Search results in category Scenic Byways
Cranberry Coast Scenic Byway
Published: 03/27/2012 by Anne Erickson in Scenic Byways
(0 reviews)This byway is named in honor of the tiny red berry, which once grew wild in the region and was farmed by Finnish immigrants over 100 years ago.
Hidden Coast Scenic Byway
Published: 03/27/2012 by Anne Erickson in Scenic Byways
(0 reviews)Prepare to compose your thoughts and write your next novel. The shadows are deeper in this part of the world, and the power and beauty of the ocean invite introspection.
Swiftwater Corridor
Published: 03/27/2012 by Anne Erickson in Scenic Byways
(0 reviews)The Swiftwater Corridor features sun-drenched views of pine forestland, pristine waters and valley cattle ranches. The Stuart Range and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness play host year-round to campers, snowmobilers and fishermen. Don't miss this scenic Washington State treat.
Spirit Lake Memorial Highway
Published: 03/27/2012 by Anne Erickson in Scenic Byways
(0 reviews)This is the only scenic byway in Washington State, not to mention the United States, that penetrates a fresh volcanic blast zone. Also known as the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, SR-504 is a 52-mile journey into the scene of epic destruction that Mount St. Helens caused when it erupted on May 18, 1980.
Whidbey Island Scenic Isle Way
Published: 02/21/2012 by Anne Erickson in Scenic Byways
(0 reviews)Located entirely on a single island and a mere hour from downtown Seattle, this byway is as accessible as it is leisurely; twenty minutes of the journey includes a relaxing Washington State ferry ride.
Cascade Loop Scenic Byway
Published: 02/21/2012 by Anne Erickson in Day Trips
(0 reviews)The Cascade Loop Byway is a 440-mile love letter to Washington praising her natural beauty and charisma. From the waterfront city of Everett, head east over Stevens Pass, where alpine villages welcome and snowy spires beckon.
Yakama Scenic Byway
Published: 02/21/2012 by Anne Erickson in Scenic Byways
(0 reviews)Located in central Washington state, the Yakama Scenic Byway runs south from the city of Yakima (yes, a different spelling) on US-97 to meet SR-14 at the Columbia River. This byway slices through the Yakama people’s ancestral homeland, much of it now known as the Yakama Reservation.
Columbia River Gorge Scenic Byway
Published: 02/21/2012 by Anne Erickson in Scenic Byways
(0 reviews)The Columbia River cut this dramatic gap between the Cascade Mountains on its way to the Pacific Ocean eons ago. Lewis and Clark explored this path centuries ago. Today, modern travelers are awestruck at the natural beauty of the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Byway.
Lewis and Clark Trail
Published: 02/21/2012 by Anne Erickson in Scenic Byways
(0 reviews)Recreate the steps of Lewis and Clark, their renowned assistant and translator Sacajawea and the rest of the Corps of Discovery on their Washington State adventures. Follow the Snake and Columbia rivers, as they did, all the way to the Pacific Ocean near present-day Ilwaco.
Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway
Published: 02/21/2012 by Anne Erickson in Scenic Byways
(0 reviews)Experience the short and sweet Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway, one of Washington state's best-kept secrets. Also known as Canyon Road or SR-821, this byway is an efficient, dazzling alternative to driving I-82 between Ellensburg and Yakima.
