Washington's Cascade Mountains

The Washington Cascades is part of the Cascade Mountain Range which extends from British Columbia to California. They separate the moist and mild coastal side from the drier interior. Offering hundreds of miles of hiking, snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing trails; many ski resorts; and countless opportunities for camping, backpacking and mountain climbing in one of the world's most beautiful and accessible mountain ranges.

This lengthy range of forested mountains is roughly divided into three different regions, each offering its own unique and outstanding natural features. There are five volcanos in the Washington Cascades:

• Glacier Peak
• Mount Adams
• Mount Baker
• Mount Rainier
• Mount St Helens

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver November 21 Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival Ridgefield continuing thru November 21 Wind River Cellars ? Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Husum November 27 thru November 29 Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20 Great Value Wines Under $10.00 - Wine Education Series Ellensburg continuing

Other upcoming events include: Best of Broadway Series: Annie (a new musical) Yakima February 9 thru February 11 Festival of Trees Vancouver November 27 thru November 28 Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival Ridgefield continuing thru November 21 Christmas in the Gorge 2009 Stevenson December 4 thru December 6 The Messiah Wenatchee December 6