Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Anacortes & Fidalgo Island Anacortes & Fidalgo Island is a Washington destination for a ferry gateway with city forestlands, marinas, shoreline parks, cycling, kayaking, and event areas. Make the Most of a Anacortes & Fidalgo Island Day Marine wind and ferry traffic can influence shoreline plans. Cap Sante, Mount Erie,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Ape Cave Ape Cave is a Washington destination for a long lava tube, rough underground route, forest approaches, permit system, and south-side volcano recreation. Make the Most of a Ape Cave Day Bring multiple lights and layers because cave temperature differs sharply from summer air. Check permits, snow, road access,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Baker Lake Baker Lake is a Washington destination for a forested reservoir with boat launches, beaches, shoreline camping, paddling, and mountain views. Make the Most of a Baker Lake Day Lake wind, cold water, smoke, and changing reservoir access shape boating days. Campers should check fire restrictions and forest-road conditions….
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Beacon Rock State Park Beacon Rock State Park is a Washington destination for the Beacon Rock trail, Hamilton Mountain, campgrounds, boat access, and Columbia Gorge viewpoints. Make the Most of a Beacon Rock State Park Day Wet switchbacks and strong wind can make the rock trail uncomfortable. River users should…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Bellevue & Eastside Parks Bellevue & Eastside Parks is a Washington destination for Eastside greenways, wetland parks, golf courses, regional trails, and event grounds between Lake Washington and the Cascade foothills. Make the Most of a Bellevue & Eastside Parks Day Plan low wetland paths around recent rain and river…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Bellingham Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive is a Washington destination for waterfront recreation, urban trails, mountain biking, scenic Chuckanut Drive, lakes, and event spaces. Make the Most of a Bellingham Day Check marine fog and wind for Samish Bay, then trail drainage for Chuckanut routes. Heavy rain can also affect steep…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Cape Disappointment State Park Cape Disappointment State Park is a Washington destination for Pacific headlands, beaches, lighthouses, forest trails, campground loops, and the Columbia River mouth. Make the Most of a Cape Disappointment Day Coastal storms, surf, fog, wind, and heavy rain can affect trails and campsites. The Columbia bar…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Cape Flattery Cape Flattery is a Washington destination for the remote northwestern headland, short forest trail, cliffs, ocean viewpoints, and nearby Makah lands. Make the Most of a Cape Flattery Day Confirm tribal access requirements and local road conditions. Fog, strong wind, heavy rain, and limited services can turn a…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Cle Elum & Roslyn Cle Elum & Roslyn is a Washington destination for dry-side mountain towns with rail trails, river access, golf, lakes, and community events. Make the Most of a Cle Elum & Roslyn Day Open-country wind, summer heat, smoke, and winter road ice affect different activities. Use town…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Columbia River Gorge Columbia River Gorge is a Washington destination for the Washington-side gorge, scenic roads, trailheads, river launches, cliffs, and exposed overlooks. Make the Most of a Columbia River Gorge Day Strong wind may help one river activity and stop another. Also check heat, ice, wildfire, smoke, trail closures,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Crystal Mountain Crystal Mountain is a Washington destination for a mountain resort with summer trails, biking, scenic rides, events, and access toward Mount Rainier. Make the Most of a Crystal Mountain Day Operating schedules, mountain wind, smoke, thunderstorms, and wet bike trails should be checked separately. Winter road conditions may…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Deception Pass State Park Deception Pass State Park is a Washington destination for iconic bridges, rugged beaches, forest trails, campgrounds, freshwater areas, and fast tidal passages. Make the Most of a Deception Pass State Park Day Currents in the pass require expert judgment; quieter bays and Cranberry Lake answer different…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Diablo & Ross Lakes Diablo & Ross Lakes is a Washington destination for turquoise reservoirs, overlooks, boat routes, remote camps, and Highway 20 access through the North Cascades. Make the Most of a Diablo & Ross Lakes Day Cold water, canyon wind, smoke, and limited landing options deserve extra margin….
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Dungeness Spit Dungeness Spit & Sequim is a Washington destination for the exposed coastal spit, Sequim rain-shadow parks, wildlife areas, cycling routes, and community events. Make the Most of a Dungeness Spit & Sequim Day Check tide, wind, fog, and total walking distance before going far onto the spit. Inland…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Grand Coulee & Lake Roosevelt Grand Coulee & Lake Roosevelt is a Washington destination for the major dam, long reservoir, launches, campgrounds, scenic drives, and seasonal visitor events. Make the Most of a Grand Coulee & Lake Roosevelt Day Distances are large and reservoir wind can rise quickly. Check water…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Hoh Rain Forest Hoh Rain Forest is a Washington destination for temperate rainforest trails, Hoh River access, campground stays, and the remote Upper Hoh Road. Make the Most of a Hoh Rain Forest Day Expect wet roots and mud even after rain ends. River level, fallen trees, road conditions, and…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Hood Canal Hood Canal is a Washington destination for a long marine waterway lined with beaches, launches, state parks, campgrounds, and Olympic Peninsula gateways. Make the Most of a Hood Canal Day Wind can funnel along the canal and tides affect beaches and launches. Compare conditions at the specific destination…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Hurricane Ridge Hurricane Ridge is a Washington destination for the high-elevation road, alpine viewpoints, ridge trails, and winter-access corridor above Port Angeles. Make the Most of a Hurricane Ridge Day Check road access before climbing from the lowlands. Wind, clouds, snow, smoke, and visibility can change rapidly at ridge elevation….
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Issaquah Alps Issaquah Alps is a Washington destination for the connected Cougar, Squak, and Tiger mountain trail systems along the eastern Seattle foothills. Make the Most of a Issaquah Alps Day Choose a specific mountain and trailhead before departure. Mud, low clouds, wind exposure, and parking pressure vary among the…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Kalaloch & Ruby Beach Kalaloch & Ruby Beach is a Washington destination for southern Olympic beaches, sea stacks, bluff overlooks, forest paths, and coastal campgrounds. Make the Most of a Kalaloch & Ruby Beach Day Check tides, surf, wind, and beach access notices. Coastal storms can affect bluff stairs, driftwood,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About La Push Beach La Push & Rialto Beach is a Washington destination for rugged beaches, sea stacks, river-mouth access, tide pools, and coastal camping approaches near La Push. Make the Most of a La Push & Rialto Beach Day Use tide tables and surf forecasts before walking around headlands. Sneaker…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Lake Chelan & Stehekin Lake Chelan & Stehekin is a Washington destination for a long deep lake, boating corridor, remote Stehekin access, campgrounds, and shoreline towns. Make the Most of a Lake Chelan & Stehekin Day Strong afternoon wind can create rough water over long fetches. Coordinate boat schedules, smoke,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Lake Crescent Lake Crescent is a Washington destination for a deep Olympic lake with paddling, boating, shoreline trails, waterfalls, lodging, and campgrounds. Make the Most of a Lake Crescent Day Cold water remains important even in summer, and afternoon wind can build quickly. Use shoreline trails or Marymere Falls when…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Lake Quinault Lake Quinault is a Washington destination for a rainforest lake, waterfall drives, shoreline lodging, campgrounds, paddling, and forest roads. Make the Most of a Lake Quinault Day Check lake wind and North Shore or Graves Creek road status separately. Rain supports waterfalls but can also raise rivers and…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Lake Washington Lake Washington is a Washington destination for boating, paddling, beaches, shoreline parks, and long cycling routes around a large urban lake. Make the Most of a Lake Washington Day Check wind direction, cold-water conditions, boat traffic, and crossing distance before launching. Shoreline trails offer a useful backup when…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Lake Wenatchee Lake Wenatchee is a Washington destination for an alpine lake with boating, beaches, paddling, state-park camping, and river headwaters. Make the Most of a Lake Wenatchee Day Afternoon wind can arrive quickly, and the water stays cold. Check smoke, fire restrictions, campground status, and winter access as well…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Leavenworth & Icicle Creek Leavenworth & Icicle Creek is a Washington destination for an outdoor town, river corridor, campgrounds, bike routes, festival venues, and Alpine Lakes trailheads. Make the Most of a Leavenworth & Icicle Creek Day Plan exposed rides and events around heat and smoke. River flow, campground fire…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Long Beach Peninsula Long Beach Peninsula is a Washington destination for ocean beaches, the Discovery Trail, resort towns, golf, festivals, and the Columbia River estuary. Make the Most of a Long Beach Peninsula Day Marine wind, fog, rain, and soft sand affect cycling and events. Check surf and tide guidance…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Moses Lake & Potholes Reservoir Moses Lake & Potholes Reservoir is a Washington destination for large Columbia Basin lakes, reservoir arms, dunes, boat launches, golf, campgrounds, and wildlife areas. Make the Most of a Moses Lake & Potholes Reservoir Day Lake wind, heat, dust, smoke, and thunderstorms can change exposed…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Mount Baker Mount Baker is a Washington destination for the volcano, Heather Meadows, Artist Point, high-country trails, campgrounds, and the Mount Baker Highway. Make the Most of a Mount Baker Day Deep snow can linger into summer at Artist Point. Check road status, cloud ceiling, wind, thunderstorms, and wildfire smoke…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Mount Rainier National Park Mount Rainier National Park is a Washington destination for parkwide mountain roads, forests, campgrounds, visitor corridors, waterfalls, and high-elevation trails. Make the Most of a Mount Rainier National Park Day Choose one park entrance and check its road and reservation requirements. Snow, smoke, fog, crowds, and…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Mount Si Mount Si is a Washington destination for the Mount Si and Little Si trailheads, North Bend valley, nearby river access, and foothill recreation. Make the Most of a Mount Si Day Start early enough to manage parking, heat, and daylight. Snow, ice, summit wind, and low clouds can…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Mount Spokane State Park Mount Spokane State Park is a Washington destination for a high-elevation state park with summit roads, biking, hiking, camping, views, and winter recreation. Make the Most of a Mount Spokane State Park Day Mountain snow and fog can persist while Spokane is dry. Check road gates,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Mount St. Helens Mount St. Helens is a Washington destination for the volcanic monument, blast-zone roads, observatory approaches, lakes, exposed trails, and remote forest access. Make the Most of a Mount St. Helens Day Confirm which side of the monument is reachable because roads are long and seasonal. Snow, heat,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About North Cascades National Park North Cascades National Park is a Washington destination for rugged park interior, Cascade Pass approaches, remote camping, glaciated peaks, and Highway 20 access. Make the Most of a North Cascades National Park Day Check seasonal roads, trailheads, smoke, snow, and backcountry notices. Distances and limited services…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Olympic National Park Olympic National Park is a Washington destination for parkwide mountain, rainforest, lake, river, and Pacific coast recreation across the Olympic Peninsula. Make the Most of a Olympic National Park Day Choose one park corridor and check its road and facility status. Conditions can range from coastal rain…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Orcas Island Orcas Island is a Washington destination for Moran State Park, mountain roads, inland lakes, villages, campgrounds, and shoreline paddling. Make the Most of a Orcas Island Day Mountain clouds and wind may differ from protected bays. Check ferry timing, campground access, and lake conditions before committing to distant…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Packwood, White Pass & Goat Rocks Packwood, White Pass & Goat Rocks is a Washington destination for a gateway town, mountain pass, wilderness trailheads, scenic roads, campgrounds, and event base. Make the Most of a Packwood Day Check pass and forest-road conditions before leaving town. Snow, smoke, thunderstorms, river levels,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Palouse Falls State Park Palouse Falls State Park is a Washington destination for the state waterfall, exposed canyon overlooks, remote roads, and day-use recreation in the Columbia Plateau. Make the Most of a Palouse Falls State Park Day Shade and water are limited, so avoid peak heat. Wind, dust, smoke,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Paradise Paradise is a Washington destination for the high-elevation visitor area, wildflower meadows, snowfields, viewpoints, and southern summit approaches. Make the Most of a Paradise Day Snow can persist well into summer and fog can erase views. Check timed access, parking, wind, thunderstorms, smoke, and traction needs. Weather Tips for…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Riverside State Park Riverside State Park is a Washington destination for a large Spokane River park with canyon scenery, paddling, campgrounds, bike routes, and multi-use trails. Make the Most of a Riverside State Park Day Check river flow and skill requirements before paddling. Heat, smoke, mud, snow, and campground fire…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About San Juan Islands San Juan Islands is a Washington destination for archipelago-wide ferries, boating, kayaking, cycling, beaches, and island-to-island trips. Make the Most of a San Juan Islands Day Use marine forecasts and ferry notices together. Wind, current, fog, cold water, and limited sailings can change an island itinerary quickly….
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Seattle Parks & Trails Seattle Parks & Trails is a Washington destination for major urban parks, waterfront paths, greenways, beaches, and outdoor event spaces across the Seattle area. Make the Most of a Seattle Parks & Trails Day Use paved greenways during wet periods and save exposed waterfront routes for…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Snoqualmie Falls Snoqualmie Falls is a Washington destination for the waterfall overlooks, short connecting trails, Snoqualmie River corridor, and nearby foothill towns. Make the Most of a Snoqualmie Falls Day High river flow increases spray and can change lower access, while fog may hide the gorge. Use the overlook during…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Snoqualmie Pass Snoqualmie Pass is a Washington destination for an Interstate 90 pass with lakes, trailheads, bike access, and a major winter recreation corridor. Make the Most of a Snoqualmie Pass Day Pass conditions can change quickly during storms. Check snow, chain requirements, trailhead access, fog, and avalanche-adjacent closures before…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Spokane Parks & Trails Spokane Parks & Trails is a Washington destination for riverfront parks, urban cycling, golf courses, gardens, trails, and outdoor events across the Spokane area. Make the Most of a Spokane Parks & Trails Day Summer heat and smoke favor early rides and shaded parks. Winter snow,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Stevens Pass Stevens Pass is a Washington destination for a Highway 2 mountain pass with summer trails, biking, winter recreation, and Pacific Crest Trail access. Make the Most of a Stevens Pass Day Check pass cameras and restrictions during snow season. Fog, ice, heavy precipitation, smoke, and holiday traffic can…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Sun Lakes–Dry Falls Sun Lakes–Dry Falls is a Washington destination for the Dry Falls overlook, chain of lakes, state-park camping, boating, golf, and coulee scenery. Make the Most of a Sun Lakes–Dry Falls Day Summer heat, sun, wind, and smoke dominate many days. Choose calm mornings for boating and carry…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Sunrise Sunrise is a Washington destination for the park’s highest vehicle-access visitor area, alpine trails, east-side overlooks, and White River corridor. Make the Most of a Sunrise Day The road is strongly seasonal and upper trails retain snow. Start early for parking and avoid exposed ridges during lightning, strong wind,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Tacoma Waterfront & Point Defiance Tacoma Waterfront & Point Defiance is a Washington destination for South Sound waterfront paths, a large forested city park, beaches, ferry views, and event areas. Make the Most of a Tacoma Waterfront & Point Defiance Day Check tide, marine wind, fog, and cold water before…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About The Enchantments The Enchantments is a Washington destination for a permit-controlled alpine basin reached by demanding trails, high passes, and long approach days. Make the Most of a The Enchantments Day Permits, snow, heat, smoke, water availability, and daylight all matter. Aasgard Pass and the through-route require a much larger…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Tri-Cities Riverfront Tri-Cities Riverfront is a Washington destination for Columbia and Snake riverfronts, paved trails, boat launches, parks, golf access, and outdoor events. Make the Most of a Tri-Cities Riverfront Day Hot, dry wind can affect both cycling and boating. Check algae or water notices, smoke, thunderstorms, and shade availability…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Vancouver Waterfront Vancouver Waterfront is a Washington destination for Columbia River paths, city parks, paddling access, metro cycling, and waterfront events. Make the Most of a Vancouver Waterfront Day River wind, current, heat, and smoke can change waterfront comfort quickly. Inland greenways provide alternatives when the main river is too…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Walla Walla Wine Country Walla Walla Wine Country is a Washington destination for rural cycling, golf, outdoor events, parks, and wine-country roads below the Blue Mountains. Make the Most of a Walla Walla Wine Country Day Plan rides and golf for cooler hours during summer heat. Wind, smoke, harvest traffic,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Whidbey Island Whidbey Island is a Washington destination for islandwide beaches, historic towns, bluff trails, ferry routes, cycling roads, and state parks. Make the Most of a Whidbey Island Day Compare conditions on the exposed west side with more sheltered eastern bays. Ferry delays, fog, wind, and narrow roads matter…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About White Salmon White Salmon & Stevenson is a Washington destination for gorge towns, whitewater access, cycling roads, river events, trailheads, and scenic overlooks. Make the Most of a White Salmon & Stevenson Day Match whitewater plans to river flow and guide advice. Gorge wind, heat, smoke, and event traffic can…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Winthrop & Methow Valley Winthrop & Methow Valley is a Washington destination for a dry-side mountain valley with cycling, golf, river access, events, lakes, and North Cascades gateways. Make the Most of a Winthrop & Methow Valley Day Summer heat and smoke can be more important than rain. Check wind,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Yakima Canyon Yakima Canyon is a Washington destination for a scenic river canyon with paddling, cycling, campgrounds, wildlife areas, and exposed basalt slopes. Make the Most of a Yakima Canyon Day Check river flow, wind, heat, smoke, and roadside access. Canyon shade is limited and thunderstorms can bring sudden gusts….