ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

North Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park is a very big, beautiful place in Washington state where a lot of nature lives. There are lots of tall mountains with snow on them, and big forests with lots of trees and animals.

But it's not just a regular park like where you go to play on swings or slides. In this park, the people who take care of it make sure that the animals and plants are safe and healthy so that they can all live and grow without getting hurt. They also make sure that people who visit the park don't hurt the plants or animals on accident.

There are lots of things to do when you visit the park, like hiking and camping. Hiking is when you walk on trails through the forest and mountains. It can be a little tiring sometimes, but it's very fun because you get to see all the beautiful things in nature up close. Camping is when you stay overnight in a special spot called a campsite. You sleep in a tent and cook food on a little stove, just like a big adventure!

North Cascades National Park is a very special place that the people who live in Washington state are very lucky to have. They get to visit it whenever they want and see all the amazing things that nature can do. Even if you don't live in Washington state, you can still learn about it and see pictures, and maybe even plan a trip to visit someday!