Join us for the America the Beautiful Redux tour on Thursday, June 11th
Registration opens on Sunday, May 24th at Noon. Register early by clicking the "Register Here" box to avoid being placed on the waiting list or not being able to register if the tour sells out early!
Date dependent on Chinook Pass opening by Memorial Day weekend – the tour will be postponed otherwise.
A ~175 mile driving tour through some of the most beautiful terrain in the area. Starting in Auburn, we’ll travel east of Lake Tapps, then south of Enumclaw before taking WA-410 over Cayuse Pass and Chinook Pass on our way to lunch in Naches. There will likely be snow still visible on the sides of the road near the passes, so the late spring greenery should be spectacular.
Lunch will be enroute in Naches at either Bron Yr Aur Brewing Company or Van's 1885 Bar and Grill. Details on who goes where will be in the final Welcome letter a few days before the tour.
When this tour was run in 2024, it continued for 1 hour to historic Roslyn via roads not named US Interstate 90. For those who wish to follow the same path to enjoy a beverage at The Brick Saloon, written directions will be available – but please recognize this is not part of the tour this year.
Schedule
- Starting Point: Starbucks @ Auburn Outlet Mall 1102 Supermall Way SW, Auburn, WA 98001
- Ending point: Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park 1081 Umptanum Rd. Ellensburg, WA 98926
Arrive between 8:00-8:20 AM
Driver's meeting at 8:30 AM
First group departs at 9:00 AM, followed by other groups with 10 minutes spacing each.
Directions to start point
- Take Hwy 167 N or S. Exit at the Auburn Outlet Mall exit onto 15th St SW. Turn left on Market Street. Park across from Starbucks.
Registration
Opens: Sunday, May 24th at Noon
Closes: Sunday, June 7th at midnight unless the tour sells out early--max of 40 cars
Questions?
Please contact: Marty Samuels, tour leader, at (404) 457-3420 or email fullsteamahead9@gmail.com.