Agnostik
National Park · WA

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.

nps.gov ↗

Photos

boats on the water with mountains and trees surrounding
Stehekin sits at the top of Lake Chelan, welcoming visitors to take a life at a slower pace.
Tents set up in a wooded area.
Grab your tent, your sleeping bag, and adventurous soul and camp along Ross Lake.
Trees surround the frame with glacier and mountains in the background
Let the wow factor exceed your expectations while hiking Cascade Pass.
Person with backpacking and climbing gear hikes on a trail.
Explore the trails and backcountry camping and climbing in a landscape over 9,000 feet of vertical relief.
Jagged mountain peaks give way to glaciers.
Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers as you traverse the landscape.

Activities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Boating
  • Motorized Boating
  • Boat Tour
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Paddling
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store