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.
Visit Stehekin Start planning your trip to this unique and remote community located at the tip of Lake Chelan. more...
Current Park Conditions Check current hours, campground status, trail, road, and lake conditions. more...
North Cascades Podcast Listen to park staff share their stories and experiences, now available on iTunes. more...
Wilderness Trip Planner All the information you need to plan day or overnight trips into the Wilderness more...
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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