7 day Pacific North West excursion
- Jeremy
- May 31, 2024
- 1 min read
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the diverse landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, starting with the coastal charm of Anacortes followed by a scenic ferry ride to Port Townsend. Immerse yourself in the lush wilderness of Olympic National Park, explore the enchanting shores of La Push, drive along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway with breathtaking ocean views, visit the majestic peaks and alpine scenery of Mount Rainier National Park, and finally, conclude this unforgettable trip in the dynamic urban landscapes of Seattle.
Drive : 1,195 km Scenery : Coast and Mountains Season : Spring-Summer-Fall
Day 1 : Whidbey Island
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Vancouver
Directions
Hwy 99 to USA border 40 Min
I5 to anacortes 1 hr
Ending Point
Anacortes
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Anacortes
Deception Pass
Rosario Beach state park
Mt. Erie Viewpoint
Washington Park
Day 2 : Olympic Park, The Mountains
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Whidbey Island
Directions
Rte 20 to Fort Casey 1 Hour
Ferry to Port Townsend 45 Min
US-101 to Port Angeles 1 Hour
Ending Point
Port Angeles Area
Recommended campgrounds (2 Nights)
Things to do
Fort Casey
Coupeville
Downtown Port Townsend
Hurricane Ridge
Kloshe Nanitch Lookout
Day 3 : Olympic Park, The Coast
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Port Angeles Area
Directions
Explore Olympic National Park
Ending Point
Port Angeles Area
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
La push
Rialto Beach
Forks (Twilight filming location)
Hoh rainforest
Day 4 : Pacific Coast Highway
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Port Angeles Area
Directions
US-101 to Ocean Shores 3 Hours
Ending Point
Ocean Shores
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Drive the Quinault loop
Visit Ocean Shores
Day 5 : Olympia
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Ocean Shores
Directions
Rte 8 to Olympia 1.5 Hours
Drive to Rainier 1.5 Hours
Ending Point
Mount Rainier
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Visit the State Capitol
Stop by Alder lake
Heritage park
Day 6 : Mount Rainier National Park
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Mount Rainier
Directions
Explore mount rainier National Park
I5 to Seattle 2 Hours
Ending Point
Seattle
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Longmire
Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center
Reflection Lake
Lots of Hiking opportunities
Numerous View Points
Day 7 : Seattle
Directions and driving time
Things to do
Waterfront park
Pioneer Square
Smith Tower
Pioneer Square
Smith Tower
Shops Restaurants and museum
Visit a Boeing factory or the Flight Museum
Explore the interactive map
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