15 days in Pacific Northwest & Redwood National Park Itinerary

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Mount Rainier National Park
— 1 night
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Government Camp
— 1 night
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Bend
— 3 nights
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Crater Lake National Park
— 2 nights
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Redwood National Park
— 1 night
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Olympic National Park
— 3 nights
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North Cascades National Park
— 1 night
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Seattle
— 2 nights
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Mount Rainier National Park — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): trek along Nisqually Vista Loop and then take a peaceful walk through Grove of the Patriarchs. On the 19th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the verdant scenery at Paradise Valley, hike along Skyline Trail, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Mount Rainier National Park travel route planner.

Atlanta to Mount Rainier National Park is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. In July, Mount Rainier National Park is little chillier than Atlanta - with highs of 79°F and lows of 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel to Government Camp.
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Government Camp — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): hit the slopes at Timberline Lodge and Ski Area, then explore the striking landscape of Mt. Hood National Forest, and then explore the activities along Trillium Lake.

To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Government Camp online journey builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Government Camp. In July, daytime highs in Government Camp are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bend.
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Bend — 3 nights

Step off the beaten path and head to Smith Rock State Park and River Rafting & Tubing. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Newberry National Volcanic Monument and Off-Road Tours. There's much more to do: Head underground at Lava River Cave, take in the dramatic scenery at Tumalo Falls, contemplate the waterfront views at Deschutes River, and hike along Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Bend road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Government Camp to Bend takes 2.5 hours. While traveling from Government Camp, expect a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Bend, ranging from highs of 85°F to lows of 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Crater Lake National Park.
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Crater Lake National Park — 2 nights

On the 24th (Mon), explore the striking landscape of Crater Lake National Park. On your second day here, stroll through Mount Scott, hike along Cleetwood Cove Trail, and then cruise along Rim Dr.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Crater Lake National Park day trip planner.

You can drive from Bend to Crater Lake National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bend in July; daily highs in Crater Lake National Park reach 94°F and lows reach 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel to Redwood National Park.
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Redwood National Park — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Redwood National Park.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Redwood National Park journey builder app.

Explore your travel options from Crater Lake National Park to Redwood National Park with the Route module. Expect colder weather when traveling from Crater Lake National Park in July: highs in Redwood National Park hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 3 nights

Visiting Lake Crescent and Sol Duc Falls will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Olympic National Park and Mount Storm King. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Murhut Falls, hike along Kalaloch Beach Trail 4, identify plant and animal life at Deer Park, and tour the pleasant surroundings at High Divide.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Olympic National Park sightseeing planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Redwood National Park to Olympic National Park. Traveling from Redwood National Park in July, you will find days in Olympic National Park are somewhat warmer (70°F), and nights are about the same (52°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel to North Cascades National Park.
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North Cascades National Park — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Diablo Dam, take a memorable drive along N Cascades Hwy, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gorge Creek Falls, and finally take in the awesome beauty at North Cascades National Park.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the North Cascades National Park tour itinerary builder tool.

Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to North Cascades National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Olympic National Park in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in North Cascades National Park, with highs around 76°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Seattle.
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Seattle — 2 nights

Emerald City

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): get up close to creatures of the deep with Puget Sound Express, then get a taste of the local shopping with Pike Place Market, and then stroll around Kerry Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Tue): make a trip to Space Needle and then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Seattle visit planner.

You can drive from North Cascades National Park to Seattle in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from North Cascades National Park in July, plan for a bit warmer nights in Seattle, with lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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