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  • danger
    Smoke from Wildfires May Affect Air Quality North Cascades National Park

    Smoke from wildfires is to be expected with active fires across the region.Take precautions when recreating outdoors when heavy smoke is present.

    North Cascades National Park · Full advisory

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    Marblemount Bridge September Nighttime Closure North Cascades National Park

    Skagit River Marblemount Bridge will be closed overnight for repairs September 14-18, Monday night-Friday morning, 8 pm-4 am. There is no access to Cascade River Road during the nighttime closure.

    North Cascades National Park · Full advisory

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    Campfire Ban in All Portions of the Park Complex Begins June 29 North Cascades National Park

    Effective Monday, June 29, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.. This applies to anything that produces ash, including charcoal grills. Propane fire pits are not allowed during the ban.

    North Cascades National Park · Full advisory

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    Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed North Cascades National Park

    Until further notice, the gate at Hozomeen will remain closed; vehicle and foot traffic across the US/Canada border is prohibited. Visitors must enter through a designated port of entry.

    North Cascades National Park · Full advisory

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    Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures North Cascades National Park

    For closures due to fire activity visit the Fire Closures page, including trail, area, and camp closures for current and post fire conditions.

    North Cascades National Park · Full advisory

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    I-5 · Maintenance · Milepost 189.35

    From 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 four left lanes of northbound Interstate 5 from State Route 526/State Route 527 to 47th Street Southeast (milepost 191) will close for maintenance.

    WSDOT · Full advisory

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Tides at Everett

High Fri 12:47 pm 9 ft
Low Fri 4:29 am 1.1 ft
Full tide table
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Fri 4:29 am Low 1.1 ft
Fri 12:47 pm High 9 ft
Fri 5:02 pm Low 7.7 ft
Fri 9:23 pm High 8.7 ft
Sat 5:30 am Low 1.3 ft
Sat 2:06 pm High 9.3 ft
Sat 6:33 pm Low 7.8 ft
Sat 10:23 pm High 8.3 ft
Sun 6:35 am Low 1.3 ft
Sun 2:59 pm High 9.6 ft
Sun 8:03 pm Low 7.4 ft
Sun 11:58 pm High 8 ft
Mon 7:36 am Low 1.2 ft
Mon 3:36 pm High 9.9 ft
Mon 8:59 pm Low 6.6 ft
Tue 1:25 am High 8.1 ft
Tue 8:30 am Low 1.1 ft
Tue 4:03 pm High 10.1 ft
Tue 9:37 pm Low 5.7 ft
Wed 2:36 am High 8.4 ft
Wed 9:17 am Low 1 ft
Wed 4:26 pm High 10.4 ft
Wed 10:10 pm Low 4.7 ft
Thu 3:36 am High 8.9 ft
Thu 10:00 am Low 1.1 ft
Thu 4:46 pm High 10.6 ft
Thu 10:43 pm Low 3.5 ft
Fri 4:29 am High 9.5 ft
Fri 10:40 am Low 1.5 ft
Fri 5:07 pm High 10.8 ft

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22 places

Ashland Lakes Trailhead

Ashland Lakes Trailhead

Ashland Lakes Trail is a beautiful 3.7-mile trail in the Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area that passes through areas of mature trees, bogs and pristine alpine lakes. Accesses campsites at Beaver Plant Lake, Upper Ashland Lake, and Lower Ashland …

Washington DNR

Beaver Plant Lake

Beaver Plant Lake

Beaver Plant Lake, in the Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area, is a pristine backcountry lake at roughly 2,840 feet in elevation. Expect a 1.5-mile hike to campsites from the Ashland Lakes Trailhead.

Washington DNR

Big Greider Lake Campground

Big Greider Lake Campground

Located in the Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area, Big Greider Campground offers three back country campsites near Big Greider Lake. Expect a 4.5-mile hike from the Greider Lakes Trailhead to reach these backcountry campsites.

Washington DNR

Boulder and Greider Lakes Trailhead

Boulder and Greider Lakes Trailhead

Boulder-Greider Lakes Trailhead offers access to 10 miles of hiking trail accessing Boulder Lake, Big Greider Lake and Little Greider Lake. The trailhead is operated by Snohomish County PUD and City of Everett and is in the Spada Lake watershed, which provides…

Washington DNR

Boulder Lake Camping Area

Boulder Lake Camping Area

Located at 3,706-feet elevation, the Boulder Lake Camping Area offers 9 campsites situated near Boulder Lake. This backcountry site is accessed via a 6.6-mile hiking trail that passes through old growth forests and climbs into the Cascade mountains. Each site …

Washington DNR

Cutthroat Lakes

Cutthroat Lakes

Starting at the Walt Bailey Trailhead, hikers can enter into the Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area for a pristine hike through backcountry wilderness. The 4.5-mile trail takes hikers to Cutthroat Lakes.

Washington DNR

Two hikers walk along a trail with mountains in the distance.

Day Hiking in North Cascades

Hike the North Cascades to experience some of the finest mountain country in North America.

North Cascades National Park

Lighthouse building on grass with forest behind.

Ebey's Reserve - Fort Casey & Admiralty Head Lighthouse

A visit to Fort Casey State Park offers the visitor a glimpse into early military life as well as spectacular views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Camping is also available year-round. Admiralty Lighthouse is a favorite stop when visiting the park and Ebey's Reserve.

Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve

Old buildings with a dirt road and wooden boardwalks.

Ebey's Reserve - Historic Coupeville

Pay a visit to one of the oldest towns in Washington State - located in the Central Whidbey Island Historic District and part of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. Shopping, dining are all just steps away from the convenient parking on Alexander Street - a block from downtown.

Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve

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  • US 2 at MP 24.2: Rice RdUS 2 at MP 24.2: Rice Rd
  • US 2 at MP 23.2: Sultan Basin RdUS 2 at MP 23.2: Sultan Basin Rd
  • US 2 at MP 22.3: 5th StUS 2 at MP 22.3: 5th St
  • US 2 at MP 21.5: Old Owen RdUS 2 at MP 21.5: Old Owen Rd
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