Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

• Narada Falls

  At only 150 feet from the road to Paradise, Narada Falls is the largest waterfall accessible by car in the park, and one of the most impressive. Here the Paradise River plunges over the edge of a relatively recent flow of hard andesite lava that abuts much older rock.

  Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes

• Paradise Visitor Center

  Paradise is famous for its glorious views and wildflower meadows. When James Longmire's daughter-in-law, Martha, first saw this site, she exclaimed, "Oh, what a paradise!" The park's main visitor center, the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center, is located in the upper parking area. Paradise is also the primary winter-use area in the park, receiving on average 643 inches (53.6 feet/16.3 meters) of snow a year.