Fun and interesting day trips to take from Seattle, Washington. Discover all the best things to see and do in a day within 3 hours of Seattle

Miles: 15 miles RT (to the high point on the Cowlitz Divide) Elevation Gain/Highest: 3560ft/5900ft Map: Green Trails No 270 Mount Rainier East or No 269SX Mount Rainier Favorite Eats After Hike:  Farelli’s Wood Fire Grill, Alpine Inn, Cliff Droppers, White Pass Taqueria, Fargher Lakehouse, or just Pack A Cooler. You can learn more about...

Esmeralda Basin promises hikers the opportunity to walk through old forest, meadows brimming with wildflowers, and along rocky hillsides, all while enjoying the striking scenery of the jagged and craggy Esmeralda Peaks.

PNW Mama and Teacher on Instagram: "Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Olympia. 🦅 This area is beautiful in all seasons. My favorite is a blue sky cool day where I can enjoy the reflections in the water (check tide charts to make sure tides will be in to view the water) and listen & look for all the wildlife. We have visited most often in the winter. We always see so many birds and love watching the extra friendly squirrels play. I love walking out to the boardwalk. It can be a long walk for little legs, but strollers can do it! To walk the entire boardwalk and trails from the parking area is 4 miles according to their website. We have never made it to the end of the boardwalk. Bring… 📷 Cameras for taking photos of wildlife 👓 Binoculars for wildlife spotting 🍎Snacks a