The energy of our youth programs is shifting to Youth Leadership Adventures as staff are preparing to lead 100 high school students in the North Cascades backcountry to …
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by Katie Griffith, Americorps VISTA, Youth Programs Outreach Specialist, North Cascades National Park/North Cascades Institute Mist shrouded Diablo Lake’s surrounding peaks as Concrete and Darrington’s school buses …
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While the majority of our Mountain School sessions focus on the Ecosystems Exploration curriculum, geared towards fifth graders, the grads and naturalists at the Environmental Learning Center …
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“I have looked back on that time over and over again as one of the most informative times of my life.” Lauren Marziliano reflects on her experience …
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We love transitions at the Environmental Learning Center. The transition from winter to spring which is more evident by the day, and our most recent transition: back …
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By Andriana Fletcher, Group Rentals Coordinator Imagine mountains high above you while standing on the wooded shores of the glacial blue Diablo Lake. The warm sun setting …
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North Cascades Institute is excited to announce new Winter and Spring Field Excursions just posted to our website and open for registration: Dec 6: Salmon and Eagles of …
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Snowy mountains, old growth forests, wholesome food, s’mores and yoga. How could you go wrong with a combo like that? Maya Whole Health Studio is hosting their …
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You know when you’re waiting and waiting for your meal to be served at a restaurant so you finally get up to go to the restroom, knowing …
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By Kaci Darsow By one thirty in the morning, my beer was empty, my hands were numb and the dimly lit but distinctively red moon was sinking …
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