Looking to see Larches in Washington this Fall? Share this with your hiking partner ➡️ Here are the top 5 best Larch hikes… 🥾 Maple Pass - This is a 6.5 mile loop trail with about 2,200ft of elevation gain 🔁 Dogs are allowed on a leash 🐶 Location… Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest just outside of North Cascades National Park 📍 This is a pretty popular trail so you will definitely come across a lot of other hikers but it’s TOTALLY worth it 😍 🥾 Blue Lake - This is a 4.5 mile out and back tr

If you like hiking, camping, or just getting outside in one of Washington's state parks, take note: the price of a Discover Pass just went up. Full story on KOMOnews.com | KOMO News

The next time you buy an annual Discover Pass, it will cost you 50% more. The price went up from $30 to $45 on Wednesday. The increase is the first since the pass was introduced in 2011. A one-day pass is still $10. The parking pass provides visitors unlimited entry for a year to millions of acres of Washington state lands, including wildlife areas, water access areas, trailheads, state parks, recreation and heritage sites, and natural resource conservation areas. The increase was passed by the

Will always be amazed by how beautiful Washington is. Save this for your next Washington trip ⬇️ I’m getting really psyched to head back to the PNW in a couple weeks. Flying into Seattle puts you close to five of the most scenic areas in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s a quick guide to what each region offers and when to go: 📍 North Cascades National Park • Nickname: “The American Alps” — over 300 glaciers and steep peaks. • Best for: hiking, backpacking, mountain views. • Top spots: Diablo Lake,