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North Cascades National Park Complex
Things To Do
 
What’s not to do in the North Cascades National Park Complex?

Outdoor activities, scenic vistas, and educational opportunities abound. Stop by a visitor center and enjoy an interpretive talk or a walk with a ranger. Visit the Ross Lake National Recreation Area and stretch your legs at one of the stops along the scenic North Cascades Highway. Have a picnic, or go camping with the family. Take a trip into the wilderness for a premier backpacking or climbing experience. Ride the Lady of the Lake to the historic and unique town of Stehekin in the heart of Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. Take a class from the North Cascades Institute at the new Environmental Learning Center. Go fishing in a lake or river. Perhaps, even take a rafting trip down a river! Have a horse? Stock are welcome on many of the trails. Learn about these activities and more from the links above.

General trip planning questions:
(360) 854-7200

Wilderness Information Center (hiking and backpacking):
(360) 854-7245

Stehekin
Visit Stehekin
Start planning your trip to this unique and remote community located at the tip of Lake Chelan.
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Kayaking on Ross Lake
Boating on Ross Lake
More information on boating on Ross Lake
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Current Park Conditions
Check current hours, campground status, trail, road, and lake conditions.
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Wilderness camper with tent set up
Wilderness Trip Planner
All the information you need to plan day or overnight trips into the Wilderness
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Junior Ranger Totem: Raven

Did You Know?
Anyone can become a North Cascades Junior Ranger! Pick up one of the four FREE activity booklets at any of the visitor or information centers. Complete the activities and earn your official junior ranger badge! Download the booklet here.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2011 at 15:04 MST