Fremont, Seattle Hidden Gems + North Cascades National Park | PNW Travel Vlog

Fremont, Seattle + North Cascades National Park Vlog We spent a weekend bouncing between two totally different sides of the Pacific Northwest — one day wandering Fremont, Seattle's weirdest and most lovable neighborhood, and the next chasing turquoise glacier lakes in North Cascades National Park. Coffee, vinyl, secondhand books, a pint at Fremont Brewing, then straight into the mountains for some of the most surreal water color I've ever seen in person. Grab a coffee and come along! 🌆 A day exploring Fremont, Seattle — coffee shops, a record store, and a bookshop 🍺 A stop at Fremont Brewing 🏔️ A day trip to North Cascades National Park, including the Diablo Lake Overlook and other glacier lake viewpoints 🚗 Seattle to North Cascades drive + what the day actually looked like *Featured stops:* • DORDLOFVA— Fremont, Seattle • Jive Time — Fremont, Seattle • Ophelia's Books — Fremont, Seattle • Fremont Brewing — Seattle, WA • Diablo Lake Overlook — North Cascades National Park, WA *A few fun facts about North Cascades National Park:* Diablo Lake gets its unreal turquoise color from "glacial flour" — fine rock particles ground up by glaciers upstream that get carried into the lake and refract sunlight, which is why the color looks most electric on a sunny summer day. North Cascades National Park has more than 300 glaciers, more than any other park in the lower 48 states — it's sometimes called the "American Alps" for its dramatically steep, glacier-carved peaks. It's also one of the least-visited national parks in the country, so even in summer it can feel like you have entire viewpoints to yourself. *Quick answers, in case you're wondering:* Is Fremont, Seattle worth visiting? Yes — it's a walkable neighborhood known for its indie shops, breweries, and quirky public art, and it's one of the best spots in Seattle for a slower, coffee-shop-and-record-store kind of day. How far is North Cascades National Park from Seattle? It's roughly a 2.5–3 hour drive from Seattle, which makes it very doable as a long day trip or overnight. Is Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park? Yes — the Diablo Lake Overlook is one of the most popular and accessible viewpoints in the park, right off Highway 20. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:37 Coffee Shop 02:23 Boutique Shopping 03:29 Ophelia's Books 06:22 Jive Time Records 07:19 Food & Drinks 10:54 Skagit River 11:16 North Cascades National Park 15:18 Visitor Center 15:44 Mando For Dinner Thanks so much for watching! If you're planning a Pacific Northwest trip of your own, this Fremont + North Cascades combo is such an easy, gorgeous long weekend. Let me know in the comments if you've been to either spot, or if you want a full guide to either one. 📍Welcome to Cosca's Club ~ Let's Be Friends: IG: ‪@sarahcosca‬ Pinterest: https://pin.it/7cN7zCkff Youtube: ‪@sarahcosca Website: www.capturedbycosca.com #FremontWashington #washingtonstate #northcascades #nationalparks #usatraveldiaries #Seattle #NorthCascadesNationalPark #PNWTravel #FremontSeattle #TravelVlog#Seattle #NorthCascadesNationalPark #PNWTravel #FremontSeattle #TravelVlog