3 STUNNING National Parks in Washington to Explore

Summer is THE prime time to visit all 3 national parks in Washington State. Whether you go on a day trip, weekend camping trip, or week-long vacation you won’t run out of beautiful places to see 🤗

To get your itinerary started, here’s things to do that are worth repeating time after time:

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK 🌊🌲 🦌

-Hike in a rainforest (either Hoh or Quinault)

-See the unbelievably blue waters of Lake Crescent

-Go tidepooling at Ruby Beach

-Look for old growth trees (some of the oldest in the world!!)

-Catch sunset over the Pacific Ocean from Kalaloch Beach

NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK 🏔️🐐 🦋

-Scenic drive on Highway 20

-Do a day hike 

-See vivid green-blue lakes (Ross, Diablo, Gorge)

-If you’re up for it, extend your trip to the charming Western-style town of Winthrop

MT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK 🌸 🐻 🌈

-Hike to see wildflowers at Paradise (please stay on the trails & do not pick them!)

-Drive up 6,400’ to Sunrise, the highest point cars can go

-Go for a hike up to an old fire lookout tower (be sure to get in shape before because these hikes are steep lol)

📌 Which national park would you visit first?

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