I've lived in this area my entire life, and visited all these areas... but this really reminds me of how amazing this area is, and I need to get out and enjoy it more often.
A lot of people stay west of the mountains when they visit the state, but Eastern Washington has some amazing hidden gems too, like Grand Coulee Dam and Palouse Falls. You’re always welcome back! 😉
Oh my goodness, as a Washingtonian I've seen a lot of videos created by folks who do not adequate job of conveying the beauty of our state. But this video hits it out of the park and it also provides a great itinerary for folks who may be visiting Washington State for the first time. Bonus points for pronouncing Sequim correctly!
WOW! Gorgeous video! And you've convinced me. I'm a Nebraskan who loves the southeast coast (FL, GA, AL, MI, etc) and I've never been out west. I saw one picture of North Cascades that took my breath away, then did a search for visiting northern WA. Yours was the first video to pop up, and I'm BLOWN AWAY. Next trip will definitely involve North Cascades and Leavenworth (I want that pretzel!!). Thank you :)
My Great Granpa was on the first expedition that crossed the Olympic mountains in the winter of 1889/1890 called the Press Expedition and they went through Hurricane Ridge. The book about it is probably in the gift shop up there. his name was John Sims.
What a show to see whales, orcas, sea lions that close. I remember seeing all of them like 12 years ago when I went to San Juan Island. It was awesome. I hope to come back in 2024 trip.
Thank you for actually crossing the mountains into Central Washington...most never do. If you are up this way again, you missed half of the state: the Columbia River, The Snake River, the Palouse, Grand Coulee Dam, Palouse Falls, Spokane...so much to see in Eastern Washington. And there is Southern Washington and Southwest Washington.
It's kind of cringe when people leave comments saying "you missed out on this and that" No. Nobody missed anything. They planned what they planned and that's it. Stop telling people what they missed out on
Love Washington! I was there for 2 months last year and visited all national parks. My favorite for me was Olympic, north cascades and then Rainer. This video makes me want to go back.
Go back! You missed many things! Definitely so the Hall of Mosses - it’s way more awesome than the drive in. Also, Ruby beach…. There are no words that can describe its beauty… mystic, awesome, breathtaking, maybe three that don’t come close. Just believe me. Go back.
Love that you enjoyed our home state! Funny thing is that I think we were in Colorado while you were here. Your videos were very helpful to us on our trip. Many happy travels!
Wow, y'all have great food and travel tastes! Wish we were friends 🤞. My husband and myself are going to Washington state for the first time this year, and definitely doing Olympia and mount rainier. We are millennials and living the normal 9-5, and we are disciplined to go somewhere new & amazing each year using our vacation time. After we we did Acadia last year, I learned it's not fun rushing out of places to get to the next. I'm torn now I'm starting to think we will miss out if we don't go to north cascades after hearing you out!! Our trip will be about 6 days as well
Thank you so much for sharing these unique experiences of yours. I had a chance to live in Washington State for a while and I have to admit, it is one of the most remarkable places on earth. It really goes with the vibe of nature, people are more grounded and down to earth. A lot of good coffee that warms you up in the cold months, ohh I miss Washington so much. Thank you for bringing all these great memories back to me. Truly what I needed after weeks of rising stress and anxiety, this brought me back to myself. Thank you so much. Sending you much love and wishing you the best on your next adventure.
Ahh! So glad you enjoyed this! I love seeing things that bring back good memories...glad my vlog did that for you. Washington is a special place. Thanks so much for watching!
A nice little video, I also have lived in WA all of my life. Seattle for 34-35 years, then Auburn and Kent WA. I've seen most but not all of these places, but the peninsula was a big part of my vacationing childhood. Then we did Eastern WA with Lake Chelan through Leavenworth. This as nice nostalgic trip through my past and i am 63 Years old. I am considering moving to Port Angeles or even Sequim. I am very tired of the near big cities life and am looking to live in a smaller town which Seattle used to be when I was young. It's awful now and I hate driving anywhere near Seattle and I keep getting priced out of the areas I move to. I hope Port Angeles is far enough away, but I doubt it. But at least it's still such a beautiful state.
Hello from Texas!!! Thank you for this post as well as the Vancouver post. We used your itinerary as a base for ours and it worked out quite well! Just wanted to let you know how much your posts are appreciated,
This video has been so informative and very useful in planning our family northwest trip this summer. Could you please tell me which hotels you stayed in Port Angeles and Olympia? Thanks.
A very useful, video, thanks. You say that you like to stay in the centre of town, so you can walk around etc. But what do you do with your car? Do these inner-city hotels have car parking, and does that cost a lot extra? Cheers.
@JeanieMarie Great video, thank you! And if I may ask - in what month did you go? The weather look amazing and we are planning on visiting Washington state in June (from the Netherlands), so I was curious ^-^ TY!
I just came across your channel and this was the first video I watched and I loved it!! Several years ago I spent a week driving the Oregon coast and I fell in love with the west coast. With being unfamiliar with Washington and the towns, did you fly in from somewhere, or did your trip start all by car? Can you add links to the hotels you stayed at along your trip?
Hey... You're a very sympathic couple!! Where do you yourself come from? I'VE been in Washington twice... This year the 3rd time... We'll perform with our band in Leavenworth! Greets from Austria/Europe
I'm inlove. We going to the Olympic Park end of May. But would love to see as many parks. Besides Port Angeles...where is a good place to stay that's not far from the parks. Also is it safe to hike these trails only 2 people or are there tour guides?
Trying to plan this. on day 2, I see your last stop was the Hoh rain forest and you stayed in Olympia. Looking at google maps, drive back to the hotel in Olympia is 3 hours. Am i missing sometjing lol
We're heading tjere around the same time this year! I've been trying to figure out how to get down to Diablo lake - i know you said you drove over the dam but can you provide any other tips for getting there? Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching our jam-packed week in Washington State! We had so much fun! If you decided to go to Vancouver B.C. be sure to check out my travel guide: th-cam.com/video/FMFmjz8JhAY/w-d-xo.html
hello again to do more or less your itinerary can we fly to seatlle and then drive between these national parks or we need to take ferries? what do you recommend thank you )
@@JeanieMarie The fastest way to get from Seattle to Port Townsend is via ferry (as opposed to going all the way around the sound end of Puget Sound). If you can, include a ferry ride, it's worth it, esp if you arrive in Seattle at sunset. And don't forget Eastern WA! Dessert, wine country, Missoula Flood scab lands, Grand Coulee Dam, etc.
@@EngageYourFrontalLobe im from yakima and i dont blame people for visiting the west coast, the east side is vast and plane unless you know here to good spots are, very few people visit the east side of rainier compared to the west side in the early seasons (probably because everything is coved in 5ft of snow) and it feels nice to be able to see wildlife that hasn't been scared off yet.
The Visitor's Centers are typically closed in December but you can still visit, although you might want to bring snowshoes instead of hiking shoes! Also North Cascades Highway closes in the winter so you can't drive through from Mazama to North Cascades National Park. That said, I'd recommend summer or fall, otherwise you're fighting the weather - rain or snow depending on your elevation - and the shorter days are limiting.
In your video of on that you're doing on the 6th Day road Trip in Washington state you mispronounced the river that you and your other half went to it is the river that you were in that is near Leavenworth Washington that river is called the
How about y'all include how ridiculously expensive this trip was. I live in the area and there ain't no way this trip was done with a small budget. I'm estimating around 2k minimal. Between gas hotel and sight seeing so actually more around 3k for the trip.
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I've lived in this area my entire life, and visited all these areas... but this really reminds me of how amazing this area is, and I need to get out and enjoy it more often.
also dont forget their medical system starves their disabled fresh out of surgery if you dont have help dont come here they wont treat you like family
Are you from Washington State?
A lot of people stay west of the mountains when they visit the state, but Eastern Washington has some amazing hidden gems too, like Grand Coulee Dam and Palouse Falls. You’re always welcome back! 😉
Oh my goodness, as a Washingtonian I've seen a lot of videos created by folks who do not adequate job of conveying the beauty of our state. But this video hits it out of the park and it also provides a great itinerary for folks who may be visiting Washington State for the first time. Bonus points for pronouncing Sequim correctly!
Thank you so much!
WOW! Gorgeous video! And you've convinced me. I'm a Nebraskan who loves the southeast coast (FL, GA, AL, MI, etc) and I've never been out west. I saw one picture of North Cascades that took my breath away, then did a search for visiting northern WA. Yours was the first video to pop up, and I'm BLOWN AWAY. Next trip will definitely involve North Cascades and Leavenworth (I want that pretzel!!). Thank you :)
I went to Washington last year and it was so cool to go from desert to rain forest haha. Thank you for the entertainment! Yall are amazing
It's crazy isn't it!? Such a unique state to explore! Thanks for watching!
My Great Granpa was on the first expedition that crossed the Olympic mountains in the winter of 1889/1890 called the Press Expedition and they went through Hurricane Ridge. The book about it is probably in the gift shop up there. his name was John Sims.
Cannot WAIT to go back this January w my friends and girlfriend, such a beautiful place.
What a show to see whales, orcas, sea lions that close. I remember seeing all of them like 12 years ago when I went to San Juan Island. It was awesome. I hope to come back in 2024 trip.
It was an unforgettable experience! They are such beautiful animals!
Looks like you had great weather! What time of year did you visit?
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Thank you for actually crossing the mountains into Central Washington...most never do. If you are up this way again, you missed half of the state: the Columbia River, The Snake River, the Palouse, Grand Coulee Dam, Palouse Falls, Spokane...so much to see in Eastern Washington. And there is Southern Washington and Southwest Washington.
It's kind of cringe when people leave comments saying "you missed out on this and that"
No. Nobody missed anything. They planned what they planned and that's it. Stop telling people what they missed out on
best months of my life. i love pnw
Love Washington! I was there for 2 months last year and visited all national parks. My favorite for me was Olympic, north cascades and then Rainer. This video makes me want to go back.
It's a gem! So glad to visit and see all the parks! Thanks for watching!
Go back! You missed many things! Definitely so the Hall of Mosses - it’s way more awesome than the drive in. Also, Ruby beach…. There are no words that can describe its beauty… mystic, awesome, breathtaking, maybe three that don’t come close. Just believe me. Go back.
Great video! Washington has so much beauty.
It does! Very diverse!! Thanks for watching!
Love that you enjoyed our home state! Funny thing is that I think we were in Colorado while you were here. Your videos were very helpful to us on our trip. Many happy travels!
We had such a great time! That would be funny if you where here when I was there. I hope you enjoyed Colorado! Thanks for watching!!
Wow, y'all have great food and travel tastes! Wish we were friends 🤞. My husband and myself are going to Washington state for the first time this year, and definitely doing Olympia and mount rainier. We are millennials and living the normal 9-5, and we are disciplined to go somewhere new & amazing each year using our vacation time. After we we did Acadia last year, I learned it's not fun rushing out of places to get to the next. I'm torn now I'm starting to think we will miss out if we don't go to north cascades after hearing you out!! Our trip will be about 6 days as well
Ok after seeing more pictures of your favorite park of them all, we r going to do our best to include north cascades!!
Thank you so much for sharing these unique experiences of yours. I had a chance to live in Washington State for a while and I have to admit, it is one of the most remarkable places on earth. It really goes with the vibe of nature, people are more grounded and down to earth. A lot of good coffee that warms you up in the cold months, ohh I miss Washington so much. Thank you for bringing all these great memories back to me. Truly what I needed after weeks of rising stress and anxiety, this brought me back to myself. Thank you so much. Sending you much love and wishing you the best on your next adventure.
Ahh! So glad you enjoyed this! I love seeing things that bring back good memories...glad my vlog did that for you. Washington is a special place. Thanks so much for watching!
Very helpful! We’ve added Leavenworth to our road trip! Didn’t know the city! Awesome! 🎉
A nice little video, I also have lived in WA all of my life. Seattle for 34-35 years, then Auburn and Kent WA. I've seen most but not all of these places, but the peninsula was a big part of my vacationing childhood. Then we did Eastern WA with Lake Chelan through Leavenworth. This as nice nostalgic trip through my past and i am 63 Years old. I am considering moving to Port Angeles or even Sequim. I am very tired of the near big cities life and am looking to live in a smaller town which Seattle used to be when I was young. It's awful now and I hate driving anywhere near Seattle and I keep getting priced out of the areas I move to. I hope Port Angeles is far enough away, but I doubt it. But at least it's still such a beautiful state.
No wonder people say Washington is Gods country!!! The most beautiful State in the Union!
It's beyond expensive of a trip
Thank you for sharing your experience! I am planning a trip this June for my bday, and now I have fabulous ideas, thanks to your help! Cheers!
Might be be one of the best videos I’ve seen about Washington. Love the editing. We are going the first week of May. What month was this filmed?
Thank you! We were there in September.
I was born and raised in Washington State.
Great video and thank you for posting! During which month did you make this trip to Washington?
When were you in Washington, early September? Thank you for all of the tips! We’re going 9/7 for 10 days - wondering about weather.
Thx for sharing.
I live in Vancouver BC.
I've been to Seattle and Oregon.
Planning to visit WA again!
What a fun trip. And such variety in the itinerary. Thank you! PS: Love love the wavy hair look. 😀
Thanks so much! We had a great time! And thank you, love my 3 barrel waver to switch it up some times. Thanks for watching!
This is the best and most comprehensive list of things to. Thank you.
Hello from Texas!!! Thank you for this post as well as the Vancouver post. We used your itinerary as a base for ours and it worked out quite well! Just wanted to let you know how much your posts are appreciated,
Thank you so much! I appreciate that!!
Need to experience wooden boat show at Pt. Townsend.
This video has been so informative and very useful in planning our family northwest trip this summer. Could you please tell me which hotels you stayed in Port Angeles and Olympia? Thanks.
Beautiful video. Thank you. So excited to move🌹
Hello, great video. Thank you. What time of year did you visit please?
Unfortunately, the visitors center at Hurricane Ridge (Olympic Ntl Park) has burned to the ground. Great video, love WA.
Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!
We enjoyed your trip to Washington and are planning one very similar. can you share where you stayed and what time of year you were there? Thanks
Would you mind sharing where you stayed for all these stops? Trying to plan on a trip and how long we need and where to stay at each stop. Thanks!!
Beautiful camera!!
It is beautiful! Which month?
Thanks!
A very useful, video, thanks.
You say that you like to stay in the centre of town, so you can walk around etc.
But what do you do with your car? Do these inner-city hotels have car parking, and does that cost a lot extra?
Cheers.
You missed Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan reflected in Picture Lake and Chucksnut Drive plus Anacortes.
@JeanieMarie Great video, thank you! And if I may ask - in what month did you go? The weather look amazing and we are planning on visiting Washington state in June (from the Netherlands), so I was curious ^-^ TY!
We we're there the beginning of September
@@JeanieMarie Thank you for your reply 🥰
I’ve lived in Washington for 63 years. You can skip Leavenworth and downtown Seattle. Your time can be better spent doing other things.
Can you elaborate on why Leavenworth isn't worth visiting?
Awesome video! You deserve so many more subscribers.
Jeanie!salut!thanks.cool uploading- talk you later.
Thanks so much!!
I just came across your channel and this was the first video I watched and I loved it!! Several years ago I spent a week driving the Oregon coast and I fell in love with the west coast. With being unfamiliar with Washington and the towns, did you fly in from somewhere, or did your trip start all by car? Can you add links to the hotels you stayed at along your trip?
Great video for Washington trip. Which month did you have this trip? Which month is the best for this kind of trip? Thank you.
Leavenworth looks like Banff, Canada.
What an awesome trip! Would you be able to share where it is you stayed? Looking to almost replicate the same trip as what you did.
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Hey... You're a very sympathic couple!! Where do you yourself come from? I'VE been in Washington twice... This year the 3rd time... We'll perform with our band in Leavenworth! Greets from Austria/Europe
Was there a lot of bugs or mosquitos in those woods
Thank you for sharing !
What month of the year you went
We were there at the beginning of September! Thanks for watching!
I'm inlove. We going to the Olympic Park end of May. But would love to see as many parks. Besides Port Angeles...where is a good place to stay that's not far from the parks. Also is it safe to hike these trails only 2 people or are there tour guides?
Wenatchee is pronounced 'Weh-natch-eee' 😆 otherwise your pronunciation was on point! 😍
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Fun video. It’s Pike Place not Pikes :)
Sweet 👍
Trying to plan this. on day 2, I see your last stop was the Hoh rain forest and you stayed in Olympia. Looking at google maps, drive back to the hotel in Olympia is 3 hours. Am i missing sometjing lol
That's what I'm saying too. Wish they would have added more details on hotels/Airbnb
HI, may i know what time of the year was the whale watching?
Is lake crescent swimmable?
We're heading tjere around the same time this year! I've been trying to figure out how to get down to Diablo lake - i know you said you drove over the dam but can you provide any other tips for getting there? Thanks so much!
You look like Mandy Moore!
What time of year was this video? We would love to see some whales
What month of the year did you make your trip?
Thanks for watching our jam-packed week in Washington State! We had so much fun! If you decided to go to Vancouver B.C. be sure to check out my travel guide: th-cam.com/video/FMFmjz8JhAY/w-d-xo.html
What is the border crossing for? It's within the state or to go where??
My bad rewatched the video and it's to go to Vancouver Canada 😊
I like the video but as a born in Seattle senior citizen it is the "pike" place market NOT "picks"
When did you.go.vosit the whales ? When do you recommend ?thank you 😊
We went labor day weekend at 10am!
hello again to do more or less your itinerary can we fly to seatlle and then drive between these national parks or we need to take ferries? what do you recommend thank you )
We drove! Had a car rental. All the National Parks are inland. You can't reach them on a ferry.
@@JeanieMarie The fastest way to get from Seattle to Port Townsend is via ferry (as opposed to going all the way around the sound end of Puget Sound). If you can, include a ferry ride, it's worth it, esp if you arrive in Seattle at sunset. And don't forget Eastern WA! Dessert, wine country, Missoula Flood scab lands, Grand Coulee Dam, etc.
What time of year was this?
Labor Day week at the beginning of September
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No truck camper on this trip?
No we had this trip booked with flights, car, etc way before we brought our truck camper! But our next two trips will be in the camper! 😊 Can't wait!
Western washington
@@EngageYourFrontalLobe im from yakima and i dont blame people for visiting the west coast, the east side is vast and plane unless you know here to good spots are, very few people visit the east side of rainier compared to the west side in the early seasons (probably because everything is coved in 5ft of snow) and it feels nice to be able to see wildlife that hasn't been scared off yet.
That's actually not the first Starbucks location. It was in downtown-ish. But, they've fooled all the tourists. :)
Right. It's more correct to say that it was the first "permanent" Starbucks store, and the oldest.
Nice vid , which month was it ?
September
@@JeanieMarie if i visit it in july or august will i find snow ?
Remember ladies, it's not the height of the mountain that matters, it's the relief. This is the difference between the North Cascades and the Rockies.
Right on 👍
What are the dates of your visit? Can we visit these national park in December?
The Visitor's Centers are typically closed in December but you can still visit, although you might want to bring snowshoes instead of hiking shoes! Also North Cascades Highway closes in the winter so you can't drive through from Mazama to North Cascades National Park. That said, I'd recommend summer or fall, otherwise you're fighting the weather - rain or snow depending on your elevation - and the shorter days are limiting.
In your video of on that you're doing on the 6th Day road Trip in Washington state you mispronounced the river that you and your other half went to it is the river that you were in that is near Leavenworth Washington that river is called the
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How about y'all include how ridiculously expensive this trip was. I live in the area and there ain't no way this trip was done with a small budget. I'm estimating around 2k minimal. Between gas hotel and sight seeing so actually more around 3k for the trip.
So is Disney. I save up for trips
Lol. They're not telling us to replicate this trip. Just use it as a guide. No need to get all weird.
80% of the video is yourself 😊
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You should spend more time showing your face unless I'm showing Washington like Every other v log peron
Can you tell me how you planned it thinking of doing this like where do you fly in and begin
Such a beautiful area. Pity much of it will be destroyed in the next big one.
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What time of year was this?
Beginning of September