Interesting Tidbit on Scenic's Geology

Was talking to a former habituate of Scenic the other day about his first visit up to the springs since the closure of 2001. He mentioned the day of the earthquake in 2001 (the Nisqually earthquake) and hoping that the trembler had not rearranged the plumbing up at Scenic like it had in 1949."What do you mean, like in 1949?" I asked him and he replied that the 1949 Seattle earthquake pretty well

What's the skinny on visiting Scenic Hot Springs?

Well, the springs are still there . . . and so is the original Monster Tub, now subdivided down the center into two soaking polls. The question I hear most often is 'I'd like to go back to the springs but can I?'The answer is a conditional 'yes'. The property is posted . . . why? Because the owner must limit his liability. But you need to read between the lines here. I've known Mike for some

Photo: We begin today's post with something I always enjoy history. 

Update: Scenic Happenings

It's been three months since I last posted and that's mainly because I've been busy and there is little that can be reported that is not conjecture or speculation as far as development efforts go. Also, I must respect the owner's confidences until such point that he suggests it is okay to talk about some of the developments vis a' vis negotiations with state and local officials. Mike has

Photo: A close up of the wire coils of the wood pipes 

Photo: Wood pipes were used to transport spring waters to the hotel 

Photo: Wood Stave Piping c 1900s