United States

Washington destinations

National parks, outdoor regions and road trip bases in Washington, each with airports, rentals and a day-by-day plan.

Destinations

Bellingham

Bellingham

Where the snow-capped Cascades meet the Salish Sea in the Pacific Northwest.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Columbia River Gorge Washington

Columbia River Gorge Washington

Follow the Columbia River past basalt cliffs, forest waterfalls, and sweeping Gorge overlooks.

April – OctoberSee the plan
Lake Chelan

Lake Chelan

A glacier-carved lake stretches from sunny orchard country into the rugged North Cascades.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Leavenworth

Leavenworth

A Bavarian-style village nestled in the heart of the snow-capped Cascade Range.

September – DecemberSee the plan
Mount Baker

Mount Baker

Glacier-clad peaks, alpine trails, and deep winter snow define this North Cascades escape.

July – September for hiking; December – March for skiingSee the plan
Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park

A 14,000-foot glaciated volcano ringed by the best wildflower meadows in the country.

July – SeptemberSee the plan
North Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park

Discover the American Alps, a wilderness of jagged peaks and over three hundred glaciers.

July – SeptemberSee the plan
Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park

Rainforest, glaciated peaks and driftwood coastline inside a single park boundary.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Olympic Peninsula

Olympic Peninsula

Follow wild Pacific shores into moss-draped rainforests and the rugged Olympic Mountains.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
San Juan Islands

San Juan Islands

An archipelago of evergreen forests, rocky shorelines, and world-class whale watching.

May – SeptemberSee the plan
Seattle

Seattle

A vibrant coastal hub surrounded by saltwater bays, evergreen forests, and jagged volcanic peaks.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Snoqualmie Pass

Snoqualmie Pass

A high-altitude playground for winter sports and alpine hiking just east of the city.

December – March, July – SeptemberSee the plan
Wenatchee

Wenatchee

Discover the Apple Capital of the World, where the Columbia River meets the rugged Cascade foothills.

May – OctoberSee the plan
Winthrop

Winthrop

Step back into the Old West in this charming mountain gateway to the North Cascades.

June – September, December – FebruarySee the plan