Community Spotlight Archives
Each month we showcase a community in the North Cascades. Read past community spotlights below.
Sultan
Located where the Sultan River flows into the Skykomish, Sultan, Washington is a community with a rich history of logging, mining and agriculture. Today, Sultan has an economy focused on healthy small business and local recreation...
Cashmere
Located between Wenatchee and Leavenworth along the banks of the Wenatchee River, Cashmere is the geographic center of Washington. Averaging over 300 days of sunshine a year, you're nearly guaranteed a beautiful day!
Issaquah
Tucked into the foothills of the North Cascades, Issaquah is the “base camp” for many families, individuals and organizations seeking the best in hiking...
Arlington
Arlington is situated in one of the most beautiful river valleys in Western Washington, the Stillaguamish. Flanked by the river and its tributaries, Arlington offers a variety of water-based activities including fishing, river rafting and bird watching.
Sedro-Woolley
Located on the western edge of the Cascade Mountains in the fertile Skagit Valley, Sedro-Woolley is a major launching-off point for exploring the North Cascades.
Omak
In the heart of the Okanogan, Omak is the county's largest city. Nestled at the base of the Okanogan Highlands, Omak is an oasis of ranches, orchards and commerce amidst the desert sagebrush and chaparral. 
Gold Bar
Located on the western flank of the Cascade Mountains, Gold Bar is a charming town in the heart of the Skykomish River valley. Gold Bar got its start as a prospectors camp in the 1860s. Today Gold Bar is rich with recreational opportunities.
