• View from Sourdough Mountain Overlook A view looking down onto Diablo Lake. Photo Credit: NPS/Michael Silverman, 2010.

    North Cascades

    National Park Washington

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  • Interstate 5 Bridge Collapse Detour

    I-5 is closed in both directions in Skagit County south of Burlington. WSDOT has published the following detour map. Also consider State Route 530 through Darrington from the south or State Route 9 from Bellingham and the Lower Mainland to reach the park. More »

Preserving Natural Sounds

Young visitors join a birdwatching expert on a morning walk. Image Source: NPS/NOCA/David Snyder

Morning birdwatching walk. Not just eyes but, when quiet, ears can be used to find and identify birds.

NPS/NOCA/David Snyder

Tune in - Help us safeguard the sounds of life
There is a whole new world of sound waiting to be revealed. Here are some tips to help you become attentive listeners in national parks.

  • Take a moment to close your eyes and listen to the sounds around you. You may be surprised by what you hear.
  • Speak quietly and turn off vehicle engines whenever possible.
  • Look for mute options on electronic equipment such as cell phones, watches, or cameras.
  • Follow park rules on motorized recreation, and be courteous and respectful on your motorcycle or boat.
  • Turn off car alarms. Disable sound on electronic door locks.
  • Use alternative transportation such as shuttles when available.
  • Be aware of campground quiet hours.
  • Be respectful of others. The sounds you make will affect the experience of other visitors. Encourage friends and family to do the same.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

North Cascades National Park Service Complex includes 684,000 acres near the crest of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border south to Lake Chelan.