Alcohol & Soaking

This past week we again had to assist an group of soakers get safely off the hot springs property due to irresponsible use of alcohol.  Two young men and a woman went up to the springs (without permission).  When they were encountered up there it became not so much a matter of asking them to leave . . . but a recognition that once again people are under-estimating their ability to deal with

A Quick History of Scenic Hot Springs

Often requested is a short history of the springs.  The history of the springs is fascinating . . . inextricably tied to the railway and the early history of Washington . . . at then, still a territory.  The story begins with the original federal land grants to the railroad and magnates like James Hill of the Great Northern Railroad (now BNSF) and Frederick Weyerhaeuser of timber fame.  The

Cold Temps Are Coming

Scenic traditionally gets its first snowfall around the middle of October each year.  I suspect that this year will be no different and, in fact, forecasts are predicting a wetter and colder winter season this year.  Already, the nighttime lows for Stevens Pass are dipping into the below freezing range.  Stevens Pass is at 4,000 ft . . . the hot springs are only 500 ft lower (at 3,500 ft).  It

Late Night Trespassers

A continuing problem and one we are going to deal with, involving law enforcement.  Two samples from last week . . . if this is you, you are not welcome at Scenic.  If we catch you at Scenic we will have charges pressed.


I'm particularly concerned with the individual carrying what appears to be a shotgun . . . accompanied by half a dozen dogs and inadequately dressed accomplices.  Are these

Soaking in Wet Weather

Autumn is upon us with cooler weather . . . soon to be cold weather.  A sensible precaution from Matt . . . carry a couple of large trash bags with you and use them to keep your clothing and other belongings dry while you soak.  The plastic trash bag will keep your clothes safe and out of the rain . . . and also prevent the huge amount of humidity near the springs from dampening your clothes and

Scenic Clean Up Party this coming Saturday (Oct 1st, 2011)

This coming Saturday we will be having one of our last improvement events of this season in preparation for the winter weather.  We need to do some serious brush and vegetation clearing about halfway up the trail in preparation of an alternative trail route and a staging area for old construction material.



Matt will host this event starting at 11am at the gate off the highway.  What is needed

Cameras at Scenic

There is a rumor being spread locally that there are cameras all over the place at Scenic.  While that is somewhat true, those cameras are located in the lower areas focusing on the parking area and the trailhead.  They are there to deter trespassing and vandalism . . . and hopefully to prosecute criminal activity that used to take place in the past.



We want to assure all guests and legal