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North Cascades National Park - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near North Cascades National Park are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Bellingham
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Population: 67,000
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Bellingham is a moderately sized, tree-lined city that shoulders up to
Bellingham Bay. Visitors who find the often wet but decidedly mild
temperatures of Bellingham more to their liking can still enjoy views
of the bay from waterfront parks, or catch the peak of Mt Baker rising
above the lesser mountains to the east of the city. There are also
regular services linking Bellingham to the San Juan Islands and
Victoria B.C. |
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Chelan
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Small town Chelan is located at the tail-end of Lake Chelan, east of
the Cascades. With mild temperatures and 55-miles of recreational
water, the area is a popular destination in the summer. One of the
deepest lakes in America, Lake Chelan is slow to warm to swimming
temperatures, but recreational boaters and fisherman aren't usually
deterred. Reel in salmon, trout, bass or burbot and throw some fresh
fish filets on the grill for dinner. Book a guide for some angling
time on the Colombia River if you don't have access to your own boat. |
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Methow Valley / Winthrop
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Winthrop, with a population of 400 or so, is a popular base for forays into the forests, mountains and wildflowers of Methow Valley. Downtown Winthrop is quaint and small, despite the fact that it comfortably accommodates hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Walk down the main street for a taste of the old west and your choice of 'authentic' souvenirs. What keeps the crowds coming are not the curio shops, but rather the variety of outdoor pursuits in Methow Valley accessible from Winthrop. |
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Mount Baker
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At 10,778 feet, Mt. Baker is covered year-round in a thick white
blanket of snow. In spring, foliage and flowers appear at the base of
Baker and ice-free streams flow freely again. By summer, alpine
meadows have thrown their own quilt of color over Baker's flanks, and
North Fork Nooksack River runs blue-green with cold run-off waters.
Fall ushers in first frosts and trees turn to brilliant reds and
yellows. Winter snows again envelope the area and provide a new range
of recreational opportunities. There are more than 400 miles of trails
around Mt. Baker, ranging from hour-long hikes to longer overnight
trips. For views of the Cascades, choose from a number of trails that
climb up out of the trees, usually steeply. If you're after vistas
without the work, hike a mile-long loop in Heather Meadow at the end
of Mt. Baker Highway. |
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Whidbey Island
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Forests drop down to hidden coves, rocky beaches and steep cliffs at
Whidbey Island's edges. Connected to the Washington mainland by a
bridge spanning spectacular Deception Pass, this island is a popular
Puget Sound getaway for visitors up on the ferry from Seattle, or down
by road from the north. Despite the fact that the island is so easily
accessible, Whidbey Island is a worthwhile stop, crowds or no. |
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