North Cascades National Park News
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July 17 North Cascades Fires Update
July 17, 2026 | 11:19 am
Two additional fires have been discovered within North Cascades National Park Service Complex following recent lightning storms across the area this week. The Border 1 Fire (approx. 1 acre) and Border 2 Fire (approx. 0.25 acre) are in close proximity to one another, south of the U.S./Canada border and east of Ross Lake, in steep, rocky, and remote terrain.
July 8 North Cascades Fires Update
July 8, 2026 | 11:46 am
The Warm Springs Wildland Fire Module continues suppression efforts on the Luna Fire (7 acres) within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Firefighters are being supported by two Type-3 helicopters and a Type-1 helicopter using aerial delivered water.
July 3 North Cascades Fires Update
July 3, 2026 | 12:46 pm
An additional fire has been discovered within North Cascades National Park Service Complex following the June 24 lightning storm across the area. The Luna Fire (approx. 1 acre) is located in a rock scree southwest of Luna Camp along Big Beaver Trail in steep, rough, and remote terrain.
June 29 North Cascades Fires Update
June 29, 2026 | 1:37 pm
Fire behavior remains minimal on the four fires within North Cascades National Park Service Complex with slight moisture and cooler temperatures across the area.
Lightning Storms Ignite Fires in North Cascades National Park Service Complex
June 26, 2026 | 1:25 pm
On Wednesday, June 24, numerous lightning strikes occurred over several areas across North Cascades National Park Service Complex and surrounding areas. On Thursday four fires were observed within the park complex through air reconnaissance: Borderline, Rigby, View, and Little Beaver Fires.
Campfire Ban in All Portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex Begins June 29
June 25, 2026 | 2:48 pm
Effective Monday, June 29, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
Services Limited at Stehekin Landing Following Winter Flood Damage
May 7, 2026 | 3:26 pm
The North Cascades National Park Service Complex today announced summer 2026 operations at Stehekin Landing will be limited following historic flooding in December that left the area’s wastewater treatment plant inoperable.
Work Begins to Support Emergency Reconstruction After Historic Flood
April 13, 2026 | 3:44 pm
The National Park Service today announced it has awarded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction contract to reconstruct Company Creek Road. USACE’s Rapid Response Team began work this week to rebuild an elevated interim road across federal lands. The interim road will provide similar access to the upper Company Creek area as the hasty corduroy road that has been used since floods in December 2025. Work is expected to last a few weeks.
North Cascades National Park to Support Emergency Reconstruction After Historic Flood
March 5, 2026 | 1:27 pm
The National Park Service today announced the availability of funding to partially rebuild Company Creek Road in North Cascades National Park Service Complex following significant flood damage in December2025. The NPS is evaluating options to execute this project before spring runoff.
North Cascades Flooding Update
December 19, 2025 | 1:13 pm
An additional storm system came through the area this week with heavy wind, rains, and freezing temperatures. In Stehekin, crews continue work to stabilize critical infrastructure and road access in preparation for winter conditions.