Category: Central Cascades

• Washington State Photography Guide: US Highway 2 Fall Foliage

  

  Autumn along US Highway 2 between Stevens Pass and Leavenworth, WA, showcases vibrant foliage with golden cottonwoods and fiery maples reflecting in the Wenatchee River. Ideal for photography, mid-October offers peak colors. The scenic drive features dramatic landscapes, including Tumwater Canyon, perfect for capturing the lively essence of fall.

  Murali Narayanan

  October 25, 2025

  Central Cascades, Leavenworth, Stevens Pass, Stevens Pass Highway, Tumwater Canyon, Wenatchee River

  Autumn, Autumn Colors, Central Cascades, Evergreen, Fall, Fall Colors, Fall Foliage, hiking, Landscape photography, Leavenworth, nature, Pacific Northwest, photography, Stevens Pass, Stevens Pass Highway, Top Spots, travel, Travel Photography, Tumwater Canyon, US Highway 2, Washington, Washington State, Wenatchee River

• Top Spots for Autumn Photography in Washington State

  

  October in Washington State is a magical time, with landscapes transformed by vivid fall colors that draw locals and travelers alike. From the fiery reds and oranges of maple trees to the golden yellows of aspens and cottonwoods, the scenery shifts into an autumnal masterpiece.

  Murali Narayanan

  October 30, 2024

  Heather Meadows, Highwood Lake, Kubota Garden, Lake Fenwick Park, Lake Wenatchee State Park, Leavenworth, Mt. Baker, Mt. Baker Wilderness Area, Mt. Rainier National Park, Northern Cascades, Pacific Northwest, Picture Lake, Point Defiance Park, Puget Sound, Seattle, Seattle Arboretum, Snoqualmie, Southwest Washington, Stevens Pass, Tacoma, Washington, Wenatchee River

  Artist Point, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, Creeks, Fall Foliage, Highwood Lake, hiking, Japanese Garden, Kubota Garden, Leavenworth, Lucia Falls, Mt. Baker, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Nikon, Northern Cascades, Pacific Northwest, Paradise, Picture Lake, Point Defiance Park, Stevens Canyon Road, Streams, Tipsoo Lake, travel, Wanatchee River, Washington State, Waterfalls, Yocolt Falls