6 Best Spots for Beaver Supermoon Viewing in WA State
Wondering when and where in Washington to view the Beaver Supermoon, which is the biggest since 1949? On Monday, November 14th, starting early in the morning (around 5am) a supermoon (14% larger) last seen nearly 70 years ago will be visible in the Northern hemisphere . Here’s our selection of the best places to view this double treat. We chose these places for their open-sky views and also because they face the moon (90°E to 125°SE on your compass). We’ve included info on cell coverage in case you want to post real-time pics to your social media platform of choice.
Hurricane Ridge at Olympic National Park — Gain most of your elevation in the car and then hike up to one of the high points above the Visitor Center. If the weather is clear, view the sunset and then turn around for the eclipse.
Paradise at Mt. Rainier — Take one of the many trails up from the visitor center or Paradise lodge till you find a good spot. There are spotty Verizon and AT&T coverage points.
Mt. Pilchuck lookout off the Mt. Loop Highway — Coverage here is spotty, so this is a good option for those of you that can wait a day to share your photos. We don’t recommend hiking back at night, and camping in the lookout is an experience not to miss. If you’re squeamish about rodents, use a hammock.
Frenchman’s Coulee, Vantage — Spots to view and photograph the wide-open sky are abundant here. Cell coverage is good in general, with Verizon being the best.
Cave B Winery, Quincy — Hike up to a high point (such as the Babcock Bench Trail) or hang out in the hot tub with a bottle of 2011 Cab Franc (our favorite). You’ll get Verizon coverage, but the inn also provides free WiFi.
Sleeping Lady Resort, Leavenworth — A good bet for clear skies. Find a spot in the open field or near the river, facing east. The resort has WiFi, but there’s also spotty Verizon and AT&T coverage. Sprint coverage is non-existent.
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