White Pass Scenic Byway

09/20/2026

Good news for fall adventures along the Byway! With cooler temperatures and recent rainfall, fire restrictions have been lifted across the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Campfires are once again permitted throughout the forest, including wilderness areas and recreation sites. As you head out to enjoy the season, remember to keep fire safety in mind. Never leave a campfire unattended, and always make sure your fire is completely extinguished and cold to the touch before leaving.

Enjoy those crisp fall days on the White Pass Scenic Byway!

With increasingly cool weather and recent precipitation across the region, fire managers for the Gifford Pinchot National Forests have rescinded public use fire restrictions, effective on Friday, September 18.

This change applies across the forest, including wilderness areas and recreation sites. Campfires are once again permitted. However, even with lower fire risk, visitors must continue to practice safe fire habits: never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it is completely extinguished until it is cold to the touch. For more wildfire safety guidance, visit https://www.smokeybear.com/

For more information and full news release: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/giffordpinchot/newsroom/releases/gifford-pinchot-national-forest-lifts-fire-restrictions

09/09/2026

Celebrate Constitution Day with a little adventure! Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park is FREE on September 17, making it the perfect day to get out and explore.

09/05/2026

Stop at one of our favorite mountain communities and catch live music at Packwood Brewing Co. on your next excursion along the White Pass Scenic Byway!

Live music every Friday and Saturday at Packwood Brewing Co this September. Come grab a pint, a bite and enjoy our local musicians!

09/02/2026

September is here! Fall colors, crisp mountain air, and beautiful autumn days are just around the corner on the White Pass Scenic Byway. It’s one of our favorite seasons to hit the road, explore the PNW, and take in the changing scenery along the way.

Start planning your fall adventure now and come see why autumn is something special on the Byway!

08/29/2026

The road to Windy Ridge is open, and one of the most unforgettable views of Mount St. Helens is waiting!

Make a day of the adventure with our itinerary, featuring incredible scenery, fascinating stops and plenty of opportunities to experience the dramatic landscape surrounding the volcano.

Hit the road and explore Mount St. Helens:
https://whitepassbyway.com/road-trips/windy-ridge/

08/26/2026

What an incredible experience to summit Mount St. Helens! While it’s a challenging climb that requires preparation and good physical fitness, it’s considered non-technical, making the experience possible for adventurous hikers without technical mountaineering experience. The views, the accomplishment, and the chance to stand atop one of Washington’s most iconic peaks make this a true bucket-list adventure!

08/23/2026

The White Pass Scenic Byway is proud to be part of the incredible tourism experiences that make Lewis County a destination worth discovering!

Join Discover Lewis County for the first-ever Lewis County Tourism Summit & Leadership Awards on Friday, September 18, at The Mason Jar in Onalaska. Connect with tourism partners from across the county, enjoy guest speakers and dinner, and celebrate the people, businesses and organizations making a difference in our visitor economy.

If you’re part of tourism, recreation, hospitality, events or local business, or simply passionate about sharing all that Lewis County has to offer, we’d love to see you there!

Tickets available at DiscoverLewisCounty.com.

Discover Lewis County is bringing our tourism community together for the first-ever Lewis County Tourism Summit.

Join us Friday, September 18, at The Mason Jar in Onalaska for an evening celebrating the people, businesses and organizations helping make Lewis County a destination worth discovering.

The evening will include guest speakers, dinner, a cash bar and our inaugural Tourism Leadership Awards, recognizing those making an impact on tourism across Lewis County.

Whether you work in hospitality, recreation, events, local business or simply care about the future of tourism in our county, we’d love to have you at the table.

Friday, September 18
The Mason Jar | Onalaska, WA
Tickets available at https://discoverlewiscounty.com/

08/22/2026

Two days. One incredible road trip. Endless views.

Our 2-Day Byway & Mount Rainier Itinerary takes you fthrough rolling farmland, scenic lakes and mountain communities before climbing into the Cascades for waterfalls, alpine views and unforgettable glimpses of Mount Rainier.

Along the way, explore Mayfield and Riffe Lakes, Mossyrock, Packwood, the Mount Rainier area and White Pass, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, local stops, great food and those spontaneous roadside discoveries that make a road trip memorable.

Here's your itinerary:

Start your journey in Chehalis and follow the White Pass Scenic Byway through lakes, forests, and charming small towns. Enjoy stops at Mayfield and Riffe Lakes, a relaxing lunch in Morton, and an easy nature walk before arriving in Packwood. Day two brings alpine views, Mount Rainier highlights, and...

08/17/2026

Check this out!! Designed with families and new skiers and snowboarders in mind, Base Camp Lodge brings everything you need to start your mountain adventure into one place. You’ll find a fully stocked rental center, top-notch instruction, purpose-built learning terrain, and warm food and hot cocoa when it’s time to refuel!

We're not quite ready to let up on summer, but this has us thinking snowy thoughts!

08/08/2026

Make plans to stop in Packwood for a great night of live music! Lynn Graciano & The “B” Street Brass are making their first appearance at Longmire Springs Brewing tonight, bringing their horn-driven sound and a fun mix of ’60s and ’70s favorites.

Grab a pint, enjoy some live music, and spend your evening at the base of the mountains.

Tonight! Puget Sound's favorite party band rolls into Packwood!

Lynn Graciano & The "B" Street Brass are bringing their full, horn driven sound to Longmire Springs Brewing for the very first time. Tonight, Saturday, August 8th at 6:00 PM.

This crew has been packing dance floors around the Puget Sound for years with a killer mix of 60s and 70s classics, and that horn section is no joke: trumpet, trombone, and a wall of sound that turns any brewery patio into a party. Come early, grab a pint, and get ready for an evening of feel good covers under the summer sky at the base of the mountains.