December 01, 2011
Ross Lake National Recreation Area Final General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement Released
The National Park Service today released the Ross Lake National Recreation Area Final General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement. “This final plan is the culmination of five years of planning and work with people that love the North Cascades,” said North Cascades National Park Complex Superintendent Chip Jenkins.
November 17, 2011
National Park Service Seeks Public Input into Environmental Assessment for Invasive Non-native Plant Management
In response to the threats posed by invasive non-native plants on park lands, the National Park Service has developed an Environmental Assessment for Invasive Non-native Plant Management. The EA proposes to implement an Integrated Pest Management program to control invasive, non-native plants, restore impacted areas, and detect and prevent new infestations in the North Cascades National Park Complex. The EA is available for review and the NPS is seeking public comments.
October 04, 2011
Fall Artists-in-Residence at Work in Park
North Cascades National Park is currently hosting resident artists in two different locations. The purpose of these residencies is to provide visitors, community members, and park staff opportunities to explore the meanings and significance of the park, its resources, and its people through art.
September 29, 2011
New Stehekin Concession Contract Announced
The National Park Service is pleased to announce that a new ten-year contract has been awarded to Guest Services, Inc. (GSI) for operation of the park-owned concession facilities in Stehekin, located within Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. GSI brings a wealth of experience in operation of visitor services; they currently provide lodging and food service for a variety of establishments throughout the country, including operation of concession facilities at Mount Rainier National Park and National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C.
September 19, 2011
National Park Service Plans Prescribed Burn in Stehekin
The North Cascades National Park fire management team is preparing for a potential prescribed burn in the Stehekin Valley. The exact timing will be determined by environmental conditions, such as weather and fuel moisture. Visitors and residents should expect to see smoke. After ignition is complete, burn crews will begin mopping up to minimize smoke impacts, especially if the burn occurs before or during the first full week of October when businesses offer special visitor packages in conjunction with fall colors and the Harvest Festival.
September 07, 2011
Boaters to Stehekin Need to Be Prepared with Extra Fuel
Boaters planning to travel to Stehekin at the head of Lake Chelan need to bring with them enough fuel for a round trip. The public boat fueling station at the Stehekin marina is inoperable after an accident by the Lady of the Lake II destroyed the gangway and the fuel line that ran through it. A temporary gangway has been put in place and the automatic fuel shutoff system avoided any spillage into the lake. The National Park Service is in discussions with the Lake Chelan Boat Company about longer-term repairs.
June 28, 2011
Hiking Trails are Open in Stehekin
Hiking season has begun in North Cascades National Park Complex as the temperatures warms and the snow level rises. Hikers on trails over 5000 feet should be prepared for snow and mountaineering conditions, but lower elevation backpacking trails and day hikes offer stunning views and wildlife viewing opportunities.
June 02, 2011
Stehekin Winter Dock Project Reaches Completion
The Stehekin Winter Ferry Dock is now complete and in use by the Lake Chelan Boat Company ferries transporting visitors and residents of Stehekin. The new dock provides universal access for all passengers traveling on Lake Chelan via the commercial ferry system. It is part of approximately $3 million dollars in work that has been completed by North Cascades National Park Complex to improve the accessibility of Stehekin facilities and services and is the most notable improvement to the Stehekin Landing in almost forty years.
May 24, 2011
North Cascades NP Welcomes Visitors to North Cascades Highway
With the North Cascades Scenic Highway opening this week, North Cascades National Park is also open and beginning to offer summer recreation and visitor services throughout the State Route 20 corridor. In addition to hiking, camping, family activities, and ranger programs, North Cascades National Park is excited to partner with the North Cascades Institute and Seattle City Light to run the Skagit Tours on Diablo Lake. This partnership will offer new adventures for the 2011 summer season.
May 10, 2011
Spring Activities and Concession Site Visits
The National Park Service is hosting a site visit for parties interested in providing commercial services within the Stehekin Valley at the head of Lake Chelan. Business entrepreneurs are invited to travel to Stehekin to tour the concession facilities in Stehekin on May 17, 2011. This site visit will allow potential bidders to experience the journey to Stehekin, view the facilities, and understand the services and activities offered through this concession contract.
April 06, 2011
2011 National Park Week
North Cascades National Park Complex invites you to celebrate National Park Week by getting outside, being active, and helping to care for your park. Two family-friendly volunteer opportunities take place soon.
March 11, 2011
Opportunity on Lake Chelan Re-advertised
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