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North Cascades National Park
North Cascades National Park was established by Congress on October 2, 1968. It includes more than 600,000 acres of land. Located in the state of Washington approximately a 3-hour drive from Seattle, this beautiful national park is a world of diversity. You will find a rainforest-like climate in the west side of the park and a dry climate in the eastern side of the park. There are high mountain peaks and forested valleys where you can hear the waterfalls as you travel through the park. Some interesting things to know about the park are:
There are over 300 glaciers in the park, more than any other park in the 48 contiguous states.
The landscape in the North Cascades National Park includes areas over 9,000 feet in height.
There are over 1,600 species of plants that have been identified.
There are over 75 species of mammals that have been identified.
There are approximately 21 species of reptiles and amphibians that have been identified.
There are approximately 200 species of birds that have been identified.
There are more than 25 species of fish that have been identified.
There are over 500 types of land insects that have been identified.
Try the word search on the following page to see if you can locate the 75 species of mammals that are thought to live in this amazing area.
