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North Cascades

Mountain range · Whatcom County ·

North Cascades

Mountain range · Whatcom County ·
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This Is the Most Underrated National Park in the U.S.

"Less than three hours by car from Seattle and sitting near the U.S.–Canada border in Washington state, I found this park is best known for its rugged terrain shaped by glaciers and waterways; over 300 glaciers cling to its jagged peaks, and the wild landscape features dense forest, clear lakes, and wildlife such as gray wolves and grizzly bears. I note that it boasts a landscape akin to Glacier National Park — with 12 times the number of glaciers — yet remained one of the less visited parks in 2023 with just over 40,000 visitors; it had 1,232 Google reviews, an average rating of 4.8, and a final score of 89.65." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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