North Cascades National Park Service Complex - Stehekin Activities (U.S. National Park Service)

The interpretive staff at North Cascades National Park present a wide variety of programs. Enhance your Stehekin experience by participating in one or several National Park Service Ranger programs. Topics and presenters vary. Please check at the Golden West Visitor Center for more details.

Stehekin Ranger Program Schedule - Summer ONLY
All programs meet at the Golden West Visitor Center unless otherwise specified.


Program	Time	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Naturalist Talk	1:30pm	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Evening Program	8:00pm	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Buckner Orchard Walk	2:15pm	*						*
Imus Creek Trail Walk	9:00am	*					*	*
Junior Ranger Activity	3:00pm							*

NATURALIST TALKS (20 minutes)
Enjoy a short talk featuring special natural or cultural history topics. Great educational opportunity during your layover in Stehekin!
Daily, June 13 - September 27

EVENING PROGRAMS (1 hour)
Evening programs on a multitude of topics will provoke and inspire you.
Daily June 19 - September 12
Fridays and Saturdays only September 18th - 26th.

BUCKNER ORCHARD WALK (1 hour)
Travel back 100 years on a guided walk into the historic Buckner Orchard. Meet a ranger at the original one room Stehekin School. Hear stories of the hard work, fun and ingenuity that made the Buckner Orchard an American treasure. 2:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

IMUS CREEK TRAIL WALK (1-2 hours)
Take in the beauty of the surrounding mountains, streams, and forest while you learn about the area's natural and cultural history from an NPS naturalist. Be prepared for at least a mile hike with a moderate grade. Wear sturdy footware, dress for the weather, and bring water and a snack.
Fridays - Sundays, July 3 - September 13

JUNIOR RANGER ACTIVITY (2 hours)
Childern 5-12 years of age can uncover the secrets of this special place through hands-on exploration, crafts and learning activities. Become a Junior Ranger!
Saturdays, June 23 - September 1

EARLY BIRD WALK (1-2 hours)
Enjoy a morning stroll and discover some of the birds that frequent the North Cascades. Be prepared for an easy walk of less than a mile. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars, water, and a snack.
Sundays, August

GOLDEN WEST GALLERY SHOW
(inside the Golden West Visitor Center)
View artwork produced by artisans and craftspeople inspired by the North Cascades. See area bulletin boards for current exhibition description and a schedule of gallery events.