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The natural and pristine White Pass Scenic Byway winds through the forests of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams and Mt. Helens and Mt Adams.
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Rainier National Park before descending to the arid landscape of Eastern Washington. Yes, the White Pass Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive... But, the best reasons to visit the byway are for the things you can DO here, more than the things to SEE. From East to West, West to East, the byway offers World Class recreation. For many visitors, from within the region or around the world, the byway is a route for exploring Mount Rainier, Mount St. For those in the know - either canny locals or niche recreationists from around the country - there are amazing recreational opportunities all along the byway, in every season. Trophy fishing the Cowlitz... catch and release fly fishing the Tieton... boating Riffe and Mayfield Lakes... hiking the Pacific Crest Trail... camping in dense forests... Mount Adams mountaineering... watching elk at Oak Creek Wildlife Area... wilderness horsepacking... backcountry skiing... rock climbing along the Tieton... downhill skiing at White Pass... snowmobiling... rafting the Tieton... steepcreeking the upper Cowlitz... scrambling to the Tatoosh lookout... mushrooming the Gifford Pinchot...

Visit again and again - there's plenty to see and do. There's no place like it in Washington State (or anywhere else for that matter...).

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.

08/07/2026

Stay safe this weekend when out exploring the outdoors!

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http://www.WhitePassByway.com/

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