Terms of Service & Disclosures

Last updated: March 2026

Welcome to Cascades Field Guide (“the site,” “we,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the site.

Informational Use Only

Cascades Field Guide provides travel and planning information related to the North Cascades and the Highway 20 corridor. All content on this website is provided for informational purposes only.

Visitors are responsible for verifying current conditions, road status, weather, closures, permits, and other time-sensitive information through official sources before relying on information found on this site.

Use of this website is at your own risk.

Outdoor Activity Disclaimer

Many guides on this site relate to outdoor recreation such as hiking, driving mountain roads, camping, and visiting remote locations.

Outdoor environments involve inherent risks, including but not limited to:

changing weather conditions
road hazards or closures
wildlife encounters
trail conditions
natural hazards

Information on this website may become outdated or incomplete. Always verify conditions with official sources and use your own judgment before traveling or recreating in the area.

Cascades Field Guide is not responsible for injuries, losses, damages, or accidents that may occur as a result of using information from this site.

Affiliate Links

Some pages on this site may include affiliate links to products, services, lodging, or booking platforms.

If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or booking, Cascades Field Guide may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships help support the operation of the site.

Digital Guides and Products

Cascades Field Guide may offer downloadable digital guides or other digital products.

Due to the nature of digital downloads, all sales are final and no refunds are offered once a product has been delivered or downloaded.

Additional terms may apply at the time of purchase.

Accuracy of Information

We aim to provide accurate and useful information, but details such as:

seasonal access
permit requirements
services availability
weather conditions

can change frequently.

Visitors should verify critical information with official sources before making travel plans.

Intellectual Property

All content on CascadesFieldGuide.com, including:

written guides
text and layout
graphics and design
photographs (unless otherwise credited)

is the property of Cascades Field Guide or used under license.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, or redistributed without permission.

Automated Access and Scraping

You agree not to use automated tools, scraping systems, or similar technologies to copy, extract, or harvest content from this website without permission.

Unauthorized scraping or reproduction of site content may result in legal action.

Third-Party Services

This website may link to or embed third-party services such as booking widgets, partner websites, or external tools.

We are not responsible for the policies, content, or practices of third-party websites.

Artificial Intelligence Assistance Disclosure

Some content on this site may be assisted by AI tools during drafting or organization. Facts are reviewed and original sources are linked where relevant.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cascades Field Guide and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:

use of the website
reliance on information provided
travel decisions made based on site content
interactions with third-party services or businesses

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington.

Any disputes related to the use of this website will be handled under Washington state law.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service & Disclosures periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the updated date.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us through the website’s contact page.