Washington Pass Overlook - North Cascade Mountains - HWY 20 - Epic Views

[@loryvetter821]

Thanks Russ for taking us along! Love your videos!

[@percymcnabb4746]

thanks for sharing, so, so beautiful.

[@keenosaabi4530]

i drove the north cascades pass the first time in 1974 and fell in love. it took until 2004 for me to find my place on the skagit river about a mile west of marblemount. i lived there until 2017, when i traded my home for vanlife. i now spend my summers near the pass and the park and retreat south until the pass opens in may. liberty bell mountain is to the right when you first get to the scenic overlook. the road below that runs below liberty bell down to the 4 lane switchback get between 50' to 100' plus of snow. the pass is usually snowed shut in late november. they try to keep it open to allow the hunters to get out. there are more avalanche zones per mile in the pass than anywhere else in the U.S. including colorado. my heart lingers here, thanks for the great video, it was truly beautiful, you should post that it is best viewed fullscreen or on huge tv if available. it's stunning here in my cargo trailer's 32" :)

[@marytaylor3621]

Russ, I just found you. I love your videos. I feel like I am going places I have never been to, or will never go to, thank you so much.

[@rvertv]

Welcome aboard Mary. Thank you

[@jeffkimber]

Russ, you do a fantastic job of “dash-cam” touring. These heavily forested mountains in Washington are truly beautiful. John 3:16 Thanks, Jeff

[@Cowgirlcath]

We watch you every day. Wouldn’t be able to stay sane in a pandemic without you. Just thought I should say thanks for real instead of waving and saying “thanks Russ” to the tv. So..👍🏻Thanks Russ!

[@nanetteherbst2669]

Russ, I love how you stop at all the side of the road places, like the overlook. I would probably keep driving and look at what I would have missed. You’re giving me a whole new appreciation of how to do a road trip. I can see that your philosophy is truly that it is all about the journey and not just the destination. Thanks.

[@billgreer870]

If you ever watched Northern Exposure , it was filmed in Rosalyine (sp) , wash, westside of state

[@SandyFerguson-o8z]

Washington is a beautiful state. It has almost every scenery imaginable.

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Beautiful drive in Cascade ants! Li love Washington State! So green! Thank you Russ!

[@curtismilke1695]

Russ, your statement tthat you were not regret it is a major understatement. One of the most scenic places on earth.

[@thomascampbell1267]

Russ did you hear me yelling for you to hold on? You looked over that fence and that road looked 3 miles down. I almost fell off my desk chair. Best video so far.

[@megalou6567]

Absolutely breathtakingly astonishingly beauty. I cannot even imagine how it feels to be there in person

[@mrdude2702]

The North Cascades National Park - aka "American Alps". The highway closes to all vehicle traffic for the winter after the first snow (normally around early Nov) until the week before Memorial Holiday. It closes between Newhalem and Mazama (roughly speaking). When you stopped to look at the views at time2:56, the rock outcrop directly in front of you with the vertical white stains is the Washington Pass Overlook (for reference from the other side). This highway only sees "traffic" a few days per year. The rest of the time that the highway is open the traffic is as light as you depicted on this wonderful video. Thank you for the great work on your videos.

[@sandracasey6794]

What a treat. Unbelievable scenery. Thanks for posting.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

The beauty of that Overlook is just mind blowing! WOW! Thanks for bringing us along Russ! Stay safe Man!

[@dalekundtz760]

What beauty Russ. Once again, you have not disappointed. The beauty of the mountains and the valley are things to behold. Loved the snow still present in the shade near the mountain tops. Be safe as those are some serious drop offs.

[@edwardlapsley2556]

Russ, I live in Eastern Washington. I've been to the Washington pass overlook 6 years ago. If you would have kept going up that rock path the view is the best of the entire overlook

[@richardross3172]

Russ, have you made an appointment with your eye doctor yet? Your eyes have got to be popping out of your head by now! You have definitely outdone yourself this year!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@sheila7042]

Thanks Russ, I truly appreciate your videos, beautifully shot. I hope to see this in person, one day. America is so beautiful 🤩

[@joycebarnett5813]

This is an epic drive. Thanks for taking me along.

[@Julie-gr1nf]

Wow! I'm speechless, that is so beautiful!! Stay safe....

[@kevinschultz413]

Anacortes Yeah!! Old stomping ground in the 90's. god I miss this area!! you Rock Russ !! got ya some coffee, I'm so Happy. Yeah lol

[@sharon94503]

1 word: Majestic

[@brianc2341]

Hay Russ, I have forgotten how beautiful the North Cascade is. I did that road in early 80's and loved it. Can't wait to do it again.

[@mommam.6101]

Washington Pass and several other passes are closed in the winter due to the amount of snow.

[@theresaboothe3642]

It's good to see private investment creating an overlook. The scenic byways (my favorite) are also good to see. Thank you.

[@markdrebert247]

Washington Pass, your in Bigfoot territory... 😄 What a beautiful view though!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@everintransit4240]

Just wow.

[@duckiegirl58]

Home sweet home! As many times as I've made the trip, it never gets old!

[@skyebird3933]

Wow! What gorgeous scenery. Artist's paradise for sure. Thank you, Russ. 😊

[@shibui99]

Thanks again Russ for a beautiful vacation thru the Cascades! Luv the way you comment on the oncoming traffic, makes me smile!!!

[@eileencarman9752]

Wonderful scenery. Love to see what you see and am glad you bring along the video camera so we can see it as well.

[@mommam.6101]

I’ve been waiting all day for this video. It looks like you’re going to be following my bike route all the way to Anacortes, which is where we ended. We deviated off of the main roads occasionally. Yes we have bears, cougars, bobcats, deer and elk, even in the small coastal town where I live. And Sasquatches. I’ve seen all those animals except a Sasquatch, although I may have heard one howl.

[@mommam.6101]

@reverse thrust yes I am familiar with his channel. Thank you.

[@marypiacentino2630]

My son lives in twisp

[@jeanettewolfenbarger1256]

I'm going backwards on your videos, so I watched the one with Ross Dam before this one. I been across Ross Dam. I lived up there for a year and half and viewed all those sites. Such beauty the state has, just lovely, I'm proud to live here.

[@nancystitt8260]

I have been watching you for a couple of years and enjoy your videos so much. The trip over hwy 20 has been a memory for me. I now live in Montana but used to live in Twisp WA and have driven that route west many times. I will be making the trip again in another 2 weeks. Thanks for all the work you do in producing your videos for us.

[@maryelmaguire3161]

I love seeing my home state and all the places I have been. Wait till he gets to Diablo Dam and Ross Lake. So gorgeous. If you ever get a chance take the Stevens Pass it’s spectacular maybe even more so than Washington Pass. Hard to choose. This Pass is closed in the winter. I think I’m November. It’s a huge deal when it opens back up. Stevens Pass is usually open year round unless avalanches closes it. They do clear it. There is a ski resort on top Stevens Pass. It’s near Skykomish. Also a little bit of the Pacific Crest Trail follows the interstate.

[@juliebradford2999]

Wow! Very Beautiful!

[@jameswalker9002]

I love Grand canyon of the Yellowstone and Yosemite valley is gorgeous but Washington pass overlook ranks right up there with them. Thanks. Hope to see it in person one day. 👍😁🙏

[@bobevansIW]

Great views of the mountains!

[@colinwalters1768]

Hi Russ. Isn't great when you don't know what is round the next bend in the road. Great ride.Stay safe.

[@tomcramer1061]

That is a great drive on the bucket list thanks Russ.

[@cathyhickman5682]

Added Highway 20 to our bucket list!

[@rhondaplait9236]

Jaw droppingly mesmerizing!!! Bear buffet 😯😂🤣 Free car wash 👍 Thank you for a beautiful journey. 💞

[@ctruthtoday]

So beautiful, thanks Russ, great video as always.

[@danielmoreno5686]

Very Beautiful I wanna go next summer.

[@jimbridge4166]

The Overlook was an unexpected surprise. Very nice.

[@ChemicalMusic25]

Love that route😀

[@1000left]

Great video!!!!! There is probably 8' of snow there today!!!!

[@danno3497]

Grew up and live here in Washington Can't wait for the next video with Ross lake, you will not believe the color of it! Stay safe, smokey down here in Olympia

[@tbcoolone]

i have seen a few of your vids and now a member i am addicted keep up the great work

[@j-marie4006]

No runaway truck ramps! Oh my!

[@awats72752]

Better take u some jack links beef jerky to throw to the sasquatch it can also be used for bears.😀😀

[@maxkelter3561]

Great footage, nice to learn that area of the country. I can see why there are snowbirds.

[@JayKayKay7]

10:00 Weird but the older I get, the less I can even look over the edge of life. Too scary. (I like your content. Mellow, paced, nice visuals.) A small hint. On the signs it would be great if you framed, focused, and froze the camera for a second so we out in KZbin land can pause and read them. Thanks.

[@internetcensure5849]

"the less I can even look over the edge of life."

[@internetcensure5849]

TRUE.

[@carolyncolinhogarth8732]

Wow! Captured Valley in Washington Pass, how insignificant are we as humans when you stand in awe of Nature? It is ever so telling, when you view such a vista as Cascadia land....Wow! What else do you say? Thanks Russ for sharing a wonderful ride on your virtual vacation. I told you isn't that highway beautiful? I remember the switchbacks as its all downhill from here. My feet zing with excitement from those drop offs.....That sign says it all! Big Wave from the Hogarths in Osoyoos BC, Canada Nice EH???? Speak soon!

[@harleyhawk7959]

my Harley sounds kick ass through that pass

[@janeforever]

Your description at the end when you said "EPIC" is so on target. It describes everything...mountains, trees, scenery, waterfalls, your journey that you share with all of us home bound wanna be rv-ers👍🥰

[@BlazingLaser]

Just beautiful! Something I always notice in the very northwest corner is the forests are denser than anywhere else. The branches of the pine trees are intertwined! Our campsite in Olympic Nat'l Park was 3 feet from the road, but we couldn't see it or hear traffic because the trees in that 3 ft were so tightly packed together! It seems like as you go west, the mountains and forests get prettier and prettier! 'Epic views' hits the nail right on the head!

[@jesscarey7666]

Evening Russ! Thanks for the ride 👍

[@nikreikalas6886]

Great videos that you post, keep them going.

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

Spectacular!

[@scottbridge9391]

The next time you find yourself here, take Hwy 20 to Hwy 9 at Sedro Woolley and head north up to Hwy 542 and then, head east to Mt. Baker. When you get to the visitor's center, continue up to Artist Point. I promise that you will not be disappointed by the view and neither will your drone.

[@sherryware]

I agree, Scott, Artist Point is beautiful this time of year when the snow finally melts so you can get to it. Went there many times in late summer in the 90s.

[@schroedingersdog7965]

Thank you, Scott! Between your comment and Russ's video, I've decided where I'm vacationing next summer.

[@scottbridge9391]

@@schroedingersdog7965 The big challenge is to be there when it's not cloudy or overcast. Late July, August, and early September are good times to go, when it's most likely to be sunny and clear. I recommend going there in the mid-to-late morning and on a weekday so you won't have to deal with so many people.

[@schroedingersdog7965]

@@scottbridge9391 Thanks again, Scott; sounds like some excellent advice. I'd much rather see mountains and forests than clouds and crowds!

[@beach3girl459]

Love how the sun came out just as you entered the park.

[@cactusjack2545]

Another amazing video !! Thanks so much !!!

[@alisondrake6068]

Thank you for making this. I have yet to go up to this area as i live in the spokane area. So so so beautiful

[@stockmom5508]

Great video, thanks for sharing! 😊

[@dennysisk6260]

Great videos love the mountains

[@suesanchez5831]

That overlook area was absolutely beautiful!!

[@dougholtz]

This by far is the greatest adventure

[@PeterPenguin77]

Great video... my favorite drive in the Cascades. It’s nice to just be able to watch it all from my couch instead of doing the driving myself.

[@michaelwebb57]

Amazing scenery! You've captured it all so well. Thanks for sharing! Safe travels!

[@newengland2352]

Wow, amazing for sure, thanks Russ.😊

[@Scrambler85]

Amazing views and scenery 👏. Always a thumbs up 👍

[@jjivy6310]

The mountains are mesmerizing! Beautiful views!!

[@shirleyjordan6340]

It’s like a beautiful painting. Your videos are wonderful.Enjoyed the ride. Be Safe!

[@SueTay.]

Wow, stunning mountains and beautiful view. The sky was so blue for you too. Save travels 🇺🇸

[@kdetc1274]

My hubby and I have been traveling with you this entire adventure. Love, love Utah and you’ve inspired us to visit there but... this particular video is, by far, outstanding!

[@Tatiacha]

My goodness its been over 15 years since i was up there, hardly anyone on the road that is a surprise. So gorgeous!

[@heidirausch9526]

Good for you making the journey. I've lived in Washington state my whole life and haven't taken Hwy 20 across the pass yet. Thanks for the preview.

[@SandyFerguson-o8z]

To live in WA state all your life and not go across the Cascades is hard to believe. My husband was from Twisp, Wa, and we have taken that trip about three or four times. It is breathtakingly beautiful.

[@Fairchildflyer]

See Fort Casey and the big guns stay with #20

[@womanhearmeroar601]

Love your videos! They're so clear & sharp; it's almost as if we're there with you! Thanks for sharing, and please keep inspiring me to go check these beautiful spots out for myself!

[@davidcrowder5679]

Very nice..Thank you.

[@vecherd]

I have been wondering if you had ever been to my beautiful state and I found this in your playlist :)

[@ijohnsonramos]

Hello again from Vieques, Puerto Rico, Russ! 🏝🏝🏝 Wow, I've been enjoying all your videos, specially since the pandemic began in March, but this one left me breathless. Those magestic views, the mountains, wow, spectacular 😍😍😍(Yes, that wow!!! 😂😂😂)!!! Thanks so much for sharing them with us. My daughter and her hubby live in Philly, and as soon as all this situation improves my plans are to visit them and make a roadtrip together to visit the west coast, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, maybe California, as far as possible (depending on resource$$$, of course! 😁). Wish me luck.🤞🤞🤞Take care. Talk soon!😎😎😎

[@skyfacer9626]

G'day Russ. The US of A is such a vast and very scenic country. I just realised that you're not in the Rockies. The Cascades and The Sierra Nevadas are way west of the Rockies. As an Australian who's been all over the South West of the US, I"m still learning so much. Road School

[@dennisg1045]

If Russ crosses into Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula I think you'll love that also. Northwest coast is something to see.

[@internetcensure5849]

"The US of A is such a vast and very scenic country." It's equally true for Australia. Both countries stolen from natives by European colonizers.

[@ann40069]

OMG ...😬...THAT GAVE ME ANXIETY....LOL.haha...I'm not even kidding....I'm way to afraid of heights....🥶

[@marcielliott9700]

WOW! Thanks for sharing with us! Can't wait to get on the road ourselves.

[@timhagens340]

What fantastic scenery! America at it’s best! Will be on our list. Thanks and safe travels!

[@Quaysar1962]

Hwy 20 closes when the snow begins to fly..I used to live in Marblemount, the reason they close it is because of avalanches and steep terrain is pretty much unmanageable..it truly is the American Alps ..I love seeing this trip of yours as I have done this road on many occasions..❤ awesome😁

[@marianfernwood6945]

Awesome view! Breathtaking, especially the views down!

[@Notapplicable935]

Thank you for sharing

[@tomswadley5431]

Wow. The view from that overlook is unreal. ❤️👏. Great video

[@ZahaA]

Yes “ Just WOW”. Thanks Russ 🚐. Stay safe

[@gingerbread6614]

Thank you.

[@sherryware]

I'm enjoying the Washington videos. I haven't been back for nearly a year to see my family who live in Whatcom and Skagit counties there on the coast. The fir trees are so beautiful and familiar. I lived there for over 20 years Does anyone else pause the video for the shots of the storyboards and historical markers to read them? He misses a few but they are interesting to read. I get up close to my big screen TV to read them. I get KZbin thru Roku on my TV. I'm anxious to see the next few videos of towns and scenery familiar to me that I can't go to right now.

[@michaelelmore5103]

The scenery just keeps getting better Russ! Wow it's beautiful country out there! Thanks for capturing all this and letting us tag along! Take Care. Can't wait for the next great video!👍😃

[@robertjean659]

8.20 min mark I thought great bear country, next thing you say hope no bears. Another great drive.

[@larryolesen1723]

Good evening Russ, Thank you for sharing, we have never been on this highway. You have shown us some beautiful area we will one day see. Thank you, I'm sure on the path you wouldn't want to see a bear, unless you can climb trees lol. Be safe an we enjoy the Vitual Vacation Tour 2020 can't wait for the next video. Larry & Linda

[@oldmillrd8153]

That entire stretch of H 20 is closed in winter because of snow and avalanche potential. As far as I know we only have black bears up there at the pass, not grizzles, so not a problem. They eat berries not people. This one of my favorite trips in the state. Too bad you didn't stop in Winthrop and spend a little time there. Fun little town to wander around.Also spend some time at Seattle City light pwr facilities further down the road. Very interesting history.