Top 5 Can’t Miss

One of the least visited national parks in the U.S., North Cascades National Park comprises towering stone mountains, hundreds of thousands of acres of old-growth forests, and otherworldly turquoise lakes

Take a scenic drive through the park on Highway 20 and stop to snap pics of the views at Washington Pass Overlook and Diablo Lake Overlook

Fly, hike, or boat to the tiny town of Stehekin, known for its bakery and gorgeous Rainbow Falls

Spend peaceful nights in the park at the North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin or Ross Lake Resort, both of which are right on the water

Pack in a picnic lunch or dinner from restaurants in neighboring towns like Marblemount and Concrete

Chances are that of Washington’s three national parks, you’re probably familiar with two: Olympic National Park, on the state’s southwest coast, and Mount Rainier , some 75 miles southeast of Seattle.…