- Wild Sky Wilderness is a 106,577-acre wilderness area located in the central Cascade Mountains of Washington. Enacted in 2008, Wild Sky Wilderness is the newest designated wilderness area located within Washington. This wilderness area encompasses land surrounding the North Fork Skykomish River and Beckler River drainages of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Road access to the area is via Highway 2 and Forest Roads 63 & 65. Highway 2 is immediately south of the wilderness area. Forest Roads 63 & 65 traverse through the middle of the wilderness area, connecting to each other near the northeast corner of the area.
- The Enchantments (wa100.dnr.wa.gov)
Visitors to Washington and locals alike are clamoring to visit the Enchantments. This wild stretch of forest and mountain forms part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area of the central Cascades, just southwest of Leavenworth. The destination is so popular that hikers seeking to make an overnight trip will need to try their luck in a permit lottery. Only a select number of camping permits are allocated each year in order to preserve the wilderness character of this special area. This mountain wonderland features chiseled rock peaks and numerous turquoise lakes connected by rushing creeks. See beautiful alpine larch trees standing tall against green meadows and light-gray granitic rocks, picture-perfect scenes that will make you pause to take in the serenity. You might even meet a mountain goat or two. Getting to the most spectacular spots in the Enchantments requires some effort though. You must travel at least 7 miles and climb 4,400 feet to get a glimpse of the renowned splendor.
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