Last week’s storm left 36 inches of snow in the Stehekin Valley, a good start to the snowshoeing and up-valley ski season.

Numerous snowshoeing and backcountry ski routes are available to visitors of all ability levels who want to experience the beauty, solitude and wildlife of this remote part of Central Washington.

From Dec. 28 through March 8, the National Park Service will offer ranger programs covering natural and cultural history topics on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Stehekin Landing Resort. Guided snowshoe walks are held on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., departing from the end of the plowed Stehekin Valley Road.

The Golden West Visitor Center is open 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Park rangers at the center can provide details and maps of area trails, trip planning assistance and naturalist information on the Stehekin Valley.

The center also offers a bookstore, resource reading area, informational exhibits and the Golden West Gallery, which features exhibits of art inspired by the North Cascades.

The Stehekin Landing Resort is open through the winter. The restaurant is open for lunch on all boat service days. Beginning Dec. 26, full restaurant service is available on weekends from midday Fridays to midday Sundays. The resort also offers fully equipped kitchenettes, equipment rentals, vehicle rentals and transportation service to ski and snowshoe trails on the weekend.

Information on weekend and holiday packages is available at www.stehekinlanding.com. For information on other lodging options, visit www.stehekin.com.

For more information on Stehekin and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, go to www.nps.gov/noca or call the visitor center at 360-854-7365, Ext. 14.