USA is a land of plentiful, everywhere you look you can see nature has blessed the land by the bountiful and with the vast geographical area that it covers and the sheer variety of the climate and soil available it is only natural that there will be plenty of natural spots to see.
One such place is Snoqualmie Falls in Washington State. Washington is a state that has the famous Mount Rainier and hold the sobriquet of being an evergreen state. So you can expect plenty of greenery all around and nice weather year round if you don't mind the rains too much. I have been told that the spring/summer this year has been amazing, I will take the word that it has been given that I have not been always here and arrived plenty late by the end of the summer to make a decision on that.
Snoqualmie holds the distinction of being the first underground power plan in the world set up in around 1830s or so. The best deal about the falls is that the power station and the associated paraphernalia don't take away anything from the natural beauty of the fall. The builders have been careful to not disturb the nature and the magnificence of the falls is a true salute to their efforts.
The journey to the falls is pretty simple and scenic, the town of Snoqualmie derives it name from the local Native Indian population and the area around the falls is maintained by a National Park. On the side of the top of the falls sits a very beautiful lodge called The Salish, it offers an excellent view from the top of the falls and if you get an opportunity to stay do take it.
The nearest accessible bus stop is the Issaquah Transit Center from where people can catch the bus 208 to Snoqualmie Falls. The drive to the falls is very scenic and pretty enjoyable. The bus costs only $2.25 and drops you at a very convenient 10 mins. walk from the Snoqualmie Falls. The falls are majestically seen from the top, you can hear and feel the roar of the water and droplets of mists on your face.
There is also a very picturesque trail associated with the falls, you can walk down to the base of the falls, not exactly under it, but still close enough to enjoy the view using the boardwalks built by the Puget Sound Energy company, which manages and maintains the falls area and the power generation stations around it.
You can also access the river side using another route and it is a feeling of heaven to sit by the riverside and dip your toes in water. It makes the entire trail of 1.2 miles which includes inclines of over 18% gradients totally worth it as wetting your feet in ice cold water makes the fatigue of the trek go away in seconds. The lovely breeze also adds to the feeling of bliss.
If you make a journey to this part of the world, do yourself a favor and make a trip to this place, you will thank me later for it!!!!
Adios!!
G
Some pics to fire your imagination...
One such place is Snoqualmie Falls in Washington State. Washington is a state that has the famous Mount Rainier and hold the sobriquet of being an evergreen state. So you can expect plenty of greenery all around and nice weather year round if you don't mind the rains too much. I have been told that the spring/summer this year has been amazing, I will take the word that it has been given that I have not been always here and arrived plenty late by the end of the summer to make a decision on that.
Snoqualmie holds the distinction of being the first underground power plan in the world set up in around 1830s or so. The best deal about the falls is that the power station and the associated paraphernalia don't take away anything from the natural beauty of the fall. The builders have been careful to not disturb the nature and the magnificence of the falls is a true salute to their efforts.
The journey to the falls is pretty simple and scenic, the town of Snoqualmie derives it name from the local Native Indian population and the area around the falls is maintained by a National Park. On the side of the top of the falls sits a very beautiful lodge called The Salish, it offers an excellent view from the top of the falls and if you get an opportunity to stay do take it.
The nearest accessible bus stop is the Issaquah Transit Center from where people can catch the bus 208 to Snoqualmie Falls. The drive to the falls is very scenic and pretty enjoyable. The bus costs only $2.25 and drops you at a very convenient 10 mins. walk from the Snoqualmie Falls. The falls are majestically seen from the top, you can hear and feel the roar of the water and droplets of mists on your face.
There is also a very picturesque trail associated with the falls, you can walk down to the base of the falls, not exactly under it, but still close enough to enjoy the view using the boardwalks built by the Puget Sound Energy company, which manages and maintains the falls area and the power generation stations around it.
You can also access the river side using another route and it is a feeling of heaven to sit by the riverside and dip your toes in water. It makes the entire trail of 1.2 miles which includes inclines of over 18% gradients totally worth it as wetting your feet in ice cold water makes the fatigue of the trek go away in seconds. The lovely breeze also adds to the feeling of bliss.
If you make a journey to this part of the world, do yourself a favor and make a trip to this place, you will thank me later for it!!!!
Adios!!
G
Some pics to fire your imagination...
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