Where To Explore
Hand-picked guides across Washington and beyond — start with the season's featured destination, or pick your own adventure.
Leavenworth
Nestled in the Cascades along the Icicle River, this Bavarian village puts on one of its best shows in autumn. Crisp air, golden foliage, apple orchards, and the tail end of Oktoberfest — plus the first hints of Christmas lights — make fall a quieter and arguably more charming time to visit.
Lake Chelan
Seattle
Wenatchee
Winthrop
Stehekin
Entiat
Beyond The PNW
A growing handful of destinations from trips outside the Pacific Northwest.
Where Can You Have A Campfire?
Summer in the Cascades is the heart of fire season — and restrictions change daily across National Forests, State Parks, DNR land, and National Parks. We pull every agency's status into one view, so you don't drive three hours and end up at a closed fire ring.
See current restrictions trending_flatTrip Reports
A curated list of trip reports worth doing in September. The reports themselves may be from any time of year, but the route or activity is relevant right now — conditions, access, and timing all line up for this month.
