North Cascades National Park Complex
I left Yellowstone (more accurately I fled Yellowstone like my pants were on fire) when I found out there was a position available at North Cascades National Park in the visitor center. What a relief to be back to Visitor Services. Volunteer campground Miscellaneous pictures from my time in North Cascades (NOCA) Suspension bridge over […]
Since I was sent to rove Diablo Lake Overlook (make visitor contacts) I had the opportunity to get pictures under a variety of conditions. Diablo Lake, fed by glaciers that add suspended mica to the water, is spectacular in late summer.
I was very anxious about the field day I was to be given to go out into the park and hike instead of working the visitor center. I wanted to do Cascade Pass but I was worried about the 7.4 mile length and 1800 feet elevation gain since had never done a hike with that […]
I hiked Blue Lake in early September after the Labor Day mobs had gone back to work. The 1050 feet of elevation gain are on a very gradual trail so it was no big deal. Lovely little glacial tarn. I had hoped to see mountain goats but didn’t have any luck.
Getting a kayak out on Diablo Lake is a gorgeous paddle. You have to bring your own boat since there are no rentals on the lake. You also need to be cautious of the wind since the lake often gets very windy in the afternoon.
I hiked Ross Dam Trail to see both Ross Lake Resort and the dam itself. For someone who is afraid a height, looking down the Diablo side made my stomach lurch. An impressive dam with great views.
On another beautiful, but warm afternoon we hiked Thunder Knob Trail.
Bumped into friends from Acadia and hiked to Cutthroat Lake on a beautiful, but warm day in early August. On the way back we stopped at Washington Pass Overlook to see the spectacular views. Views from Washington Pass Overlook on Highway 20
