Everyone In Washington Needs To Take This Scenic Drive As Soon As Possible
By Jessica Wick|Published August 04, 2016
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Jessica Wick
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Jessica Wick is a writer and travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places, meeting new people and, of course, beautiful Big Sky Country and every part of Washington State.
We’ve got farmers markets full of local produce, an award-winning wine industry, lush, green scenery for miles on end… and that’s just the beginning. There’s so much to love about Washington. And believe it or not, there’s a scenic drive in Thurston County that is like a showcase of everything beautiful our state has to offer.
The Thurston County Bountiful Byway is a picturesque pathway that takes you through the communities of Yelm, Rainier, Tenino, Bucoda, Grand Mound, Rochester and Littlerock. It’s accessible from the I-5 Nisqually Valley Exit 114 or from US-101 via the Mud Bay Exit. You can easily complete the 62-mile drive in a day, but you might want to take your time and make a weekend of it. There’s just that much to see.
Warning: Driving along the Bountiful Byway could spark a desire to take more scenic road trips across the state. When that happens, you’ll definitely have plenty of options.
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