If you want to go to Rainier etc then come in July. The roads aren't open until May usually and the flowers don't really start growing until June. By August the forest fires will cause visibility issues and possibly breathing problems depending where you go. September is lovely but it's shoulder season so expect some things to be closed for the season or shortened hours.
I also recommend St Helens if you have the time. Or drive scenic Highway 2 up north. See Leavenworth and Wenatchee while you're out there.
You can get "lush green" any time of year in the rainforests of the peninsula. Visit the Hoh and Hurricane Ridge. But of course they're called rainforests for a reason, the summer is the best time to avoid getting absolutely drenched your whole visit. And of course the coniferous forests of most of Western Washington are green year round on account of the evergreens.
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If you want to go to Rainier etc then come in July. The roads aren't open until May usually and the flowers don't really start growing until June. By August the forest fires will cause visibility issues and possibly breathing problems depending where you go. September is lovely but it's shoulder season so expect some things to be closed for the season or shortened hours.
I also recommend St Helens if you have the time. Or drive scenic Highway 2 up north. See Leavenworth and Wenatchee while you're out there.
You can get "lush green" any time of year in the rainforests of the peninsula. Visit the Hoh and Hurricane Ridge. But of course they're called rainforests for a reason, the summer is the best time to avoid getting absolutely drenched your whole visit. And of course the coniferous forests of most of Western Washington are green year round on account of the evergreens.