Jeff Goulden North Cascades National Park Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

The North Cascades Highway traverses the Cascade Range of mountains in an east-west direction. Only open late spring through fall, this highway offers stunning views and access into the North Cascades National Park. This winding highway scene was taken from the Washington Pass Overlook in the Okanogan National Forest, Washington State, USA.

This mature male hiker was hiking the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. Because of its striking beauty, Mount Shuksan in the North Cascades, is one of the most photographed mountains in the world. This picture of Mount Shuksan reflected in the water was taken from Picture Lake in the Mount Baker National Forest in Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the wildflower meadows was photographed from Sahale Arm in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Stehekin River Valley was photographed from Sahale Arm in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of Forbidden Peak and the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of Doubtful Lake was photographed from Sahale Arm in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Triplets was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Triplets was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of Forbidden Peak and the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

In order to preserve their wild qualities, designated national wilderness areas are restricted as to use. Generally this means that no mechanical or motorized transportation is allowed. Only foot and equestrian travel are permitted. This sign was photographed on the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park Wilderness near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

This Hoary Marmot (Marmota caligata) is sunning on a rock in the Sahale Arm area at North Cascades National Park, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of Doubtful Lake was photographed from Sahale Arm in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Stehekin River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA - August 22, 2009: A trail sign at Sahale Arm is used to advise hikers of a closure due to environmental damage.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of Sahale Mountain was photographed from Sahale Arm in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA - August 22, 2009: A trail sign at Sahale Arm is used to advise hikers of a closure due to environmental damage.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of Mix-Up Peak was photographed from Sahale Arm in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of Mix-Up Peak was photographed from Sahale Arm in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of Sahale Mountain was photographed from Sahale Arm in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

This Hoary Marmot (Marmota caligata) is sunning on a rock in the Sahale Arm area at North Cascades National Park, Washington State, USA.

This mature male hiker was hiking up Sahale Arm near Cascade Pass in North Cascades National Park, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the wildflower meadows was photographed from Sahale Arm in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades Highway traverses the Cascade Range of mountains in an east-west direction. Only open late spring through fall, this highway offers stunning views and access into the North Cascades National Park. This winding highway scene was taken from the Washington Pass Overlook in the Okanogan National Forest, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. Because of its striking beauty, Mount Shuksan in the North Cascades, is one of the most photographed mountains in the world. This picture of Mount Shuksan in the winter was taken from the Mount Baker Ski Area in the Mount Baker National Forest in Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.

The North Cascades is a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It is one of the more remote wilderness areas in the Continental United States. This view of the Cascade River Valley was photographed from the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park near Marblemount, Washington State, USA.