By Alma Williams, North Cascades Institute’s Director of Inclusion and Community Partnerships As I sit at my desk, I often think about the incredible experiences and stories …
Read More of Affinity Weekend at the Learning Center
When I hugged my mom goodbye and stepped onto the Youth Leadership Adventures (YLA) van for the first time this July, leaving my phone behind, I had …
Read More of “My Summer with YLA” — Student Reflection
The board of directors of North Cascades Institute plays a pivotal role in our success by providing governance, oversight and strategic direction. Our board is composed of …
Read More of A Passion for the Natural World: Meet our new Board Members
When I sit down to eat a meal, I want to know that the food on my plate hasn’t been grown at the expense of the planet.
Read More of Food Planet Future
What a summer it’s been, jam-packed and overflowing with fun as Institute programs got folks outside exploring and learning in our wild backyard! A sampling of the …
Read More of Summer 2024 Photo Round-up!
Guest post by Kaylin Lilly, 2024 YLA Instructor After having an extremely impactful season last year, I was eager to come back to Youth Leadership Adventures as …
Read More of Creating Community Beyond Language
The Skagit River sustains us humans in many ways, from providing drinking water to irrigating crops to hosting fisheries. Of course, the basin is also home to …
Read More of A River of Stories: Storytelling on the Skagit
Listen to students reflect on their YLA experiences on the last day of their trips in the summer of 2024!
The North Cascades are a hiker’s paradise. The trail system that we enjoy in these northern mountains provides access to spectacular places and ranks among the world’s …
Read More of Trail Guide to Ptarmigan Ridge
Visiting a national park in Washington while enjoying a modicum of solitude has become a logistical feat: This summer, Mount Rainier National Park requires timed-entry reservations for Sunrise and …
Read More of North Cascades in the Seattle Times
