Mountains to Sound Greenway - I-90

State: Washington
Length: 100.0 mi / 160.9 km
Time to Allow: 1.5 to 2 hours to drive the byway.

Drive east from Seattle on I-90 through pastoral valleys, lush forests and a dramatic mountain landscape. Visit historic towns and scenic spots for forest walks or challenging hikes. Cross the Cascades into a drier climate where coal mining built pioneer towns on the way to the Columbia River.

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  • The Collegiate Spirit of the Mountains to Sound Greenway - I-90

    The Collegiate Spirit of the Mountains to Sound Greenway - I-90

    Published on Nov 16, 2009 in College Visits

    From outdoor recreation to metropolitan excitement, the Mountain’s to Sound Greenway is a great way to tour colleges such as the Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle University, City University of Seattle and Central Washington University while enjoying the pristine beauty of Washington.

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    Pacific Crest Trail

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    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.

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  • Along the Greenway

    1-Day Trip: Along the Greenway
    (Washington)

    Travel from Seattle to Thorp and experience everything the Mountains to Sound Greenway has to offer.