We took a drive up to the North Cascades last week. Drove up to Diablo Lake overlook, it was beautiful! Last time we went it was all smoky from nearby fires and you couldn't see much. Next, we stopped in the unique little town of Newhalem. The town is owned by Seattle City light and populated entirely by employees of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project. The employees help operate the Gorge, Diablo, and Ross Dams that provide electric power to Seattle and surrounding communities. They have a museum and a general store. We took a short hike on the "Trail of the cedars" just behind the town it's a 1-mile interpretive loop trail. On our drive back home we stopped for ice cream at the Cascadian Farm Organic store in Skagit County. Open May-Oct they serve ice cream, berries, and organic snacks. This farm stand is the birthplace of the Cascadian Farm Organic brand where it all started 40 years ago.
Diablo Lake Overlook
Newhalem
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| "Old number 6" Purchased in 1927 Carried supplies and equipment to help build the dams and powerhouses. She also brought personnel and tourists to the area until 1954. She played a major role in helping fulfill the dream of J.D Ross to build a hydroelectric project to supply the city of Seattle with low-cost electricity. |
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| Temple of Power Designed by Don Carlson. The Edwardian gazebo with an electrical twist uses recycled bushings from the Diablo switchyard to support the domed ceiling. |
Getting there: Take 1-5 S to WA-20 E.
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