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North Cascades
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North Cascades
Learn a bit about North Cascades National Park through these fun and interesting facts
Origin
Established in 1968, North Cascades National Park was created to preserve one of the most rugged and glaciated regions in the Lower 48. Its jagged peaks earned it the nickname “The American Alps.”
Origin
Established in 1968, North Cascades National Park was created to preserve one of the most rugged and glaciated regions in the Lower 48. Its jagged peaks earned it the nickname “The American Alps.”
Topography
The park is home to over 300 glaciers—more than any other U.S. park outside Alaska—and includes dramatic mountain ranges, alpine lakes, and steep river valleys.
Topography
The park is home to over 300 glaciers—more than any other U.S. park outside Alaska—and includes dramatic mountain ranges, alpine lakes, and steep river valleys.
Wildlife
From marmots and pikas to black bears, mountain lions, and mountain goats, the park supports a wide variety of wildlife. It’s also one of the few habitats where gray wolves and Canada lynx still roam.
Wildlife
From marmots and pikas to black bears, mountain lions, and mountain goats, the park supports a wide variety of wildlife. It’s also one of the few habitats where gray wolves and Canada lynx still roam.
Flora
Lush rainforests of western hemlock and Douglas fir give way to alpine meadows filled with lupine, paintbrush, and avalanche lilies in summer.
Flora
Lush rainforests of western hemlock and Douglas fir give way to alpine meadows filled with lupine, paintbrush, and avalanche lilies in summer.
Climate
North Cascades receives heavy precipitation, with snow blanketing much of the park for most of the year. Summers are short but vibrant, ideal for hiking and wildflower viewing.
Climate
North Cascades receives heavy precipitation, with snow blanketing much of the park for most of the year. Summers are short but vibrant, ideal for hiking and wildflower viewing.
Notable Feature
Diablo Lake, with its surreal turquoise hue caused by glacial silt, is one of the park’s most photographed and iconic landmarks.
Notable Feature
Diablo Lake, with its surreal turquoise hue caused by glacial silt, is one of the park’s most photographed and iconic landmarks.
