The North Cascades, Washington
The American Alps
Jagged glaciated peaks, turquoise lakes, and deep wilderness in Washington.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why The North Cascades, Washington.
Jagged, glacier-carved alpine peaks.
Turquoise glacial lakes like Diablo.
Hundreds of miles of wilderness trails.
One of America's least-visited big parks.
Raw, dramatic Cascade scenery.
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The North Cascades are the American Alps — a wilderness of jagged, glaciated peaks, turquoise meltwater lakes, and trails that see almost no one. Drive the scenic highway, hike into the high country, and feel wonderfully small.
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The North Cascades, Washington
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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