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N O R T H C A S C A D E S N A T I O N A L P A R K
Northern Washington StateMonday, July 19, 2004
Park: #2
Established: 1968
Acres: 684,302
Annual Budget: $5,911,000 (FY 2004)
Visitors: 347,907 (FY 2004)
Highlights: Deep valleys, jagged peaks, cascading waterfalls, over 700 glaciers.
Location: North Cascades National Park, Washington
Hours: Open all year but access is limited during the winter season.
Phone: 360-856-5700
Fees: NW Forest Pass - $5 daily, $30 annual
Link: Official Website
Top Pics: 10 Images
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Established in 1968, North Cascades National Park Complex is a hidden jewel of sorts. Frequently overshadowed by more popular parks like Mount Rainier, North Cascades offers an intense and rugged beauty, catering primarily to those folks who wish to take the road less-traveled. The park is generally mountainous with some peaks reaching over 8,000 feet. Ross Lake and Diablo Lake fill the valleys with emerald green waters, the color a result of light-effects on water-suspended silt.
I more or less stumble upon this national park beauty. While passing through on my way to Spokane, WA, I find myself mesmerized by its soaring, jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterworks, and 700+ glaciers.
Come on, jump in the van and accompany me as I drive through this spectacular national park.
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