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ADVENTURES IN SKY VALLEY
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Welcome to the Sky Valley! Located just 45 miles Northeast of Seattle, the Skykomish Valley region boasts many outdoor activities such as kayaking, white water rafting, skiing, hiking, biking, camping, hunting, fishing, and even gold panning to name a few. In recent years the Skykomish River has been recognized as one of the top 5 destination rivers for fishing by national outdoor & sporting magazines. With strong annual Chinook, Coho, Pink and Chum Salmon runs, the rivers can be seen lined with fishermen year round. The Sultan River will come alive with Pink Salmon in the fall of odd number years only. This amazing spectacle of
fishermen and outdoor adventure seekers from across the region. The Sky Valley is a friendly area that welcomes all adventure seekers. Nestled in the foothills of the picturesque Cascade
or-ful heritage. Logging, mining and agriculture provided the economic and cultural foundation in those early years. Today, we protect the wonderful way of life that our residents have treasured for over one hundred years and welcome new friends. Stop by the Visitor Information Center to learn more about Sky Valley Adventures! Debbie Copple, Director Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center 360-793-0983 320 Main Street/PO Box 46 Sultan, WA 98294 www.skyvalleychamber.com
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GROW Washington will host a monthly art show. For more information, call Carolyn Eslick at (425) 327-‐2093. Skykomish will host an outdoor market on the 2nd Saturday of each month. This fledgling market features local arts and crafts. Madelle (360) 677-‐2135. The Western Heritage Center is located at the Evergreen Fairgrounds and offers FREE admission! They are committed to preserving the stories of the Snohomish River Valley and sharing our local history without judgment or bias. (425) 232-‐3493 July 4,5,6,7 SkyFest in Index: Families, kayakers, rafters, rock climbers, mountain bikers, fishermen and all outdoor enthusiasts are in invited to join the fun. www.skyfest.org
July 12, 13, 14 Sultan Summer Shindig: If you enjoy small town charm & world class fun, then the Sultan Shindig is the festival for you. This yearly event celebrates our rich logging history and in-‐cludes a carnival, food & crafts and live entertainment. Come early and save a spot at the log-‐ging contest which includes spar pole climbing and ax throwing. The carnival gates open on Friday evening and run through Sunday
July 26, 27, 28 Gold Dust Days, Gold Bar: The Gold Dust Days Heritage Festival pays tribute to the rich western history of Gold Bar. Experience real gold panning, a civil war encampment, live music, handcrafted only street fair, an amazing car show with a classic pin up girl contest, parade, motorcycle poker run, old fashioned FREE fun for children
including a bike decorating session followed by a bike parade, bouncy house, gunny sack races against the fire fighters and a theatrical performance by the Red Hat Ladies. July 20-‐ The Classes of 1953, 1963, 1973, 1983, 1993, 2003 will be welcomed back with a community picnic. Bring your own food, our buy lunch from the Skykomish Masonic Lodge. August 3 Index Arts Festival: Nestled in the
mountains, surrounded by river, trees and awesome natural beauty, experience the beauty of handcrafted arts and crafts, live music, poetry readings and crea-‐
tive projects or children. (360) 793-‐4162 www.indexartsfestival.org. August 6-‐National Night Out Against Crime Gold Bar: Sponsored by the town of Gold Bar and local emergency response agencies, this event features a parade and many activities for young people, including a bouncy house, and numerous games. August 10 Fronderosa Frolic Gold Bar: festival of rare plants, garden art, artifacts, and gardening conversations with specialty nurseries from Washington and Oregon. Frolic hours are 10AM-‐4PM. www.fancyfronds.com. August 17 Sultan-‐Monroe Masons 12K for K12 fun run: The Masons are raising money to support their scholarship program. Choose from a 6K or 12K run. www.12k4k12.org
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August 17 Skykomish: Bring your classic or street rod for
day of amazing cars, conversations, music and food. (360) 677-‐1237. August 18 Sultan School District Classmates Reunion: Each year, on the third
Sunday in August, the Sultan Classmates host a class reunion. This annual get together is open to anybody who ever went to school in the Sultan School District.
Sultan Middle School @ 10AM. Joyce Wolters (360) 793-‐0524. September 7 Sultan Shootout 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Fun for all ages. September 14 Sultan Education Foundation Golf Tournament, Blue Boy Golf Course: The Foundation is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of supporting Sky Valley Students! 4 Person Best ball Format! September 28 Celebrate the Return of the Salmon: Join the fun and educational festivities at Osprey Park (Sultan) from 12PM 4PM. October 12 Sky Valley Farm Festival Fern Bluff Road, Sultan: Tour working farms, take a wagon ride through a cow field, hang out in the
hayloft swinging from the rope swing, enjoy cooking demon-‐strations, horse rides, roping lessons, live music, corn maze and buy your pumpkin. The fun kicks off at 10AM-‐5PM. (360) 793-‐0983
November 28 Sultan Harvest Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Nobody eats alone at this festive celebration, featuring Santa, games and a mouthwatering Thanksgiving Feast com-‐plete with all the trimmings. VOA(360) 793-‐2400 December 7 Winterfest, Sultan This craft, business, kids and health fair is the official kickoff for Christmas shopping in the Sky valley. Enjoy music all day courtesy of local school and music groups. This is also you op-‐portunity to sponsor a low income child in the
way to gte into the Holiday spirit! December 7 Sultan Tree Lighting Festival: Join your neighbors for an evening of caroling and live entertainment. Enjoy coco and cookies as we count down to the lighting of the official town tree. December 16 Community Christmas Caroling, Sultan: Everybody is invited to spread cheer and holiday spirit in this fun, re-‐vived Sky Valley tradition. Singers will meet at the Visitors Information Center at 6:30 and then head out to sing for our unsuspecting neighbors. The more the merrier! For more info on these and other
Sky Valley Events, visit www.skyvalleychamber.com Or call (360) 793-‐0983
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Each year, thousands of thrill seekers pilgrimage to the Sky Valley to enjoy world class river rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding and more. Some Sky Valley Adventure activities & destinations include:
On your Own
Wild Sky Wilderness area: Included in this national treasure is beautiful forestry which has been set aside as a protected wil-‐derness area for future generations to en-‐joy. Together with the Mt. Baker-‐Snoqualmie National Forest there are over 1.7 million acres for those who like to hike, bird watch, fish, hunt and camp.
Reiter Foothills Recreation Area: This area caters to motorcyclists, ATV enthusiasts, BMX & Mountain Bikers.
The Index Wall: Rock climbers from far and wide travel to climb the amazing Index Town Wall, which feature a group of steep granite cliffs. The Wall features several beautiful cracks and a surprising number of face climbs, with hidden edges and inter-‐esting knobs.
Hike for a day or escape for a month or more along the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from Canada to Mexico. There are hundreds of gorgeous trails to choose from in the Sky Valley. Wallace Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the Iron Goat are some of our more popular hiking destinations.
Bird Watching: Eagles, Owls, Geese, Swifts and more put on a show and will help any
PNW birding list.
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Guided Tours
The Sky Valley is home to numerous highly ac-‐claimed guide outfits. These businesses look for-‐ward working with you to plan your perfect ad-‐venture, based on your individual skill, time allo-‐cation and budget.
Pack your bags and leave the rest to us. If your idea of a good time involves drifting down a lazy river or riding a gentle horse through our pristine wilderness, we have a guided tour for you.
If you prefer life in in the fast lane, we have guides who will escort you down our raging class 5 rapids near Index.
Horse Country: Let the horses do the leg work. Trained wran-‐glers will guide you through our pristine wilder-‐ness atop a horse matched in skill and temperament to each rider. Enjoy moonlit rides, or go by day and enjoy breathtaking views around every corner.
Back Country: Sky Valley features some of the best cross country skiing in the world. We have guides who will escort you into the deep wilderness, in a massive snowmobile, so you can lay first tracks on our most remote trails.
of highly trained Alaskan White Huskies through the wild terrain surrounding Index, Skykomish and the Stevens Pass area. Experi-‐ence the quiet beauty of the Cascades and celebrate the timeless bond and athletic inter-‐action between musher, sled dogs and nature.
Lodging & Dining
Take off your coat and stay a while. Sky Valley visitors have numerous hotels, motels, rental cabins to choose from. For dinner, visit one of our many locally owned and operated restaurants.
Cabin Rentals: Wake up to sweeping mountain views and fish from your private deck. Stay for the night, or reserve one of our many rustic cabins for a week or more.
Sky Valley is home to historic hotels, who pay trib-‐ute to the dedicated railway workers and trail blazing adventure seekers of yesteryear.
Sweeten your drive with a visit to a Sky Valley bakery. Featured items include fresh pastries, homemade fudge and chocolate and steaming hot cups of coffee.
Dine in or get it to go: Sky Valley can meet all of your needs for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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The Sultan School District is nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, a short drive from the waters of the Puget Sound or the cascade Mountains. We are located approximately 42 miles north east of Seattle. Sultan serves approximately 2000 students. The Sultan School District has an outstanding staff that of-fers strong educational programs and opportunities to our students in two elementary schools, one middle school, one traditional high school and one alternative high school.
http://www.sultan.k12.wa.us SULTAN MIDDLE
SCHOOL SULTAN HIGH
SCHOOL
GOLD BAR
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gold Bar Elementary was rated in the top 5% of state schools in 2009
SKY VALLEY OPTIONS
HIGH SCHOOL
Home of the Award Winning Turk
Marching Band SULTAN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
recipient of 2010 KCTS
WA State School of Distinction Awarded in 2011 & 2012
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Time To Shindig! July 12, 13, 14
The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to the 30th Annual Sultan Sum-‐mer Shindig. This fun tradition is brought to you by an enthusiastic staff of volunteers, with sup-‐port from the Great City of Sultan and our gen-‐eral sponsors: Republic Services, Sultan McDonalds, Werner Paddles, Sultan Dental Cen-‐ter, Sultan Mini Storage, Pacific Northwest Con-‐struXion, Summit Rehabilitation, Coastal Com-‐munity Bank, & The Sultan Chiropractic & Mas-‐sage Center.
Our Shindig is the quintessential small town event, featuring world-‐class fun. Families and individuals of all ages will enjoy the street fair, carnival, business fair, car show, parade, live music and entertainment and the most exciting Logging Show in the PNW. There is something for everybody at the Sultan Summer Shindig! The festival kicks off on Friday, July 12 with live music, the Davis Shows Carnival, Street Fair and car show. Saturday opens with the kiddy parade, sponsored by Monroe Parts House/NAPA, at 10AM. It is open to all youngsters. There is no registration required, but coming in costume is greatly encouraged. The Grand Parade begins
award winning Sultan High School Marching Band. The Parade will be led by our Grand Mar-‐
honored for their stellar volunteer service to the Valley. The Classic Car show lines up immedi-‐ately following the parade. Stroll Main Street to
of dream machines on display. Then turn your attention to River Park where you can grab a bite to eat and listen to live mu-‐sic. Be sure to catch the log-‐ging contest preliminaries, which begin at 1pm and usually run till around 4pm. Our Logging Show is fast paced and exciting. We at-‐
tract competitors from all around the state. Come cheer them on as they compete in tests, including speed climbing up the tall Spar Poles, ax throwing, and a nail biting obstacle course that will have everybody on the edge of their seat.
Kids of all ages will enjoy the Carnival, which goes from 11am to 11pm. Discounted day passes (unlimited rides for one day) are available for purchase prior to July 12 for $20 at local distributors (see the list). The highlight of the Shindig is the Satur-‐day night show at the Gazebo. The fun kicks off with the hugely popular Lip Sync Encore per-‐formance. These hilarious and talented groups competed in front of a standing room only crowd this April. The winning acts will perform for your enjoyment. The headlining band (TBA) will have everybody on their feet. The grand fi-‐nale of the evening is the Fire Works show, sponsored by Republic Services. Start your Sunday with a little inspira-‐tion! The Sky Valley Ministerial Association hosts a non-‐denominational community church service at the Pavilion in River Park at 10 AM.
fun. The logging contest finals begin at 1pm in River Park at the Spar Poles. Enjoy the Alterna-‐tive Transportation, Logging Truck, & Antique Tractor displays on Main Street. There will be something for everybody at the Sultan Summer Shindig
Get your discounted Shindig Carnival Tickets at: The Sky Valley Visitors Center Coastal Community Bank Sultan City Hall The Loggers Inn
Sultan Liquor & Convenience The Coffee Corral Sahara Pizza Mt. View Diner in Gold Bar
Discounted tickets are only $20 for an all day pass! Must be purchased before July 12th.
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Friday Night 6-‐8 pm Loud Pipes, best upholstery, loudest stereo, best flame
jobs & More!
Saturday Afternoon 10am-‐4 pm Parade Raffle Awards
Sunday Afternoon 10am-‐3 pm
The past and future of Sky Valley Transportation Featuring Antique Tractors & Logging Trucks of
yesterday and the Alternative Fuel vehicles' of tomorrow
Festival Highlights Friday
3PM 11PM Carnival Opens!
4PM Street Fair Opens!
4PM 11PM Live Music
6PM Car Show
Saturday
10:00 AM Street Fair Opens!
10:00 AM Jr. Parade for Kids
10:30 AM Grand Parade
11:00 AM Carnival Opens!
11:30 AM Car Show Immediately Following Parade
1:00 PM Logging Contest
2PM-11PM Live Music
Sunday
10:00 AM Community Church Service at the Gazebo
10:00 AM Street Fair Opens!
10:00 AM Then & Now Car Show
11:00 PM Carnival!
1:00 PM Logging Finals
12PM-4PM Live Music
Children's Parade Promises a
July 13, 2013
The Superhero
kids of all ages. Costumes are encouraged!
Schedule of Events 9:15-9:55: Costume accessories and treats will be available on a first come/first served basis at the staging area (near 8th and Main street).
10:00: March down main street!
August Kummerfeldt Childrens Parade Coordinator
(360) 793-4953
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Grand Marshals of the Sultan Shindig Parade The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud
Grand Marshals for the 2013 Shindig Parade. They were nominated due to their outstanding community service to all of the communities in the Sky Valley. The work they do has had a tremendous impact on our most vulnerable residents. Their enthusiasm and tireless commitment to helping those in need inspires everybody around them. When they see a problem, they also see an opportunity to get involved. They are action orientated and effective. Woody is President of the Sultan Lions Club. Together they lead this small army of good deed doers who have an astonishing capacity for helping whenever possible. When they see a problem, they make a plan and then spring into action. The Lions have many ongoing projects that benefit the Valley. They are the care takers of the
involves trucking water to feed the plants 2-‐3 times per week. They hold monthly food & money drives for the Sultan Food Bank. They also beautify some of the flower beds in front of City Hall. For years, they have partnered with the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Easter Egg Hunt, Winterfest, numerous potlucks and gatherings. They are the first people we call when we need help; they always arrive early and stay late to help clean up. The really inspirational work the Lions do involves the lower income kids in the Valley. Under the leadership of Judy and Woody, the Lions have pooled their resources to provide clothing, toiletries, books and toys to the kids who need it the most. Three years ago, Judy and Woody heard a heart wrenching story about a child that was taken into protective custody. They were saddened to learn that the child was unable to pack her special belongings. They worked with our local police department and set out to raise money to give these kids more. Thanks to their efforts, police officers have backpacks stuffed with goods in their trunks to give to kids during those situations. Soon they had collected more backpacks and goods than the police could distribute, so they went to the Elementary School. The staff pounced on the floss, toothbrushes, soaps and clothing. The staff explained that many kids do not have access to these items at home. As they unpacked the boxes, they asked if they
had been in contact with the good people up at Gold Bar Elementary. So Judy and Woody rumbled up the highway to Gold Bar in their distinct grey truck. Again they learned about many kids in need, so they set out to collect items for those kids as well. They also delivered books to replenish the school libraries and support read at home events. While they were unloading at Gold Bar, somebody asked them if they had checked in with in
that makes the Valley so special. If you would like to work with these special people, they are currently recruiting new members. If you would like to support the important work they do, please donate the following items to their collection bin at the VIC:
Backpacks! Backpacks! Backpacks! Tennis Shoes: The kids at GBE cannot participate in PE if they do not have tennis shoes. All kid sizes gratefully accepted. Toiletries: Toothpast & brushes, hair care, wash-‐cloths, soap Sweatpants: For the younger kids at school who have an accident or get muddy at recess. Jackets & Hoodies
They also collect cell phones for a Snohomish county domestic violence shelter. Other items they can put to use are used glasses and hearing aids. Please visit their booth at Shindig, Gold Dust Days and Winterfest all the money raised during these events goes towards these special projects. We congratulate Judy, Woody and the Lions club and thank them all for their dedicated service.
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Stevens Pass Greenway Connecting people to rivers, rails and trails
The mission of this dedicated group is to: Encourage cohesive development along the SPG corridor; Enhance the outdoor recreation experience for our neighbors and travelers; Encourage a connection to the SPG communities and the natural environment: Celebrate the culture and history of the SPG Corridor; Promote safety and comfort for travelers; Increase recreational access to the Skykomish River; Increase opportunities to view and connect with the BNSF Railway and other interests specific to the SPG Corridor.
Stevens Pass Greenway 425-‐293-‐1937
www.stevenspassgreenway.org
Introducing the new and improved Sky River Natural Health Center! Now offering even MORE healthcare
including; family counseling, EMDR, and even
Hypnotherapy! Come visit us and get started on the road to total wellness with Sky River Natural Health
Center! (360)793-0206
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Logging Contest Saturday & Sunday @ 1:00 PM River Park by the Spar Poles
next to the Sultan River.
Events include:
Committee: Tony Beedle, Frank Linth, Rob Keck, Roger Knowlton, Debbie Copple, Denny Huff, Don Jones , Bill Pellham, Don Teter & Nancy Jo Roesler
Spar Pole Climbing Ax Throwing
Obstacle Pole Buck Hot Saw Events
Speed Climbing Wrapper Throw Power Saw Buck Firewood Chopping Obstacle Course Handsaw bucking
Thank you, Logging Show Sponsors!
Bowman Logging Company, City of Sultan, Coastal Community Bank, Coffee Corral, DeJong Sawdust & Shavings, Dolly Pelroy Boucher & Bob Lawson, Dunlap Industrial Hardware, Evergreen State Fair-‐
grounds, Heavy Duty Transaxle, Inc., Greencrow, Les Schwab Tire Center,
ConstruXion, Inc., Roesler Timber Co., RPM Transport, Snohomish County Fire Dist. #5, Sultan
Sportsmen's Club, Whitt Logging Co., Woods Logging Supply Inc
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The year was 1951 when Frank, just out of junior college, grabbed up a chain saw and went to work in the woods with his dad and two brothers. In the process of buying the Startup farm where he and Nancy lived these many years, he worked the raspberry fields on the farm, milked the dairy cows and worked in the woods. The evening hours were spent in the
the tools of his livelihood. Clarence Yarnell, owner of the little Startup Store, saw Frank and his young family through the long, cold winters when the woods were shut down. Groceries were put on the
and Clarence always gifted a quart of ice cream for the kids at store visits. Clarence, was a life-‐long friend. This was the culture of the Sky Val-‐ley logging community. The Roesler Logging Co, with the dedica-‐tion and perseverance of its four owners, evolved into the Roesler Timber Co.,Inc. A solid employer in the Valley with the big green trucks, loaded with logs and sporting the Roesler Timber logo, rumbling up and down the highway. The Shake & Shingle Mill in full opera-‐tion, with boxcars waiting on a Sultan railroad siding to be loaded with cedar shakes, provid-‐ing roofing materials to a housing industry across the entire country, including Alaska and Hawaii. Cedar logs, so large the 10x10 access port to the mill saws could not accommodate them, were delivered by Roesler trucks to the mill. Frank has been deeply involved in com-‐munity and children. He spent countless hours in the woods with his own boys and other Sul-‐tan high school kids promoting a sustainable resource, as they replanted the logged off areas. He worked with families and kids to provide covered bleachers at the football field, an elec-‐tronic scoreboard mounted and night lights in-‐stalled. Years later, still volunteering and donat-‐
ing, Roesler heavy equipment loaned and oper-‐ated in preparation for the new fields at the Sul-‐tan high school. He also dedicated 20+ years to the Sultan School Board where he served a sig-‐nificant amount of time as chairman of the board. Frank & Nancy, both founding members, have been deeply involved with the Highway 2 Safety Coalition. Frank was a pilot. He learned to fly to further the business and for his own personal pleasure. The appearance at Roesler Timber of the Huey helicopter and the Cessna airplane were further testimony of his business acumen and love for the great outdoors. Entering the 8th decade of life, semi re-‐tired, Frank remains strong and active. He wields a chainsaw easily if needed, and knows and recognizes every tree of the forest if asked. The Roesler Timber Company continues to maintain office space at the original company site on highway 2 east of Startup. Sixty one years of involvement and promotion of the in-‐dustry and his community. We are proud to recognize Frank Roesler as our 30th Anniversary Shindig Log-‐ging Marshal.
Frank Roesler: A man who has left his mark on the logging industry. Sultan Shindig 2013 Logging Marshal
Frank Roesler, Sultan Shindig 2013 Logging Marshal
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The new Great Northern & Cascade Rail-road is rolling down the tracks in hopes making happy memories for families from far and wide. The one-eighth scale railroad runs on a half-mile-long loop around the old railroad yard in Skykomish. Riders straddle mini cars while a surprisingly powerful electric engine pulls them past the restored Skykomish Rail Station and through tunnels and other features meant to repre-sent the original route over Stevens Pass. City Council member Kevin Weiderstrom and his band of volunteers spent many hours build-ing the rail bed and laying track for the project. Lo-cal companies donated landscaping materials and other features and now the train is ready to pull out of the station for its first free rides for the public. The historic depot has been placed back in its rightful place, right in the middle of the GN&CR
rail line! The depot is in the process of being com-pletely restored to its former glory and is the next big project for the industrious train enthusiasts of the Sky Valley.
The free train will run on weekends all summer!
All Aboard the Great Northern & Cascade Railroad!
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Sky Valley adventures can take many forms. Visitors from all around the world enjoy trail riding, shooting the rapids, climbing shear granite cliffs or simply enjoying the cool beauty of a waterfall spray. These treasure are the secrets of the Valley. We are pleased to share our Sky Valley secrets and adventures with you.
For those of you who are into
stumbled upon one of the fed-erally recognized scenic by-ways in Washington State. The Stevens Pass Greenway is magical with many little side
trips that create a one of a kind journey for you and your family. The Sky Valley is full of roads designed to help you have a good time, not necessarily to make good time. Get off the beaten path and truly experience one of the most beautiful areas in Washington State. The following Mini Trips are designed to
Sky Valley Adventures. Monroe to Sultan via Old Owen Rd We suggest the first stop along your Sky Valley Adventure be at the Evergreen State Fair-grounds & Western Heritage Museum. There Fair-grounds host various events and the Heritage Mu-seum is a fun-FREE educational opportunity for folks of all ages. Racecar buffs will want to check out the Evergreen Speedway! Head east up the Old Owen Road to play golf at the picturesque 9 hole Blue Boy West Golf
Course. Or, go up the hill a
Haven where you can tour one of the most loving shelters for
experience. Continue on to Sultan,
where you can find lodging or enjoy a meal at one of the many area restaurants or bakeries. Get a great cup of coffee or a gourmet chocolate.
Monroe to Sultan via Ben Howard Rd Veer off the beaten path from Monroe to Sultan along the Ben Howard Road. On that wind-ing little river road you could stop by Thunderbird Leisure Time Resort for some R & R after spending a day fishing the Skykomish River. The Skykomish is said to be one of the top four steelhead rivers in the world. Or plan a trip to the Alderleaf Wilderness College where you can learn wilderness survival skills, animal tracking, how to forage for food, and how to create an emergency shelter. They also have
classes in permaculture, which is gardening with
study! Or skip on down the road a little to go on a trail ride with SonRise Stables.
Sultan to Startup via Basin Rd to Kellogg Lake Rd Turn left off of Highway 2 onto the Sultan Basin Road in East Sultan to begin the trek into one of the most popular mushroom hunting spots around.
Continue on up the road to Spada Lake and the Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project. The Jackson Project is available for tours by calling 425-783-8668. Spada Lake provides
the drinking water for about 80% of Snohomish
Besides providing pristine drinking water it also provides great recreational opportunities in-cluding amazing kayaking and fishing. Contact Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife for spe-cial fishing regulations on the lake. tinue on to the Kellogg Lake Rd and back to High-way 2 at Startup.
Side Trip Itineraries along the Stevens Pass Greenway
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Gold Bar to Index via First Street May Creek Enter Gold Bar on First Street off of High-way 2. Follow the signs to Wallace Falls State Park. Wallace Falls is one of the best loved hikes in Western Washington for year round hiking. Wallace Falls offers a hiking experience for all fitness levels. at Wallace Falls, turn left onto May Creek Rd and continue until you come to the Old Index Road. Go left on the Old Index Road. This beautiful road is great for bicycling or motor-cycles. Index Only One Mile off Highway 2 People come from all around to scale the world famous rock climbing wall located along the North Fork of the Skykomish River. Index is a hub of outdoor recreation
including rafting, kayaking, biking, hiking, etc. The equipment you need to enjoy these sports is available for rent at the River House at Index. Additionally, Index is a VERY photo-
genic place! There are many lodging options lo-cated between Index and Skykomish, including campgrounds, cabins and lodges for rent. Highway 2 to Iron Goat Trails Interpretive via the Old Cascade HWY
see the Old Cascade Highway, a seven mile scenic detour into the most beautiful stretch of forest
the pioneers who came this way before you. This short detour will bring you directly into the parking lot of the Iron Goat Trail. This hike follows the old route of the Great
at beating back nature. Nature won every time so they finally gave up and just put a nine mile tunnel through the Cas-cade Mountains to avoid the problems they kept encountering along that section of the mountain. Even today, this site is still home of the worst train accident in US history (The Wellington Disas-ter). A short back track along Highway 2 will take you to one of the most amazing locations along the route, Deception Falls. This gem is an easy hike located immediately off Highway 2. magical hobbit forest as you feel the spray of the mountain water on your face and feel the thunder-ing rapids below you as you stand on one of the many footbridges while marveling at the rock formations and the sheer beauty of the area.
Stevens Pass Greenway 425-293-1937 or www.stevenspassgreenway.org Cascade Loop Association 509-662-3888 or www.cascadeloopassociation.com Evergreen State Fairgrounds 360-805-6700 or www.evergreenfair.org Western Heritage Center 425-232-3493 or www.westernheritagecenter.org Evergreen Speedway 360-805-6100 or www.evergreenspeedway.com Blue Boy West Golf Course 360-793-2378
253-466-3722 www.pasadosafehaven.org Alderleaf Wilderness College 360-793-8709 or www.wildernesscollege.com Thunderbird Leisure Park (360) 902-2200 or www.1000trails.com SonRise Stables www.SonRiseStables.net Spada Lake & Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project 425-783-8668 or www.snopud.com Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife 360-902-2200 or www.wdsw.wa.gov Wallace Falls State Park 360-793-0420 or www.parks.wa.gov Outdoor Adventure Center 800-282-4043 or www.outdoorAdventurecenter.com Iron Goat Trail 206-517-3019 or www.irongoat.org Deception Falls 360-677-2414 or www.fs.fed.us
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Thar Be Gold in Them Hills! Gold Dust Days, July 26,27,28 Gold Dust days was established five years ago by a group of local enthusiasts who are passionate about their town, and wanted to showcase their heritage and history to the Sky Valley and beyond. Gold Bar is a small, tight knit community. They are rolling out the welcome mat and invite you to make yourself at home while enjoying the sights, sounds and fun activities of Gold Dust Days. Established in 1889 as a prospectors camp, Gold Bar is still a popular destination for gold panning. Local Gold Panning Company, Prospectors Plus, will set up a panning station at Gold Dust Days and invite to you give it a try. This festival has activities planned for the whole family. Kids will enjoy the FREE games area, where they will compete in classic games, such as sack races and a water balloon toss. Be sure to pack their bike, which they will decorate on Friday and then showcase in the popular bicycle parade, led by Gold Bar Mayor, Joe Beavers. Everybody is invited to FREE hay wagon rides, also! Older kids and adults will enjoy strolling through the vendor booths, which feature arts and crafts by our talented Sky Valley artists community. There is also a popular car and motorcycle show, which draws competitors from all around the state. Throughout the weekend, the main stage will be rocking out live music and more. Come on down and spend the weekend making memories at Gold Dust Days.
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, JULY 26 3 PM-‐8 PM
FESTIVAL OPENS Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts Vendors
Gold Panning Bicycle Decorating & Parade
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SATURDAY, JULY 27 10 AM-‐8 PM
10 AM PARADE TIME STARTS THE FESTIVAL Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts Vendors Gold Panning, Civil War Re-‐enactors
Gold Mining Camp, Dancers
Gold Dust Theater
SUNDAY JULY 28 8 AM 3 PM
Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts Vendors Gold Panning, Civil War Re-‐enactors
Community Church Service
www.skyvalleychamber.com
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The Gold Bar Red Hat Ladies have been chosen to lead the Gold Dust Days Parade as this
and the Gold Dust Days committee would like to thank the Red Hat Ladies for stepping up to assist and support the beautiful community of Gold Bar. They understand that a community is only as strong as the people who love it. Gold Bar has come out of the recent spat of mean spirited attacks even better and stronger than before because of the support of its citizens. Its reputation for honesty, integrity and community spirit has been proven time and again. The Gold Bar chapter of the Red Hat Soci-ety has been instrumental in leading the way includ-ing:
Providing for the Safe Stop in Gold Bar. Safe Stop is a free program for area children. The Red Hats provide refreshments on a continuing basis, augmenting those provided by the pro-gram. They provide home baked goods and decorative icing for the kids to decorate their own cookies. They provided shirts and shirt dryer for youngsters to design and paint their own T-shirts.
They participate in Gold Bar's Gold Dust Days. Not only do they dress up for and ride in the parades, but they sponsor the pageant and provide entertainment with their skits. This
purchase any candies distributed during these events. They participate in other Gold Dust Days events such as providing supplies and
helping the kids decorate their bikes & trikes for the bicycle parade.
They participate in the Night Out Against Crime - again dressing up and riding in the parade and distributing candy.
They support other City events including the picnics held on the Fourth of July & Memorial Day. They took over responsibility for the Christmas Tree lighting, again providing re-freshments, music and Christmas stockings filled with goodies. The Easter Bunny has a lot to hop for because of the Gold Bar Red Hat Ladies!
The Gold Bar Red Hat Ladies set an example for all citizens.
Members of the Gold Bar Red Hats are: Queen Mum Jan Chase, Cyndi Anderson, Anne Beavers, Dawn Beeman, Fonda Ells, Renee Richaarson, Karen Howard, Vida LaVoy, Pat Mabry, Davi Marten, May Williamson, and their newest member, Charlotte Williams.
Gold Bar Red Hat Ladies Gold Dust Days Grand Parade Marshals
Sky Valley girls aged 3-‐18 yrs are invited to participate in this fun tradition, including:
Interviews Optionals (theme & talent) PJ Party
Registration is $20 per contestant For More information, contact
Patty & Katelyn Baller (425) 238-‐0289
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Saturday, August 3, 2013
Come to the 10th Annual Index Arts Festival on August 3, 2013 in the quaint Town of Index, Washington at Doolittle Park. Spread a blanket on the ground and catch a few rays while listening to continuous live music surrounded by the beautiful Cascade Mountains and bordered by the crystalline North Fork of The Skykomish River. piece of art to take home. Enjoy a meal prepared by a Sky Valley Restaurant or local chef. Let your children take part in the free art activities to encourage our next generation of artists. There will be booths featuring art by Patrick Woods and Dean Shepard, long time Index residents, and a host of other local artists as well featuring jewelry, decorative crafts, and garden art for everyday use. Local poets will have a place and time for their readings, with open mic opportunities. Music will be provided from 10 am to 10 pm by Pat Sample of Paradise Sound featuring local artist
Rib Horst and his band along with many more great northwest musicians. Best of all admission and parking is free. All you need to do is show up and relax with your friends. Around town, add a little excitement and book a kayak or raft ride down the Skykomish River with Outdoor Adventures. Tour the newly renovated historic Bush House. See the history of Index at the Historical Society museum. Take a hike on Heybrook Ridge. Check our world famous Index Town Wall, the draw of international climbers. Heads up, parking is limited so car pool if you can;; dogs must be on a leash;; and alcoholic beverages cannot be consumed on the festival grounds. Artists and vendors please contact [email protected]. Booth application deadline is June 30th. Information: Please visit www.indexartsfestival.org or contact 360-793-4971
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The Fancy Fronds open house is a festival of rare plants, garden art, artifacts, and scintillating botanical conversations with some of the North-
Easton, Seattle Times column, 4/8/04). Specialty nurseries are rapidly
disappearing due to the aggressive marketing done by the large wholesale growers. Many of the new plants introduced by these commercial growers are first discovered or grown by keen growers operat-ing small specialty nurseries. Please support them if you are interested in a diverse range of plants that have been correctly identified and tested to thrive in your gardens.
There is a raffle every hour of donations from our vendors to benefit the Equine Stewardship Center, NWESC. This non profit horse rescue and rehabilitation center also offers classes in equine care. Fancy Fronds has been using horse manure for garden beds and as a potting additive for over thirty years. Bring a bucket or bag and you can take away some of this "horsey goodness'!
August 10, 2013 from 10am-‐4pm HOSTED BY FANCY FRONDS 40830 172nd Street SE, Gold Bar, WA Details www.fancyfronds.com or (360) 793-‐1472
Stevens Pass Greenway and West Coast Electric Highway Welcome to the Stevens Pass Scenic Greenway! In June 2012, Electric Charging stations opened along the US Highway 2 corridor creating the
highway. Washington is leading the charge to-ward cleaner transportation with a network of publicly accessible Electric Vehicle (EV) Fast Charging Stations. Both a DC Fast Charger and a Level 2 charger are available at each site, servic-ing most makes and models of plug-in electric vehicles. Charging stations are located at the Visitor Center in Sultan, Sky Deli in Skykomish, Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth and in Wenatchee. The Stevens Pass Greenway is one of the four nation-ally recognized Greenways in Washington State and now it is even greener!
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Sky Valley Farm Festival Located at Three Farms along the Lower Fern Bluff Road October 12, 2013 , 10AM 5PM
Come get your mud on! The Sky Valley Farm Festival celebrates our hardworking farm-‐ing community and rich agricultural history.
Park once and the Western Heritage Center will ferry you from farm to farm in antique tractor wagons along the beautiful lower fern Bluff Road, between Sultan & Monroe.
The first stop is The Rivers End Cattle Ranch, situated among the rolling fields bordering the Skykomish River. Visitors here will be treated to horse rides, a guided wagon tour, rope swinging in the hayloft, arts and crafts, roping lessons and educational displays. Next up is Groenevelds Dairy Farm, a third genera-‐tion dairy farm. Here visitors will spend the day learning about where milk and cheese come from. There will be guided tours, informational booths and so much more. The milking starts at 4PM.
Finish off the day at Stockings Garden and Nursery. Here you will find the perfect pumpkin, stroll through the corn maze (fee), shop for fresh veggies and enjoy cooking demonstrations from chefs Gordon MacDonald and Mimi Stockmann, who will teach you how to transform fresh pro-‐duce into a fabulous feast. The Sky Valley Farm Festival invites
the day enjoying the sights, smells and sounds on the ranch. Boot up and prepare to get dirty as you pet cows, ride horses and stomp through the corn maze and pumpkin patch. You will leave with a happy heart and a greater appreciation of the time and work it takes to get your food from the field to the table. Festival on Facebook, call the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce (360) 793-‐0983 or visit us online at www.skyvalleychamber.com for more information.
The WHC is dedicated to sharing the living history of the Snohomish River Valleys. They achieve this mission through collection, preservation and restoration of historical documents and artivacts, interpretive displays and public educational programs. Visit their museum, located at the Monroe Fair Grounds, and view over 200 years of history in one building. Learn about logging, agriculture, tractors, mining, and the railroad. The museum features John Deere, McCormick, Allis Chalmers, Clettrac tractors, balers and attachments. Experience rope making, model railroading, farming and mining. See antique milking equipment, a 7 foot chain saw and much more! This is a hands on interactive museum of artifacts and equipment from over the last 200 years.
MON-SAT (10-5PM), SUN (12-5PM) (425) 232-3493 @ The Evergreen Fairgrounds
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Farm Festival Cooking Demonstrations Gordon MacDonald and Mimi Stockmann will show you how to transform fresh produce into a Fabulous Feast Stockings Garden and Nursery, October 12, 2013, 10AM-‐5PM
For several years, Gordon MacDonald and Mimi Stockmann, have teamed up to prepare meals for numerous local events. They are passionate about food and enjoy sharing their techniques with others. The Sky Valley Farm Festival is grateful to Gordon and Mimi for donating their time and secret recipes. During the event, they will be distributing a free booklet containing some of their favorite recipes, both borrowed and original. Visit them at Stockings Garden and Nursery during the Sky Valley Farm Festival and enjoy cooking demonstrations including how to make cheese, fresh pizzas and soup. For more information, or if you would like your next catered event prepared by this dynamic duo, please call Gordon at (360) 793-‐8641 or visit www.mimisfood.com.
Imagine developing wilderness survival skills that enhance your connection with nature and promote self sufficiency, being able to make herbal medi-cines, learning how to interpret wildlife tracks & sign, and gaining a background in permaculture & sustainable living skills. Alderleaf's mission is to inspire and empower people to become lifelong
stewards of the natural world. They offer camps and classes for children and adults as well as a vocationally-licensed Wilderness Certification Program. Be prepared for your next great adven-ture! Visit www.WildernessCollege.com. Email [email protected] or call 360-793-8709.
Alderleaf Wilderness College
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Sultan Education Foundation Celebrating 20 Years! The Sultan Education Foundation was formed in 1993 in order to help Sultan graduates achieve the next level of their training by offering scholarships and also to support Sultan Public School students by offering classroom enhancement grants. These grants help teachers provide opportu-nities for students that might not otherwise be avail-able to them. Sometimes these grants purchase items that fulfill a very basic need like microscopes. Sometimes they give teachers a chance to expose their students to a once in a lifetime experience like
support students from kindergarten to 12th grade. To celebrate our 20th Anniversary the Foun-dation will be hosting a Golf Tournament on Sep-tember 14th
The Sultan Education Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. We invite you to join our cause by mak-ing a contribution or by deciding to include the Foundation in your will. Through fund raising efforts and contribu-tions from alumni, the Foundation has grown from giving one $300.00 scholarship in 1993 to giving $18,000.00 to the Class of 2013! Bringing the grand total up to $325,620.00! Together we really are making a difference! Debbie Copple, President
Lodging in the Sky Valley Take off your coat and stay awhile. Sky Valley visitors have numerous hotel, motel and rental cabins to choose from. Cabin Rentals: Wake up to sweeping mountain or river views. Fish from your private deck or kick back in a jetted outdoor hot tub while eagles soar overhead. Stay for the night, or reserve one of our rustic cabins for a week or more. Hotels: The Sky Valley is home to historic hotels who pay tribute to the dedicated railway workers and trail blazing adventure seekers of yesteryear. Camping: Get back to nature and pop up a tent at one of our many popular campgrounds. Or hike into the backcountry to get away from it all. The Sky Valley is home to city, county, state and fed-‐erally maintained camping locations.
206-‐219-‐6427 or www.vacationrentalcabins.com Rivers Edge Mountain Chalet (360) 568-‐1015 Www.WatersEdgeSeattleVacations.com Wallace River Mobile & RV Park, Startup 360-‐793-‐2977 or www.wallacerivermobilehomepark.com Cascadia Inn & Cafe, Skykomish 866-‐677-‐2030 or www.historiccascadia.com Dutch Cup Motel, Sultan 800-‐844-‐0488 or www.dutchcup.com A Cabin On The Sky, Index 360-‐793-‐0100 or www.cabininthesky.com
360) 793-‐0181 Thunderbird Resort, Monroe (360) 794-‐4030 Sky Cabins (360) 793-‐7616 or skycabins.com
20th Anniversary Golf Tournament
September 14, 2013 Blue Boy Golf Course
4 Person Best Ball $10,000 for a hole in one!
Benefits the Sultan Education Foundation (360) 793-0983
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Come on down to the Big A Frame at the VOA in Sultan and join your neighbors for the annual Sky Valley Community Thanksgiving Feast. The team of volunteers who pull off this event work tirelessly for weeks. The culmination of their efforts is a warm atmosphere with a feast fit for kings. Everybody is welcome and, as word gets out about how great the food is, the crowd gets bigger each year.
checkers or gin rummy at the game table. The kids will enjoy coloring and visiting with other young people. For the guest flying solo, volunteers will join you for your meal so that you can enjoy some fun conversation while you eat. Donations for the Sultan Harvest Community Thanksgiving Feast are gratefully accepted all year long at the Volunteers of America Sky Valley Resource Center (360) 793-‐2400.
The Visitor Information Center (VIC) is the hub and heart of the Sky Valley. Run by the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce, we are open year round, six days a week to support our com-‐munity and to offer assistance to visitors passing through. The VIC is run by an enthusiastic team of volunteers. Each year, we welcome over 5,000 visitors. We sell fishing/hunting licenses, Forest Service Trailhead passes, the Discover pass, offer brochures about our partners throughout the state, sell shirts and other merchandise from our store.
The VIC is a tireless advocate for the valley. We promote local businesses, sponsor numerous events throughout the year and put forward the Sky Valley as the ultimate destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Our main fundraising event is the annual Dinner and Auction, held in April. This fun and raucous evening has evolved, over 26 years, into a fun tradition, featuring a themed costume contest, fabulous feast and awesome bidding opportunities from our partners in the valley and beyond. Mark your calendars for next yeartickets go on sale in February. We also offer services such as copying and faxing. Come visit us to see how we can help you while learning about the Sky Valley. We value your support!
Sultan Harvest Community Thanksgiving Feast, Nov. 28, 2013 @ 12-4PM
320 Main Street, Sultan (360) 793-‐0983 www.skyvalleychamber.com
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A meaningful Sky Valley traditions is the annual Giving Tree Program. Sponsored by the VOA, which benefits low in-‐come children during the Holiday Season.
Local families and businesses are encouraged
Apples contain wish lists for local low income children who depend on their community to have an extra special Christmas morning. Apples can be found at the VOA welcome booth at Winterfest on December 7, 2013.
Following that, they will be available at the VOA Sky Valley Resource Center & the Sultan Visitors Information Center. Another way to support this very special program is by donating money, new
If you are a parent or guardian of a child who could benefit from this program, please visit the VOA Sky Valley Resource Center during the month of November to fill out an application. Qualifying children are 12 years and younger and must reside with the parents/guardian who signs them up (identification required). Call the VOA at (360) 793-‐2400 for more information.
The Sky Valley Winterfest Celebration is the perfect opportunity to get all of your Christmas shopping done, while enjoying live music and supporting numerous local nonprofits and your local business community. Explore over 40 craft booths featuring gorgeous jewelry, handmade leather works, pottery and woven treasures. Local school groups will take to the stage and perform all day long. From kindergarten to the award winning SHS Show Choir, you will be dancing in the aisles and getting into the holiday spirit with sweet renditions of your favorite carols. Come hungry! There is chili, soups and more from the Sultan Education Foundation. Money raised goes directly towards scholarships and classroom grants to better the learning opportunity of our kids! Winterfest has been expanded to include the gym as well. There you will find more vendors, as well as a booming business and health fair. This is a great opportunity to meet your local business and healthcare providers.
And of course, Santa will also be on hand for visits and pictures. child for the Giving Tree Program. This program helps local struggling and low income families provide a great Christmas for their children. For more info on this program, visit the VOA booth located by the main entrance. For more information, including how to sign up to promote your business, contact the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce, (360) 793-‐0983
The Giving Tree Sponsor a low income child this Christmas
Winterfest Celebration Kick off The Holiday Shopping Season, Locally! December 7, 2013 @ Sultan High School, 10AM-‐4PM
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We are pleased to offer the following services to facilitate your journey to optimal health:
Chiropractic Care Massage Therapy Acupuncture Foot Care & Orthotics Therapeutic Exercise
We are an in-network provider for all major insurance companies and offer competitive cash rates.
311 US HWY 2, Sultan
(360) 793-1122 www.sultanchiro.com
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