Entering the US

• You do need a Passport or Equivalent document to enter the US and access the Cascade Loop.
• You'll have to follow specific travel requirements for overseas visitors.
• You'll have to follow specific travel requirements for Canadian and Mexican visitors.
• Sign up to receive notifications about Advisories & Wait Times. It'll make your life easier.
• Prepare to pay your customs duty, and know what you can and cannot bring into the US. Customs Duty is a tariff or tax imposed on goods when transported across international borders. Get detailed info about what you can and cannot bring into the US, and how much, and review guidelines for bringing food into the US.

Money, Measurements & Time Zone

• The US uses a combination of paper currency and coins. Learn about denominations and your currency conversion before preparing to shop your heart out on the Cascade Loop.
• Just for fun, we like to make measuring things as complicated as we can around here. We use miles, not kilometers. Inches, feet and yards instead of the metric system, and our temperature is measured in Fahrenheit, not Celsius. Enjoy!
• The Cascade Loop is located in the Pacific Standard Time Zone (PST). This is good to know when making reservations and checking in after crossing a multitude of time zones.

Accessing the Cascade Loop

• Sea-Tac International Airport offers a fast-growing number of direct flights to and from all over the world. It's a perfect jumping off point to Seattle and The Cascade Loop. Rent your car and hit the road for The Great American Road Trip! Get all manner of info on our Fly-Drive and Getting Around pages.
• Check out the Practical Information from necessary permits and passes for trail and park access, to current roadway conditions.

Camping

Looking for a serious dose of American culture? Then you might think about adding a little camping to your trip! Don't worry if you don't have camping gear and don't want to spend a ton of money buying and flying all of your gear over. Just stop in to Seattle and pick up everything you need/want in organized inclusive camping kit rentals courtesy of Peace Vans Outfitters!