A Driver's Date Day

This is one of my favorite drives to just drive straight through, but instead of making this into a "pass blast", you can turn this into a great little day trip date adventure by hitting the right stops and taking in the sights.

Dan's DrivesDan PutnamNovember 6, 2021Date Day, The Cascade Loop, Leavenworth, Salish LodgeComment

A Driver's Date Night

Make sure you're ready for this drive - It's date night, so don't be lazy! Get flowers. Get cash for the valet. Make sure the car is clean. Make sure you have a full tank. Dress up a little. Iron your damn shirt. Pre-order champagne. Treat him/her right and actually put a little effort in for once. Make this fun!

Dan's DrivesDan PutnamNovember 6, 2021Salish Lodge, Snoqualmie, Date Night, Dan was a dating coachComment

The North Sound Island Adventure

Not all of my drives are intended to keep your adrenaline pumping. While I do start this drive by taking Pioneer Highway to La Conner, this drive is filled with several stops and exploring Whidbey Island as well as a ferry ride to end the drive.

Dan's DrivesDan PutnamNovember 6, 2021Deception Pass, Whidbey Island, Stanwood, Silvana, Bluff Trail, Diamond KnotComment

A Little Fun Up North 101

This drive is at its absolute best on a sunny weekend, but the really ideal way to do this drive is to spend the night at the Alderbrook, have breakfast, and then do the drive. You'll skip traffic and really have an easy relaxing day.

Dan's DrivesDan PutnamNovember 6, 2021101, Mora, Bainbridge Island, Fort Flagler, Gambler Bay, AlderbrookComment

No Sleep Till, BROOKLYN! TAVERN!

True story, I found out about this place while talking to a guy who was drunk out of his mind who just got out of prison while at Nitro Circus. He kept rambling about this awesome dive bar he found in the middle of nowhere with a spittoon in the floor until his friend passed out and puked all over the floor and they had to leave.

Dan's DrivesDan PutnamNovember 6, 2021Brooklyn Tavern, Alderbrook, Bremerton, Oldest BarComment

The North End Tour

This comfortable day drive will take you over to the quiet town of La Conner, up the famous Chuckanut Drive into Fairhaven, around Lake Whatcom, down the twisty fun of Highway 9, and out the back roads of Arlington, Granite Falls, and Snohomish.

Dan's DrivesDan PutnamNovember 6, 2021North End, Bellingham, Fairhaven, Highway 9, Arlington, Trails End Tap House, Bayview, La Conner, StanwoodComment

The North Cascades Loop

This is probably the longest single-day drive I recommend as it really does take a lot out of you, but it’s worth it.

Dan's DrivesDan PutnamNovember 6, 2021Highway 20, North Cascades, Mountain Loop, Sun Mountain Lodge, Wintrhop, Leavenworth, Arlingtoj, Darrington, TwispComment

The Local 2.0

The (in)famous Highbridge Road, Ben Howard Road, and now Sultan Basin road! Please don’t die. This a scenic drive, not a race.

Meandering Up Middle Fork

Not every drive needs to test your limits. In fact, the really good ones you’ll enjoy regardless of the speed you drive them at.

The Stress Reliever

This is my most popular drive to date. Far enough away but close enough to not take your whole day away.

Dan's DrivesDan PutnamNovember 1, 2021Darrington, Highway 20, North Cascades, Concrete, The Stress Reliever, Dan's Drives, AvantsComment

Single Day Drives