Lake Chelan National Recreation Area

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Lake Chelan

National Recreation Area - Washington

Lake Chelan National Recreation Area is located about 35 miles (56 km) south of the Canada–US border in Chelan County, Washington. It encompasses the northern end of Lake Chelan and the surrounding area of the Stehekin Valley and the Stehekin River. Lake Chelan NRA is adjacent to the North Cascades National Park South Unit. There are no roads that lead into Lake Chelan NRA. The recreation area and Stehekin, a small town located within the park with fewer than 100 permanent residents, are accessible only by floatplane or passenger ferry from the south end of Lake Chelan near the town of Chelan, Washington. The area can also be accessed by hiking trails through the Cascade Range during the summer months. During the summer, an off-road bus service operated by the NPS carries weary hikers to the town from the Pacific Crest Trail.

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North Cascades - Visitor Map

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Okanogan-Wenatchee MVTM - Methow Valley 2016

Draft of the Motor Vehicle Travel Map (MVTM) of Methow Valley Ranger District in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (NF) in Washington. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Okanogan-Wenatchee MVTM - Chelan 2016

Draft of the Motor Vehicle Travel Map (MVTM) of Chelan Ranger District in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (NF) in Washington. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

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North Cascades - Wilderness Trip Planner

Wilderness Trip Planner to North Cascades National Park (NPS), Ross Lake National Recreation Area (NRA), Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (NRA) in Washington. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

North Cascades - Highway 20 Detail Map

Highway 20 Detail Map for North Cascades National Park (NPS) in Washington. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

North Cascades - Stehekin

Map of Stehekin area in North Cascades National Park (NPS) in Washington. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

North Cascades - Berann Panorama

Berann Panorama of North Cascades National Park (NPS) in Washington. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

North Cascades - Guide 2012

Official Visitor Guide 2012 to North Cascades and Mt. Baker in Washington. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Ross Lake - Map

Map of Ross Lake National Recreation Area (NRA) in Washington. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Lake Chelan - Campgrounds

Brochure of Lake Chelan Campgrounds in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (NF) in Washington. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Lake Chelan NRA https://www.nps.gov/lach/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Chelan_National_Recreation_Area Lake Chelan National Recreation Area is located about 35 miles (56 km) south of the Canada–US border in Chelan County, Washington. It encompasses the northern end of Lake Chelan and the surrounding area of the Stehekin Valley and the Stehekin River. Lake Chelan NRA is adjacent to the North Cascades National Park South Unit. There are no roads that lead into Lake Chelan NRA. The recreation area and Stehekin, a small town located within the park with fewer than 100 permanent residents, are accessible only by floatplane or passenger ferry from the south end of Lake Chelan near the town of Chelan, Washington. The area can also be accessed by hiking trails through the Cascade Range during the summer months. During the summer, an off-road bus service operated by the NPS carries weary hikers to the town from the Pacific Crest Trail. Wildland Fire in Douglas Fir: Western United States Douglas fir is widely distributed throughout the western United States, as well as southern British Columbia and northern Mexico. Douglas fir is able to survive without fire, its abundantly-produced seeds are lightweight and winged, allowing the wind to carry them to new locations where seedlings can be established. Close-up of Douglas fir bark and needles.