Hikes
Just outside Winthrop, Falls Creek Falls delivers a surprisingly big waterfall experience with very little effort. Whether you’re looking for a quick quarter-mile walk to the lower falls or a longer hike to explore the upper cascades, this is a beautiful stop in Washington’s Methow Valley.
Waterfalls
A short, easy walk from Paradise leads to Myrtle Falls, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by wildflower meadows and Mount Rainier scenery.
Want-To-Go
A relatively easy 2-mile hike near Snoqualmie Pass leading through a beautiful forest to the impressive multi-tiered Franklin Falls.
Waterfalls
An easy forest hike near Bellevue leading to a scenic waterfall and a perfect quick outdoor escape.
Waterfalls
Explore Panther Creek Falls and nearby BZ Falls, two of southern Washington's most scenic waterfall destinations.
Worth-it
A scenic drive through Mount Rainier National Park featuring waterfalls, viewpoints, Reflection Lakes, and practical tips for avoiding crowds and long entrance waits.
Want-To-Go
📍 Location: North Cascades / Washington Route 20 🗺 Directions: Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ross+Lake+National+Recreation+Area 📂 Type: Road Trip / Scenic Drive Why it’s on our list: One of Washington’s most scenic mountain drives featuring dramatic North Cascades scenery, turquoise water,
Worth-it
Scenic mountain drive from Granite Falls to Darrington featuring forests, rivers, side roads, and the Big Four Ice Caves area.
Visited
Scenic Skykomish day trip featuring Eagle Falls, Bigfoot coffee stop, and a great tavern lunch.
Travel, food, and places we want to go to or have been to.
Ancient mega-waterfall site in central Washington with dramatic canyon views and huge geological history.
Panoramic views of Washington’s Palouse region from one of the state’s best scenic viewpoints.
Scenic canyon drive through central Washington with river views, wildlife, and winding roads.
Giant cowboy boots and hat in Seattle—quick, quirky roadside-style stop.
A worthwhile Olympic Peninsula day trip featuring coastal views, wildlife, picnic spots, and a scenic drive through historic Dungeness.
The iconic Tree of Life near Kalaloch—one of the Olympic Peninsula’s most photographed stops.
Dramatic coastal views, cliffs, and sea caves at Washington’s northwesternmost point.
Easy Leavenworth-area trail perfect for a casual outdoor stop near town.
“A remote preserved ghost town that feels like stepping into another era.”
Olympic Peninsula beach road trip featuring Rialto, Ruby, and La Push beaches.
Lava tube ice caves near Trout Lake with year-round ice and easy access.
Seven scenic Washington drives worth building future trips around.
