North Cascades National Park
National park · Whatcom County ·
Vast wilderness of rugged peaks, glaciers, and alpine lakes
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Vast wilderness of rugged peaks, glaciers, and alpine lakes
Washington Get directions
"A remote, rugged range of jagged peaks, glaciers, and alpine lakes offering dramatic mountain scenery and true wilderness experiences in a less-crowded setting." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Renowned for rugged peaks and late-melting snow, this park opens up in July for high-elevation hiking with generally cool mid-60s summer temperatures on the western side; visitors seeking chillier conditions should favor trails around Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest and the Mount Baker Wilderness." - Andrea Romano Andrea Romano Andrea Romano is a writer and editor in New York City. For the last eight years, she has been a lifestyle journalist for Mashable, Brit+Co, Reviewed, Bustle, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Renowned for its rugged mountain peaks, glaciers, and deep valleys, this park offers a wilderness experience with numerous hiking trails. It's one of the least visited parks, providing solitude and pristine nature." - 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'
"Named No. 2 on a recent list of most underrated national parks, this Washington-state park was highlighted by the analysis as a standout among lower-traffic parks." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"North Cascades National Park, located less than three hours by car from Seattle, is noted for its rugged terrain shaped by glaciers and waterways. The park features over 300 glaciers, dense forests, clear lakes, and is home to gray wolves and grizzly bears. Despite its natural beauty, it remains one of the less visited parks, with just over 40,000 visitors in 2023." - Travel + Leisure Editors