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North Cascades National Park |
Marblemount, Washington |
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| North Cascades National Park Service Complex is composed of three National Park areas: North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. Named after the abundant waterfalls that lace the mountains, it offers loads of spectacular scenery and outdoor adventures. You will find camping, rafting, kayaking, backpacking, day hiking, and bike riding, just to name a few. Don’t miss out on this superb northern park!
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Uniqueness - North Cascades National Park preserves some of North America's most spectacular alpine scenery. Located in the northwest corner of the state of Washington, it is one of America's younger national park... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - The park and recreation areas are always open, but access is limited by snow in winter. Note that State Route 20 (North Cascades Scenic Highway), the major access to Ross Lake National Recreation Area... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - North Cascades became a National Park, officially, on Oct. 2, 1968, when Lyndon B. Johnson signed the North Cascades Act. This act created the North Cascades National Park Service Complex which compri... (click here for more)
Natural Features - Steep mountains together with amazing varieties of rock and water features contribute to the region's tremendous biodiversity. The mountains rise steeply to 9,206ft at Goode Mountain and fall to valle... (click here for more)
Flora - Extreme variation, in rock and soil types, exposure, slope, elevation, and rainfall is reflected in the diverse plant life here. Eight distinctive life zones support thousands of different plant speci... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - There is so much to do in The North Cascades. Outdoor activities, scenic vistas, and educational opportunities abound. Stop by a visitor center and enjoy an interpretive talk or a walk with a ranger. ... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Water, Air, Earth and Fire are continually shaping and reshaping the landscape. The seemingly permanent and immovable mountains of the North Cascades are continuously rising and changing by environmen... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - The Park Service considers the following 10 items absolute essentials for hikers-even day- hikers-in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Hikers should carry them and know how to use them... (click here for more)
Weather - Weather in the North Cascades varies greatly depending on the season and location. From autumn to spring much of the park is buried under a solid layer of snow. The most accommodating weather is from ... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Many come to the North Cascades to enjoy its rugged beauty and isolated wildness. Conditions in mountainous areas can change very rapidly, even during a day trip. These travel tips can help you have ... (click here for more)
Wildlife - The North Cascades is one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth. Animals with fins, fur, feathers and scales are all at home in this dramatic and beautiful environment. Elusive mammals like the gray... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Due to the vast amounts of wildlife please do not leave any food or litter on the park trails. Please report all bear sightings to a park ranger. Give them the location of the sighting, length of obse... (click here for more)
Fees - There is no entrance fee for North Cascades National Park.
There are no trailhead parking fees for trails that begin on National Park Service lands; however, the Northwest Forest Pass is required ... (click here for more)
Camping - The North Cascades Area offers a full range of camping experiences. Whether your idea of camping is from a car, RV, boat, or a strenuous trek into the wilderness, there is something for you here at N... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Mount Rainier National Park: 199miles
Olympic National Park: 148 miles
Ebey"s Landing National Historical Reserve: 103miles
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park: 123mil... (click here for more)
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