Summer is peak season on the Cascade Loop and for good reason! Imagine picnicking under bluebird skies with warm weather, westerly breezes, a bottle of local vino and a feast of locally-sourced produce and seasonal goodies all under the shade of towering evergreens and leafy green hardwoods. It wouldn't even be that strange to have a deer wander by, depending on your location. This idyllic time of year is when most folks hit the Loop so be sure to make reservations for your stay! There's nothing quite like camping on the Loop... particularly when you truly had no plan to camp at all ;) We can't stress enough - plan ahead and reserve your accommodations. There are a LOT to choose from all the way around the Loop, but during high season, particularly when festivals are going on, you don't want to be left in the lurch.
Lakes warm up this time of year and rivers get lower as mountain snow melt slows and stops. Either take a dip in a lake, river or stream (or perhaps a water park) or simply head to higher elevations to keep cool--parts of the Loop will get downright roasty-toasty during Summer!
Boating on Lake Chelan
Mountain Biking in Entiat, Photo by Oly Mingo
Deception Falls, Stevens Pass Greenway
Everett Marina, Snohomish River Valley
Deception Pass State Park, Whidbey Island
Fort Casey, Whidbey Island
Firepit hangout, Fort Casey, Whidbey Island
Indian paintbrush in burn area, photo by Andy Porter
Sauk Mountain sunset, Skagit Valley
Dawn kayaking in Stehekin, Lake Chelan Valley
Wildflowers in the North Cascades
Kayakers on Diablo Lake, North Cascades
Mossy trees, North Cascades
North Cascades with lupine bloom, photo by Andy Porter
Picnic on Icicle Ridge, Leavenworth
Wenatchee River, Leavenworth
Jetskiing on Lake Chelan
Wenatchee Valley
