North Cascades Institute

Join us for a free adventure in the North Cascades

Paddle on emerald-green Diablo Lake with peaks at every compass bearing. Scramble to a hidden waterfall beyond a forest trail. Our free Learning Center Day Trips are easy to enjoy – just lace up your boots, pack your lunch and venture to our campus off Highway 20 (mile 127.5). Bring personal gear, appropriate clothing, food and water. This is a day program only; participants are responsible for their own lodging and meals off campus. First come, first served.  Pre-registration is not offered and group size is limited.

Summer 2008 dates:
June 7, 14 and 21
July 12, 19
August 2, 9 and 23
September 6 and 13

Doors open for signup at 8:30 a.m. for the following activities:


Diablo Lake Canoeing
Launch times: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Two-hour voyager canoe trips are weather-dependent and first come, first served. Twelve passengers maximum per trip; must be over six years of age. Prior experience is not necessary and all canoeing equipment will be provided.


Forest and Waterfall Hikes
Departure times: 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Gently paced, naturalist-led hikes depart from the Learning Center office. Visitors may hike independently as well.


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