Franklin Falls is located in central Washington’s verdant Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, about an hour east of Seattle. The cascading waterfall sits at the end of Franklin Falls Trail – a ...

Hike description: If you want to see the frozen cascades of Franklin Falls this winter, you’re not alone. Franklin Falls is one of the state’s most popular winter hikes because it is short, easy and ...

— Our editors and readers independently select what you see on 10Best. When you buy through a link on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Just 30 miles east of Seattle sits a little hamlet ...

Whether you’re looking for a day’s getaway or a weeklong vacation, an intriguing option lies just to Seattle’s east. The Mountains to Sound Greenway travels I-90 from Seattle to Ellensburg. The ...

If you’re looking to get outside without committing to a long, strenuous hike, Snoqualmie Pass has plenty to offer. The area is packed with trails that deliver stunning views and natural beauty ...

Whether you’re looking for a shorter outing, or just love a rip-roaring waterfall, Snoqualmie Falls, about 40 minutes east of Seattle, can fill an afternoon, well, to the brim. Here the gushing, ...

Hike description: An emerald pool on a broad shelf on Keekwulee Falls is as enticing as it is cold. On a recent hike to this scenic spot along Denny Creek near Snoqualmie Pass, children and a few ...

Hike description: If you want to see the frozen cascades of Franklin Falls this winter, you’re not alone. Franklin Falls is one of the state’s most popular winter hikes because it is short, easy and ...

Hike description: An emerald pool on a broad shelf on Keekwulee Falls is as enticing as it is cold. On a recent hike to this scenic spot along Denny Creek near Snoqualmie Pass, children and a few ...