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North Cascades National Park Complex

Jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls, and over 300 glaciers adorn the North Cascades National Park Complex. Three park units in this mountainous region are managed as one and include North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. These complementary protected lands are united by a contiguous overlay of Stephen Mather Wilderness.
 
Kayaking on Ross Lake

Questions about visiting North Cascades?

Learn more about visiting Ross Lake or Stehekin.
 
Volunteers

"The North Cascades are Calling" for Stewards and Volunteers

After being inspired by the majestic scenery of the North Cascades or by the new Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea, visitors often ask, what can I do?

For over forty years, park staff, partners, and visitors have cared for this national park. As we look ahead, to our fifth decade and to the National Park Service's centennial in 2016, we know that national park stewards will be needed, now more than ever, to help protect this place for future generations.

Learn more about our volunteer opportunities and what events we have going on in and around North Cascades.
 

Free Electronic Field Trip with Host Jeff Corwin

Register online to watch a live one-hour educational broadcast about climate change with Jeff Corwin, NPS rangers, and local students as your hosts. Watch the broadcast online or on your local PBS station on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 7am or 10am (PST). To learn more about climate change, play games, and download lesson plans, visit www.northcascadeseft.org


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Ross Lake National Recreation Area

Ross Lake NRA General Management Plan

The Ross Lake National Recreation Area Draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (Ross Lake NRA Draft GMP/EIS) is now available for public review. This plan will articulate a vision and overall management philosophy for Ross Lake NRA that will guide decision-making by current and future management teams during the next 15 to 20 years. We are asking for you to give us your thoughts about the draft plan so we can make the best long-term decisions for Ross Lake NRA. Click here for more information.
 
 

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North Cascades National Park Complex
810 State Route 20
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

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Visitor Information
(360) 854-7200

Wilderness Information Center
(360) 854-7245

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(360) 856-1934

Climate

Steep mountains and onshore weather systems from the Pacific Ocean influence a wide range of climate conditions in the North Cascades. One of the snowiest places on earth, the westside mountains collect more snow than melts each year (forming glaciers). On the east side of the mountains, conditions are much dryer.
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Did You Know?

Did You Know?
Stephen Mather Wilderness comprises 93% of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. About 400 miles of trail provide access to this rugged Wilderness.
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