Addendum: Since this post conditions have changed drastically in the Cascades. The predicted La Nina snow has arrived and we have had winter storm alerts for the Cascades for most of the past week and into this coming week (Feb-Mar).
New snow of 12-15 inches, compacted to the ground. Snowshoes are not necessary, even off trail. There are some areas of melt and freezing producing ice
Minggu, 20 Februari 2011
Senin, 14 Februari 2011
Expected Scenic Conditions
There have been a lot of questions posed about the conditions of Scenic Hot Springs. I'd like to offer some clarification of what we expect the conditions to be, considering the unseasonable weather we have been having.
Scenic in Feb 2006 during the last La Nina
What is happening is that the Northwest is in an unstable La Nina cycle. As OnTheSnow.com reports:
It appears to be La Nina's
Scenic in Feb 2006 during the last La Nina
What is happening is that the Northwest is in an unstable La Nina cycle. As OnTheSnow.com reports:
It appears to be La Nina's
Jumat, 04 Februari 2011
Winter Storm Damage at Scenic Hot Springs
Four feet of the road edge gone after slide from Honeymoon Creek from above
This winter turned out to be warmer than expected and we have received significant early rainfall that coupled with the snow on the ground as fully saturated the mountainside. After the last major rainstorm at the beginning of this month, the hillside at Honeymoon Creek slid down across the BPA access road, taking out
Kamis, 03 Februari 2011
The construction of the Bagby bathhouses in 1983-86
From Mike Rysavy: A treat on the history of Bagby Hot Springs.
As some may know, Bagby has recently been threatened with being turned over to a private concessionaire as well as threats to enforce the No Nudity rules of the Forest Service. These two issues are still under consideration with both AANR and TNS involved. For the meantime, reports are that the Forest Service has no intention of
As some may know, Bagby has recently been threatened with being turned over to a private concessionaire as well as threats to enforce the No Nudity rules of the Forest Service. These two issues are still under consideration with both AANR and TNS involved. For the meantime, reports are that the Forest Service has no intention of
Minggu, 03 Oktober 2010
To the Couple who had their Car Vandalized on Oct 2nd
We have surveillance images that you may want to review if you want to press charges. Contact either Matt or myself (Rick) at letongwedus@gmail.com (or use the Call Me button in the sidebar.
Rabu, 15 September 2010
Vandalism at Scenic
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Anybody found on the Scenic property without permission is going to be asked to leave immediately. {No change there}
Anybody found on the Scenic property a second time without permission to be there will have charges preferred for 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass. {We have let you slide . . . no more}
Anybody who does not have permission to be on the Scenic property, is
Anybody found on the Scenic property a second time without permission to be there will have charges preferred for 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass. {We have let you slide . . . no more}
Anybody who does not have permission to be on the Scenic property, is
Rabu, 25 Agustus 2010
Private Event on August 31st: Scenic will be closed to casual requests
We have a large reservation scheduled for the 31st of August that warrants the closure of the hot springs to all other visitors (both those who request and those who do not).
This group has gone through the process of requesting permission and is large enough to be given exclusive access for their retreat. Please respect their space and privacy to allow them to have a refreshing and
This group has gone through the process of requesting permission and is large enough to be given exclusive access for their retreat. Please respect their space and privacy to allow them to have a refreshing and
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