Self-guided driving audio tour of North Cascades

• Text transcripts for the audio narration & a self-paced format that allows you to start, pause, and resume at any time • Downloadable or streamable pre-recorded audio commentary • A GPS-enabled self-guided audio tour accessible through an app • Lifetime access with no expiration and customer support available via chat or email • Recommended walking or driving itinerary featuring step-by-step directions • This service does not include an entrance ticket to the park • An offline GPS-enabled route map • No in-person guide or physical equipment provided (please bring your own device and headphones)

• Admission costs, on-site guide, audio equipment, transportation, parking fees, meals, internet access, or device rentals.

• Nearby public transport options are available. • This activity is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels. • After completing your booking, you will receive an email and text with instructions and a password (search for “audio tour” in your emails and texts). • Download the dedicated tour app from Action. • Input the password provided via email and text. • It is essential to download the tour while connected to a strong Wi-Fi or cellular network. • The tour can be accessed offline once downloaded. • To begin the tour, open Action’s audio tour guide app once you are on site. • If there is only one tour available, just launch it. • If there are multiple options, select the version that corresponds to your starting point and direction. • Proceed to the starting location; no guide will meet you there. This is a self-guided tour. Start the first story, and the audio will begin automatically. Follow the audio prompts to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy exploring hands-free. If there are any audio issues, reach out to support. It is recommended to adhere to the tour route and speed limit for an optimal experience. • Travel without stress: Use the tour app at any time, on any day, and over multiple days. You can start and pause the tour at your convenience, taking breaks and exploring additional sites at your own pace. Skip sections that do not interest you or explore extra content that captures your attention. • Cost-saving suggestion: For driving tours, only one tour needs to be purchased for all passengers in the car. • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiration—use the tour whenever you wish, on any trip, as often as you like. • Please be aware that a standard park entry pass is necessary for entry into North Cascades National Park, which is not included with this tour. • For audio setup, connect your mobile device to your car’s stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For walking tours, using headphones is advisable for an enhanced experience. Audio playback supports Apple CarPlay, with navigation features expected soon, and support for Android Auto is forthcoming. • A compatible mobile device is required for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet equipped with GPS and cellular service.

To receive a full refund, cancellation must occur a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure.

• The journey begins in Sedro-Woolley, a unique town that was formed by merging two separate settlements. Previously, locals humorously referred to it as Bug due to the prevalence of mosquitoes, a name the town's women did not favor. The entire route spans over 144 miles and features more than 100 audio narratives, taking approximately 4–5 hours to complete. Travelers can depart from either Sedro-Woolley to Winthrop or vice versa. Lifetime access is included, allowing use anytime on any trip without any expiration. • In the mid-to-late 1800s, early pioneers traveled from various parts of the country, including Pennsylvania and North Carolina, as well as Canada. Their motivations varied from seeking gold to trapping fur or looking for fertile land. • Close by is Rasar State Park, known for its lush rainforest environment in Skagit County. Visitors can enjoy views of the Skagit River and approximately 4,000 feet of freshwater shoreline suitable for fishing and camping. A fee is required for entry. • Old-growth forests, characterized by their age and lack of major disturbances such as logging, are rare. Some trees within these forests are over 300 years old. • The powerful Skagit River has been a consistent sight during the drive. Stretching 150 miles, it flows from British Columbia into northwest Washington, our current location. • We are nearing the western entrance of North Cascades National Park, which is free to visit. However, a Northwest Forest Pass is necessary for those planning to hike the trails. • Diablo Dam and Diablo Lake are ahead. Known as the second dam of the Skagit Hydroelectric Project, Diablo Dam, constructed in 1930, stands 389 feet tall and was the tallest dam in the world at the time of its completion. • We are currently crossing the Thunder Arm of Diablo Lake, with a better view coming soon as we approach the Diablo Lake Vista Point. This brief stop is worthwhile. • There is a forested trail leading down to Ross Lake and Ross Dam. This moderate 1.5-mile hike takes roughly an hour and is suitable for most skill levels if time permits. • Easy Pass Trail is next. Contrary to its name, this seven-mile trail presents challenges and can take over three hours to hike. Difficulties include the creeks it crosses, which can become hazardous during rain or snowmelt, and snow that can linger well into July. • A moderate four-mile hike takes about two hours to finish, passing through meadows and thick forests until reaching a glimmering blue glacial lake nestled in the wilderness. This is a good choice for those wanting an ideal mountain photo opportunity. • We are nearing the Washington Pass Observation Site, an essential viewpoint offering stunning sights of Liberty Bell Mountain and Early Winters Spires. The Washington Pass sees up to 40 feet of snow in winter due to its location among towering peaks. • A bend in the road ahead offers a great view of Kangaroo Ridge, which extends three miles and reaches a height of 8,326 feet at its peak. A brief stop here is recommended for a good view of the mountains. • We are traversing Okanogan County, home to the Okanogan tribe, where just over 38,000 people currently reside. This area was among the last to be settled by non-Okanogan peoples due to its remote nature. • We will be driving alongside the clear Methow River. Spanning nearly 2,000 miles, the river is named after a Native American tribe in the area, with the name roughly translating to salmon falls river. • Our destination, Winthrop, was first visited only by fur trappers, with more white settlers arriving in the late 1800s.