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Just a short trip from Seattle's coffee bars, the Southern Cascades await. Scale an active volcano or ski diverse terrain unspoiled by crowds. Granite spires and pre-historic glaciers tower overhead as you stroll in the quiet of ancient forests, wade in seas of wildflowers, or peer into the glass of alpine lakes. No matter where you travel in the Southern Cascades region, you can expect beautiful scenery and outdoor adventure.

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