Four Days in the Pacific Northwest: An Autumn Journey of Seattle

Day 1 When boarding the ferry, I realized they only accepted cash or physical credit cards—neither of which I had brought. Just as I was starting to panic, the kind ticket checker smiled and waved me through. That evening, I claimed a study spot by the window at the hostel, watching the comings and goings under the warm glow of the ice cream shop across the street until it closed for the night. 🍂, Day 2 At the foot of Mount Rainier, a fine rain and lingering mist shrouded the landscape, but as the cable car ascended, the clouds began to part. By the time we reached the viewing platform, we were incredibly lucky to witness the snow-capped peaks under clear skies. The road to Paradise was open, and I stepped onto a blanket of snow so thick and smooth it resembled fresh cream, glimmering under the soft blue light. ❄️, Day 3 Olympic National Park gifted us a perfectly clear day. Sunlight filtered through the forest, dappling the moss-covered trunks with shifting patterns of light. As soon as we pulled into the Forks lookout, the view of sea, snow-capped mountains, and soaring seabirds left me utterly speechless🫶—the kind of beauty that silences everything but the heartbeat syncing with the waves. Day 4 The University of Washington campus was quiet, its Gothic library closed for the day. The famous cherry blossom avenue, out of season, was instead carpeted in gold and rust-red autumn leaves🍃🍂. Walking through the rustling piles, it struck me that autumn is never dull—it quietly weaves the promises of one season into the subtle prelude of the next. 📌 Travel Notes: 🥰On Mount Rainier, snowshoes may be necessary after heavy snowfall—check trail conditions online before visiting. 🥰Around Forks, tides can change rapidly; plan photography and exploration around safe tidal windows. 🥰Some areas on the islands have limited cell service—download offline maps in advance. #Seattle#Seattlelife#Seattletravel#Seattleguiide#travelguide#tripdiary