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Construction is expected to finish in February 2026 and will close a section of the trail.
It’s the first price increase since the Discover Pass was introduced in 2011.
From a berry series during the summer to plenty of mushroom workshops in the fall, Lekos takes her students to remote areas of Whatcom and Skagit Counties to show the students what nature has to offer.
Construction will continue beyond Tuesday, but the parking lot will reopen on Wednesday morning.
The gates will lock at 10:00 p.m. each night and will reopen at 6 a.m.
The announcement comes days before fishing at lowland lakes around the state opens on Saturday, April 26.
The highway between Ross Dam trailhead and Silver Star Gate closes every winter as the snowfall is too heavy in that portion of the North Cascades.
The more than 400 parks that are operated by the NPS will be open and hosting different events for park goers of all ages.
The cleanup process of the rifle range is expected to cost around $13.5 million.
Ski to Sea says it needs more than 200 volunteers to pitch in on Memorial Day weekend.