SEA → GEG

Mount Rainier

The star of the flight; the plane typically passes very close to the massive, snow-covered north and east faces of the peak.

Mount Adams

Visible to the south, this isolated stratovolcano stands out clearly against the horizon on clear days.

Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Stunning views of the jagged granite peaks and turquoise alpine lakes of the Central Cascades.

Columbia River Gorge

A dramatic look at the river carving through the basalt plateau as the landscape transitions to desert.

Palouse Hills

Beautiful, rolling agricultural patterns that resemble green or golden waves depending on the season.

Bellevue Skyline

Aerial perspectives of downtown Bellevue and the floating bridges crossing the blue waters of Lake Washington.

Glacier Peak

One of the most remote volcanic peaks in the North Cascades, visible in the distance during the mountain crossing.

Lake Chelan

The southern reaches of this narrow, deep glacial lake are often visible nestled between high ridges.

Banks Lake

A massive reservoir surrounded by dramatic basalt cliffs, illustrating the scale of the Grand Coulee irrigation project.