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The Cascade Loop in Washington is a beautiful fall road trip. The Pacific Northwest may not be the first destination that comes to mind for fall foliage, but Washington state has some of the country's ...

The varied landscape of the region, from the jagged peaks of the North Cascades to the pebbled beaches of Fidalgo Island, is often cited as a reason Skagit County residents love living here. The ...

If you’ve got an extra day and extra cash, don’t end your North Cascades Scenic Highway road trip at Diablo Lake. Keep Going. Drive another 60-70 miles east and spend the night in Winthrop or Twisp, ...

The Cascade Loop, which includes Whidbey Scenic Isle Way, recently received designation as a National Scenic Byway. It was a decade-long effort to receive that recognition, according to Annette Pitts, ...

Washington State’s Mount Rainier National Park is a rugged landscape of waterfalls, glaciers, and lakes. The upper slope of its highest peak, Mount Rainier, a 14,410-foot-high volcano in the Cascade ...

I’ve never been a dog person. Why, I’ve always thought, spend so much time, money and energy raising this critter whose poop you have to pick up, who has to be let out every few hours and whose care ...

If you’re looking to experience some of Washington’s best natural beauty, scenic drives are a perfect way to do it. You’ll get to enjoy peaceful lakes, dense forests, and impressive mountain peaks ...

Fall colors begin to set in around Snoqualmie Falls. Natasha Brennan McClatchy As we enter the fall season in Washington, everything around us begins to change. The days are cooler, the air is crisp, ...

The golden sunset light on the North Cascade Range at Washington Pass Overlook in North Cascades National Park, Washington. The Pacific Northwest may not be the first destination that comes to mind ...

The Pacific Northwest may not be the first destination that comes to mind for fall foliage, but Washington state has some of the country's most spectacular autumn road trips. The 400-mile Cascade Loop ...