Definition

Proper noun: - A U.S. National Park in Washington State: A federally protected wilderness area located in the northern part of the Cascade Range in Washington, USA. It is characterized by its rugged alpine terrain, glaciers, and historical sites related to past mining and forestry activities.

Usage

• As a subject or object: The term is used to refer specifically to this park as a geographic and administrative entity.
  • North Cascades National Park is one of the most remote national parks in the contiguous United States.
  • We plan to visit North Cascades National Park next summer.

Advanced Usage

• In historical or ecological context: The name is used when discussing the park's natural features or its human history.
  • The preservation of North Cascades National Park protects a critical ecosystem for grizzly bears and gray wolves.
  • Archaeologists study the gold rush campsites within North Cascades National Park.

Variants and Related Words

• North Cascades: Often used informally to refer to the mountain range or the general region containing the park.
  • The North Cascades are known for their dramatic peaks.
• National Park Service (NPS): The federal agency that manages North Cascades National Park.

Synonyms

• Alpine wilderness area: A general descriptive term for its primary landscape.
• Protected area: A broader term for any legally preserved region.

Related Terms and Phrases

• Ross Lake National Recreation Area: An adjacent managed area often associated with the park complex.
• Stephen Mather Wilderness: A designated wilderness area within North Cascades National Park.

Noun

1. a national park in Washington that is an alpine wilderness area featuring gold rush and logging campsites