Cascade Loop Scenic Highway

08/30/2024

Kicking off a long weekend …

08/28/2024

Escape to the Lake! 😎 - There’s never been a more exciting time to stay in the heart of Manson! Experience a sensational seasonal celebration at TwispFest. The Chelan County Fair September 5-8 has great entertainment in store, from two days of PRCA Pro Rodeo, to a Selena Tribute Experience and Country sensation Easton Corbin! North Cascades Highway is open after a wildfire closure. Learn about all the fun you can experience when you ! https://mailchi.mp/cascadeloop/escape-to-the-lake

08/26/2024

This lake is a great place to take a Nature Break! We've walked all the way around it, and saw bald eagles, kingfishers, several duck species, and one spring we saw a few dozen goslings about a month old!

Cranberry Lake offers an ideal setting for hiking, swimming, and immersing yourself in the tranquility of nature. Discover your serenity here.

08/26/2024

Manson has the most wineries in the county and also flaunts a brewery and cider tap room. Take a look at their diverse selection -- And basecamp at Mountain View Lodge for a great end-of-summer getaway!
https://www.mansonchamber.com/tastings-rooms
Manson Chamber of Commerce

From day tripping to adult bevarge sipping

08/26/2024

This is what summer is all about -- all the locations on and near the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway have amazing options for enjoying a sunny day!

Sunny summer days in Bellingham 💓

📌 Lake Padden

08/26/2024

The stars are amazing when you are far away from city lights at Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop Washington!

And if you happen to be there when the Northern Lights are blazing ... all the better!

To-do list: Enjoying Sunny days and starry nights in the North Cascades.

08/26/2024

The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9-2, mid-May until mid-October along Downtown Mount Vernon's scenic Riverwalk -- just one more way to experience !

Skagit Valley

Did you know? The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9-2, mid-May until mid-October along Downtown Mount Vernon's scenic Riverwalk.

Visit the farmers markets, farmstands, eateries, and enjoy the lodging and experiences of the Skagit Valley on the Skagit Food Trail! Sign up for the Skagit Food Trail passport to win prizes: https://tinyurl.com/3wk7wp9f

Discover the Magic of Skagit ✨

📷: Mount Vernon Farmers Market

08/26/2024

Fun stories can be found all around Okanogan Country! Find the BEEEST Story when you visit Twisp Washington

We love the story of the BEEEST! Keep your eyes peeled for it next time you are cruising through Twisp and check out the whole story at the link below. 💭 🐝
https://bit.ly/4dcsqji

🎨: Barry Stromberger

08/26/2024

If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or just want a special getaway, elevate your stay at Mountain View Lodge with a Custom Celebration Package!

08/26/2024

Model Boat Racing is returning to Lake Tye in Monroe! Plan to be there September 7 & 8 for high adrenaline radio controlled model boat races!

Model Boat Racing is returning to Lake Tye September 7 & 8. Save the date and head to the lake to watch this radio controlled model boat race called 'Apple Cup'. Watch as the boats race through an obstacle course just off shore and cheer them on.

Learn more about the event at https://www.rcunlimiteds.com

08/26/2024

For our - Enjoy an informative Ebey's Prairie Walk & Talk coming up on Saturday of Labor Day Weekend!

Soak up some history this Labor Day Weekend with an Ebey's Prairie Walk & Talk on Saturday from 11am to 2pm. Enjoy two informative talks and a historic walk that will take you from the historic Pratt Sheep Barn to Jacob & Sarah Ebey House and finishes at the Ferry House. For more info on this great event contact Historic Whidbey.

08/26/2024

When we Visit Everett we like to hang out at the Waterfront (specifically Scuttlebutt Taproom & Brewery) and watch the birds and sealife and kids on the playground at the marina. Everett is close to so many great attractions!

Meet Everett: Located just 30 minutes from Seattle, and about an hour to the Cascade Mountains, Everett offers easy access to all the best that the Pacific Northwest has to offer and makes the perfect basecamp for all your outdoor adventures in any season.
Explore your next chapter of great getaways in Everett: https://cascadeloop.com/articles/meet-everett-the-can-do-city
Cascade Loop Scenic Highway
Seattle NorthCountry

08/26/2024

Great news! Stehekin is no longer under threat from the Pioneer Fire -- the businesses are announcing their opening dates and anxious for visitors to plan a trip to the most remote community on the Cascade Loop!

Visit Chelan County
Lake Chelan

WE ARE OPENING ON SEPT 5!!
The Ranch will be opening our cabins back up on 9/5, with dinners and kayak tours starting on 9/6. We are stoked to welcome everyone back for our favorite month!
NOTE: We will also be hosting a small firefighter camp at the Ranch to support them as they continue to ensure the fire remains contained away from the Stehekin Valley. Their camp will be contained on the down valley side of our driveway, leaving the main Ranch area as normal for our guests. But don’t worry - Maximus will be on patrol to keep them in line!

08/22/2024

YIPPEEEE! SR2-North Cascades Scenic Highway is open again to travel across the mountain pass!👍😊

These photos only tell half the story of what those DOT workers had to do to open the roadway. Kudos to them all!

IT'S BACK! SR 20 North Cascades Highway reopened at noon today (Aug. 22) between Granite Creek and Easy Pass trailhead (milepost 148-157) after having been closed since Aug. 4 for fire activity and then a mudslide.

Before you start your engines, a few things to know:

-Fire crews continue to work in the area in response to the Easy Fire and a 35 mph advisory speed zone has been posted between milepost 150 and 154.
-Please do not pull over or attempt to pass through this area and remain alert for fire and maintenance vehicles exiting and entering the roadway.
-Beginning 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, there will be flagger-controlled traffic with a pilot car between milepost 150 and 154 so maintenance crews can continue to clear basins and restore drainage. The road will remain open without a pilot car during non-working hours.

Thank you to our crews for all of their work to clear ~7,000 tons of material after a mudslide buried sections of the road on Aug. 11 following a rainstorm. We are grateful for all of your hard work!

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¡Está de vuelta! La carretera estatal SR 20, también conocida como la Carretera Cascadas Norte, fue reabierta al mediodía de hoy 22 de agosto entre el arroyo de Granite Creek y el inicio del sendero de Easy Pass (entre las millas 148 y 157) luego de haber estado cerrada desde el 4 de agosto debido a un incendio y más adelante debido a un alud.

Antes de echar a andar el motor de su vehículo, necesitamos que sepa algunas cosas:
-Cuadrillas de bomberos siguen trabajando en la zona, combatiendo las llamas del incendio conocido como Easy Fire, y se ha instalado un límite de velocidad de 35 mph entre las millas 150 y 154.

-Por favor no estacione su vehículo a un costado del camino y no trate de pasar a otros vehículos cuando transite por esta zona. Manténgase alerta a la presencia de vehículos de bomberos y de equipos de mantención que puedan entrar a, o salir de, la carretera.

-A partir de las 7 de la mañana del lunes 26 de agosto habrá banderilleros controlando el tránsito vehicular junto con un vehículo piloto entre las millas 150 y 154 para que las cuadrillas de mantención puedan seguir despejando cuencas y restaurando drenajes. En las horas fuera de la jornada de trabajo, el camino estará abierto sin vehículos piloto.

Muchas gracias a nuestras cuadrillas que esforzadamente despejaron alrededor de 7.000 toneladas de material luego de que un alud enterrara partes del camino el 11 de agosto después de una tormenta. ¡Les agradecemos enormemente su trabajo!

08/21/2024

Congrats! No surprise at all that our friends at Blue Star Coffee Roasters have received such praise! Voted one of the top three micro roasters in North America by Roast Magazine, and won America’s Best Espresso at Seattle Coffee Fest!

08/21/2024

What amazing flowers!

Antheia of Chelan
Manson Chamber of Commerce
Mountain View Lodge

08/21/2024

in the Methow Valley!

The northern lights have been visible from Twisp a handful of times this month, grateful for our dark skies!

📸 : Rural Valley Life

08/20/2024

If you are interested in learning about the history and geology of Central Washington, including the fascinating area near Wanapum Dam and the Ginkgo Petrified Forest, sign up for this field trip for adults led by Wenatchee area historian and Native storyteller Randy Lewis! Be inspired by the beauty, history, and cultural richness of Washington State’s remarkable landscapes! This tour starts in Wenatchee -- September 14th at 8:45am!

Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Join us on an unforgettable tour led by local historian and Native storyteller Randy Lewis to the Wanapum Heritage and History Center.

08/13/2024

The amazing locations mentioned here as communities within Chelan County are also destinations on the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway!

Visit Chelan County
Lake Chelan
Visit Leavenworth
Visit Wenatchee Valley

Here's a view from Wenatchee. You can see the foot bridge that is part of the Apple Capital Loop Trail which is our urban bicycle and pedestrian trail. Just up Valley from here is Cashmere, Leavenworth, Lake Wenatchee and Plain. If you take a right across the bridge that will take you to Entiat and Lake Chelan. All of these fantastic destinations are just a short drive along the water to reach many fine recreation, shopping and dining destinations! VisitChelanCounty.com

08/09/2024

Planning Fall Getaways on the Loop - For a complete getaway experience, Sun Mountain Lodge has everything you need onsite, no reason to get back in the car until your visit is over! 10 Things you can only do during the Summer on the Loop. Favorite selfie spots in the Lake Chelan Valley. One-stop link for webcams and weather all around the Loop. https://mailchi.mp/cascadeloop/planning-fall-getaways-on-the-loop

08/08/2024

Who doesn't love to see wildlife wandering around when you visit?


Methow River Lodge & Cabins

08/06/2024

Enjoying the cool Sylvan Pool at Ohme Gardens on this hot summer day!

08/05/2024

This is great news! More opportunities to stop in Skykomish for a healthy bite! This cute little town has an amazing rail history - and who doesn't love watching trains roll through?

08/05/2024

Thank you The Pioneer Woman Magazine for including us in your list of most Scenic Drives!

Fall foliage season is just around the bend. 🍁 🍂

08/05/2024

For a great family experience -- Wild At Heart Horse Rides!

Mountain Springs Lodge

"We recently took our first ride as a family with Mac as our guide and had the best time. Our kids said it was one of their favorite things we did on our vacation. Mac was very nice and knowledgeable. We loved her! The kids were comfortable despite it being their first time because such a good job was done in the beginning teaching them all of the basics before taking off on the trail. The trail was beautiful! We rode Echo, Charlie, Albin, and JoAsh and were entertained by their different personalities. Would definitely recommend this stellar business and their horseback rides."
- The May family

08/04/2024

A must-stop for all Loop travelers! Fabulous look at the history of Greenbank and Whidbey Island!

Make a stop the next time you're on Whidbey Island.

08/04/2024

Need a peaceful place along the river to relax — but close to Winthrop’s great dining and shopping? River Run Inn & Cabins!!!!!