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I'm a big fan of the Olympics for the geographic diversity, but Rainier is awesome too.
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park (own photo)
Rainier National Park (own photo)
I agree on Olympic. Hurricane Ridge is kind of like the Swiss alps, then you’ve got the rainforest, then you’ve got the beach. The diversity is that makes Olympic NP #1 for me in the PNW. I’d love to give N Cascades a try, but when I was in WA last it was cloudy/rainy which sort of defeats the purpose of going to N Cascades for the scenery. Actually, when I visited Mt. Rainier I could barely even see the mountain.
I'd say Olympic because of the diversity. I have yet to go to the North Cascades or Crater lake just because it's a fairly long drive to both whereas Rainier/Olympic is like a little over an hour from me. Even when I went to Mt. Rainier there was too much snow so didn't really get to see much of the park. Basically just drove up Paradise and that was about it. I need to explore all these places much more.
Haven't been to any of them yet, but hoping to change that within the next year! I want to visit all 4 of them.
Mt. Rainier is the closest to me. It looks very picturesque, especially during spring time.
Crater Lake is the next closest to me. Apparently the water is some of the most deep blue and crystal clear water in the country. It looks unreal in pictures, and I'd love to see it in person.
Olympic Rainforest looks awesome especially for the lush, mossy rainforests.
North Cascades is the most remote and (probably) unspoiled of the 4, and the pictures look absolutely incredible!
I'd say North Cascades looks the coolest to me, and then probably followed by Crater Lake.
I have been to all four at least several times and have explored North Cascades National Park innumerable times as it is just an hour or two away. It is my favorite because of fewer people, the majesty of the towering mountains, the many waterfalls and the golden tamaracks in the fall. But, each has its own beauty.
I agree on Olympic. Hurricane Ridge is kind of like the Swiss alps, then you’ve got the rainforest, then you’ve got the beach. The diversity is that makes Olympic NP #1 for me in the PNW.
Yes, there's an incredible variety of landscapes in Olympic.
IMO, there's no loser in this poll... all are great... but I'd rate Olympic #1.
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