Pacific Northwest suggestions needed
We are two couples in late fifties/early sixties planning an approximately 6-week trip for next mid-June and July from Maryland to Pacific Northwest. We have reservations for 4 nights in Yellowstone a...
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Everybody's focusing on the coast which is beautiful to visit but you also asked about the North Cascades. One of our favorite trips is to take the North Cascades Highway and visit the town of Winthrop which is a re-creation of a small western town complete with the wooden sidewalks. A favorite National Campground stay over is Colonial Creek campground which is on the eastern banks of Lake Diablo which is on the western side of the pass. There are no hook-ups which is very common for NPS campgrounds here in WA but there are lake front sites or wooded sites often available. There is a tank dump available. The scenery is amazing which includes pristine green/blue mountain lakes and abundant wildlife.
A second route over the Cascades is on Highway 2 which is a little further to the south. Stops along this route would include Wenatchee which is the fruit belt of the state, Lake Chelan and the Bavarian town of Leavenworth. I can't recommend any campgrounds as I have relatives in Leavenworth and usually stay at their place.
The only caveat is fire season which has been particularly fierce this year to that part of our state. If we have another dry winter, I'd check the fire situation very carefully along my chosen route.
I am a New England transplant here but I love the NW as a native. In fact I even married a native girl 41 years ago and it was the best thing that ever happened to me! We prefer the coast for camping but this state has beauty everywhere you look so no matter which route you choose, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy your trip and come back often.
A second route over the Cascades is on Highway 2 which is a little further to the south. Stops along this route would include Wenatchee which is the fruit belt of the state, Lake Chelan and the Bavarian town of Leavenworth. I can't recommend any campgrounds as I have relatives in Leavenworth and usually stay at their place.
The only caveat is fire season which has been particularly fierce this year to that part of our state. If we have another dry winter, I'd check the fire situation very carefully along my chosen route.
I am a New England transplant here but I love the NW as a native. In fact I even married a native girl 41 years ago and it was the best thing that ever happened to me! We prefer the coast for camping but this state has beauty everywhere you look so no matter which route you choose, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy your trip and come back often.
