We were happy when we reached North Cascades National Park and the weather was a bit warmer and drier. We enjoyed another evening around the campfire while the little kids rode scooters and found new friends. By dusk it was sprinkling and the rain put out our campfire. We listened to the rain most of the night, but luckily by morning the skies were dry and we were ready to explore.
We hiked from our campsite at Newhalem Creek to the visitor center. The kids worked on their Jr. Ranger books while we explored the little museum and watched a couple of films. We then hiked back and jumped in the RV for a ride through the North Cascades Highway. We stoped at Gorge Creek Falls and Diablo Lake Overlook. Both had amazing views of the blue green water that flows through the area. We saw tons of waterfalls and some of the over 300 glaciers in the park.
We enjoyed lunch at Diablo Lake and then headed back to camp to spend the afternoon hiking. We did the Rock Shelter hike, saw the Newhalem Creek Powerhouse, and the Trail of Cedars. Then we walked the small town of Newhalem to the Gorge Powerhouse. As it was Sunday late afternoon nothing was open but we enjoyed the hike and town. The kids had a blast climbing the locomotive by the park. Crossing the suspension bridges was fun as well. The old growth forests were beautiful and the rivers unique color was gorgeous.
By the time we got back to camp we had hiked many miles and were ready for a campfire meal and s’mores before collapsing into bed for the night.
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