There’s no denying the natural beauty of Washington’s Puget Sound region, with its serene waters and lush evergreen forests against the backdrop of towering mountains freshly dusted with snow. As Seattle’s population is booming, people are moving to the region in droves. Whether you’re one of the Sound’s 68,740 new residents from the last year or planning your summer travel itinerary, use this abbreviated road trip as your guide to the Pacific Northwest haven.