A Thriving Scenic Drive Perfect Anytime of the Year Near Idaho

If you're looking for a change of scenery without driving forever, this scenic byway could be perfect for you. The driving to get there could be just as beautiful. You will encounter forests, mountain views, meadows, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls along the byway. On top of the beautiful scenery, it's the amount of things you can that also draw a lot of attention to this beautiful drive.

With plenty of places to stay, from hotels to cabins and camping, this scenic bypass is perfect for someone who enjoys the outdoors. You can explore Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mt Adams. Suppose you're looking for outdoor activities along this scenic bypass. In that case, you can go trophy fishing, hike the Pacific Crest Trail, wilderness horsepacking, backcountry skiing, rock climbing along the Tieton, and much more.

The White Pass Scenic Byway in Washington is 120 miles long, from Highway 12 in Naches to the south of Chehalis, Washington. The White Pass Scenic Byway winds between rivers as they flow into lakes like Riffe Lake, Mossyrock Dam, and Mayfield Lake. The White Pass Scenic Byway website makes it easy to plan your trip with featured itineraries, road trip checklists, lodging, attractions, and activities. It's a beautiful drive, we have our family reunion in Naches, Washington, every year, and I have done that drive both ways. We had stopped and did some hiking along the drive.

Whether it's this summer or looking for something fun to do later in the year, traveling along the White Pass Scenic Byway allows visitors to experience the natural splendor of the Cascade Mountains and explore the diverse landscapes of Washington state.

All you need to do now is grab some snacks, fill up your tank with gas, and hit the road. Check out some more photos of the White Pass Scenic Byway below.