Washington's South Cascades
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The most formidable and volatile peaks in the Cascade range stand in the southern part of Washington state, highlighted by the terrific trio of Rainier, St. Helens and Adams. Glacier-capped Mount Rainier, the iconic backdrop to Seattle, rises over 14,000 feet, making it one of the tallest mountains in the lower 48 states. On the occasional clear afternoon, bathed in a reddish glow, "the mountain" seems right in Seattle's backyard. It's also the recreational playground for the city's many outdoors enthusiasts. With four main access points, Mount Rainier National Park boasts 246 miles of trails through old-growth forests and alpine wilderness, plus half a dozen equipped campgrounds. When Mount St Helens blew its top in 1980, the world saw what awesome forces lay beneath this volcanic range. The blast transformed the environment into an eerie moonscape. The history of the eruption is superbly displayed at several interpretive centers; from one observatory you can gawk right down into the volcano's crater. Wildflowers paint the slopes of Mount Adams, the state's second-highest peak. The mountain's relative inaccessibility makes for some appealingly solitary rambling. Visit in late summer when the huckleberries are ripe for the picking.
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Daniel C. Schechter has contributed chapters to ten Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the Mexico, Caribbean Islands, and Pacific Northwest guides.
Daniel C. Schechter has contributed chapters to ten Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the Mexico, Caribbean Islands, and Pacific Northwest guides.
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Washington's South Cascades Facts
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- Southern Washington state on the Oregonian border
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- Ape Cave (Mt. St. Helens)
- Bird Creek Meadow Trail (Mt. Adams)
- Longmire Historic District (Mt. Rainier)
- Grove of the Patriarchs trail (Mt. Rainier)
- Wonderland Trail (Mt. Rainier)
When to Visit Washington's South Cascades
Late May to early October for hiking; November to April for skiing
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Washington's South Cascades Events
- Oct - Nov. Earshot Jazz Festival
- Aug. Tibet Fest
- Aug - Sep. Olympia Harbor Days & Tugboat Races
- Aug. Brasil Fest
- Oct. Oyster Fest
- Apr - Sep. Kitsap Destruction Derby (Saturdays)
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