You have to admit that Washington is beautiful year round, but our scenery is even more breathtaking during the fall with all of the vibrant colors! Here are 10 of several places around the state where you’ll be able to view some gorgeous foliage this season:
- Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park
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The autumn scenery in this area looks so much more radiant with the mountain backdrop!
- Washington Park Arboretum
Flickr / zenobia_joy The Japanese Garden in particular features vibrant colors during the fall at this park in Seattle.
- Ida Creek Campground
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While you’re out here admiring the fall colors in Leavenworth, you might as well set up tent and roast some s’mores over a warm campfire.
- Seahurst Park, Burien
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This 178-acre park is full of forest and saltwater beaches along Puget Sound and boasts gorgeous colors during the fall.
- Rachel Lake, Alta Mountain
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The leaves change colors beautifully along this 8-mile trail in the Snoqualmie region!
- Lake Sacajawea
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If you stop by this lake in Longview during the fall, you’ll be able to see some captivating foliage.
- Tipsoo Lake, Naches Peak Loop
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This alpine lake is located in the North Cascade Range near the summit of Chinook Pass and is definitely a photogenic area worth visiting this season.
- Blue Lake Trail
Flickr / fmf0 You’ll never forget seeing all of the golden trees along this short trail near Washington Pass on North Cascades Highway 20.
- Lake Ingalls
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During this time of year, you can see golden larches inside the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near the water with a great view of Mount Stuart in the distance.
- Picture Lake, Mount Shuksan
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As the name might suggest, you’ll be tempted to take a dozen photos of all the autumn colors here in the North Cascades.
Isn’t our state breathtaking this season? Where have you seen beautiful fall foliage in Washington?
Flickr / lou-elke
The autumn scenery in this area looks so much more radiant with the mountain backdrop!
Flickr / zenobia_joy
The Japanese Garden in particular features vibrant colors during the fall at this park in Seattle.
Flickr / pictoscribe
While you’re out here admiring the fall colors in Leavenworth, you might as well set up tent and roast some s’mores over a warm campfire.
Flickr / aboyandhisbike
This 178-acre park is full of forest and saltwater beaches along Puget Sound and boasts gorgeous colors during the fall.
Flickr / fixiewrek
The leaves change colors beautifully along this 8-mile trail in the Snoqualmie region!
Flickr / adampomerinke
If you stop by this lake in Longview during the fall, you’ll be able to see some captivating foliage.
Flickr / jd_hiker
This alpine lake is located in the North Cascade Range near the summit of Chinook Pass and is definitely a photogenic area worth visiting this season.
Flickr / fmf0
You’ll never forget seeing all of the golden trees along this short trail near Washington Pass on North Cascades Highway 20.
Flickr / frankyr
During this time of year, you can see golden larches inside the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near the water with a great view of Mount Stuart in the distance.
Flickr / michalo
As the name might suggest, you’ll be tempted to take a dozen photos of all the autumn colors here in the North Cascades.
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