North Cascades National Park

The North Cascades Highway is one of America's most spectacular mountain drives.  Part of the drive goes through North Cascades National Park.  Characterized by rugged beauty, this steep mountain range is filled with jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls, mountain lakes and hundreds of glaciers.  It's often labeled the "North American Alps."

Washington Pass is the highest point in the Northern Cascades - 5,477 ft.  A short trail to the overlook provides spectacular views, pretty flowers and twisted trees.

 

Rainy Pass, 4855 ft, has a picnic area and several trailheads.  Along the hike to Rainy Lake (still some snow is some places) several water falls can be seen as well as a variety of flowers.  What a view at the lake!!

 

 

 

Pickett Range near Newhalem, WA in North Cascades National Park

River Loop Trail near Newhalem in North Cascades National Park

 

Diablo Dam

Diablo Lake Overlook

Ross Dam

Gorge Dam

 

 

Gorge Power House is below Gorge Dam.  A suspension bridge leads to Ladder Falls Trail.  Beautiful flowers at the power house.