North Cascades Highway Road Trip [2026 Guide]

Join us as we drive through one of the most incredible stretches in the Pacific Northwest—Highway 20 through North Cascades National Park! 🌲⛰️ In this episode, we start near Newhalem and head up toward Gorge Dam, exploring easy hikes, historic engineering marvels, and unmatched mountain views. In this video, we check out: Gorge Overlook Trail: A quick ½-mile paved walk with massive drop-offs and epic views of Gorge Dam and the canyon below. Diablo Dam & Diablo Lake: Ever wonder why the water is that shade of electric turquoise? We dive into the glacial flour magic and get a close-up look at the dam that was once the tallest in the world. Diablo Lake Overlook: The ultimate postcard view of the Cascades! Trail of the Cedars Teaser: A quick peek into the ancient old-growth forest (full video coming next week!). Skagit Information Center: A minor road trip bump when the visitor center turned out to be closed despite the sign—plus a photo op inside a life-sized Bald Eagle nest! If you enjoyed the ride, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to follow along on our travels! Hit the notification bell 🔔 so you don't miss next week's walk through the giant old-growth trees on the Trail of the Cedars! 🕒 TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Scenic Drive: Highway 20 to Gorge Dam 01:56 - Gorge Overlook ½-Mile Trail & History 03:52 - Diablo Lake Glacial Turquoise Water & Diablo Dam 04:30 - Postcard Views at Diablo Lake Overlook 06:09- Trail of the Cedars (Teaser!) 07:07 - Skagit Info Center (Closed!) & Eagle Nest Replica 07:29 - Wrap Up & What's Next! #NorthCascades #DiabloLake #WashingtonTravel #RVTravel #NorthCascadesNationalPark #Highway20 #PNW #RoadTrip #TravelVlog #Cottom’s Adventures Mt Vernon · Cottom’s Adventures https://maps.app.goo.gl/PRnvep4riDNFopFP8?g_st=i https://docs.google.com/document/d/13gIBeXNm2QbnSL3oYDwjD6m8DtVKIaeH/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109843291847949157175&rtpof=true&sd=true https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guidealong-gps-audio-tours/id1460032075?ppid=565b49c8-6c24-4766-8195-a1d8bdc6e68b MC3FNJEMYLOIGOJ0 OFSVHWKXFFQSQK8M YZCQTNGGVUP60Q10 QYM2147G5EYLKZST IPK95BH3E4KEEEQL