Current News of the North Cascades

Published: July 24, 2008

When: Monday, August 11, 2008; 5:30 to 7:30

Join the conservation community, REI and other Wild Sky supporters to commemorate the preservation of this treasured place. We will be honoring the work and dedication of Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Rick Larsen as well as countless volunteers,

Published: July 18, 2008

By William Yardley and Stuart Isett, The New York Times

In mid-June, the New York Times correspondent William Yardley and a photographer, Stuart Isett, traveled along the North Cascades Highway in Washington from Sedro Woolley to Twisp. Along the way, they discovered how the highway, which did not go over the mountains until 1972,

Published: July 18, 2008

By William Yardley, The New York Times

They were still wearing Stetsons and spurs, not the tight cycling shorts you see these days, when a writer dispatched by the federal government during the Great Depression reached the end of the road here in the North Cascades. Seven decades later, Winthrop is just a quick trip across the North Cascades Highway — an escape for Seattleites seeking the dry light, a reprieve from the gray and wet they know best.

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Published: July 10, 2008

By Rufus Woods, Wenatchee World, 7-4-08

In recent months, I've had the opportunity to interview a number of community leaders about the things they value most about living in North Central Washington. Virtually every person has highlighted two common themes - pride in the natural beauty of the North Cascades and a tremendous sense of community.

Published: July 02, 2008

Welcome to our new North Cascades website! Now, those who cherish the North Cascades, lovers of outdoor recreation and those who value healthy, vibrant communities have a wonderful resource to find out more about the importance of the unique characteristics of the North Cascades.