North Cascades National Park Blog Posts - The National Parks Experience

13 Historic National Park Lodges, Hotels & Resorts for Unforgettable National Park Stays

Bram — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:35:00 +0000

Spending a night or two at a historic lodge or hotel is one of the most memorable national park experiences. From Yellowstone's famous Old Faithful Inn to Glacier's iconic Many Glacier Hotel and the rustic Lake Quinault Lodge at Olympic, these are the greatest and grandest lodges in the national parks.

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10 Coolest Beach Campgrounds in the National Parks

Bram — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:16:33 +0000

Camping is extremely popular among holidaying Americans and what better place to pitch your tent or park your RV than a national park campground? And I’ll do one better: is there a more fun place to camp than a national park campground on the beach? I didn’t think so either! So here’s a list of...

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Grizzly Bears Are Officially Returning to the North Cascades, Agencies Announce

Bram — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:07:41 +0000

Although the North Cascades are their historic home, grizzly bears haven’t been seen in the region since the mid-1990s. Now, however, these magnificent animals are set to return to their ancient homelands, thanks to a joint restoration project by the National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Agencies Announce Decision to Restore Grizzly...

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5 Best National Parks to See the Northern Lights

Bram — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:20:00 +0000

Few natural phenomena are as magical and captivating as the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. This is Mother Nature’s greatest show, a dazzling display of dancing lights in the sky. In the U.S., there are various places to see this amazing show, including these national parks.

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23 Spectacular Day Hikes in the National Parks

Bram — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:40:00 +0000

The health benefits of hiking are well known and well documented nowadays. And few things are better for a "nature bath" than going on a reinvigorating hike in a national park. These are some of the greatest day hikes in the U.S. National Park System.

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8 Must-Visit National Parks Near Portland, Oregon

Bram — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 15:05:00 +0000

Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, on the border of Oregon and Washington, Portland is the ideal starting point for a Pacific Northwest national parks road trip. This outdoorsy, eco-friendly city offers easy access to some of the greatest U.S. national parks.

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