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StevTurn t1_jc9iv9f wrote

Central Washington (east edge of the cascades) is also super beautiful. I would reccomend checking out Leavenworth (not so much the town, still cool but touristy), but all of the hiking in the Enchantments. There are a ton of amazing trailheads about 20 minutes from town.

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livingishardbro OP t1_jc9jn5f wrote

I 100% am definitely going to visit the state again sometime in the future so I will make sure to check out those places.

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lesliebenedict t1_jca14vw wrote

You should come back and visit Deception Pass onto Whidbey Island and then head north and see Bellingham. Glad you enjoyed your stay, come back again!

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Swimming_Sink_2360 t1_jcat0e0 wrote

Agreed! Just be sure to take Chuckanut Drive north to Bellingham rather than I-5.

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showmethegreen t1_jcc5szp wrote

I grew up by Bellingham and Mt. Baker is magical. I live on the east side now, we don't have the mountains or ocean, but we do have all 4 season which is nice.

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Karuna56 t1_jcdrrez wrote

See Ruby Beach, Hoh Rain Forest, Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, Visit Orcas Island, Cross the North Cascades Highway over to Mazama and Winthrop then down the Columbia. Go to Spokane and drive up to Colville, then back down all the way to Pullman (stop at Steptoe Butte) and explore the Palouse. Explore the Columbia Gorge. See Mt Adams and go back to Rainier. Wander around Hood Canal.

And so much more!

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ChickenFriedRiceee t1_jceey0n wrote

Grew up in Spokane but travel a lot to Seattle over the years. We always tried to take highway 2 just for Leavenworth. Took more time but is a beautiful city with amazing cascade views. Also so many places there with bomb ass food.

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