Washington State: Island to Desert in 7 days
- Jeremy
- May 27, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: May 31, 2024
Explore the diverse landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, from the coastal charm of Whidbey Island and iconic landmarks of Seattle to the stunning views of the Desert in Vantage, the Bavarian-inspired village of Leavenworth nestled in the Cascade Mountains, and the rustic allure of Winthrop. Journey through the outdoor haven of North Cascades National Park, marvel at the vivid turquoise waters of Diablo Lake, and capture the beauty of cascading waterfalls and alpine meadows on the way back to Vancouver.
Drive : 1,304 km Scenery : Coast, Mountains,Desert Season : Summer or 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 : Seattle
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Whidbey Island
Directions
WA-525 to Clinton 1 hr
Ferry to Mukilteo 30 min
I 5 to seattle 40 min
Ending Point
Seattle
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Fort Casey
Coupeville
Meerkerk Gardens
Boeing Future of Flight
Day 3 : Snoqualmie Pass
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Seattle
Directions
I 90 via snoqualmie pass 2 hr
*add 1 hr 30 for Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway
Ending Point
Vantage
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Visit Downtown Seattle
Shops Restaurants and Museums in Seattle
Gold Creek Pond
Numerous hikes in the Snoqualmie area
Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway
Day 4 : The Desert
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Vantage
Directions
Vantage hwy to Ellensburg 30 min
WA 97 to Leavenworth 1 hr
Ending Point
Leavenworth
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Downtown Ellensburg
Ginkgo Petrified Forest
Wild Horse Monument
Frenchman Coulee
Day 5 : Old Towns
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Leavenworth
Directions
Hwy 97A to lake Chelan 1 hr
WA 153 to Winthrop 1 hr
Ending Point
Winthrop
Things to do
Leavenworth Bavarian Village
Reindeer Farm
Chelan Falls
Lake Chelan State Park
Chelan
Winthrop
Day 6 : North Cascades
Directions and driving time
Recommended campgrounds
Things to do
Washington Pass Observation Site
Ross Dam
Ross Lake Overlook
Diablo Lake Vista Point
Sterling Miller Overlook
Colonial Creek
Day 7 : Mount Baker
Directions and driving time
Starting Point
Baker Lake
Directions
N cascade Hwy to Burlington 1 hr
I 5 to Canada Border 45 min
Hwy 99 to Vancouver 40 min
Ending Point
Vancouver
Things to do
Lake Shannon Recreational Area
hike to Anderson Point
Larabee State park
Fairhaven, bellingham
Drive to Heather Meadows, Artist Point and Picture lake 2 hr detour
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