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Travel Wise
North Cascades National Park, Washington TravelWise

In this month’s issue of Traveler magazine we unveil a red-white-and-blue version of our October 1999 50 Places of a Lifetime concept with an issue devoted to America’s 50 must-see places. North Cascades National Park in Washington made our Wild Places list. Here, we present the best links on planning every leg of your trip there—online.

Basics

Entering the Park
National Park Service—Fees and Permits
Information on park entrance fees and permits

Getting There
National Park Service—Travel Basics
How to get to and around the park

Making Telephone Calls
AT&T Worldwide Traveler
A listing of state and city telephone calling codes—simply type in the name of the Washington city you’re traveling to and click "go"

Determining Time Difference
Time and Date
How to search for the date and time in any city—simply type in the name of the city you’re traveling to and click "go"

Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
The current weather conditions in nearby Marblemount—plus, a ten-day outlook

Essentials

Where to Eat
Digital Neighbors—Marblemount, Washington
Marblemount restaurant listings and reviews, organized by cuisine type

Where to Stay
National Parks Service—Camping
Information on park locations—plus, details on fees issued to visitors

North Cascades National Park
A listing of campgrounds within the park and its surrounding areas

National Parks Service—Lodging
Contact information for nearby lodging

How to Get Around
National Park Service—Travel Basics
How to best travel around the park

Things to Do

Attractions
National Park Service—Park Facilities
A listing of visitor’s centers and special services offered by the National Park Service

Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
GORP’s take on the best recreational activities within the park

Cultural Activities
Digital Neighbors—Marblemount, Washington
Information on local music venues and festivals

Recreational Activities
National Parks Service
Information on top-notch recreational activities within the park

Travel Resources

Map Links
National Parks Service
Detailed maps of the park and its surrounding areas

Media

Books
North Cascades
A catalouge of books on the park and other related topics

Newspapers
North Cascades Challenger
An online edition of the National Parks Service’s visitor newspaper

Skagit Valley Herald.com
An online news source for information on the park and its surrounding areas

The Bellingham Herald
The online edition of The Bellingham Herald

Travel Guides

For More Information
National Parks Service
Links to information on park attractions, activities, services, and more

North Cascades National Park Geology
An overview of the park’s geological history—plus, links to get more in-depth park information

A Little Trip to the Extraordinary
Information on Washington State’s accommodations, attractions, restaurants, activities, and more


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