Down on sea level, the Cascade Loop leads along its final section, Region 9, to the lovely waterfront communities on the Whidbey Scenic Isle Way. Many Northwesterners love these salty getaways as much as we adore the North Cascades jagged peaks. The idea is to travel south down 55-mile-long Whidbey Island, a place that call […]
As we drive west on the Cascade Loop into Region 8, we can breathe a sigh of relief. We are back on terra firma. That is, we are back down in the beautiful Skagit Valley and Fidalgo Island area. Known around the country, the fertile Skagit Valley is home to hundreds of acres of blossoms […]
Known as the Apple Capital of the World, the Wenatchee/Columbia River Valley is lush desert than when irrigated grows some of the finest apples, pears, cherries and apricots on the globe. Region 4 of the Cascade Loop, the valley boasts the Wenatchee Foothills Trail System, Silver Falls up the Entiat River Valley and a mountain […]
Region 2 of the Cascade Loop is the Stevens Pass Greenway, which follows the path of the Skykomish River up and over Stevens Pass on Highway 2. The views are spectacular and picnicking and hiking great fun. For example, join the crowd for the Return of the Salmon celebration, which occurs the last Saturday of […]
This summer or fall is the perfect time to drive all or just a region or two of the Cascade Loop, Washington’s Ultimate Road Trip.” According to “National Geographic Traveler, the 400-mile loop is “one of America’s grandest, most spectacular drives.” The Cascade Loop Association breaks the trip up into nine regions: Snohomish River Valley […]
