North Cascades National Park

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. Witness a landscape sensitive to the Earth's changing climate. Help steward the ecological heart of the Cascades.

Stehekin - Looking down Lake Chelan

Stehekin sits at the top of Lake Chelan, welcoming visitors to take a life at a slower pace.

boats on the water with mountains and trees surrounding

Camping on Ross Lake

Grab your tent, your sleeping bag, and adventurous soul and camp along Ross Lake.

Tents set up in a wooded area.

Pelton Basin from Cascade Pass

Let the wow factor exceed your expectations while hiking Cascade Pass.

Trees surround the frame with glacier and mountains in the background

Backpack the North Cascades

Explore the trails and backcountry camping and climbing in a landscape over 9,000 feet of vertical relief.

Person with backpacking and climbing gear hikes on a trail.

Jagged Mountain Peaks

Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers as you traverse the landscape.

Jagged mountain peaks give way to glaciers.