Summer brings recreation opportunities in North Cascades

The North Cascades Institute has been teaching visitors about the natural history, environment and wildlife of the mountainous region since 1986. The institute today offers a variety of programs that help make the North Cascades accessible to visitors of all ages.

The institute’s learning center was built not far from the banks of Diablo Lake in 2005. It offers lodging and a home base for activities such as guided hikes and canoe trips.

The center also houses full-time staff and students who are working toward master’s degrees in environmental education through Western Washington University.