• 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 »

Social Media

Through our social networking sites, you can learn about North Cascades National Park Complex before your visit and relive your memories when you return home. We want to stay connected, by meeting you at the places you are currently at, and where you expect us to be. Learn more below.

Twitter
Follow @NCascadesNPS on Twitter and receive updates on breaking news in the park, social events, and "what is happening now".

Facebook
North Cascades National Park Complex has a Fan Page on Facebook. Here, you will be able to share with others your experiences at North Cascades. We'll ask thought provoking questions, share the latest news, engage in conversations, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at our national park.

Flickr
Are you looking for a picture of North Cascades for your publication, school project, PowerPoint, or simply inspiration? Go to our Flickr page and download public domain pictures for free. Please, however, credit the appropriate photographer and the National Park Service. We add images on a continual basis, so check often and feel free to leave comments there as well.

Vimeo
Some national park stories are best told through both audio and video. Check us out on Vimeo to view our latest multimedia projects.

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Did You Know?

Grizzly bear track in North Cascades National Park (1989). Photo Credit: NPS/NOCA/Roger Christophersen

Grizzly bear tracks can be a reliable indicator of species? Grizzly bear and black bear forepaw tracks are distinct from one another and often times better than a photo of the bear to confirm an observation. So don't just look up, look down.