NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK: THE AMERICAN ALPS
“DEEP MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS, RIVERS AND WINE”
FULL DAY TOUR
"EverGreen Escapes is Cascadia's premier local and sustainable adventure, nature and epicurean tour company. Specializing in private and small group naturalist led escapes in bio-fueled Mercedes Vans and Crossovers!”
Activities: Hiking, wildlife viewing, wine tasting, ecological & geological sightseeing with naturalist interpretation.
Interests: Forest ecology, glaciology, hydroelectricity, wine tasting, botany, natural & local history, “off the beaten path” exploration.
Inclusions:
Hotel pick up and drop off, highly qualified naturalist guide, travel in adventure-outfitted luxury Mercedes Van or Crossover, an “On Safari” gourmet lunch, scrumptious morning tea with scones, afternoon tea, refreshments, wine tastings, all entry fees and comprehensive naturalist commentary.
Escape Plan:
Adventuring from Seattle into the North Cascades National Park is a unique and unforgettable experience as this is one of the least visited and most rugged parks in the US. It is nicknamed the “American Alps” because while hiking through the park’s alpine meadows or along its high, rocky ridges visitors observe a seemingly endless sea of jagged peaks and glaciers. Yet unlike the Alps, the North Cascade Mountains harbor an abundance of wildlife including mountain goats, black bears, grizzlies, wolves, and wolverines, with very few human inhabitants. Anyone interested in wilderness preservation and escaping the humdrum of city life will relish in the scale and grandeur of this protected landscape. However, the small communities that do exist outside the park are also well worth the visit for their organic berry farms and wineries!
This is a land where powerful rivers wind through towering, glacier-capped peaks and we will embark on this journey to experience it all. On the “trail of the day” we might meander along the forested shores of Lake Diablo or we may push on up to Cascade Pass for a stunning view of some of the largest glaciers in the North Cascades National Park. We will also visit an historic hydroelectric dam to see where Seattle’s electricity is generated and connect with how this vast, protected watershed impacts the daily lives of millions of Washingtonians. And after a long day’s hike we will be sure to indulge ourselves at Cascadian Farms with their fresh organic berries and ice cream. There is also the option of visiting the local Challenger Ridge winery whose wines honor in their taste the beauty of the Skagit River Valley. Winter along this river also attracts hundreds of migratory bald eagles that feed on chum salmon and steelhead, so depending on the time of year we may see them in action!
This tour can be customized as a private tour or corporate retreat, call or email for a quote.
Tour Length: 11.5 Hours
Tour Code: EV26
Pick up: Downtown Seattle Hotels & Cruise Terminals
Departing: 7:30 am
Returns: 7:00pm
Guide to Guest Ratio: Max of 10/1
Difficulty: Moderate
Season: Year round
Offset your Carbon Footprint: Contact for a quote
Tour Cost: $195 per Escapist plus tax
Departs: Wednesdays, Sundays
Check out Calendar of Escape Routes for Scheduled Departures!
Inquire about making this a multi-day escape encompassing Mt Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, The Wine Country or Islands into an incredible Northwest Adventure!
Thanks for Exploring the Pacific Northwest with EverGreen Escapes!
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