Trip worthy places, an hour from Wenatchee.

Before you go

• danger
  Smoke from Wildfires May Affect Air Quality North Cascades National Park

  Smoke from wildfires is to be expected with active fires across the region.Take precautions when recreating outdoors when heavy smoke is present.

  North Cascades National Park · Full advisory

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  Marblemount Bridge September Nighttime Closure North Cascades National Park

  Skagit River Marblemount Bridge will be closed overnight for repairs September 14-18, Monday night-Friday morning, 8 pm-4 am. There is no access to Cascade River Road during the nighttime closure.

  North Cascades National Park · Full advisory

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  Campfire Ban in All Portions of the Park Complex Begins June 29 North Cascades National Park

  Effective Monday, June 29, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.. This applies to anything that produces ash, including charcoal grills. Propane fire pits are not allowed during the ban.

  North Cascades National Park · Full advisory

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  Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed North Cascades National Park

  Until further notice, the gate at Hozomeen will remain closed; vehicle and foot traffic across the US/Canada border is prohibited. Visitors must enter through a designated port of entry.

  North Cascades National Park · Full advisory

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  Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures North Cascades National Park

  For closures due to fire activity visit the Fire Closures page, including trail, area, and camp closures for current and post fire conditions.

  North Cascades National Park · Full advisory

• road
  US 2 · Maintenance · Milepost 105

  Travelers on US 2 west of Cashmere will encounter single-lane closures in both directions while crews pave the roadway from milepost 105 to 109, Mondays through Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until mid-to-late September. Dryden Ave., Alice Ave., and Saunders Rd. may be closed at times during the day only from Wednesday, Sept. 9, through Friday, Sept. 11. Detour local routes.

  WSDOT · Full advisory