North Cascades National Park
Location: Washington
Size: 684,302 acres
Established: 1968
Activities: Hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountaineering, bird watching, camping, nature walks, wildlife viewing, stargazing, biking, horseback riding, boating, kayaking, whitewater rafting, fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, interpretive programs, and auto touring.
US National Parks Net
Comprehensive guide to the history, activities, ecosystem, and wildlife of North Cascades National Park.
National Park Service
Describes the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at North Cascades National Park.
Park Vision
Discusses the park history, the mountains and lakes, rivers and waterfalls, and buildings of this national park. Includes facts on the animals and vegetation.
Terra Galleria Photography
Beautiful photographs of North Cascades National Park.
Photography by Phil Armitage
Presents a small gallery of images of this park.
Nature and Science - Animals
Information on the birds, mammals, amphibians, fish, insects, and spider of North Cascades National Park. (See menu in left column.)
North Cascades National Park Service Complex:
Bird Checklist
Lists the birds that inhabit
North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
Nature and Science - Plants
Information on the ferns, grasses, lichens, mosses, fungi, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of North Cascades.
North Cascades Geology
Includes facts on the composition of the rocks, the volcanoes, and the effects of erosion.
Geology of North Cascades National Park
Includes three virtual field trips of this park. Includes many illustrations.
History and Culture
Includes brief introduction, facts on the native peoples, and an administrative history of this park.
