Spending time in solitude isn’t always fun for social Washingtonians, but we can also all admit that a nice, scenic solo drive is good for the soul. Soon, the North Cascades Highway will open for the season. And when that happens, hop in the car and head straight to the Diablo Lake Overlook for some seriously breathtaking views.
The North Cascades Highway, also known as Highway 20, is actually our state’s longest highway.
Tansy / TripAdvisor It travels for 436 miles across the northern areas of Washington. That includes a route through North Cascades National Park.
North Cascades National Park is a 1,070 square mile treasure chock full of natural beauty.
LPLoveToTrave / TripAdvisor The entire park is stunning, but nothing tops the views from the Diablo Lake Overlook.
The Diablo Lake Overlook is a quick stop from Highway 20 – you can’t miss the signs.
Amy The Nurse / Flickr This roadside stop has plenty of parking, restrooms, and even a few covered picnic shelters.
Diablo Lake is known for its bright blue (sometimes turquoise) waters.
ki0ki / TripAdvisor The lake is vibrant in every season.
The viewpoint allows you to see the miles and miles of rugged beauty that lays before you.
mcasalduc / TripAdvisor This place is heaven on Earth, especially if you’ve been cooped up inside for a while.
Diablo Lake is a man-made reservoir. It was created by Seattle City Light’s damming of the Skagit River in 1930.
MisterCheeky / TripAdvisor This is one of three dams on the Skagit River that provides electricity to the greater Seattle area.
Aside from Diablo Lake and the nearby Ross Lake, you’ll be able to see some magnificent mountains in the distance that are around 7,000 - 8,000 feet tall.
mcasalduc / TripAdvisor And the last thing you’ll feel when you gaze at all this beauty is cooped up.
Have you ever seen these views in your travels? If not, add this drive to your summer bucket list.
Tansy / TripAdvisor
It travels for 436 miles across the northern areas of Washington. That includes a route through North Cascades National Park.
LPLoveToTrave / TripAdvisor
The entire park is stunning, but nothing tops the views from the Diablo Lake Overlook.
Amy The Nurse / Flickr
This roadside stop has plenty of parking, restrooms, and even a few covered picnic shelters.
ki0ki / TripAdvisor
The lake is vibrant in every season.
mcasalduc / TripAdvisor
This place is heaven on Earth, especially if you’ve been cooped up inside for a while.
MisterCheeky / TripAdvisor
This is one of three dams on the Skagit River that provides electricity to the greater Seattle area.
mcasalduc / TripAdvisor
And the last thing you’ll feel when you gaze at all this beauty is cooped up.
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