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North Cascades Highway

North Cascades National Park, WA
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Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Description: A scenic highway measuring 132 miles.
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Chelan, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

If you reside in Washington State or if you happen to be traveling over the Cascade Mountains, try to incorporate into you travels, a trip over the North Cross Cascade Highway, especially if the weather is right. What a beautiful drive you will have. I have special personal interest in this highway as my Great Grandfather explored this area in... More

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Yokneam Moshava
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81 reviews 81 reviews
69 attraction reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I came to see th North Cascades Highway and the NP on a cloudy and partially rainy day (had no other choice). And since this was February, you couldn't drive fully through if from west to east, as some of the major parts are closed throughout the winter. Yet, you still see the high potential of this amazingly beautiful area,... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

This is one National Park you don't have to miss. The road is a scenic highway with many overlooks and colorful towns to stop in. You get the best of both worlds, both convenience and natural beauty.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

North Cascades gives you a little bit of everything you'd wish for in Washington State. I had a great day out with Evergreen Escapes. The State of Washington was having one of its longest recorded days without rain. I think this was the last day before it rained and the clouds were ominous. However, as the day progressed the clouds... More

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Omak, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

This drive pretty much shows me every time why I love this state. I have driven it many many times and it never ceases to awe and inspire me. The huge mountains and beautiful waterfalls, Diablo Lake and the lush green. I love this drive. Closes in the winter and that is sad but all the more beautiful in the... More

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Utah
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34 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

If you have the time take this scenic route. It is beautiful with hidden gems along the way. Take time to stop and take pictures. You don't see these kinds of views everyday.

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Simi Valley, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

This was our first time driving the North Cascades Highway....the roads are in great condition with lots of places to stop and sight see. Nice areas for hiking and cute little towns along the way! We had a wonderful time!

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Florence, Oregon
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18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

I have lived in the Pacific Northwest for most of my life and this was the first time I have been to the area. We drove the highway in late September and the colors had not changed even at altitude. There was smoke in the air from nearby and not so nearby fires. The lack of color and the haze... More

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Concrete, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

It's hard to rate this one. Having been to the East Coast during the "Leaf Peeper" season, this one falls a bit short. The color really depends on the season. If our rain starts in September or off and on during August, the colors can be glorious----Washington glorious (mostly yellow), not East Coast glorious. The scenery is beautiful to me... More

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Averill Park, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Beautiful. You didn't have to leave your car to see hanging glaciers, waterfalls and unbelievable mountains. Once we did leave the car, however, the hiking was wonderful. The most memorable hike was to Cascade Pass. One of the best parts was having to cross the snow fields on the way. My daughters loved that! Once we got to the top,... More

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