The American Alps

The North Cascades Highway is simply put a magnificent drive. Known as the American Alps the cascades shone their true beauty on this drive. I’ve been on many drives in this world from Swartberg Pass of South Africa to Machu Picchu in Peru as well as into the Italian Alps. I can say without hesitation that that this is one of the most gorgeous drives out there. From sight, to sound, to smell, to feel this is an experience for all of your senses to indulge.

In being named, “the American Alps” they have a quite a name to live up to. From waterfalls of glacial run off to soaring snow capped peaks, this drive has gorgeous around every curve. The large river damns controlling mother natures force providing energy to thousands remind us of out human triumphs. Rapture birds on the hunt effortlessly soar at tremendous heights. Each glimpse as you round the corner could easily stall your car as you eagerly pull over to take in the moment. When you finally arrive at a viewpoint it is impossible to resist a stop to get out. You stand there dwarfed by the absolute grandness. I The feeling of the crisp mountain winds twirling around your body makes you alive with wonder as you stand as far out on the cliff as tourist laws allow. I think if only I had all the time in the world to just trek out and explore these vast tracks of land. This territory transports you to the reality of the greatness constantly surrounding us.