October 01, 2008
Invitation to Participate in Skagit Wild and Scenic River Studies
ROSS LAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA General Management Plan includes proposals for the ROSS LAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA General Management Plan includes proposals for the Skagit River. The public is invited to public workshops to hear the preliminary results of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River Studies, to share thoughts and concerns, and to talk with the planning team.

September 11, 2008
Artists Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the park in the Stehekin Valley
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of North Cascades National Park through Art in Stehekin. Golden West Gallery hosts a Print Show Celebrating the North Cascades. Free programs are being offered by Artists in Residence during September.

September 11, 2008
Cascade River Road Closure at Eldorado Creek
The Cascade River Road in North Cascades National Park will close to vehicular traffic for the season at the Eldorado Creek Parking Area (milepost 20) beginning Monday, September 15th to accommodate bridge installation and permanent road repairs in response to flood events of November, 2006.

September 02, 2008
40th Anniversary Celebration with Artist-in-Residence
North Cascades National Park is pleased to present free programs by Artist-in-Residence Becky Fletcher. Ms. Fletcher is a local artist from Sedro-Woolley who enjoys hiking and getting out in the North Cascades.

August 18, 2008
Major Marijuana Plantation Removed from Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Major marijuana plantation eradicated on August 14th; law enforcement officers from nine agencies raided a marijuana plantation in Ross Lake National Recreation Area. The site was the first known marijuana plantation within a National Park area in Washington State. 

August 18, 2008
Public Comments on Stehekin Corridor Mgmt Plan Accepted
The public is invited to comment on the preliminary range of alternatives and actions for the Stehekin River Corridor Implementation Plan.  North Cascades National Park Service Complex has taken public comments and the results of several internal agency workshops to complete the next step in the planning process for a Stehekin River Corridor Implementation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement within Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.

July 23, 2008
Mountain Lakes Fisheries Management Plan Complete
Mountain Lakes Fishery Management Plan completed after more than ten years of research regarding the ecological impacts of fish stocking within the North Cascades ecosystem and was developed via unprecedented collaboration between the National Park Service and the State of Washington. It will substantially improve existing ecological conditions while continuing to provide sport-fishing opportunities in reservoirs, rivers and streams, and select mountain lakes within each of the three units of North Cascades National Park Service Complex (North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area). 

July 23, 2008
Agnes Creek Bridge Completed
The footbridge is now in place across Agnes Creek on the Agnes Creek Trail and is open to both hikers and stock. The bridge is located one-half mile from the Agnes Creek Trailhead in the Stehekin Valley of Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. The Agnes Creek Trail is part of the Pacific Crest Trail which spans from Mexico to Canada.

June 16, 2008
Stehekin River CIP Comments Available
Summary of the Stehekin Cooridor Implementation Plan and Comments recieved are posted on the NPS planning site(PEPC).

June 09, 2008
Park Campgrounds benefit from Paving Projects
Vehicle access campgrounds in Ross Lake NRA receive paving to improve summer access. Temporary closures at Colonial Creek and Goodell Campgrounds may effect campground selection until July 2.

May 30, 2008
Spring Artist in Residence-David Boye
North Cascades National Park Artist-in-Residence and Guitar Composer David Boye to Give Public Presentations

May 23, 2008
Summer in Stehekin: Family Fun Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Family Fun for 40th Anniversary of Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Stehekin and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area provide outstanding opportunities for family fun. Visitors to this unique area at the head of 50-mile Lake Chelan can rent bicycles, raft the Stehekin River, fish, horseback ride, kayak, hike the trails, and attend ranger programs and guided hikes.

May 16, 2008
Colonial Creek Campground water system damaged
Damaged Water Tank Affects Colonial Creek Campground The winter’s heavy snow has damaged the 54,000 gallon water tank at Colonial Creek Campground, leaving the campground without water for an indefinite period of time. The roof of the glass-lined tank caved in and the walls buckled, making it impossible to fill the tank and provide water for drinking, cooking, or the restrooms.

May 05, 2008
Houston's Seguin Elementary School Celebrates National Parks
Science teacher and “Teach for America” alumnus, Gwendolyn Peterson, has declared May 12-16, 2008 as National Park Week in Houston’s Seguin Elementary School. Ms. Peterson spent last summer in Washington’s North Cascades National Park through the “Teacher to Ranger to Teacher” program – welcoming people to the Visitor Center, leading hikes, and developing educational curriculum.

May 02, 2008
Stehekin and Lake Chelan Highlighted on the Travel Channel
Stehekin and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Featured on Travel Channel’s “Into America’s West with Jeff Corwin” Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

May 01, 2008
State Route 20 Opening Kicks off Recreation Season
Opening of Highway 20 Kicks off the Recreation Season in North Cascades National Park. Campgrounds, trails and daily operations at the North Cascades Visitor Center all begin this month.

April 24, 2008
Centennial Challenge Funds Three Projects
Centennial Challenge Funds Three Projects In North Cascades National Park with matching funds from Washington National Parks Fund, the North Cascades Institute ands Puget Sound Energy. 1)Junior Ranger Program will improve learning opportunities available for families. 2)Welcoming a Diverse Community to the North Cascades will introduce a more diverse community to the park, particularly the Hispanic residents of the Skagit Valley. 3)Understanding High Elevation Climate Conditions will install two semi-permanent high elevation weather stations in the northernmost reaches of the park to record temperature, snow depth, wind speed and direction, solar radiation, and humidity.

April 24, 2008
Summer Youth Conservation Corps Positions Available
Teens between 16 and 18 years of age are invited to apply for a position with this summer’s Youth Conservation Corps in North Cascades National Park. Applications are due May 16.

April 16, 2008
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to Improve Meteorological Monitoring in Alpine Environments
A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been signed to improve meteorological monitoring in alpine environments in North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Improvements to the existing meteorological monitoring network in cooperation with Seattle City Light, Puget Sound Energy and the Natural Resource Conservation Service will provide better information on weather, climate and precipitation patterns.

April 09, 2008
The North Cascades are Calling: Celebrate National Park Week April 19-27, 2008
North Cascades National Park Service Complex celebrates National Park Week with an invitation to explore, learn, and care for your national park through special programs as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the park’s establishment. Experience the natural splendor of the North Cascades, meet interesting people, and contribute to the well-being of the park through these opportunities that blend recreation, education, and restoration.