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Northern State Ghost Town — Friday, Jun. 6, 2025

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
On first approach

Parking Lot: The Veterans/County have made a glorious setup. A parking lot with split rail fences, excellent bathrooms, covered picnic tables and clear paths. It's a pristine start to the visit. There were 4+ cars in the mostly empty lot.

On first approach, it's a WIDE open area. The sun blasted away any ghost town vibes.  We saw the Dairy Barn Buildings, all in states of decay, many with graffiti tags. They stand in bright, sharp contrast to the structures. I had built this place up to something quite bigger in my mind, which it certainly was, back in it's day. What a dark history. 

Starlings have sequestered the buildings and bring quick flight to the quiet shells from the past.

We got about a mile wandering around but opted to search for a full forest experience on that full sun day!

graffiti kitties
Big Barn
Wind Blown
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