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5 Things To Do In North Cascades National Park
Dec
North Cascades National Park is a park in the northern part of Washington state, United States. The park protects the North Cascades range and the surrounding wilderness, which stretches from the US-Canada border in the north to Lake Chelan in the south. The park is located on the top of the Cascade Range, east of Seattle, Washington, and west of Yakima, Washington. It covers 2,822 square miles (7,255 square kilometers) and is run by the National Park Service.
North Cascades National Park is a beautiful place to visit, with many trails and campsites. The park features hiking, camping, fishing, backpacking, rock climbing and winter sports.
Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just looking for a fun weekend activity, here are five things you can do in North Cascades National Park that will make your trip more memorable.
1. Go for a scenic drive on the North Cascades Highway
One of the best things to do in North Cascades National Park is to go for a scenic drive on North Cascades Highway, one of the most popular routes through the park. The highway is steep, narrow, and winding—and it’s lined with majestic trees, snow-capped peaks, tranquil lakes, and picturesque meadows.
The North Cascades Highway is a beautiful route that allows travelers to take in the magnificent scenery of the North Cascades. The route heads north from Marblemount and travels through a number of attractive little villages on its way to Mazama, where it comes to an end. It is approximately 180 miles long and makes its way up mountainsides and across valleys, allowing hikers and mountain bikers access to some of the best hiking trails in Washington State. The path is also surrounded by some beautiful scenery as it travels through these areas. The route is particularly well-liked by families who are traveling from Seattle to Vancouver or Vancouver to Seattle and want to take in some of the most breathtaking sights the state has to offer.
2. Ross Lake Overlook
The Ross Lake Overlook, which can be found in North Cascades National Park, is consistently ranked as one of the top tourist destinations in this general region. It offers one of the most gorgeous views in the park and is often regarded as one of the most stunning locations in the entire state of Washington. The overlook provides beautiful panoramas of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, in addition to a variety of other smaller peaks and mountains in the surrounding area.
3. North Cascades National Park Visitor Center
This visitor center has information about North Cascades National Park and its trails, including hiking trails, day hikes, backpacking trips, horseback riding trips and snowshoeing trails. It also offers books, maps and guides for sale as well as a gift shop selling souvenirs including pendants made from local minerals and jewelry made from native materials such as shells or stones found around here (some of them are even inscribed with names which are now cherished memories from previous visits here). The visitor center also offers ranger programs like evening lectures about wildlife sightings by park rangers who will give an overview about their lives in this remote wilderness area where they encounter all sorts of amazing creatures that can be seen only there!
4. Sterling Munro trail
The Sterling Munro Trail is a 4.5 kilometer trail that loops around the park. It is named after the first governor of the Northern Rockies National Park, Sir Sterling Lyon Munro.
You can start your hike at either Beaver Lake or Chief Mountain, and then follow the trail westward along beautiful streams and valleys until you reach the Beaver Lake Overlook. From there, you can continue on to Whistler’s Black Tusk, which is a viewing platform that sits above Beaver Lake. You can also take an optional side trip to Hornby Falls, which are just west of Whistler’s Black Tusk.
If you want to get back to Beaver Lake before dark, you should consider hiking back by way of the Beaver Lake Overlook and then following a gravel road back down to your car.
4. Washington Pass Overlook
Washington Pass Overlook is a spectacular viewpoint offering picturesque views of Mount Rainier, the Cascades, and Lake Chelan. The view from this overlook is especially beautiful at sunset, when the rays of light illuminate the peaks of Mt. Rainier, creating a surreal effect that is truly breathtaking.
The road leading to Washington Pass Overlook is one of the most scenic routes in North Cascades National Park. It winds through forested hillsides and meadows covered with flowers and wildflowers. Take extra time to enjoy all that this road has to offer—you won’t regret it!
North Cascades National Park is indeed a realm of epic natural beauty; therefore, you should travel to Washington to witness it for yourself. However, instead of merely stopping by, make it a priority to look through the entire list of activities that is provided above, particularly if you have an interest in photography. They will make your journey worthwhile and provide you with a variety of opportunity to experience some of the most amazing things that nature has to offer.
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