Looking for a nature-based weekend road trip? Head to Central Washington and explore Sun Lakes - Dry Falls State Park! This natural wonder features an extraordinary landscape along the Ice Age Floods National Geological Trail, and many day trips to nearby caves and other natural wonders can be made from this base. In this travel guide, we’ll show you the best places to stay overnight and some great places to explore from Dry Falls.

One of the most beautiful and accessible day hikes in Washington State is Eightmile Lake in the Central Cascades near Leavenworth. This was the destination for our annual 4th of July road trip, which involved camping overnight in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.