Top 10 Fall Viewing Attractions in Washington

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This one-day Mount Rainier Escape (crossed out) hike is packed with surprises and is highly recommended for those with moderate fitness, a bit of ambition, and a bit of courage! 🚗Itinerary Overview: • Depart at 8:00 AM for a scenic hike that combines both sightseeing and survival training. • Arrive at Paradise Visitor Center at 10:30 AM. • Hike the Skyline Trail Loop (approximately 6 miles/9.6 kilometers) from 11:00 AM to 2:40 PM. The goal is to reach Panorama Point, the highest point. Descend via the Golden Gate Trail, taking a shortcut to savor every moment of the scenery. • From 2:40 PM to 4:15 PM, check out Myrtle Falls (a magical waterfall) and Reflection Lakes (perfect for stunning photos). • Depart the National Park at 4:20 PM and head straight to Seattle Airport. ❄️ Snowshoeing Keyword: No equipment, snowy ground, scorching sun, snowmelt, creeks, gravel, three slips, using hands and feet, and surrounded by squirrels. First half: The uphill section was a mixed bag, with steps deep and shallow, treading through snow, wading through icy water, and scrambling over gravel. It felt like a game of "Man vs. Wild." Panorama Point: The scenery is simply breathtaking, with a vast expanse of snow-capped mountains filling my eyes. It feels like Rivendell from "The Lord of the Rings"! Golden Gate Trail: The downhill section is relatively easy, but still features a lot of gravel. Squirrels: They appear incredibly frequently. 🧤Gear Recommendations: Although I'm a living example of "going up the mountain with nothing," don't follow my lead: • Non-slip hiking boots: A must! Otherwise, experience "Ballet on Ice"! • Trekking Poles: Optional, especially for easier descents. • Sunscreen and sunglasses: The sun can be scorching hot on the mountain, so don't underestimate the glare from the snow. • Lunch with rations and water: Eat some rations at Panorama Point. 📸Recommended photo spots: • Entrance to Paradise Visitor Center: Snow-capped mountains in the background, plus tourist equipment. • Snowshoeing along the middle of the Skyline Trail: A cool photo op. • Panorama Point overlook: Perfect for photos with your phone. • The small bridge in front of Myrtle Falls: A perfect Instagram-worthy experience. • Backlit Reflection Lakes: Perfect for stunning silhouettes. Random thoughts: The most amazing thing isn't the scenery, but the "foreign-style extreme romance" of the mountains—climbing the snowy mountains in short-sleeved shirts and shorts, chatting on the cliffside, and skiing downhill using their butts as sleds. Standing there, I wanted to applaud them. The most soothing moment was soaking my feet by the lake. My feet were numb, but my heart was at peace. If you want to experience four seasons in one day and accomplish the feats of "seeing snow-capped mountains, climbing them, wading through snowy streams, soaking in snowy water, and encountering squirrels," then visit Mount Rainier.

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My classmates who are far away in Canada rarely post photos and travel information about scenery, but this national park is an exception. Not only is it compared with Banff and Jiuzhaigou, but it also receives rare likes and support.

alin吸嗅着蔷薇

When traveling, I always want to visit the local universities—it feels like living a different life for a moment. Especially when it’s such a famous public university like the University of Washington. Gary Locke, former Microsoft chairman… they all graduated from UW. Bill Gates’ father, a well-known lawyer, once taught at its law school. Bruce Lee also studied here, and it was where he met his wife. Later, I visited UW’s Suzzallo Library—often referred to as the real-life “Harry Potter Library.” It grandeur rivals that of the Boston Public Library. The UW School of Medicine also ranks extremely high, consistently alongside Harvard and Stanford. Its programs in clinical medicine and public health are also highly ranked. When traveling, I always want to visit the local universities; it feels like living a different life for a moment. Especially when it’s such a famous public university like the University of Washington. Gary Locke, former Microsoft chairman… they all graduated from UW. Bill Gates’ father, a well-known lawyer, once taught at its law school. Bruce Lee studied here too, and it was where he met his wife. Later, I visited UW’s Suzzallo Library—often referred to as the real-life “Harry Potter Library.” It’s a grandeur rival that of the Boston Public Library. The UW School of Medicine also ranks extremely high, consistently alongside Harvard and Stanford. Its programs in clinical medicine and public health are also highly ranked. Lee studied here before, and then met his wife... Afterwards, we visited the UW library, the Suzzallo Library, which is considered a real-life "Harry Potter library." Its grandeur rivals Boston's public library. Also, the University of Washington's medical school is highly ranked, consistently on par with Harvard and Stanford. Clinical medicine, public health, and nursing are all excellent. It's close to Amazon and Microsoft headquarters, and it collaborates closely with tech companies like Google and Meta, so its research funding is high.

DEAR张小球

A local friend drove me to Cuihu Lake. This is a park with few people, and even fewer tourists. If you drive here by yourself, it is still highly recommended. There are many plants and many small animals living here.

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The Columbia River Canyon is a canyon of the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest. As the river flows westward through the Cascade Mountains, the canyon is 1,200 meters deep and stretches more than 130 kilometers. The canyon has federal protection status for the Columbia River Canyon National Scenic Area.