Chinook Scenic Byway
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  • Have a Refreshing Day on the Chinook Scenic Byway

    Have a Refreshing Day on the Chinook Scenic Byway

    Published on Nov 20, 2009 in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul

    Camp, hike or ski in Mt Rainier National Park, mountain bike at Skookum Flats, hike through Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest—or simply let the gorgeous views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Mountains soothe your soul.

  • Mt. Rainier's Dazzling Birds

    Mt. Rainier's Dazzling Birds

    Published on Oct 11, 2007

    Chinook Scenic Byway offers dazzling views of Mt. Rainier, but for a more intimate experience, stop by Mt. Rainier National Park and scope out the park’s many species of birds.

  • History and Prehistory on the Chinook Scenic Byway

    History and Prehistory on the Chinook Scenic Byway

    Published on Jul 22, 2005

    A glimpse into the Seattle region's rich prehistoric and historic past can be found in abundance along the Chinook Scenic Byway in Washington. Real links to the past still exist, which historians, archaeologists, and byway travelers alike find fascinating and intriguing.

  • Pacific Crest Trail

    Pacific Crest Trail

    Published on May 20, 2005

    It's a unique vacation that begins in a Mexican desert at its hottest and ends smack-dab in the middle of a Canadian winter, but those who travel the Pacific Crest Trail take pride in their uniqueness. A thru-hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail learns a new reckoning for time, distance, and even neglected hygiene while making the 2,650-mile journey through twenty-four national parks, thirty-three wildernesses, and six out of the seven climate zones in North America. The word "epic" gets thrown around a lot these days, but the Pacific Crest Trail earns the distinction.

  • Crash-Testing Chinook Scenic Byway

    Crash-Testing Chinook Scenic Byway

    Published on Aug 19, 2004 in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Biking This Fall

    There is no question that Chinook Scenic Byway is absolutely breathtaking, but you’ll find further proof by daring to take on some of the area's famed bike trails.

  • Discover New Heights on the Chinook Scenic Byway

    Discover New Heights on the Chinook Scenic Byway

    Published on Aug 19, 2004 in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

    Enjoy hiking? Then you will revel in the plethora and variety of trails along the Chinook Scenic Byway in Washington. Spectacular scenery awaits you with the byway’s every twist and turn, and every stop offers a new trail to tread. Choose from a variety of grades and lengths for the perfect hike!

  • Observing Mountain Wildlife on the Chinook Scenic Byway

    Observing Mountain Wildlife on the Chinook Scenic Byway

    Published on Aug 5, 2004

    Naturalists are predictably attracted to the Chinook region. With over 50 species of mammals and 130 species of birds in the area surrounding the Byway, there is a very good chance you will see all kinds of critters as you drive along this scenic route.

  • Solving Puzzles of the Past on the Chinook Scenic Byway

    Solving Puzzles of the Past on the Chinook Scenic Byway

    Published on Aug 5, 2004

    Archaeology buffs will get a kick out of all the designated prehistoric sites along the Chinook Scenic Byway. There are 79 known sites in the park, of which only 62 have been fully documented and recorded. Find your own adventures on the Byway by taking your own photos and notes and learning about the history of fascinating sites.

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  • Mather Parkway Tour

    1-Day Trip: Mather Parkway Tour
    (Washington)

    It was Stephen T. Mather, the first director of the National Park Service, who first suggested the creation of "A Cascade Parkway" to preserve the natural beauty along the approach highway leading to the northeast corner of Mt. Rainier National Park. Now, years later, the...

Places

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