This Moment

::Still savoring our multi-generational outing to Hart’s Pass::

Sunday Stroll





I hadn’t been to Slate Peak in years and when my father-in-law, Bud said that he would like to go we all jumped at the chance to revisit this special place. Hart’s Pass on Slate Peak is the highest point in Washington State that you can drive to. It is also a major gateway to the Pasayten Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Bud turns 77 in a week and walked up to the old Lookout Tower like he was taking a stroll in the park. It was an incredible day- low 80’s a lovely breeze, no bugs. And snow and flowers! We had such a late winter this year that there were still snow fields visible and the wildflowers were spectacular.
What a way to celebrate the end of summer: beautiful weather, incredible views, the sweet scent of wild flowers and family.

Fiddlin’

:: The Giant Bug Contest winner with her huge Praying Mantis.
:: Fiddling in full effect.
:: Fiddling celebrity, Andy Emert and his wonderful family.
:: Fiddling Queen and pie presenter.
Spring Creek Ranch was flooded with fiddlers and spectators, young and old, from far and wide at the 13th annual North Cascades Oldtime Fiddle Contest. Rumor has it, this years event drew the largest crowd in the history of the event and by all sage accounts, the venue worked beautifully.

There was music, there was fresh Mexican food, locally pressed cider and t-shirts for sale. Children and adults roamed our 60 acres freely, observing salmon and wandering our trails. Everyone enjoyed soaking in the cool water running around the green lawn. I never saw anyone swim in the pond, but I know that I thought about it!
A special thanks to Richard Hart, President of the Shafer Museum and to the North Cascades Oldtime Fiddle Contest organizers, Brad Pinkerton and Eileen West.

Coming Soon

The North Cascades Old Time Fiddle Contest will be held at Spring Creek Ranch this weekend! The festival starts at 8am on Saturday the 27th. On site camping available for $10/night. $20/night for self contained RVs.

Yup, there it is! It is really happening at 22 Belsby Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862

And one more time just because I’m excited 🙂 Email Sarah@SpringCreekWinthrop.com with any questions- yahooo!