An amazingly long about 6 foot high snowdrift wall has formed at the bottom of our trail at the top of the powerlines. 



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Scenic, Scenic . . . a pic

A view down the clear-cut from near the Scenic Trail Head(provided by Sam D.)

Scenic Hot Springs 100+ Years Ago

Source:  The Seattle
Sunday Times, August 27th, 1905, pg 14, "Scenic Hot Springs Hotel"



Note:  The author of this piece in the Sunday Seattle Times seems to take a liberal amount of artistic license with his article. When reading this writer's descriptions, keep in mind that no highways or roads yet served the area (only the railroad) and that there weren't, as yet, any clearcuts or power

Who's on First . . .

 . . . well, a famous a vaudeville comedy routine made most famous by Abbott and Costello that kind of sums up the confusion being generated by a few people claiming to be in charge of Scenic Hot Springs.  There are a number of diehard denizens of the old, free-wheeling Scenic days who still consider Scenic Hot Springs to be theirs and will continue to trespass and break all the rules that have

What better way to celebrate a wedding anniversary

Ryan and Rosie celebrated their one year wedding anniversary as guests at Scenic Hot Springs and they had a great time.  They have graciously given permission to share a video of the trip up.  I enjoyed it immensely.  It gives a good idea of the conditions you can expect at this time of year . . . and of just how much fun and rewarding the total experience can be.

Scenic Hot Springs, Washington

"Snowshoes needed" means exactly that!

We have been advising allowed visitors to Scenic Hot springs to carry snowshoes because of the large amounts of snow that have been falling (and continue to fall) in the area.  That is not just idle advice . . . we mean it.  You are entering backcountry under winter conditions and a series of winter storm fronts.  You cannot rely on a beaten-down path at any time during winter.  Please carry