West Side: Skagit
View from Sourdough Mountain.
Michael Silverman
The park is not hosting a Skagit residency in 2012 Cascading waterfalls, lush evergreen forests, large lakes, and alpine meadows all characterize the west side Skagit District. Highway 20, which bisects the park, provides access to both Ross Lake Recreation Area and North Cascades National Park. Artists are able to take advantage of numerous recreational opportunities-- including camping, boating, and hiking--and can explore the park on their own or with NPS employees. Residencies are based out of the North Cascades Visitor Center near Newhalem. Both the housing and center are accessible by vehicle, adjacent to the North Cascades Highway. The residencies occur during the shoulder season, April-May and September-October, normally lasting 4-6 weeks. We choose one artist for each spring or fall residency through a consensus process composed of a panel of six park and community stewards. Amenities are limited and the nearest grocery store is 23 miles away. Though not required, we highly recommend artists bring their own vehicle. |
Did You Know?
North Cascades NPSC has over 300 glaciers, more than any other park in the lower 48 states. More than half the glaciers in the 48 states are concentrated in this mountainous wilderness region called the North Cascades.