Things to Do For Kids in North Cascades National Park Washington

If you’re traveling with a child, you’ll want to consider taking a day trip to North Cascades National Park. This park is home to 23 kid-friendly attractions, as well as portions of several longer hikes. These hikes are usually five miles or less, and have easy terrain. Below is a list of some of the park’s most popular attractions for children.

Diablo Lake

If you love hiking, camping, or just spending time outdoors, you’ll love Diablo Lake in North Cascades, Washington. The national park surrounds the lake, and the trail around it offers great views of many minor peaks in the region.

Rainy Lake

Located in North Cascades National Park, Rainy Lake is a great destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. This picturesque lake is surrounded by mountains and appears to be in a bowl. The trail itself is a short two-mile round trip, and is wheelchair accessible.

Blue Lake

Blue Lake, located in the mountains is the ideal place for a relaxing walk. The lake is surrounded by mountains that are a thousand feet above sea level, which makes the scenery all the more breathtaking. The lake is accessible by a wood bridge, which you can use to cross over. An old dam and miner’s cabin are still visible. Blue Lake is a beautiful lake with clear water and breathtaking views.

Boardwalk

North Cascades National Park is a great place for your children to go on nature walks. This park is located in Whatcom, Skagit, and Chelan counties in Washington. It consists of three units: the main park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area and Lake Chelan Recreation Area. The National Park Service manages all of these parks.

Day hikes

In northern Washington State lies the vast wilderness of the North Cascades National Park. You can drive along the rugged North Cascades Highway and see breathtaking views of the park. You can also hike the Thunder Creek Trail if you want to get off the beaten track. Pass the tiny town of Stehekin, nestled on the northern tip of deep Lake Chelan. The park is home of grizzly bears and gray wolves, as well as more than 200 species of birds.

Night sky

If you’re looking for a great way to expose your children to the night sky, head to the North Cascades National Park in Washington. The park is just as remote as the Olympic National Park but less crowded. The park’s Cascade Pass trail offers seven miles round trip with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. This trail is a great spot to view the night sky. While this trail isn’t accessible by car, there are several backcountry campsites near the trailhead.

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