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Visitor Information
The Washington Cascades are part of the Cascade Mountain Range which extends from British Columbia to California and is dominated by several snow-capped volcanoes, two national parks, dozens of wilderness areas and millions of acres of forest.
The volcanoes in Washington are, from north to south, Mount Baker (10,775'), Glacier Peak (10,541'), Mount Rainier (14,411'), Mount Adams (12,276') and Mount St. Helens (8,366').
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Washington State
Mountain Pass Report
While some mountain passes are kept open all year round (Snoqualmie,
Stevens, White), all are subject to winter snows and temporary closure due
to problems such as weather and avalanches. Chains might be required. This
web site provides seasonal reports on Washington State's mountain pass
highways.
Washington Wilderness Campaign. 305 N. 83rd Street, Seattle, WA 98103. Phone: 206-633-1992.
The Washington Wilderness Campaign is a broad alliance of conservation, recreation, angling, religious and other grassroots organizations dedicated to permanently protecting roadless and wild public land across Washington State.
ACTIVITIES
Alpine
Adventure's Wild & Scenic River Tours
Offers whitewater rafting or relaxing river floats through spectacular
scenery with family, friends, and groups. Trips on any of 10 rivers in
Washington's Cascade Mountains. Washington State Licensed.
GoSki Washington
Information and snow conditions at 16 Washington ski resorts.
Washington Trails Association
Information and tips for Northwest hikers, including a growing list of
Trail Reviews contributed by online users, flora and fauna guides,
backcountry kitchen and more.
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