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Hidden Lake Peaks. Boston Peak and Sahale Peak at
upper left. Hidden Lake at center. Photo by Brian High.
The North Cascades defining features are Mount Baker, the North Cascades National Park, several National Wilderness Areas, and Ross and Chelan lakes. The principle highway serving the area is Route 20, the North Cascades Highway. The seasonal highway usually is open mid-April through mid-November.
The approach from the west passes through the towns of Concrete, Rockport and Marblemount, which lie along the Skagit River. The Skagit is home to a thriving population of Bald Eagles and the three communities celebrate the return of these magnificent birds with an annual Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival usually held in late January or early February.
The traveler approaching from the east will find the towns of Winthrop, Mazama and Conconully; each of which retains an air of the wild west with its saloons, trading posts and classic hotels.
A popular tour is the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway. The circular route presents magnificent alpine views and high mountain passes, semi-arid orchard lands along the Columbia River and the beautiful scenery presented by the waters of Puget Sound.
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