Many rugged peaks in the North Cascades owe their prominence to this baking.

Between the years 1887-1910, a significant number of miners arrived looking for mineral deposits in the North Cascades.

The rains start off gentle enough, a soft drizzle at sea level, snow in the North Cascades, 50 miles to the east.

The party was attempting to locate a railroad route over the North Cascades.

The southern boundary of the North Cascades is less definite.

It is easily visible from many locations in the North Cascades.

Boston Glacier, on the mountains northern face, has become one of the best known ice climbs in the North Cascades.

The terrain of the North Cascades is composed of high, rugged mountains.

The North Cascades has a diversity of plant and animal species.

On the next page, we'll talk about sightseeing opportunities in the North Cascades.