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Explore the "American Alps" in northwestern Washington State
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NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTENorth Cascades Institute seeks to inspire closer relationships with nature through direct experiences in the natural world. Our mission is to conserve and restore Northwest environments through education. Since 1986, we have helped connect people, nature and community through science, art, literature and the hands-on study of the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest. Learn more
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North Cascades Environmental Learning CenterThe Learning Center is a hub of discovery for all ages in one of the wildest, most biologically diverse landscapes in North America. From this green-built base camp, you can explore cascading streams and pristine peaks, wildflower meadows and old-growth forests and a rich Northwest history that includes more than 8,000 years of Native American culture. Learn more
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NORTH CASCADES ECOSYSTEMThe North Cascades are rugged mountains, with precipitous crags climbing high above deep dark valleys. Their dominant characteristics are water, ice, jagged peaks, near-vertical cirque headwalls and steep glacial valleys. The North Cascades contain most of the glaciers of the United States outside of Alaska. These are steep mountains--often ascending more than 5,000 feet from valley to summit. This amazing elevational gradient makes other mountains seem gentle by comparison. Learn more
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MultimediaLearn more about the North Cascades and the Institute's programs through our selection of multimedia pieces, including videos, slideshows and podcasts. Watch videos & slideshows |
