Seattle City Light Announces Rugged Adventure in the North Cascades!; 684,000 Acres of Jagged Peaks, Alpine Lakes & Breathtaking Beauty.Business Editors/Travel Writers NEWHALEM, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2003 Often compared to the Swiss Alps The Swiss Alps are the central portion of the Alps mountain range that lies within Switzerland. Regions From west to east, and south of Rhône, Hinterrhein and Inn: The Diablo Lake Adventure is a 2 1/2-hour escorted tour and boat excursion up the rugged and narrow Diablo Lake Canyon. Surrounded by the towering snowcapped peaks of the North Cascades The North Cascades are a section of the Cascade Range of Western North America. They span the border between the Canadian province of British Columbia and the US state of Washington. , visitors ply the turquoise green waters of remote Diablo Lake while passing countless waterfalls. These glacial views, typically witnessed by only the hardiest of mountain trekkers, are now accessible even to those in wheelchairs. Since 1928, Seattle City Light Seattle City Light is the public utility providing electrical power to Seattle, Washington and parts of its metropolitan area, including all of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park and parts of unincorporated King County, Burien, Normandy Park, Seatac, Renton, and Tukwila. has offered lucky visitors the opportunity to tour and explore the quaint town of Newhalem and Ladder Creek Falls and Gardens, both listed in the National Register of Historic Places This article is about the U.S. Register. For the National Register of Historic Places in Canada see Canadian Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places . That tradition continues with the introduction of the Diablo Lake Adventure, where people from the world over come to experience a stunningly beautiful series of valleys, dotted with emerald green lakes, lush hikes, and some of the most stunning alpine panoramas in the United States. It's Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether it's for a day or a week, the North Cascades and the Diablo Lake Adventure are not to be missed. Details for the 2003 Tour Season: All tours begin at the Skagit Information Center in Newhalem where lunches are available for purchase and people are encouraged to picnic on the manicured grounds.
Tour length: 2.5 hours
Tour time: Twice daily at 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Check-in is 30 minutes before departure time.
Tour dates: June - Saturday and Sunday only
July and August - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
and Monday
(There are no tours on Tuesdays or Wednesdays)
September - Saturday and Sunday only
Admission: Adults $17, Seniors (age 62 and older) $15, Youth
(6-12) $12, 5 and younger free
For more information: Contact Janice Boman at 206/684-3026 or Janice.boman@seattle.gov. For tour information: Call 206/684-3030 For more information or to view a video of the area: Go to www.SkagitTours.com. |
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