I highly recommend visiting Mount Baker and the Picture Lake area of the mountain. The views are…read moreextraordinary, it's a great way to spend the summer. The roads to the mountain are only open in the summer.

Gorgeous as always! Perfect day for a picnic lunch- making sure not to drop any food. Pack it in…read morepack it out! Do not feed wildlife or leave any trash. There were three boys from a family who decided to walk off path and waited for them to correct their behavior. When they didn't I told them to get back on the trail- don't be one of those humans who thinks nature is there just for them. Leave it better than you found it!

A must-stop on the North Cascades Highway! ​If you are…read moredriving the Cascade Loop, you absolutely cannot pass by the Diablo Lake Overlook. The view from up here is nothing short of breathtaking. The contrast between the vibrant turquoise water and the deep green of the surrounding forest is unreal--it almost looks like it's been photoshopped in real life. Pictures and videos don't even do it justice; you have to see it with your own eyes to believe it. ​There is plenty of parking, a well-maintained viewing platform, and great informational signs explaining how the glaciers and faults shaped this stunning landscape. It can get a bit windy, but the breeze is incredibly refreshing. It's easily one of the most beautiful and rewarding road trip stops in Washington State. Bring your camera and take your time taking it all in!

I do feel slightly weird reviewing natural wonders on Yelp, but why the heck not…read more Diablo Lake is undoubtedly stunning. It's most notable feature is it's gorgeous turquoise color, caused by the reflection of "rock flour". This Vista Point is a super easy turnout from the highway. There's also nice picnic tables and out-houses.

Wow did we love this campsite! Our trip was in late spring so the water was insanely cold, but we…read morecouldn't have been happier with the experience. The campsite was a good size, clean, and under a comfortable tree canopy with a soft pine dirt ground. We felt like there was comfortable space between our campsite and others. The lake and hiking trail were both easily accessible. Huge bonus that the hikes start right on the river. So though we had kids who were too little to make it to summit, the views along the way were spectacular (I do recommend making the whole hike if you can though!). My only complaint is how hard this campsite is to book, I tried in February to get something any time in spring or summer and there was only one weekend available for our RV. I do expect however for tent camping there are more sites available.

Loved staying at this campsite during our time in the North Cascades. Reservations book out 6…read moremonths in advance on Recreation.gov. We stayed in Colonial Creek North which I found to be quieter, and I loved our location with our campsite backing into a creek. There are flush toilets in the summer, but no shower facilities FYI.

Beautiful spot! The drive up is really nice. Zero reception so be prepared. The campsite is very…read morewell taken care of and clean. The lindeman loop was the best camp area - flora loop has zero privacy and Paleface loop was shoulder to shoulder close so I would not recommend at all. The lake was super high so there was no beach except some small areas near the beach launch. I'd go again!

Ventured on the shorter trail, Lindeman. Loved this hike, but very steep once halfway up, making it…read moreharder on the knees coming down. The view of the lake, is beautiful, and makes a rewarding treat, to enjoy. Beautiful colours, all around, with gorgeous tourqouse water. People do camp nearby. A beautiful view to wake up to in the morning. Have been to Chilliwack lake, breath taking. People do camp there, but you can day visit too. Very relaxing and peaceful.

Completed this hike on a sunny Saturday in June. Arrived at the trailhead at 8:30am and the tiny…read morelot was already full but there was still plenty of parking on the street. I took the lower Elliot loop to the Lake and the upper loop back to the parking lot. Definitely recommend doing it this way because the lower loop has a steady incline and many viewpoints & streams on the way up. The upper loop had more forest & foliage.

Came here on a Sunday morning, arriving to the parking lot around 8:30AM, parking lot was pretty…read morefull but there was plenty of parking space on the road. There's a bathroom at the trailhead. We took upper and came back down on lower, and the trail wasn't too steep either way. The path is pretty much fully under the shade from trees, and there are some views of the mountains here and there. The lake is beautiful with lots of spots to sit, and there were a lot of people camping there. Passed a lot of backpackers with big packs on the way up, saw some hikers as well. Stayed at the lake for a bit of time, and weather was beautiful. Not many bugs around which was good, water wasn't too cold either. Highly recommend, this is one of my favorite lakes in WA so far!

We completely love this place. It has everything you need for a family trip: beach, playground,…read moretrails, flush toilets, showers, and a boardwalk. Love love love!

We checked out this park in February. It was too cold for swimming but lots of people out fishing…read morefrom the shore and docs. The park was well maintained and there was no trash. The restrooms were out of order but there was a portapotty near the boat docks. There is ripped of swimming but no lifeguards. They do have a spot where life jackets can be borrowed. The playground was amazing! Lots to interact with. Very very high though and not for little kids younger than 4. Lots of picnic tables near the waters edge. You need to pay entry for parking.

My family and I rented a jet ski for half a day during our recent camping trip - such an awesome…read moreway to enjoy Pearrygin Lake! Staff was super friendly and helpful. We will definitely be renting from them again when we return next summer!

I camped at Newhalem Campground in North Cascades National Park two weekends ago (sometime in…read moremid-July) for a quick overnight stay (a Thursday to Friday). I initially booked a walk-in site since I was not up to speed on planning this time, meaning I would've had to park and then carry my gear to the site which was very not ideal for my short stay. Thankfully, I kept checking recreation.gov and was able to grab a more convenient drive-up site!! We arrived in the late afternoon on Thursday, checked out our campsite, set up the tent, and ventured over to the main Visitor Center which was a short drive or walk away. After dinner and a short evening hike, we returned to the site and hopped in the tent. While there was a fire pit in the campsite, there was a fire ban in place during our stay so no campfire for us. Boo hoo. I did, however, make full use of the picnic table in the morning which was helpful in packing up and of course used the bear box overnight for my scented items. We packed up and were out by sunrise to get an early start on our hike (Maple Pass Loop - highly recommend!) Overall, Newhalem Campground was clean and the sites were well marked, spacious (enough room for one tent and a vehicle which was what I needed, and surprisingly quiet, even during the peak summer season. While it's not the most remote or rugged campground in the park (not even close), it's a convenient basecamp especially if you're planning to hit the nearby trails or stop by the visitor center. If you can grab a site, go for it!

We had a great time staying at the Newhalem Campground! The campground is beautiful and quiet with…read moretons of space. We stayed in walk-in sites in loop A and it felt like we were the only ones there. Each site has a tent pad, picnic table, and fire ring. The bathrooms are large and clean. The campground connects to many hiking trails, including one that leads to the visitor center. You can stop by the river too! One note- the nearby dam has a siren that will go off if they turn on the water overflow. It went off at 10:30pm and scared us! But it just warns people along the river that the water level might raise suddenly.

Cheam Lake Wetlands is a 100 hectare park that is a great place to view birds, dragonflies, frogs…read moreand other wetland critters. What's really great is that there is no dog walking, fishing or boating allowed, so you it is definitely well preserved. The park is a great example of successful habitat restoration. During the 1950s the lake was drained and the marl was mined from the bottom sediments. Since 1992, a fish ladder was built to reflood the lake. Every year more of the natural habitat is being restore to the area. The new dock and wildlife viewing platform is a bonus. An easy 5k walk around the lake is a great way of spotting this new habitat. Every season is different.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 15 minutes…read more Gear: Nike free runs, North face backpack Group: 3 People Temp: 85F (+/-) Bear lake (summer): So obviously a car full of grown men got lost and stumbled up on this trailhead instead of Pilchuck. The road to this trailhead gets very rocky with a lot of pot holes so please be careful. I don't advise bringing a nice car - use a car that's meant for these dirt, rough terrain roads. The drive there is deep as you ascend up the mountain by car and park on the side of the road. Immediately you'll see a large sign to help guide you. The hike is very fun with mild elevation gain and a lot of flat ground and natural terrain. You can tell not many people come here. its a very quick 15 minute hike till you get to this beautiful open source lake. Its absolutely gorgeous. There's a spot for a campfire as well. I highly recommend coming here. The trail also splits into a fork; one going to bear lake and the other pinnacle lake. Pinnacle lake is just roughly an hour to an hour thirty minute hike. Do not attempt when it just rained because the trail is muddy and all dirt. Both places are beautiful and a must for anyone that loves hiking There are ALOT of mosquitoes at this time so wear repellant. I would also reccomend some real hiking shoes if you're attempting pinnacle. Its an ankle breaker at some points