Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

Marmotskinner t1_itg9o9i wrote

IDK or care where the fuck you go, but make sure your car has tires for snow and ice. Also expect most mountain passes to be closed. Carry snow chains and know how to install them on the side of a highway with logging trucks blasting by you while you’re laying on your belly in slush on the shoulder of the highway. Oh and pro-tip? Practice putting them on in a garage or carport before you have to get stuck up in the mountains trying to figure shit out.

13

CrankyReviewerTwo t1_itgg6yk wrote

I recommend the Olympic peninsula and coast in winter - historic Port Townsend, Dungeness spit near Sequim, Lake Crescent, quirky Port Angeles, Cape Flattery (northwesternest point of the lower states of the USA), the beaches along the coast - Ruby, Kalaloch and the numbered beaches in between, Hoh National forest for mossy trees, the inn at Quinault… all beautiful in winter light and no snowshoes needed.

Make sure your car has winter tires though, it can get very slippery during winter.

5

101010-trees t1_itfuebl wrote

If you like science stuff, I’d recommend Goldendale Observatory. Check their website for times. You just need to pay for parking or have a Discover Pass. I love it there, and Troy Carpenter and Peter Sinclair are awesome at their jobs.

2

rosesandpiglets t1_itgynrq wrote

This is so vague only vague answers can be given…

My recommendation is you learn how to make an itinerary

2

Zhenja92 t1_itha2q2 wrote

It really depends on the type of experience you are looking for. By December, there will be snow in the mountains, while the coast and lowlands on the west side of the cascades will be mostly dry. If you are looking for outdoor recreation, what activities do you like. Or are you more interested in food/culture tourism? Where are you going to start, how much driving do you want to do, and are you comfortable with winter driving?

2

pallesaides t1_itfwdnp wrote

Astoria, Leavenworth, hit cape disappointment when you're in Astoria. If you wanna hit Eastern Washington, look for falls, there's several depending on how far east or whatever you want to go. Have heard great things about the 'ape caves' but haven't been myself. The drive from Yakima along highway 12 is great, but can be a litte dangerous depending on how snow goes next month ... but based on Oct. that is likely not a problem. There's skiiing at the top, but not necessary.

1

PipeLayer2016 t1_itgj10w wrote

Rialto Beach is amazing when a winter storm rolls through. Just be careful, the waves can toss up logs.

1

DaBear1222 t1_ithcdh4 wrote

If you want something interesting, go down to marry hill and see Stonehenge and you can get around a lot of some of the passes and gain access to the eastern side of the state

1