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VISITOR’S GUIDE

A P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E S N O Q U A L M I E V A L L E Y R E C O R D

S N O Q U A L M I E VA L L E Y

The Premier Guide to Snoqualmie Valley

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Whether you are visiting the Valley for the first time, are a frequent tourist here, or are a local resident in search of something new to do, the Snoqualmie Valley Visitor’s Guide is here to help. Staff at the Snoqualmie Valley Record have a unique

perspective on ways to enjoy this place. Use the resources and business listings found in this guide to discover our Valley. Enjoy our unique character and scenic beauty.

4 North Bend: Gateway to the Great Outdoors 8 Snoqualmie: More than just a waterfalls

12-13 Events Calendar: Parades, sports and music 14 Carnation: Hometown celebration 16 Fall City: Verdant home for health and the arts

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On the cover: Top, sun shines on sunflowers with Mount Si in the back-ground. Contributed by Barbara Latham.

Below left, elk await to be seen in Valley lowlands and highlands. Contributed by Terry Adams.

Below center, a hiker moves through the mist on a Mount Si trail. Photo by Marla Eichler.

Below right, Veils of the Nile dance in North Bend. Photo by Mary Miller

VISITOR’S GUIDES N O Q U A L M I E VA L L E Y

Snoqualmie Valley Visitor’s Guide is a publication of the Snoqualmie Valley RecordP.O. Box 300, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 • (425) 888-2311

Publisher William Shaw Editor Seth Truscott Advertising Sales David HamiltonWriters Carol Ladwig, Judy A. Halone, Carrie Harris Production Wendy Fried

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two signature summer festivals. Catch locals gobbling burgers, sample what downtown has to offer, and listen to home-grown rock and roll during the Downtown Block Party, now in its third year, Saturday, July 23.

Then, catch a parade, find fun for the whole family, be amazed by pet tricks and experience the arts during The Festival at Mount Si, August 12 to 13. North Bend’s longest-running party is capped by a big fireworks display.

Travelers on Interstate 90 reach North Bend’s downtown and shopping district via Exit 31. Drivers coming up Highway 202 from Snoqualmie should follow the highway onto Bendigo Boulevard to reach downtown and the Factory Stores.

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MORNINGGet out and discover the wonders of nature. Take a kayak to the Snoqualmie River’s Middle Fork or Rattlesnake Lake (below). Hike Mount Si or bike the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Use binoculars to spot elk at the Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center.

NOONExplore downtown North Bend. Check out a gateway sculpture, ride the train at the North Bend Train Depot, see antiques, or visit the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum (below). Munch on a slice of TV history at Twede’s Cafe. Golf at a local club or shop at the Premium Outlets.

NIGHTCatch a flick at locally owned North Bend Theatre, sip a brew at downtown taverns or listen to live music at local restaurants. Or, catch a live theatrical performance at Valley Center Stage, above Singletrack Cycles (below).

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Cycling choices abound for ridersBy Judy A. HAlone

Explore the Valley on two wheels, and you’ll discover perspectives you might miss when rolling on four.

Brandon Schmid, store manager of Single-track Cycles, and Ric Howland, owner of Rattlesnake Lake Cycles, both located in North Bend, know about the attractions of Valley cycling.

“Not only do we have some of the most beautiful views in the world, but the nicest

people and the greatest attractions to check out while you’re here,” Schmid said.

Schmid personally favors riding the Sno-qualmie Valley Trail to Rattlesnake Lake.

“It’s always a great ride and a good chal-lenge,” he said.

Howland also touted the area’s natural beauty and many cycling opportunities.

“North Bend has flat trails and mountains that aren’t too hilly,” Howland said. “You can do several different types of cycling—like road cycling, climb to the Pass or go out to Monroe. Or with mountain biking,

there’s the SnoValley Trail, the Iron Horse Trail or Rattlesnake Lake.”

His favorite cycling route lies along State Route 202 between Fall City and Sno-qualmie. “It’s a very nice little hill and very scenic.”

For those who’d like to try an organized biking event, check these out:

• Tour de Peaks, Sunday, Aug. 14, at Si View Park in North Bend. Sponsored by Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Com-merce, the event coincides with the Festi-val of Mount Si in North Bend beginning Friday, August 12 and features three sepa-rate routes of 25-, 50- and 100- miles. The latter—a first this year—includes a 2,500-foot gain in elevation among four different

hill climbs, said Director Fritz Ribary. For information, visit www.tourdepeaks.org.

• Fall City to Rattlesnake Lake Bike Ride, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 19. The event takes place in conjunction with the Greenway Summer Kick-off Week-end beginning 8 a.m. Saturday, June 18. It is hosted by Cascade Bicycle Club. The 35-mile ride finishes at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center. For informa-tion, visit mtsgreenway.org.

With an abundance of cycling choices around the Snoqualmie Valley area, it’s still important to remember one key rule of thumb: safety first.

“Don’t forget to wear your helmet,” Schmid advised. “It is the law. Even for adults.”

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Visitors to the Valley can catch a show year-round at one of two community stages. In North Bend, Valley Center Stage holds an annual season of plays. Snoqualmie Falls Forest The-ater near Fall City presents summer shows under the sky.

Valley Center StageGary Schwartz lived life in the fast lane in Los Angeles, pur-

suing an acting career. When he decided to slow down the pace, he came to Washington State, ending up in North Bend, where he started a community theater.

Schwartz’s contribution, Valley Center Stage, is tucked away atop North Bend’s Unity Masonic Lodge. Valley Center Stage seats 100 people in comfy blue fabric chairs. For a small the-

ater, the place offers numerous shows, about one offering a month, ranging from farcical comedies to variety shows, Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula,’ and ‘A Christmas Carol.’

“We feature a lot of local talent in our shows,” Schwartz said. “We have three young performers we like to call the Valley Girls”—each performer won a Sno Valley Teen Idol amateur song contest. To catch up on their latest productions, visit www.valleycenterstage.org.

Forest TheaterAlso local is the aptly named Snoqualmie Falls Forest

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To set the stage for a new adventure event in the Snoqualmie Valley, take 12 obstacles—stuff like barbed wire, junk cars and old tires—and strew them along a three-and-a-half-mile timed course in North Bend.

Then, add mud, water and fire. At the finish, offer live bands and a free beer.

Bootcamp wanna-be’s, meet Warrior Dash.Taking place Saturday, July 16 and Sunday,

July 17 at Meadowbrook Farm, the Warrior Dash event is one of 35 scheduled for 2011 and the first in Washington. It is expected to draw in 20,000 participants, said Alex Yount, media relations director for Red Frog Events.

The race is open to participants 14 or older and raises fitness to a new level of fun.

“You usually don’t get to jump over tires and old cars every day,” Yount said.

Warriors range in all shapes and physical strengths.

“We have people who run marathons once a month and are shooting for the best time. Oth-ers might want a new challenge and it might

take them 45 minutes to an hour,” he said.Yount said he believed the cargo climb to be

the toughest of the obstacles. “It’s 17 feet tall and takes some lower-body and upper-body strength to pull yourself up over those nets—and a little mental strength—to get over.”

But help is just a fuzzy warrior helmet away. “One of the coolest parts of Warrior Dash is

that there really is a strong camaraderie. There is no shortage of high-five’s or a boost over a wall or two,” he said.

Participants who complete each obstacle are eligible for larger prizes.

North Bend Mayor Ken Hearing is looking forward to the event and hopes for a weekend of good weather.

“It really fits with the direction we’re tend-ing to go right now, which is to become the outdoor recreation capital of the Northwest,” Hearing said.

“Get ready for the craziest, frickin’ day of your life,” Yount said. “It’s like nothin’ else. It’s a great day to challenge yourself and have a great time with friends.”

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Summer funSnoqualmie always

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Travelers on Interstate 90 reach Snoqualmie via Exit 25. Follow Snoqualmie Parkway north to Snoqualmie Ridge and down the hill to Highway 202. Turn left to access Snoqualmie Falls, or right to go to downtown Snoqualmie. Alternatively, westbound travelers can enter the city through North Bend via I-90’s exit 31.

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MORNINGStart your morning with a visit to Snoqualmie Falls. Spot peregrine falcons and other birds, check out history kiosks or hike a trail. Or, spot elk at Meadowbrook Farm. Afterward, head to downtown Snoqualmie or the Ridge for a cup of coffee or a bite to eat.

NOONExplore downtown Snoqualmie and Snoqualmie Ridge. Hike trails atop the Ridge or bike on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail from Centennial Fields. Fido can roam at Three Rivers Dog Park. Explore a bog at Ridge Community Park or picnic at a local mini-park.

NIGHTTry for the high life at Snoqualmie Casino. Or, sip a brew at the Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company, explore wines at Uncorked Wine Bar or meet new friends at Finaghty’s Irish Pub. In the summer, lucky folks can find outdoor concerts at Centennial Fields. Times vary.

V isitors who come to spend an hour exploring majes-tic Snoqualmie Falls often

end up spending the rest of the day checking out the rest of what the com-munity of Snoqualmie has to offer. Downtown Snoqualmie is centered on the Northwest Railway Museum’s 120-year-old depot and vintage rail cars. Snoqualmie Ridge includes parks, dining and shopping. Find amazing views at Point Park, below.



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mix of collectibles and Vintage-era toys. “We’re more of a curiosity shop,” Condit said.

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“I have fun meeting people and entertaining folks,” Condit said. “They look at these toys and say, ‘oh, I had that when I was a kid!’”

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Walking into the 102-year-old Carmichael’s True Value Hardware Store is like taking a step back in time to when life was laid back and things were a lot simpler.

Current owners Wendy Thomas and Brian Woolsey re-member walking into the building for the first time in 1991. It

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Quickly gaining global popularity, rally car rac-ing involves a driver, a co-pilot, and a whole lot of trust.

Revving around dirt and gravel tracks, corners and trees, drivers in this sport may train at three rally driving schools in the United States. One such course happens to be in Snoqualmie.

At DirtFsh Rally School, people learn some of skills necessary for rally driving.

“We teach people how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable,” said Bruce Cleland, DirtFish marketing di-rector—in other words, how to control a car that may feel like it’s out of control.

From Gen-X’ers to baby-boomers, men

and women alike have headed to the track for a thrilling adventure. The idea has taken off more quickly than an-ticipated. Since opening in fall of 2010, DirtFish has schedule more than 2,000 people to come through their facilities in 2011. They hosted a made-for-TV rally event this spring on ESPN. They have welcomed corporate events and now have people talk-ing about renting the buildings and site for weddings, but their true love is the rally classes.

DirtFish sessions can last two hours or three days. Their classes range from beginner to ad-vanced; some of the

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The school operates on 315 acres, all of their cars are true ‘retired’ rally cars. For more informa-tion and directions, visit www.dirtfish.com.

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Postcard-perfect discoveries await Snoqualmie Valley Trail users

BY JUDY A. HALONE

Fuel prices might be spiking, but that doesn’t mean vaca-tion plans have to remain in park this summer. Not when the Snoqualmie Valley Trail offers postcard-perfect discoveries for vacationers.

The trail’s 31-mile stretch is considered the longest of King County’s Regional Trail System. It begins in Duvall and winds eastward through the communities of Carnation, Fall City and Snoqualmie, before ending at Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend. There, the trail connects with the 145-mile long cross-state John Wayne Pioneer Trail at Iron Horse Park.

Community to community, the trail’s treasure trove of beauty features something worth writing home about —from working farms and winding rivers to mountain views and spectacular Pacific Northwest wildlife.

Add to that the ease of ac-cess for trail users, and it’s easy to see why it has become a jewel of Snoqualmie Valley.

“It allows people to enjoy a long, contiguous trail,” said Erin MacCoy, communica-tions manager for Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. “They get a feeling of the communities along the way. The views are amazing.”

Construction has closed a half-mile stretch in Carna-tion in 2011.

To view a trail map, visit www.duvallwa.gov/

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Joggers, pets, cyclists and sightseers can explore the Snoqualmie Valley trail.

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North Bend’s moment in the sun is the Festival at Mount Si. Events include a grand parade, cooking and pet contests, a community art expo and plenty of activities for children. Live music, food and vendors thrill the crowd. � is year, commemorate the Spirit of ‘45 and the “Greatest Generation” with speeches, a quilt cake and buglers during the festival. To learn more, visit www.festivalatmtsi.org

THE FESTIVAL AT MOUNT SI Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 to 14, North Bend

� e annual Twin Peaks Festival in North Bend celebrates a cult classic television series. Started in 1993, the annual weekend-long fan festival of the early ‘90s TV show draws hundreds to the Valley. � e festival involves celebrity guests, a � lm night, bus tour of � lming lo-cations, contests and other activities. For more information, visit www.twinpeaksfest.com

TWIN PEAKS FESTIVAL Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 5 to 7

Painters take their easels into the open air at the annual Snoqualmie Plein Air Paint Out. Visitors can watch these artists at work, buy art-works and explore local scenery. See the community from a new, artistic perspective. To learn more, visit www.ci.snoqualmie.wa.us

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT Saturday, Aug. 20, Snoqualmie

2011 Special EventsSUMMER | FALL

What’s happeningJune 18-19• Dads ride free weekend at the Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie

June 26• Mountains to Sound Relay mountain bike ride

July 3• Railway Patriotic Celebration with Uncle Sam, Snoqualmie

July 6• Mountains to Sound Greenway 20th Anniversary March, Snoqualmie Point Park, Snoqualmie

July 8-10, 15-17• Day Out with Thomas visit to Northwest Railway Museum, downtown Snoqualmie

July 16• Snoqualmie Ridge 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

July 16-17• Warrior Dash race, Meadowbrook Farm and interpre-tive center, North Bend

August 14• Tour de Peaks bike run, North Bend

August 21• Legends Classic Car Show, Snoqualmie

August 22-28• Boeing Classic golf tournament, Snoqualmie Ridge TPC

September 3-5• Labor Day train rides, Northwest Railway Museum

September 10-11• Grandparents’ Grand Excursion, Railway Museum

October 29-30• Halloween Train rides, Railway Museum

October 31• Downtown Harvest Celebration, Snoqualmie

November 26-27• Santa Train rides, Northwest Railway Museum

December 3-4• Santa Train rides, Northwest Railway Museum

RAILROAD DAYS Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19 to 21More than seven decades of local tradition and railroad heritage are behind Snoqualmie’s Railroad Days, a weekend of fun that includes parades, rail history demonstrations, live music and family entertainment. Visitors can see historic locomotives, shop and eat at down-town vendors and ride a train. To learn more, visit www.trainmuseum.org

North Bend’s main street is the scene of dancing in the streets, mighty men and women, cute pets and colorful kids when North Bend Downtown Block Party returns this July. � e free event showcases an over� owing itinerary of music, a dog fashion show, burger eating contest, strongperson competitions and more.

NORTH BEND BLOCK PARTY 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 23

FALL CITY DAYS Morning to afteroon, Saturday, June 18, 2011Fall City starts the summer o� with a big day, including a morning fun run and parade, a� ernoon hoops tournament, rubber Duck Der-by, watermelon-eating contest, live music and more. One thing that makes this event special is the community’s focus on the arts. Look for unusual mobile sculptures, performers and installations, and a sidewalk chalk extravaganza. Also keep an eye out for the local veterinarian o� ce’s dancing parade entry. To learn more, visit www.fallcity.org

CARNATION FOURTH OF JULY All day Monday, July 4 Celebrate America’s birthday, Carnation style, with a hometown parade, a Hot Rods & Harleys expo, fun run and walk, pancake break-fast, vendors, art show and the Sno-Valley Senior Center’s famous ‘Strawberry Shortcake Feast.’ Spend the a� ernoon picnicing riverside at Tolt-MacDonald Park, and listen to live music leading up to the community � reworks show. � is year’s theme: “It’s a Grand Old Flag.” To learn more, visit www.carnation4th.org

C arnation is a rural com-munity working to regrow its agricultural roots.

The town was once known as Tolt, after the Snoqualmie word “Tolthue,” or river of swift waters, in use for thousands of years. In 1917, the town was renamed for the world-famous Carnation Dairy, which located here in 1910. The valley became world-famous as the “Home for Contented Cows.” While the farm has moved on, Carnation is expanding its rural role as a cen-ter for local, artisan farmers and a thriving farmer’s market.

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Summer funCarnation promises a wealth of outdoor excitement and farm fun. Summer fun is centered on the community’s long-running Fourth of July parade, festival and fireworks display, which draws thousands. The Carna-tion Farmer’s Market takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday downtown through September. Remlinger Farms hosts many family activities, such as a hay maze (at right).

Carnation is reached via State Highway 203 from Snoqualmie and Fall City to the south and Duvall and Monroe to the north. From Redmond, travelers can drive south on State Highway 202 and turn left on Northeast Tolt Hill Road. Turn left onto Highway 203 and proceed north to Carnation. Travelers on Interstate 90 can reach Carnation via Exit 22 by following the Preston-Fall City Road north through Fall City.

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MORNINGSnag a coffee and sample some local flavor while exploring downtown. Find unique gifts at shops like Miller’s Arts, owned by mayor Lee Grumman. Take a walking tour of the city, available at www.carnationchamber.com.

NOONTour one of Carnation’s many artisan farms, and pick berries and fresh produce. Picnic at Memorial Park with lunchables from Carnation Market. Then, head over to famed Remlinger Farms for a slice of berry pie.

NIGHTCamp out at Tolt MacDonald Park and see the stars. On July 4, take in an outdoor concert prior to a patriotic fireworks show. Stay in a tent-like yurt — reservations need at least one week’s notice— or rent a camp spot. Grab a brew at Pete’s Club Grill.

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Growers host natural, fun activities BY JUDY A. HALONE

Visitors and locals can get in touch with the region’s agricultural roots, taste food fresh from the land, and have a blast doing it.

The Snoqualmie Valley boasts a num-ber of farms with varied focuses, from wholesome, earth-friendly produce to visitor attractions.

Berry farm traditionsAt least two generations have made U-Pick

blueberries a family tradition at Bybee Farms in North Bend, owned and op-erated by Steve and Jayne By-bee, who also use their land to host wedding events.

“Customers say, ‘oh yeah, I remember picking,’” Jayne Bybee said. “They’re almost like extended family.”

New traditions include spotting mountain goats on Mount Si. Or whistling for Dixi – she’s the Bybees’ pam-pered black lab named after one of their six blueberry varieties.

“This isn’t just about pro-viding a healthy food source,” Jayne said. “There’s this one, great big family we’ve come to know.”

Nature’s bestMichaele Blakely brings

out the best in nature at Growing Things Farm

in Carnation. There, she applies 20-plus years’ agricultural experience in raising naturally-fed Galloway-Angus beef, pork, poultry, eggs and organic produce.

“People recognize this is a good thing – for their health, their children, the econo-my and the community,” Blakely said.

Take the eggs, for example. “We really work hard on that,” she said.

“It’s takes a special quality of soil. That benefits the grass, which the chickens eat. Their bodies benefit and their eggs taste better.”

Growing Things Farm sells goods at sev-

eral Puget Sound-area farmers markets and nu-merous restaurants, including Sitka and Spruce and Le Gourmand, both in Seattle.

Kids’ worldChildren age five to 12 years can live like

a farmer this July and August at the School of the Lost Arts Young Farmers Day Camp, located at Dog Mountain Farm in Carna-tion. Owners David and Cindy Krepky host weekly themes such as Art in Nature, Young Chefs and Nature Adventures.

Another fun activity? Staying overnight, farm style.

“I think it’s so exciting for kids to find an egg and have it for breakfast the next day,” Cindy Krepky said.

See a list of local farms on page 17.


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School of Lost Arts director Erin Chamberlain feeds a herd of heiloom goats at Dog Mountain Farm. The farm doubles as a bed and breakfast.

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Summer funFall City’s moment in the sun

is Fall City Days, Saturday, June 18. The annual party includes the rubber duck race, or Ducky Derby, benefiting local schools (left), street art (above), plus a fun run, grand parade and more.

Travelers on Interstate 90 can reach Fall City from Exit 22 at Preston by following the Preston-Fall City Road. From Redmond and Snoqualmie, take Highway 202. From Carnation and Duvall, follow Highway 203. Downtown Fall City is located at the confluence of the Snoqualmie and Raging Rivers.

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MORNINGHike over to Fall City Park and check out the historic hop shed or ride your horse at the Fall City Arena. Get closer to nature by exploring the Preston-Fall City trail, best accessed behind the Small Frye’s eatery.

NOONCheck out one of Fall City’s scenic, family-owned farms. Taste local honey and pick fresh-grown produce and flowers, or show the children how the pioneers lived. Take the downtown art walk, exploring the variety of outdoor sculpture.

NIGHTTake in dinner and a show at the Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater; Learn more at www.foresttheater.org. Dine at the Raging River Cafe and Club, Fall City Roadhouse and Inn, or Fall City Diner.

A healthy community in unincor-porated King County, Fall City is developing its reputation as a

natural destination with a growing artistic sensibility. Experience small farms, rural trails surrounding the community as well as sculpture and painting in the town itself. Come for Fall City Days in June for a true hometown celebration.



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Fresh from the farmAmong the many farms in the Valley, visitors’ options include: Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; www.rem-lingerfarms.com, 425-333-4135. U-pick strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and pumpkins; fresh pies, general store, restaurant; Family activities.Blue Dog Farm, 7125 W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd., Carnation; www.bluedogfarm.com. Certified organic blueberries, U-pick twice weekly in mornings, eggs, pastured meats. Changing Seasons Farm, 722 W. Snoqualmie River Rd. N.E., Carnation; changingseasonsfarm.org, 425-591-0369. Chili peppers, artichokes, garlic, red and green chili sauces.Dog Mountain Farm, 7026 Tolt Highlands Rd. N.E., Carnation; www.dogmtnfarm.com, 425-333-0833. Heirloom produce, Asian/ European vegetables, quince fruits; Sells to farmers markets at Seattle hospitals.Full Circle Farm, 31904 NE 8th St., Carnation; www.fullcircle.com, 425-333-4677. Produce, flowers and herbs, available at Carnation Farmers Market.

Growing Things Farm, 11525B Carnation-Duvall Rd. NE, Carnation; www.growingthingsfarm.org, 425-691-8669; Produce, meats, eggs.Harvold Berry Farm, 32325 NE 55th St., Carnation. Sells strawber-ries, raspberries; cash only. Call for updates: 425-333-4185.Oxbow Farms, 10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd., Carnation; www.oxbow.org. Carrots, rainbow chard, Dino kale. Farm and garden tours for adults and children; Sells to Carnation Farmers market, Duvall Family Grocer, the Duvall Grange Cafe.Roots Underground, 10340 Carnation Duvall Rd. N.E., Carnation; www.rootsunderground.net, 206-722-1763. Dried beans, grains, Asian greens; pancake patch; Grain workshop in August.Baxter Barn, 31929 SE 44th St., Fall City; Facebook.com/baxterbarn,

(425) 765-7883. Field trips, homeschool tours, children’s birthday events; Eggs, poultry, miniature donkeys. Open year-round by appointment.Bybee Farms, 42930 SE 92nd St., North Bend; www.bybeenims-farms.com, 425-888-5745. U-Pick blueberries, weddings and events.Ms. Cindy’s Damn Fine Poultry, 8210 382nd Ave SE, Snoqualmie; 425-890-6031; www.mscindyspoultry.com. Farm sales only; Heritage chickens: Naked Necks, Midget Whites; turkeys, holiday orders.

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Valley hotels, parks and campgrounds welcome you and your pet

BY CAROL LADWIG

On your next vacation, don’t leave home without the family dog. You’ll have a great time, save on sitter costs, and when you return home, your shoes, furniture and carpet will be unscathed.

When your next vacation is in the Valley, you’ll also be pleasantly surprised at your dog-friendly lodging op-tions. Stay at a convenient hotel in North Bend, indulge in a lavish room with a view on Snoqualmie Falls, or experience something new at Tolt-MacDonald Park in Carnation.

“We have two yurts that are pet-friendly, Yurts 4 and 6, and right now they’re $50 a night,” said Pam Schellhase of King County Parks. “Some people like to bring their pets, so they decided to pick two to be pet-friendly.”

Of course, you can always camp with your (leashed) dog, but for those who prefer not sleeping on the ground, the dog-friendly yurts offer a nice compromise, if you plan to stay for two or more nights. With or without pets, the wood and fabric “overgrown tents,” as Schell-hase describes them, are outfitted with futons, bunk beds, and other furniture to sleep up to seven people, but you bring your own bedding. Each yurt has a table

and chairs, electricity, heat, and a firepit outside—there’s no cooking allowed inside the yurts.

There is a two-dog limit in each yurt, and dog own-ers are expected to be responsible for cleaning up after their animals, keeping them on a leash no longer than eight feet, and keeping them relatively quiet.

“If they do bark excessively, we do have the right to ask (the owners) to take them home,” Schellhase said.

Barking dogs have never been much of a problem at the Salish Lodge, where dogs have been allowed for years. Guests who bring their dogs must pay a $50 de-posit for up to two dogs, and sign a simple waiver to keep their dogs in their rooms. The deluxe treatment is offered for both man and beast, and dogs can look for-ward to their own water bowls and treats, and maybe

something special from the Salish’s puppy menu. Also welcoming dogs this year is the Snoqualmie Falls

Park, which recently lifted its ban on dogs. Guests are asked to use common sense and be respect-

ful of other guests, as always. The Edgewick Inn in east North Bend allows small


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Dogs and owners can explore Three Forks Dog Park in Snoqualmie.

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dogs in the hotel, but not

large ones. There is a $30 fee for each dog.

Wherever you go, and however you decide to

spend the night, remem-ber to pack and plan for your four-legged family members, too. Some ani-mals don’t tolerate long car rides, so it might be helpful to take them on short rides in the weeks before your trip.

Talk to your veterinar-ian about your plans, and be sure all vaccinations are current. Also, ask about precautions for fleas, ticks and heartworms, and any other wildlife your pet might encounter. Pack a

doggie first-aid kit with bandages, antiseptic cream, an antidiarrheal medication recommended by your vet, gauze squares, and the phone numbers of your veterinarian, a national poison control hotline, and a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.

While driving, plan to stop every two hours for an exercise break. Main-tain your regular feed-ing routing, but feed the main meal at the end of

the day. Finally, look over your pet every day you’re away. Changes in appetite, energy, and elimination should be monitored, as should excessive scratch-ing or unusual discharge from the eyes or nose. Visit a local veterinarian about any symptoms that concern you.

Starting in June, the yurts and other campsites on the west side of Tolt MacDon-ald Park, accessible only by the foot bridge, will be-come ready for use. Spring

flooding damaged the emergency access road to the west side of the camp-ground, said Parks Super-visor Helen Gonzales.

For information: • Tolt MacDonald Park

Yurts: (206) 205-5434, www.kingcounty.gov/rec-reation/parks/inventory/toltmacdonald.aspx

• Salish Lodge: (425) 888-2556, www.salish-lodge.com

• Edgewick Inn: (425) 888-9000, www.edgewick-inn.com


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Mount Si Golf Course 18 Hole (Par 72) Regulation Golf Course Great Shape and Open All Year Round Breath Taking Views of Mount Si Quiet and Peaceful Friendly Customer Service Full Service Golf Facility Double Sided Driving Range One side “GRASS” /One side mats

Power Carts Rental Equipment Available Full Stocked Pro Shop Practice Putting Green Quality Golf Instruction For All Ages and Ability Levels One of the “Best” Junior Golf Programs in the State of Washington Offering Early Bird, Twilight, Super Twilight Rates (7 days a week) Discount Punch Tickets Available for Golf, Power Carts and Range Web Specials Updated Daily Men’s Club and Ladies Club Openings for Tournaments, Leagues, Regular Starting Times Book Tee Times Online or Call (425) 391-4926 for Reservations Check our Website For More Information

Little Si Links Nine Hole Pitch and Putt Golf Course Practice and Learning Facility HUGE GRASS TEE Driving Range Large Practice Pitching and Chipping Green Practice Greenside Sand Trap Quiet and Peaceful Setting with Mountain Views Designed for Affordable Golf for all Ages and Abilities Perfect Place to Enjoy a Stress Free Day of Golf Great Place to work on all Areas of your Golf Game Quality Golf Instruction for all Ages and Ability Levels Perfect Place for a Birthday Party or Special Occasion A “No Stress” - “No Hassles” Facility for Everyone Parking Lot and Pro Shop Located 500 yards past Main Entrance towards North Bend Please Call or Check Website for Hours of Operation

Mount Si Golf Course Restaurant Great Food at Affordable Prices Not Only a Restaurant for Golfers….it is Open to the Public! Great Breakfast and Lunch Menu Friendly Staff/Friendly Service Perfect Views of Mount Si, #9 and #18 Greens from Back Deck Newly Added Counter on Deck to Relax and Enjoy the Views Free WI-FI Internet Catering Available Perfect Place to Hold your Next Party or Special Occasion A Great Place to hold your Meetings for Club or Business High School or Family Reunions Banquets Weddings Fundraisers Birthday Parties Year End Parties For Reservations Call (425) 888-2150 or check out our website for more information

M ount Si Golf Course has worked extremely hard and takes great pride in providing a quality golf facility and programs that can

accommodate the desires of any golfer of all ages and ability levels. Rather it be the highly accomplished player or the beginner that has never played the game before we offer opportunities for everyone to enjoy the great game of golf.

Voted “Best Golf Course” by Snoqualmie Valley Record Voters (An award Mount Si has won every year since it started!)

2010 Cascade Golfer Magazine Awards

(Poll of 120,000 readership over the state of Washington)

Voted 2nd Best for “Customer Service” in the State of Washington

Voted 2nd Best “Value” of Public Courses in the State of Washington

Voted 3rd Best “Junior Golf Facility” in the State of Washington

Mount Si Golf Course 9010 Boalch AVE SE Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Pro Shop (425) 391-4926 Restaurant (425) 888-2150 Fax (425) 888-7079 Email: [email protected]

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A scenic, full service 18 hole public golf courseWell conditioned and easy to walk,

Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course is family and fun oriented

Golf Digest ‘Best Places to Play’in 2004 and 2008

- Family owned since 1972 425.222.5244 - 425.392.1276

35109 Southeast Fish Hatchery Road • Fall City

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Visitors with a love for the links are well-served in the Snoqualmie Valley. This area is home to a number of public and private courses.

CASCADE GOLF COURSE14303 436th Avenue Southeast, North Bend; (425) 888-

GOLF (4653)Cascade Golf Course is a nine-hole public course, offer-

ing play for all levels, from beginning players to experi-enced golfers. Cascade is guaranteed to stay dry in the winter and lush in the summer.

CARNATION GOLF COURSE1810 W Snoqualmie River Road Northeast, Carnation;

(425) 333-4151This family-friendly, 18-hole course offers various levels of

play for golfers. The back tees are great for experienced golf-ers while the forward tees are player-friendly. Surrounded by a 100-acre land preservation reserve, families will not only enjoy afternoons when kids play free but also have the opportunity to witness natural wildlife. Carnation offers a massive grass driving range and facility not common at

all courses. On Mondays, the course closes the front nine for ‘Yappy Hour,’ with room for rover to roam.

SNOQUALMIE FALLS GOLF COURSE35109 Southeast Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City; (425) 222-5244Snoqualmie Falls 18-hole golf course has some of the

Seth Truscott/Staff PhotoState-bound golfer Jack Kelly at Mount Si Golf Course.


Active Lives Have Some WipeOuts We’ll help you up again. Local, Quality Healthcare in Snoqualmie Valley. Our ER/Hospital and Clinics are located in Snoqualmie for your convenience.

Main Line: (425) 831-2300 | www.snoqualmiehospital.org

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Adi & Eva Hienzsch14410-436 SE

425-888-0490North Bend • Exit 32 off I-90

Across from Riverbend Cafe

LARGE SELECTION IN ALPINE PAINTINGS& WOODCARVINGS

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North BendThird AnnualBlock Party

July 23, 2011

Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 12, 13 & 14

Science meets nature at Watershed Center

Looks like the owls have it.So do woodpeckers, old-growth forests

and long-abandoned railroad lines. Then there’s the nightlife, where sounds and

colors surrounding Rattlesnake Lake awaken the pre-dusk darkness of Au-gust.

These discoveries, and plenty more, await this year’s program participants at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center in North Bend.

Operated by Seattle Public Utilities, the

combined Tolt River and Cedar River Watersheds provide water for 1.4 million people. And along with the water comes the need to understand Mother Nature’s crucial roles played within its approxi-mate 90,000 acres of protected land.

Like understanding the lifestyles of owls and woodpeckers. Seattle-area wildlife

photographer Paul Bannick, author of “The Owl and the Woodpecker,” will join with naturalist Julie Stonefelt to explain their significance from 9 a.m. to noon on August 6.

To register or learn more about 2011 programs, call 206-733-9421, 425-831-6780, or email

best conditions in the Valley. With golfers ranging from low-handicappers to beginners, the course is great for all levels and ages. Consisting of firm non-hilly ground, it’s an easy walk for senior play. Maintaining their course with a full watering system, they guarantee to stay green all summer.

TALL CHIEF GOLF COURSE1313 W. Snoqualmie River Road Southeast, Fall City;

(425) 222-5911Characterized as an affordable family golf course, Tall

Chief is a 12-hole course that’s good for medium to lower level golfers. Experienced golfers are always welcome.

TWIN RIVERS GOLF COURSE4446 Preston-Fall City Road Southeast, 425) 222-7575

This advanced 18-hole golf course offers not only a great game, but players will also enjoy taking in its natural sur-roundings as they play. Visitors will be able to see a great view of Mount Si from the back deck.

MOUNT SI GOLF COURSE9010 Boalch Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1541 A 27-hole golf course, Mount Si offers the usual 18 holes

but has recently added a nine hole pitch-and-put course. From golfers who are old enough to hold a club, on up to people who play in their 80s, all ages enjoy the course. Set at the base of Mount Si, the mountain is visible at every part of the course. It is considered a classic woodland golf course.

TPC AT SNOQUALMIE RIDGE36005 SE Ridge St., Snoqualmie; (425) 396-6000 The 222-acre private golf course is one of a kind, the only

Jack Nicklaus-designed signature club in the Northwest.

Located in the Snoqualme Ridge master-planned commu-nity, the 18-hole course is a designed Tournament Players Course, drawing thousands of spectators as home to the annual Boeing Classic PGA Champions Tour tournament.


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Voted ‘Best Vet in the Valley’ - 2010/2011

Saturday, July 16, 2011Get your GAME ON!Costco SLAM DUNK CONTESTS

for all divisions

Divisions for All Ages (3rd Grade - Adult) Play on Neighborhood Streets • Music • Food • Kids Activities

All players receive a full-size commemorative basketball!

For detailed event information and to Register, please visitthe event website at:

www.snoqualmie3on3.com

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An independent, non-profit organization established in 1966, with the mission

to nurture children, enrich families and inspire community

q Pediatric Therapy q Early Interventionq Parenting Classes/Coachingq Family Support q Toddlers

q Summer Camps q Family Nights

Plus: the only nationally accredited preschool in the Snoqualmie Valley

Encompass1407 Boalch Ave NW

North Bend, WA 98045 425.888.2777

www.encompassnw.org Member, Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce

Celebrating our 45th year!

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www.foresttheater.org ▪ (425) 736-725236800 David Powell Road - Fall City, Washington

SNOQUALMIE FALLS FOREST THEATER & FAMILY PARKPROUDLY PRESENTS

July 23 through August 28, 2011Saturdays at 2 pm & 7 pm ▪ Sundays at 2 pm

BrigadoonThe Lerner and Loewe Timeless Classic

WWW.FORESTTHEATER.ORG P.O. Box 249 - Fall City, Washington

(425) 736-7252

Nestled on 95 densely forested acres, adjacent to majestic Snoqualmie Falls, the Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater & Family Park off ers a wide variety of benefi ts to members. With 1/3 mile of south shore Snoqualmie River beachfront and year-round tranquil forest solitude, members can enjoy camping, hiking, fi shing, unobstructed stargazing, and wildlife and bird watching, among many other features. Less than 45 minutes from downtown Seattle, it seems like you’re deep in the woods and miles from civilization as your stress & tension melt away. As an SFFT member, you become part of a group that is dedicated to preserving this forest and open land for our lifetime as well as future generations. In helping to support recreation in the great outdoors, you also help preserve the unique and wonderful experience of live outdoor theater. Our park is available for your private parties, barbeques, weddings and other events. Members have complete year-round access to the private gated property and special member-only events. Basic membership costs only $75 a year. Please visit our website or give us a call for more information. You’ll be glad you did!

BILL TO: Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater PO Box 249, Fall City, WA

FOR: 2011 Vistors Guide

Per Bill Shaw - $80 + $155 = $235 total

If there are any minor changes by the board, I will submit a fi nal update by noon on Thursday, May 12. Ad size and dimensions will NOT change, so you can lay these in with the very slight chance we may have an edited version to swap out. I will email you, in either case, to let you know we have an update or what you have is good to go.

CONTACTS:Ad artwork, etc. Michael Oakley [email protected] 425-277-9757Billings: Dawn Brazel (Treasurer) [email protected] 425-233-2566

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