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Cascade Loop

The Cascade Loop Byway is a 440-mile love letter to Washington praising her natural beauty and charisma. The route contains three of the state’s designated scenic byways—the Stevens Pass Greenway, North Cascades Highway and the Whidbey Scenic Isle Way.

From the waterfront city of Everett, head east over Stevens Pass, where alpine villages welcome and snowy spires beckon.

Drop from pine forests into fertile orchards and take in the pink haze of apple blossoms in the spring. Pick up luscious seasonal fruit from a roadside stand that operates on the honor system then take a dip in Lake Chelan as the sun bakes high desert hills. Play cowboy in Winthrop.

Climb west over more mountains, and then descend into Skagit Valley with its acres of blooming tulips. At last, cross over dramatic Deception Pass to Whidbey Island, where gentle hills and seaside towns offer a soft place to land. If yours is a passing attraction to Washington State, watch out; this byway may turn it into true love forever.
Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan
Washington Pass Overlook
Washington Pass Overlook