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North Cascades National Park Service Complex
Guided Tours
 
Self guided tours of the park can be done by using this website, obtaining a copy of the North Cascades Visitor Information Guide, talking to a Park Ranger, CD’s, books, and maps of the Park. Various commerical guided tours are also available.
Volunteer Wilderness Ranger in the North Cascades

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Volunteer Wilderness Ranger in the North Cascades

Naturalist tours by National Park Rangers are regularly scheduled during the summer and by special request at other times of the year. Talk with a ranger at any of the visitor information centers, campgrounds or at the Diablo Lake Overlook during the summer.

 

 

NEW IN 2009: Rangers on board the Diablo Lake Adventure operated by Seattle City Light and the Stehekin Shuttle Bus.

Self guided tours of the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (ELC) campus are available by checking in at the office and registering as a visitor. Guided hikes and canoe adventures are available on select Saturday mornings and provided by the North Cascades Institute Staff.  Ask a ranger or visit the ELC for details.

Many private companies offer activities and tours by permit in the North Cascades. Lady of the Lake cruises up Lake Chelan to the remote area of Stehekin. Check the Accommodations and Services link to the right for a complete list of concession operators in the North Cascades National Park Complex.

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Accommodations and Services
A list of companies who operate by permit within the National Park Service Complex.
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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Ancient Forests of the North Cascades have as much biomass as any place on earth. Westside forests are the typical Western Red Cedar and Hemlock forest with old Douglas Firs in open areas altered by man or fire.
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Last Updated: July 07, 2009 at 16:19 EST