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The Top Five Hiking Trails In North Cascades National Park, According To Reviewers

Reviewers are raving about these hikes in Washington's North Cascades National Park with turquoise lakes, rugged peaks, and ...
AZ Animals

Every Animal You’ll See in North Cascades National Park

If you're visiting the North Cascades then you'll want to know about the animals in North Cascades National Park — learn ...
OPB

Plan to return grizzlies to the North Cascades appears to be in hibernation

Frank van Manen / AP A federal plan to bring grizzly bears back to Washington’s North Cascades appears to have gone into hibernation under the Trump administration. Federal officials said there is no ...

I've been to several 'dupes' for Switzerland around the US, but none beat the Alpine feel of Washington's North Cascades

America's best mountain area with European Alpine vibes is North Cascades National Park in Washington. It feels like a Switzerland dupe for me.
USA Today

Visit 3 national parks on these new Pacific Northwest cruise itineraries

American Cruise Lines is launching a new 15-day Northwest National Parks itinerary in 2026. The trip combines a land tour of three Washington national parks with a cruise of the Puget Sound. Guests ...
Skagit Valley Herald

Lightning sparks two new fires in North Cascades

Two new wildfires are burning in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. According to a Thursday news release from the National Park Service, the fires were caused by lightning storms ...
Skagit Valley Herald

Perry Fire in North Cascades National Park grows to 1,477 acres

The Perry Fire burning in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex is now estimated at 1,477 acres, according to a Saturday news release from the National Park Service. The fire is burning on ...