Anniversary for one of WA’s most scenic highways
Governor Dan Evans addresses the crowd at Newhalem at the opening of the North Cascades Highway in 1972. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives) One of Washington’s most scenic highways is celebrating its birthday. On Sept. 2, 1972 – 42 years ago – the North Cascades Highway (State Route 20) opened to the public. While it is relatively young compared to other highways, it was a long time in the making. In 1895, the project received its first state dollars, and…