Jan 8, 2025 · "The North Cascades are Calling!" Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to cascading waters in forested valleys.

Oct 11, 2024 · Are you hoping to encounter alpine wilderness, hike among dense evergreen forests, or car-camp with the whole family? Whatever your interest, get started here planning an enjoyable, safe, and memorable visit to the North Cascades.

Sep 22, 2020 · With one day in North Cascades National Park, drive North Cascades Highway, visit the overlooks, and do one or two hikes. If you prefer short, easy hikes, we recommend Rainy Lake, Blue Lake, or Thunder Knob.

North Cascades National Park features the rugged mountain peaks of the North Cascades Range, the most expansive glacial system in the contiguous United States, the headwaters of numerous waterways, and vast forests with the highest degree of flora biodiversity of any American national park.

Jan 12, 2023 · Here's everything to know about planning a trip to North Cascades National Park, along with useful tips and trails you won't want to miss.

Jan 30, 2024 · North Cascades National Park is, in my opinion, the most beautiful national park in Washington. And it’s the least-visited. Filled with glacier blue lakes, snow-capped mountains, more than 300 glaciers, and 400 miles of rugged trails, North Cascades is a hidden treasure you will absolutely love.

Located in Northwest Washington, North Cascades National Park is full of glaciers and waterfalls. Here's how to plan your visit.

Want to find the best trails in North Cascades National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 44 great trails for hiking, backpacking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride?

Washington's North Cascades—the “American Alps”—have snow-topped mountains, rivers, and valleys. A true wilderness, the park is home to a diverse ecosystem that includes wolves, lynx, and...

It is just a short drive from Seattle, Washington but North Cascades only gets a handful of the visitors that flock to nearby Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks. With jagged, snow-capped mountain peaks stretching as far as the eye can see, North Cascades is …