North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin sits at the head of 55-mile-long Lake Chelan and is reached via ferry or floatplane .
5 . North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin
( North Cascades National Park Complex , Washington )
The complex rests along the Canadian border as a combination of a large national park plus two national recreation areas in a region of alpine lakes , waterfalls , glaciers , and glacier-carved canyons . Elevation and moisture variations result in a wide diversity of vegetation .
The lodge sits at the head of 55-mile long glacier-carved Lake Chelan . Access is vis commercial boats that depart from the town of Chelan . The facility offers 28 lodging units of various sizes and configurations . The isolated facility includes a dining room , convenience store and National Park Service visitor center . A variety of activities including river rafting and horseback rides are available . Rates from $ 179 to $ 292 .
David and Kay Scott are authors of “ Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges ” ( Globe Pequot ). They live in Valdosta , Georgia . Visit them at blog . valdosta . edu / dlscott
December 2023 | Valdosta Scene 43