Best Sumner Area Spring Escapes

Sumner is full of fun escapes. Whether you are taking the family out for a day of fun or want a more romantic getaway for yourself and someone special, there’s something here for everyone. So pack up your Honda and get ready to experience the best spring escapes in the Sumner area.

Skookum Falls

Nestled in the tall pines of Mt. Rainier National Park is a little slice of paradise — Skookum Falls. The long, silvery waterfall is a fresh cascade of mountain water, a white tail dangling in the pines, visible from several viewing areas and parts of the surrounding trails. It is best viewed during the spring after the snow melts, so take the family or a special someone for a day-trip into Rainier and be sure to stop here. It’s just a short drive down Route 410 east of Sumner.

Alta Crystal Resort

Further tucked into the woody surroundings of Mt. Ranier National Park sits another hidden gem called Alta Crystal Resort. This little piece of woodsy paradise piles on the charm with rustic wooden log cabins complete with stone fireplaces. Relax outside by the pool in the clean mountain air and sunshine, and then spend the night cuddling by the fire. The perfect place to take your sweetheart for a weekend getaway, it is quiet, remote, and ideal for getting closer. It’s also on Route 410 heading into Mt. Rainier.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Want a simple, fun and inexpensive trip for the entire family? Head out on the road to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park! Explore the exhibits, hike the trails, and watch the real live Bison grazing in field, then relax by the pond. There are plenty of adventures and things to explore in this small but fun destination. Plus, it is just the right distance for a weekend road trip. Just south of Sumner on Route 161, it is also easy to find.

Thornewood Castle Inn

For a different type of experience, head on out to the Thornewood Castle Inn. This upscale bed and breakfast makes its home inside a historic gothic building to add a unique atmosphere to your trip. You might enjoy the extra posh rooms and proximity to American Lake, where you can ice fish in winter or sail and swim in the summer. This getaway is just half an hour from Sumner on Interstate 5.

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Love flowers? Then the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is for you. This vast garden features abundant flora for the most enthusiastic green thumbs. The garden’s feature flower is the rhododendron, of which it has a vast collection. However, there are many others blooming during almost every part of the year. Of course, the height of the season is March to May, but you will find blooms starting as early as January. The garden also features spectacular views from scenic hiking trails.

Pack up the kids and get out there in your new Honda today. See these great sites and many more getaways around and near Sumner.

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