9North Cascades National Park, Washington
Nestled on the border between the state and Canada, this park is nicknamed “The American Alps” it’s one of the country’s officially least-visited. This is mostly because the park is only open in the summer as the connecting highway is generally closed by October 1st.
It includes over 1,000 high peaks, cascades and waterfalls, colorful wildflowers, snow-capped mountains, and more than 500 ponds and lakes. This place is great for hiking and also offers horseback riding and whitewater rafting. If you want to go camping, you have different options. They offer visitors backcountry, boat-in, and drive-in camping options. You can even experience camping at a real lookout tower in the neighboring forest.
