White Pass Scenic Byway

White Pass Scenic Byway The natural and pristine White Pass Scenic Byway winds through the forests of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams and Mt. Helens and Mt Adams.
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Rainier National Park before descending to the arid landscape of Eastern Washington. Yes, the White Pass Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive... But, the best reasons to visit the byway are for the things you can DO here, more than the things to SEE. From East to West, West to East, the byway offers World Class recreation. For many visitors, from within the region or around the world, the byway is a

route for exploring Mount Rainier, Mount St. For those in the know - either canny locals or niche recreationists from around the country - there are amazing recreational opportunities all along the byway, in every season. Trophy fishing the Cowlitz... catch and release fly fishing the Tieton... boating Riffe and Mayfield Lakes... hiking the Pacific Crest Trail... camping in dense forests... Mount Adams mountaineering... watching elk at Oak Creek Wildlife Area... wilderness horsepacking... backcountry skiing... rock climbing along the Tieton... downhill skiing at White Pass... snowmobiling... rafting the Tieton... steepcreeking the upper Cowlitz... scrambling to the Tatoosh lookout... mushrooming the Gifford Pinchot...

Visit again and again - there's plenty to see and do. There's no place like it in Washington State (or anywhere else for that matter...).

Discover Lewis County has kicked off its first photography contest! Share your images capturing Lewis County's stunning ...
06/16/2024

Discover Lewis County has kicked off its first photography contest! Share your images capturing Lewis County's stunning natural beauty. The first-place winner will receive $1,000, and the second-place winner will receive $500. Share your image - you could be the winner!

Wildflowers! A beautiful signal of the season in our great outdoors. Bring on the hiking and outdoor fun!
06/09/2024

Wildflowers! A beautiful signal of the season in our great outdoors. Bring on the hiking and outdoor fun!

News we have been waiting for! Stevens Canyon Road at Mount Rainier National Park has reopened after an extensive $43-m...
06/07/2024

News we have been waiting for! Stevens Canyon Road at Mount Rainier National Park has reopened after an extensive $43-million, two-year rehabilitation project. The project restored nine miles of this iconic road, traveling through the heart of the park, and an important connection for park guests traveling the White Pass Scenic Byway!

https://whitepassbyway.com/2024/06/04/stevens-canyon-road-reopens/

Gather your kiddos and ready the fishing poles - the Kid's Fishing Derby at Lake Scanewa, sponsored by the Lewis County ...
06/03/2024

Gather your kiddos and ready the fishing poles - the Kid's Fishing Derby at Lake Scanewa, sponsored by the Lewis County PUD is coming up on June 8th!

Saturday, June 8th 2024 – 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (On-site registration at 8:15 a.m. if space is available after online registration which has closed after the first 150 registrations) About the Kids’...

Ready to hit the trail this summer? The Byway is loaded with hiking opportunities. Check them out: https://bit.ly/39rLtd...
05/28/2024

Ready to hit the trail this summer? The Byway is loaded with hiking opportunities. Check them out: https://bit.ly/39rLtdS

Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise corridor started yesterday and run throu...
05/26/2024

Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise corridor started yesterday and run through September 2. Many weekend and weekday advance-timed entry reservations for the Paradise Corridor remain available. The Sunrise Corridor is projected to fully open by Thursday, July 4.

Additional timed entry reservations will be available every evening at 7 p.m. Pacific Time for spontaneous visits Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the popular Paradise Corridor start Friday, May 24, 2024, and run through Monday, September 2, 2024. Many weekend and w...

Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams… See all three from the White Pass Scenic Byway - the Playground of Volcano Coun...
05/22/2024

Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams… See all three from the White Pass Scenic Byway - the Playground of Volcano Country!

One of Washington's great travel experiences... Explore small communities, river valleys, foothills, and alpine county including Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens. Yes, the White Pass Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive... But, the best reasons to visit the byway are for the things you can DO here, m...

If you haven't yet heard, Skate Creek Road is open for the season! This beautiful roadway also makes travel much easier...
05/17/2024

If you haven't yet heard, Skate Creek Road is open for the season! This beautiful roadway also makes travel much easier between Packwood and Ashford. Hooray for spring!

Do you have questions about the new timed entry system at Mount Rainier National Park entrances at Longmire and the road...
05/12/2024

Do you have questions about the new timed entry system at Mount Rainier National Park entrances at Longmire and the road to Sunrise? Here's some help! 👉 https://bit.ly/3JQ7wda

We are enjoying some beautiful blue-sky days on the lakes along the Byway! Be safe, have fun, and remember, the water i...
05/10/2024

We are enjoying some beautiful blue-sky days on the lakes along the Byway! Be safe, have fun, and remember, the water is still very COLD!

Springtime means more blue skies to show off the inspiring views along the Byway! Who's ready to plan a road trip?
05/08/2024

Springtime means more blue skies to show off the inspiring views along the Byway! Who's ready to plan a road trip?

A great day in the mountains! The Packwood Mountain Festival is happening now!
05/04/2024

A great day in the mountains! The Packwood Mountain Festival is happening now!

Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise and/or Sunrise Corridors for dates from ...
05/03/2024

Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise and/or Sunrise Corridors for dates from August 1 through September 2, 2024, are now available. Make plans to visit the park!

Advance timed entry reservations for August through September 2 visits to Paradise and Sunrise Corridors available Wednesday, May 1 A second block of reservations will be available at 7 p.m. Pacific Time throughout the summer to support spontaneous visits for the following day. ASHFORD, Wash. – Mo...

Read on for these great tips from State of Washington Tourism on the new timed entry system at Mount Rainier National Pa...
04/30/2024

Read on for these great tips from State of Washington Tourism on the new timed entry system at Mount Rainier National Park. Be prepared and get the most out of your summer adventure at the mountain!

Gearing up for summer travel to Mount Rainier National Park? Here's a friendly reminder that the new Timed Entry Reservation System starts on May 24. Here's how you can prepare for a smooth visit:

🌲 Reservations will be required from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily May 24-Sept. 2 for the Paradise Corridor and July 4-Sept. 2 for the Sunrise Corridor. (See exceptions below)
🌲 Reservations are for a designated two-hour entry slot and must be booked for the specific corridor that aligns with your plans.
🌲 A portion of timed entry reservations will be released in batches 90 days in advance, with another portion released at 7 p.m. the night before for next-day travel.
🌲 A reservation covers one personal or rental vehicle and is in addition to the park entrance fee or park pass.
🌲 Timed entry reservations are only available through Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Exceptions for reservations include:
🌲 Visitors with in-park lodging reservations at the Paradise Inn, National Park Inn, or Cougar Rock Campground can enter the park after 1 p.m. on the first day of their reservation and throughout their stay.
🌲 Visitors traveling on foot or by bike.
🌲 Visitors with climbing permits, wilderness permits, or any other special-use permit.
🌲 Visitors entering the park before 7 a.m. or after 3 p.m.
🌲 Visitors entering the park with a tour.

Find more detailed information, including FAQs, by visiting the Mount Rainier National Park's website👉 https://bit.ly/3vfmANU

Getting ready to head outdoors this spring? Be sure to plan accordingly, as snow is still melting in high elevation are...
04/28/2024

Getting ready to head outdoors this spring? Be sure to plan accordingly, as snow is still melting in high elevation areas. Be safe and have fun!

Ready your running shoes! It's time for the Packwood Mountain Festival Fun Run, sponsored by Arbor Health! Join the fun...
04/26/2024

Ready your running shoes! It's time for the Packwood Mountain Festival Fun Run, sponsored by Arbor Health! Join the fun on Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. for an exhilarating run through Packwood! Lace up your running shoes and choose from three exciting options: a 10k, 5k, or the Kids' 1k Dash.

The route begins at the Packwood Timberland Library, right across from the White Pass Country Museum. To secure your spot, take advantage of the $20 early registration fee for the 10k and 5k races (prices increase to $25 on race day).

Parents, don't forget about the free Kids' 1k Dash at the library starting at 10:30 a.m. It's a perfect way to get the whole family involved! https://bit.ly/3vY1LHe

Choose from eight itineraries to enjoy along the Byway! Find detailed descriptions of the points of interest along these...
04/26/2024

Choose from eight itineraries to enjoy along the Byway! Find detailed descriptions of the points of interest along these scenic routes and download your itinerary to take with you! https://bit.ly/32P8VLq

Remember! Tomorrow is a fee-free day at all national parks on Saturday, April 20 as National Parks Week kicks off!
04/19/2024

Remember! Tomorrow is a fee-free day at all national parks on Saturday, April 20 as National Parks Week kicks off!

Just a friendly reminder that kicks off this Saturday with a fee-free day for all national parks! Are you ready?

National Park Week is a great opportunity to discover something new! Like a new love for hiking or that flip flops aren’t ideal for climbing. Perhaps you’ll discover new things about yourself, like a willingness to push down other family members while trying to outrun a disgruntled badger. Sorry, grandma.

Whatever you discover, besides an awkward car ride home, we hope you’ll visit and learn about parks and gain a deeper connection with your public lands. And your grandma. Hey! Whatever happened to that badger? (Turns slowly to the backseat of the car.) 🦡

Learn more about park week at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/national-park-week.htm

Image: Sunlight streams through a forested trail at Washington’s Olympic National Park. Photo by Kristopher Schoenleber (sharetheexperience.org)

Majestic mountains, wild backcountry, historic locales, lakes, waterfalls… Choose a road trip itinerary of the Byway and...
04/13/2024

Majestic mountains, wild backcountry, historic locales, lakes, waterfalls… Choose a road trip itinerary of the Byway and explore the great outdoors this summer!

The byway of course is a tremendous tour in itself. But not far off the byway lie some of the state's most beloved volcanoes, wild backcountry, historic locales, lakes, waterfalls...for starters. Choose from eight featured itineraries that can be completed in a day - or plan to stay overnight for a

Make time to get outside and connect with our great outdoors this spring and summer. From hiking and biking to boating ...
04/05/2024

Make time to get outside and connect with our great outdoors this spring and summer. From hiking and biking to boating and bird watching, the opportunities are everywhere along the White Pass Scenic Byway!

Time to make summer plans with the family! Get outdoors into the fresh mountain air and create those memories you deser...
04/02/2024

Time to make summer plans with the family! Get outdoors into the fresh mountain air and create those memories you deserve! https://bit.ly/49jpBuD

Time to plan now for your summer visit! Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise ...
03/30/2024

Time to plan now for your summer visit! Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise and/or Sunrise Corridors during the month of July 2024 will be available after 8 a.m. on April 1. Visitors who wish to plan ahead, can visit Recreation.gov and select their preferred dates and time blocks. https://whitepassbyway.com/2024/03/30/timed-entry-mt-rainier/

A second block of reservations will be available at 7 p.m. Pacific Time throughout the summer to support spontaneous visits for the following day. ASHFORD, Wash. – Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise and/or Sunrise Corridors during the month of July 2024...

Making camping plans for Memorial Day weekend? Check out our comprehensive list of all the campgrounds along the Byway. ...
03/27/2024

Making camping plans for Memorial Day weekend? Check out our comprehensive list of all the campgrounds along the Byway. https://bit.ly/3wkCy54

See why you need to "do the loop" later this summer when summer comes! The South Cascades Loop is loaded with fun and ad...
03/21/2024

See why you need to "do the loop" later this summer when summer comes! The South Cascades Loop is loaded with fun and adventure. https://bit.ly/3uaY8bL

A road trip to the great outdoors and enjoying some fresh air… It might be just the ticket you need. Make your spring ...
03/18/2024

A road trip to the great outdoors and enjoying some fresh air… It might be just the ticket you need. Make your spring and summer plans now! https://bit.ly/40Ch02f

Winter beauty abounds around all the corners as you travel the White Pass Scenic Byway! Have you been out to play in the...
03/11/2024

Winter beauty abounds around all the corners as you travel the White Pass Scenic Byway! Have you been out to play in the snow this season?

Thinking about a climb to the top of Mt. St. Helens this year? Learn all about the climb here. https://bit.ly/3IUGHUo
03/09/2024

Thinking about a climb to the top of Mt. St. Helens this year? Learn all about the climb here. https://bit.ly/3IUGHUo

Starting to think about summer plans? Take a road trip along the byway and choose from hiking, wildlife watching, swimm...
02/29/2024

Starting to think about summer plans? Take a road trip along the byway and choose from hiking, wildlife watching, swimming, boating and enjoy the great outdoors!

One of Washington's great travel experiences... Explore small communities, river valleys, foothills, and alpine county including Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens. Yes, the White Pass Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive... But, the best reasons to visit the byway are for the things you can DO here, m...

Watch for the four-legged residents in Randle and Packwood next time you drive the Byway!
02/25/2024

Watch for the four-legged residents in Randle and Packwood next time you drive the Byway!

Happy Winter Solstice! We're looking forward to the longer days ahead.
12/21/2023

Happy Winter Solstice! We're looking forward to the longer days ahead.

The Bad News: The Forest doesn't have the amount of snow that is shown in this 2021 photo of Mount St Helens.

The Good News: It's the shortest day of the year! Each following day will be brighter than the last!

🌙 Happy winter solstice, everyone! 🌞

[📷 by: Terry Levenseller, 2021]

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