There’s a moment every fall in the North Cascades when the mountains seem to light up, not with red or orange leaves, but with gold. And if …
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I had long heard of the legendary beauty of Cascade Pass when Marjorie and I finally had the opportunity to hike up to it in September 2022, …
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Summer in Washington is winding down, the days are getting shorter, and you can feel fall starting to creep in. The temperatures cool off, the rain returns, …
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Glaciers have shaped the landscape of the Pacific Northwest and continue to provide critical water resources each summer. They shape our mountains, create lake basins; provide freshwater …
Read More of The North Cascade Glacier Climate Project: Observing Glacier Change with Art and Science Since 1984
If you’ve ever driven through Washington’s North Cascades on a sunny summer day, chances are you’ve had the same thought as just about everyone else: “Is the …
Read More of Why North Cascades Rivers Glow Turquoise Every Summer (And Why Diablo Lake Is So Iconic)
Summer is one of the busiest times of year in the North Cascades. As snow melts from higher elevations and more trails become accessible, hikers, backpackers, climbers, …
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In Search of Waterfalls, Lush Forests, and Quiet Trails Early spring in the North Cascades is a time of transition. Snow still covers the high peaks, but …
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Every spring, the skies above the North Cascades come alive with one of nature’s greatest hidden spectacles: bird migration. While hikers and wildflower lovers explore the trails …
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The heart of my new book Astonished By Beauty: A Field Guide to the Practice of Paying Attention consists of two main sections. The first, “A Geography …
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Spring has sprung in the North Cascades Congratulations! After surviving the dark and rainy days that is Washington winter, Spring is finally here in the North Cascades! …
Read More of From the Trail: Phenology and Climate Change in the North Cascades
