Every season in Washington has its own unique beauty, but spring is especially vibrant and colorful. We found some of the best places in the state to celebrate spring this year. We live in the most beautiful state, so we might as well enjoy it to the fullest.
- Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
GoToVan / Flickr Every April, the Skagit Valley blossoms, and thousands of Washingtonians flock to several tulip farms to take in the sheer beauty. It’s even more breathtaking in person.
- La Conner
Wikipedia After you’ve tiptoed through the tulips in Mount Vernon, head over to La Conner and enjoy a delicious meal and a waterfront walk. It’s really no wonder that this tiny town is one of the coolest spots in the country.
- Yakima Valley for Spring Barrel Tasting
Yakima Valley Facebook Wine lovers, it’s that time of year again. This year’s Spring Barrel Tasting in the Yakima Valley is April 27-29, and you can spend the weekend sipping vino and enjoying the beautiful rural scenery.
- Walla Walla for Spring Release Weekend
Visit Walla Walla Facebook If you can’t make it to Yakima this year (or you just really love wine), Walla Walla’s Spring Release Weekend is May 4-6, and it will be equally as impressive.
- Coyote Wall Loop Trail, White Salmon
Sándor Lau / alltrails.com Read to get back into shape after a sedentary winter? This magical spring hike is full of wildflowers and amazing views. And while it’s definitely a challenging trail, the rewards are worth it.
- The University of Washington campus, Seattle
Michael Matti / Flickr The cherry blossoms at the University of Washington has every Seattleite eagerly anticipating each spring, and for good reason. It’s a spectacular sight.
- Whidbey Island
Sean Dustman / Flickr If Whidbey Island is one of those places on your bucket list that you have yet to see, make this the year (and the season) you go.
- Spokane
Visit Spokane Facebook Spokane did see some pretty late snowfall this year, but now it’s back to it’s nice, mild weather. Come see why it was recently named one of the best cities in the country.
- The San Juan Islands
Lee LeFever / Flickr Not that there’s ever a bad time to visit the San Juan Islands, but if you time your visit right, you can enjoy a peaceful trip with pleasant weather and few tourists.
- Summit Lake Trail, Clearwater Wilderness
Travis Westerlund / alltrails.com Time this Mt. Rainier National Park hike for late spring after most of the snow has melted and you’ll be in for a real visual treat (and a serious workout).
Do you have a favorite season in Washington? It’s hard to choose when you live in the most beautiful state.
GoToVan / Flickr
Every April, the Skagit Valley blossoms, and thousands of Washingtonians flock to several tulip farms to take in the sheer beauty. It’s even more breathtaking in person.
Wikipedia
After you’ve tiptoed through the tulips in Mount Vernon, head over to La Conner and enjoy a delicious meal and a waterfront walk. It’s really no wonder that this tiny town is one of the coolest spots in the country.
Yakima Valley Facebook
Wine lovers, it’s that time of year again. This year’s Spring Barrel Tasting in the Yakima Valley is April 27-29, and you can spend the weekend sipping vino and enjoying the beautiful rural scenery.
Visit Walla Walla Facebook
If you can’t make it to Yakima this year (or you just really love wine), Walla Walla’s Spring Release Weekend is May 4-6, and it will be equally as impressive.
Sándor Lau / alltrails.com
Read to get back into shape after a sedentary winter? This magical spring hike is full of wildflowers and amazing views. And while it’s definitely a challenging trail, the rewards are worth it.
Michael Matti / Flickr
The cherry blossoms at the University of Washington has every Seattleite eagerly anticipating each spring, and for good reason. It’s a spectacular sight.
Sean Dustman / Flickr
If Whidbey Island is one of those places on your bucket list that you have yet to see, make this the year (and the season) you go.
Visit Spokane Facebook
Spokane did see some pretty late snowfall this year, but now it’s back to it’s nice, mild weather. Come see why it was recently named one of the best cities in the country.
Lee LeFever / Flickr
Not that there’s ever a bad time to visit the San Juan Islands, but if you time your visit right, you can enjoy a peaceful trip with pleasant weather and few tourists.
Travis Westerlund / alltrails.com
Time this Mt. Rainier National Park hike for late spring after most of the snow has melted and you’ll be in for a real visual treat (and a serious workout).
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