PACIFIC NORTHWEST PARKS: RAINIER, CASCADES AND OLYMPIC WILD
Glaciers crowning volcanic giants, moss draping cathedral forests, wild beaches facing Pacific storms. Washington State's trinity.
Leave Seattle toward Mount Rainier, flowering meadows and glaciers, then cross to the North Cascades, jagged terrain and deep lakes. End in Olympic amid moss-covered cedars and wave-beaten beaches. The American northwest is lived by contrasts, and each park changes air, light, horizon.
- Mount Rainier: glacier meadows, wildflower paradise
- Olympic: rainforest meets wild beach
- North Cascades: jagged peaks, grizzly wilderness
- Hurricane Ridge: alpine panoramas, deer meadows
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What weather should you expect?
Spring (April-May): Perfect weather across most regions (15-25°C) with blooming landscapes, moderate crowds, and excellent conditions for national parks and cities. Ideal for diverse activities nationwide.
Autumn (September-October): Excellent temperatures with spectacular fall foliage, harvest festivals, and comfortable weather. Perfect for outdoor activities, cultural events, fewer crowds than summer.
Summer (June-August): Peak season with warmest weather but highest crowds and prices. Excellent for northern regions, challenging in southwestern deserts, perfect for beaches and national parks.
Winter (December-February): Variable conditions from tropical Florida to snowy Colorado. Perfect for skiing, southern destinations, indoor attractions, lowest prices outside holiday periods.
How many days should I plan?
We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 6 and 8 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.
What to discover in United States?
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