This trail to a summit in Washington's Henry M. Jackson Wilderness offers phenomenal views of Lichtenberg Mountain, Lake Valhalla, Glacier Peak, and the spires of the Wild Sky Wilderness.

This trail to a summit in Washington's Henry M. Jackson Wilderness offers phenomenal views of Lichtenberg Mountain, Lake Valhalla, Glacier Peak, and the spires of the Wild Sky Wilderness.
North Cascades National Park was created fifty years ago after a group of committed hikers and conservationists came together to speak up for wilderness protection in Washington state. Today, the park faces threats from climate change and increasing visitor use -- and will require a new generation of defenders.