Say Goodbye To Winter With Washington's Frozen Festival
Jessica Wick
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Despite persistent winter winds and snow drifts that won’t quit, when the end of February rolls around, we start to feel confident that we’re about to bid winter officially adieu. Before we do, though, celebrate this chilly and beautiful season with a trip to White Pass Ski Area the first weekend in March for the White Pass Winter Carnival in Washington.
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The White Pass Winter Carnival is a great way for Washingtonians to enjoy one last seasonal celebration. What are your favorite winter festivals in Washington?
Even though winter in Washington seems like it lasts forever we always have plenty to look forward to when spring arrives, like the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.
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Where can you find frozen waterfalls in Washington?
You can find frozen waterfalls all over Washington State in the wintertime. Here are a few of our favorite frozen waterfalls that will take your breath away in little frozen drops of wonder:
- Franklin Falls, King County, WA: As you are driving on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass, keep an eye out for this incredible waterfall. You may be familiar with it already if you drive by here frequently, but if you haven't stopped to take a look in the wintertime you are missing out on something spectacular. A frozen Franklin Falls looks like a scene from a fairy tale. A hike to this stunning frozen wonder from the parking area near Denny Creek will take you over two miles of beautiful Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest land that is simply breathtaking in the winter.
- Palouse Falls, Washtucna, WA: Palouse Falls State Park is an incredible natural wonder in eastern Washington. And this 198-foot-tall drink of water will make your heart pound as you listen to it crash into a deep canyon. When you see it from above, frozen in time, you can easily imagine how mesmerizing it would have been to be the first person to ever discover it. Washington has many show-stopping waterfalls, but Palouse Falls in the winter is a sight not many get to experience because of how snow-covered the roads in this area can get.
- Narada Falls, Mount Rainier National Park, WA: The Upper Narada Falls is a stunning 168-foot horsetail-style waterfall with multiple channels of water fanning out over the jagged basalt wall. In the wintertime, many of those channels freeze into towering icicles. It is a popular spot for ice climbing if you are adventurous enough to attempt it. This beautiful area of Mount Rainier National Park has plenty of areas to explore, hiking trails to master, and smaller waterfalls to discover.
If you have the urge to do a little winter hiking to any of these waterfalls, be sure to check out AllTrails+ for up-to-date maps, trail info, and first-hand experience from hikers who have recently used these trails.