During our stay in Harrison Hot Springs last week, we located the Harrison Tourism Office and…read moreSasquatch Museum occupying temporary office space on Lillooet Avenue. When we visited the facility, we found out that the location on Hot Springs Road was currently under re-construction, and they hoped to move back to a new and larger facility some time later this year. Daughter and I located the temporary location a little by accident, when looking for some parking space our first morning in town. We had dropped Mom off at the hotel, and she and I went back for a drive around, and look see at what might have happened in Harrison since our last visit. We saw some 15 minute free parking, and when we pulled into the space, found ourselves directly in front of Harrison Tourism -- right where we wished to be, and it was open. The first, of two visits during our stay in Harrison. We had different hosts for our visits, and each was so cordial, and informative. During the first time there, we browsed the Sasquatch Museum setups, I took some photos, and we chatted about Harrison 'stuff & such' with our host at the time. When we returned the second time, more chatting with our host at the time, I took a few more photos, and we both purchased some gifts to remember our trip and stay. We sure look forward to seeing the new setup when it is completed. But for this Harrison stay, our hosts and exhibits at the present Tourism Harrison location were fun, interesting, and informative, and we sure enjoyed spending some time with them.

Had a good time getting the local stories about Bigfoot. The host also shared about a local art…read moreshow we would have never known about in Harrison Mills. We went to the sale and were greeted like a neighbor. It was very fun. Stop the museum for the local lore and activity recommendations.

In a cute little light house right next to the freeway ramp. If you're a longtime resident, go here…read moreto see all that you are missing and be a tourist in your own city! Visitors are greeted by friendly volunteers who share their extensive knowledge and love of the area, inside tips and all our beautiful little city has to offer.

From the owner: Hello! We have full-time staff here, and are so happy to help people understand and enjoy the…read morecity. We've also got free maps, guides, things that all visitor centers have, - but the real treasure is the conversation and advice that we can provide, we take pride in giving fantastic ideas, advice, and recommendations! Come talk! You can also call or email, or use the chat function on Bellingham.org.

The Hope Visitor Centre was a short, but worthwhile, and informative stop for us during a late-June…read morestay in Hope. We had popped in to take a look at some of the available brochure offerings and the like, ask staff a few questions about some of the local attractions, get some driving and walking directions, and check out a map or two. Staff were friendly, courteous, and helpful -- we were able to acquire all the information we hoped for, and left with a good selection of brochures, maps, and other 'stuff' to take back to the car and motel room. Our visit, though quite brief (as we were heading out of the city at the time, and anxious to get on our way), was fun and productive, and we were happy to have made the stop when we did, finding the information very helpful to travelling/activities planned for that day, and onwards over our stay.

Amazing, breathtaking, incredible - words cannot describe the beauty of the PNW…read more How lucky are we that we get to live in a world with such wonders? Pictures are from the Maple Pass Loop during larch season :)

I Just returned from another incredible adventure exploring the Pacific Northwest with a couple of…read moreunforgettable days in North Cascades National Park! I'm currently on a mission to visit all 63 designated National Parks in the United States and this trip marked Park #61 for me - only two more to go! After flying into Seattle, I picked up a rental car, picked up a friend, and headed straight for the North Cascades. First stop: the Wilderness Information Center just before the official park entrance. We browsed the exhibits, picked up passport stamps and Junior Ranger books (a must!), and chatted with some friendly and helpful rangers before continuing on to our campsite at Newhalem Campground. Once we set up camp, we made our way to the main Visitor Center, which was well worth the stop. It had a newly updated park film, an informative mini museum, a decent gift shop, and of course more amazing rangers. Although it was a bit crowded, it's great to see people out and about exploring nature. I originally planned to hike the Skagit River Loop but one of the rangers recommended Ross Lake Dam Trail instead. Despite it being a little bit of a detour, I pivoted, and it was worth it! The hike down to the dam was serene, scenic, and less crowded. For dinner, we tried to get into the restaurant next to Mondo Restaurant, but it was packed!!! Luckily, Mondo came through with great food and hectic yet welcoming service. We wrapped up the evening back at Newhalem Campground. There was a fire ban in place during our visit (no campfires!) but otherwise, the campground was peaceful and perfect for me for a good night's rest. The next morning, we woke up really early to tackle the iconic Maple Pass Loop and WOW. From start to finish, the hike was epic. The wildflowers were blooming, the views were jaw-dropping, and we lucked out with light crowds. Although it's rated hard on AllTrails, I'd say it leans more moderate if you're an experienced hiker. Either way, it's a can't miss trail and an absolute highlight of the trip for me. After our hike, we headed over to Mazama (remote and worth the visit!) before continuing our journey via ferry to Stehekin. One note: the NPS Visitor Center in Stehekin is completely closed for the 2025 season, which was a letdown but it didn't take away from the beauty of the area. I'll be posting separate reviews for the rest of our trip! All in all, North Cascades lives up to the hype and then some. It's wild, remote, and breathtakingly beautiful. The National Parks truly are America's Best Idea, and I hope everyone gets a chance to experience their awe-inspiring landscapes, rich history, and cultural significance. Onward to parks #62 and #63!!!

If you're driving to Canada from Seattle make sure you stop here! Not because of the duty free…read moreshopping but because you can buy the popular tour tickets here at least $3 cheaper! The ladies that work here is super friendly and sweet. They're not pushy into selling you the tour deals. The worker took one look at us and sold us the tickets at the student price. 5 stars for that!! The ladies are super helpful with giving us tips, and trying to let us know what local places we should check out for dinner. Super sweet! Feels like you're chatting it up with a friend's aunt! Bathroom is clean, tons of brochures. Very helpful workers and they sell tour tickets with a discount! How can you not give them 5 stars!

Lots of brochures and friendly staff. They are offering 2 free Olympic games now that the games…read morehave started... but not when we went up the week before :-(.

So long as the roads are reasonably clear, what's not to love about this area! Lots of really easy…read moremini-hikes to explore, gorgeous scenery, and really kid-friendly. When it's not too crowded, the Austin Pass picnic area is a great place to sit down and enjoy any food/drink you've brought with you.

Really helpful staff to guide you with trails. Beautiful views and a mandatory stop when you are…read morehere. The center has beautiful postcards and stickers and magnets and paintings.

This Visitor Center is a must visit. They have map of North Cascades Mountain and Hiking Trails…read more There is a gift shop, restrooms, water fill stations, and gift shops There is a trail in the back of the visitor center. The River Loop Trail. An easy trail to visit where it leads into a view of the water. There is a park ranger there available to answer your questions on what trails is open and what is accessible. The Visitor Center is a place where you can relax a little and enjoy the information of maps available to many. There is an exhibit available by the gift shop. The gift shops has various items. Tshirts, magnets and postcards. They sell a little bit of snacks too.

Since North Cascades is one of the least visited national parks, I wasn't expecting much from their…read morevisitor center. However, it's actually super nice - so pleasantly surprised. Decent sized center. Small bookstore with a good variety of souvenirs. Lots of park information. Super knowledgeable rangers ready to help with your visit. Really nice and clean bathrooms (always a big plus!!). We had cell reception here so it was great to plug our stops in on maps. Make sure to walk around to the back of the visitor center. There's a short boardwalk that's ends with a gorgeous viewpoint of North Cascades. Hands down a must. You can take as little or as much time as you want just enjoying the beauty. The visitor center is also the starting point for the River Loop Trail - an easy 1.8 mile round trip walk with beautiful views of the surrounding forest and the river. Great first stop for your trip to North Cascades.

We finally got to drive the Cascade loop and go to the visitor center of Cascades National Park and…read morewe went in the visitor center so I could get some stickers, a shirt and my stamp. The drive was absolutely beautiful and the staff in the visitor center were nice and there is info to learn about the national park!

The North Cascades National Park Visitor Center is a must stop area within the park. The scenic…read moreview of the snow capped mountain range accessible to wheelchairs is worth the stop.

Stopped into Kilby on the way to a stay in Harrison Hot Springs last week. Our stop and walkabout…read morewas made specifically to take a peak at the current condition of flooding affecting the Lake, beach, and campground area there. We drove down to the campground area, and were able to park on the road, just to the front of the highway signs, and barriers that had been erected to stop any further passage by vehicles, and warnings to those on foot to be careful. Most of the beach and campground areas were totally under water from the river and lake flooding currently affecting the area. It looked, and felt strange to see roadways, sites, signs, and most everything we know so well at this location, submerged in water!! We talked to a couple of area residents, and were told that this particular area of Kilby floods each year, and although flooding this year was significant, it was not nearly as bad as some previous years, when more of the area homes, cottages, et al, were also more directly affected. They said that conditions had basically stabilized at this time, and retreating of the water should be taking place soon. Hope for all their sakes, retreating of the water has started for them, and this lovely area of Harrison Mills within the Kilby Historic Site, will be back to normal soon.

A fun place to take the family (young and old). The tour is very entertaining. Restaurant is great…read moreand the home made pies are outstanding!