Updated May 26, 2020 

The Cascade Loop is a 440-mile scenic byway that crosses through many regions of Washington State including areas with patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The safety of visitors and local residents is our highest priority. Please educate yourself with the latest information before finalizing your travel planning. 

Recently Washington State Governor Inslee announced that select state public lands reopened May 5. 

Day use opened at:

• State Parks
• State Public Lands Managed by the Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Other permissible uses of public lands include:

• Fishing
• Hunting
• Golfing

If you plan to head out and make use of Washington's public lands, we implore you to Recreate Responsibly.

Washington State Impact & Response

• In Washington State, there are currently 20,406 COVID-19 infections and 1095 people have died from the virus, most located in King County.
• In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a phased approach he and public health officials will take for resuming recreational, social and business activities throughout the state. Every phase will still require social distancing and appropriate health precautions including the use of personal protective equipment in a number of workplaces. Please research the areas that you plan to visit to understand and comply with safety measures and restrictions in place.

Important Information for Travelers

• Washington Tourism Alliance travel advisory
• Visit Seattle travel advisory
• World Health Organization
• Centers for Disease Control (CDD)
• Print Resources – handouts and posters
• Educational videos
• @CDCgov on Twitter