re: Washington State in late June

I did this trip last summer when I got cabin fever from all the Covid hysteria. Did Seattle, Mt. Ranier, North Cascades and the Bellingham area. I didn't do Olympic NP so can't give any recommendations. For the northern portion I stayed in Burlington and Bellingham and both were fine, Bellingham being the nicer of the two. But I wasn't looking for anything other than a quick meal, hot shower and comfortable mattress after a full day of hiking.

Anyway, for day hiking, I can recommend: Cascade Pass trail (you can go all the way up to Sahale glacier if you want but it gets steep and adds lots of elevation, or you can just stop when you reach the pass), (2) Maple Pass Loop and (3) the Artist Point area of Mt. Baker (plenty of easy trails there). There are also plenty of nice areas to stop along Hwy 20, if you aren't in the mood for a strenuous hike. Definitely try to go to the Diablo Lake overlook. Further west on the coast, check out Anacortes and Deception Pass. You can do a boat tour if you want a relax day.

Here are some photos from the hikes to inspire you to lace up the boots: