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North Cascades National Park

Nearby National Parks, Forests, and Scenic Roads:

Washington National Parks
Includes Ebey's Landing, Fort Vancouver, Lake Chelan, Lake Roosevelt, Mount Rainier, Olympic, and various others.

Washington's National Scenic Roads and Highways
Includes information on the Mountains to Sound Greenway, the Stephen Mather Memorial Parkway, and the Straight of Juan de Fuca Highway.

Washington State Parks
Official site of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.

The Best State Parks in Washington
Information on the three best state parks to visit, as selected by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.

Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Here the beautiful Stehekin Valley, with a portion of fjordlike Lake Chelan, adjoins North Cascades National Park

Mount Baker-Snowqualmie National Forest
Located on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains in Washington, between the Canadian border and Mount Rainier National Park. One of the most popular forests in the country, it features more than 1,400 miles of hiking and riding trails and also offers opportunities for fishing and river rafting. It contains eight wilderness areas, and an active volcano, the 10,778-foot Mount Baker.

Okanogan National Forest
The 1.7-million-acre national forest in northern Washington extends from the Columbia River to mountains at sub-alpine levels exceeding 9,000 feet. It includes scenic drives, wilderness areas, hiking trails, and old mining towns.

Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Offers outdoor recreation opportunities along the upper reaches of the Skagit River, between the north and south units of North Cascades NP.

Skagit Valley Provincial Park
The Skagit Valley was carved by retreating glaciers and is characterized by excellent outdoor recreation opportunities in a natural, wilderness-like setting. Visitors can enjoy hiking along 50 km of trails, river fishing, camping, and picnicking.

Wenatchee National Forest
The 2.2-million-acre forest extends 135 miles along the east side of the crest of the Cascade Mountain range in Washington. More than 2,500 miles of recreation trails are available for hiking, horseback riding, trail biking, and cross-country skiing.

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