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	Skykomish River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Skykomish River is a river which drains the west side of the Cascade Mountains in the northeast corner of King County, Washington.
		The river starts with the confluence of the North Fork of the Skykomish River and the South Fork of the Skykomish River approximately one mile east of Index, Washington.
		The headwaters of the North Fork of Skykomish River are located in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness near Dishpan Gap along the Pacific Crest Trail.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Skykomish_River (211 words)

	Wenatchee River Washington River Rafting
		Irrigation in the valley is the source of abundant water for the apple and pear orchards that line the river.
		River booties will be provided for your feet and of course the guide will help secure your personal flotation device (that's your life jacket).
		Camp at the Skykomish River where you'll be served a great fireside dinner, have your tents set up, and settle in for the night.
	www.alpineadventures.com /wenatchee.html (683 words)

	Skykomish River Guided Trip
		The fish that are in the river are either the native winter steelhead that on their migration route back to the saltwater, or the returning hatchery and native summer steelhead.
		We meet on the bank of the Skykomish River and float a fairly large section of the river.
		We meet on the bank of the Skykomish River and float a large section of the river.
	www.northwestflyfishingadventures.com /skytrip.html (645 words)

	Washington Free Press - #75 May/June 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The river's north and south forks meet near the town of Index, and where the Skykomish joins the Snoqualmie River they form the Snohomish River, which flows into Puget Sound at the city of Everett.
		The Skykomish River valley is at grave risk of being loved to death.
		The Skykomish's clear, clean water and the salmon, steelhead, and char that swim in it are in danger.
	www.washingtonfreepress.org /75/skykomish.htm (1185 words)

	Skykomish River - Washington State Whitewater River Rafting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Explode through minefield and hold on through cable drop on the North Fork Skykomish featuring 10 miles of technical class III and IV water from Galena to Index, or catch about half of the North Fork, and set the stage for the big plunge into the Main "Sky" and Class V Boulder Drop.
		Upon the Sultan "Sky" Float, drift along the Skykomish's mellow South Fork in the looming presence of Mt. Index.
		The fact that the Skykomish was the first designated "scenic river corridor" in the state will become evident as you discover crystal clear water flowing through mossy green canyons and thundering over huge granite boulders.
	www.wildandscenic.com /skykomish.html (846 words)

	Skykomish: Area's rich history tied to its train tracks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Skykomish became the point where trains switched from steam engines -- and in later years diesel -- to electric engines, for the trip over Stevens Pass.
		Skykomish was where an army of railroad workers stayed while building the 7.8-mile-long Cascade Tunnel beneath Stevens Pass.
		Flynn, the former fire chief of Skykomish, says he and a handyman once were making repairs in a hotel bathroom on the third floor, "and the image went by, just a white negligee....
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /neighbors/skykomish/hist24.html (831 words)

	Skykomish: Railroad left a mixed legacy in one-time boom town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In the first half of the century, the community near the upper end of the Skykomish River valley was a booming, brawling railroad and logging town, remote but filled with activity and jobs.
		"What's happened in Skykomish is, first of all, the mill went out; then the cement plant went out; the railroad went out because they changed their way of railroading; and then the logging went out because everything got logged off," says Cleveland, now the mayor of Skykomish.
		Goebel is a member of the Skykomish Environmental Coalition, which is working on the problem with representatives of the railroad and the state Department of Ecology.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /neighbors/skykomish (731 words)

	Skykomish River Rafting Trips in Washington
		The Skykomish River is the best-known advanced whitewater run in Washington.
		The Skykomish River drains the wet west slope of the Cascades between the Snoqualmie basin to the south and the Sauk drainage to the north.
		Rugged peaks rim the glacial valley, with the soaring pinnacles of Mt. Index (5,979') and Mt. Persis (5,464') dominating the view from the river.
	www.rafting.com /skykomish-river-rafting.htm (444 words)

	American Whitewater - NWRI - Skykomish 1 - Index (Sunset Falls) to Railroad Bridge
		At this point there is a pullout on the south side of the highway and a road that leads down towards the river (marked with a "road closed" sign).
		The first rapid on the river is a short series of ledges ending with one of the favorite surfing waves on the run.
		Continuing down on river left you pass through a boulder garden with a nice ender spot at some levels, and then on under the highway 2 bridge to the confluence with the North Fork of the Skykomish.
	www.americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/2209 (1522 words)

	HeraldNet: Skykomish River 'at risk' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Skykomish River is the No. 4 most at-risk river in America, a national environmental group announced Tuesday.
		The Skykomish River drains the southeast corner of Snohomish County.
		The Skykomish River is the healthiest major river in Snohomish County, river experts say, adding that the Snoqualmie, Snohomish and Stillaguamish rivers are in worse shape.
	www.heraldnet.com /stories/05/04/13/100loc_river001.cfm (950 words)

	Skagit and Skykomish river fishing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Skagit River is a river in southwestern British Columbia in Canada and northwestern Washington in the United States, approximately 150 mi (240 km) long.
		The river's major dams, constructed in the 1920s and 1930s, provide are a primary source of hydroelectric power for Seattle and other area communities.
		Although Skykomish is officially at the northeastern corner of King County, mountains deny it any road access to the rest of the county.
	www.skagitandskykomishriverfishing.com (571 words)

	Tye River Cabin For Rent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Check the Skykomish Airport webcam for a good idea of what the weather is like at the cabin and if there is snow.
		Miller River Road, half-way between Baring and Skykomish, is a good cross country skiing and snowshoeing destination when the snow level is low (2,000ft).
		Make sure you scope the river before going by yourself and check in with a rafting company as there are many dangerous waterfalls that need to be avoided.
	www.tyerivercabin.com /activities.asp (2539 words)

	Steelhead University
		The Skykomish regularly ranks in the top ten rivers in Washington for hatchery steelhead harvest and its run of both wild summer and winter steelhead is still worth losing sleep over.
		The stretch of river from Sultan down to Monroe is heavily dominated by sled traffic with most of the hatchery fish taken on tiny clusters of eggs side drifted.
		The lower portion of the Skykomish, from the Lewis St bridge in Monroe down to it’s confluence with the Snoqualmie is primarily fished by jet boats.
	www.steelheaduniversity.com /sky.html (1494 words)

	Rafting the Skykomish River
		Just an hour from Seattle, the Skykomish River is considered the most challenging commercially run river in Washington State.
		While most of this river is class 3 to 3+, the highlight of the trip and the draw for adrenaline-seekers Boulder Drop, a class 4+ rapid.
		While there are many other rivers in the state where rafters wear helmets for safety, this is the only one that the State of Washington steps in and requires helmets by law.
	www.gonorthwest.com /Washington/Activities/rafting/skykomish.htm (383 words)

	Whitewater rafting in Washington on Skykomish River, Wenatchee River, Tieton and White Salmon River
		All river trips have group discounts and If you are planning a trip, be sure to take a look at what to wear.
		The Tieton is the steepest river that we run, with a 600-foot drop in elevation from launch to finish.
		Once in the river, the rapids are consecutive and the current swift all in the shadow of Mt Adams.
	www.wavetrek.com /washington_whitewater_rafting.htm (761 words)

	westfly--Skykomish Snapshot
		When the river is running clear, stick with small, dark patterns; a Kaufmanns Stonefly or Cased Caddis bounced along the bottom (indicator tactics) is a good option, too.
		If the river has some color, use larger, brighter flies, such as Marabous, Polar Shrimps, or an orange General Practitioner; these flies are fished with traditional tactics.
		A river stage of 7.4 feet or less on the Gold Bar gage generally indicates a good fly fishing level.
	www.westfly.com /cgi-bin/snapshot_wa_skykomish (169 words)

	HistoryLink Essay: Skykomish -- Thumbnail History
		The City of Skykomish, located in the northeast corner of King County, began in 1893 as a rail town for the Great Northern railroad.
		The tribe’s territory was along the Skykomish River, but winter villages were located farther downstream, near the present towns of Monroe, Index, and Gold Bar.
		After completion of the line, Skykomish became an important stop for trains coming over the pass from the east, as well as for those crossing over from the west.
	www.historylink.org /output.CFM?file_ID=1623 (1213 words)

	Skykomish Sunrise
		It was in 1938 when George McLeod of Seattle, at the request of his brother, tied this fly to celebrate the brilliant sunrise over the North Fork of Washington's mighty Skykomish River.
		The cheerful glow of the Skykomish Sunrise went on to become a staple pattern for Pacific steelhead.
		The Skykomish Sunrise is a delightful bucktail the lends itself to many variations.
	www.flyfishohio.com /Skykomish_Sunrise.htm (756 words)

	Whitewater River Rafting in Washington State - Scenic River Tours
		Maybe you are looking for the "Big Stuff" the challenge of our Class IV and V rapids of the Skykomish River.
		Alpine Adventures offers trips throughout Washington State on the Wenatchee River, the Skykomish River, the Methow River, the Sauk River, the Nooksack River, the Tieton River, the Skagit River, the Suiattle River, the Cispus River, the Green River, and the Yakima River.
		The Skykomish River supports runs of both summer and winter Steel Head along with healthy runs of King, Silver, Chums, and Pink salmon.
	www.alpineadventures.com (539 words)

	Steelhead, Salmon and Trout Fishing Trips on Washington States Premier Rivers — All River Guide Service
		Fly-fishing for Trout on the Yakima River is available during the Summer months.
		The Kalama River is open year-round, peaking in mid-May, for Spring Chinook Salmon.
		Skykomish and Snoqualmie Rivers have a strong 2 and 3 salt hatchery fishery, mixed with Summer Native Steelhead, again peaking in July.
	www.allriver.net (503 words)

	Whitewater River Rafting in Washington State (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		We offer a variety of river rafting trips that range from calm scenic floats to extreme whitewater rafting action.
		Click on the river name to learn more information about rafting trips and other details for that particular river.
		All river rafting trips are one day adventures (3-6 hours).
	www.wildwater-river.com /riversindex.htm (75 words)

	Washington Fly Fishing - skykomish river
		The river seemed to be in great shape though.
		The river was in great condition and they should be there.
		The river looked great, water was up, visibility to about 20", figured if there was any around we have a chance.
	www.washingtonflyfishing.com /board/showthread.php?t=26144 (740 words)

	Sky River Inn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Skykomish River is Washington’s first designated scenic river.
		The town of Skykomish was founded in 1899, as a Great Northern railroad town.
		Enjoy the season outdoors and marvel at the views of the river, mountains and valley.
	www.skyriverinn.com /things.html (183 words)

	Geologic Map of the Skykomish River 30 x 60 Minute Quadrangle, Washington \| USGS I Map 1963 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Looking east from Mount Index across the Skykomish River valley to the peaks in the Gunn-Merchant-Baring group underlain by large erosion resistant tectonic slices of amphiolite and gneiss in the less resistant sedimentary rocks of the eastern melange belt.
		From the eastern-most edges of suburban Seattle, the Skykomish River quadrangle stretches east across the low rolling hills and broad river valleys of the Puget Lowland, across the forested foothills of the North Cascades, and across high meadowlands to the bare rock peaks of the Cascade crest.
		Alpine river valleys in the quadrangle record multiple advances and retreats of alpine glaciers.
	pubs.usgs.gov /imap/i1963 (464 words)

	Skykomish River Bridge closes on July 15 for two months
		The Skykomish River Bridge spanning the south fork of the Skykomish River, west of the town of Skykomish, will be closed for two months beginning Tuesday, July 15 at 7 a.m.
		During the closure, the detour route runs east along U.S. Highway 2 toward Skykomish, then south through the town of Skykomish to the Old Cascade Highway (also known as the Old Stevens Pass Highway).
		The Miller River Bridge, located on the detour route, has height, width, and weight restrictions.
	www.metrokc.gov /kcdot/news/2003/nr030711_skykomish.htm (306 words)

	Snoqualmie - Skykomish Watershed, King County, Washington
		View photos of the river and its tributaries using the Snoqualmie Riparian Photo viewer.
		An overview of the geology and geomorphology of the Snoqualmie River Watershed.
		Boating on the Snoqualmie, Tolt, Raging, Skykomish, and Miller Rivers: review our flooding and habitat project locations, and hyperlink to the boaters page for safety tips, boating signals, and other useful info.
	dnr.metrokc.gov /wlr/watersheds/sky-snoq.htm (948 words)

	Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service: Seattle: Skykomish River near Gold Bar
		A stage of 22 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
		A stage of 21 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
		A stage of 19 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
	ahps2.wrh.noaa.gov /ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=sew&gage=glbw1&view=1,1,1,1,1,1 (389 words)

	Snoqualmie, Skagit, Snohomish, Cowlitz River Fishing Reports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Skykomish: The bulk of the hatchery run steelhead have arrived.
		Up high in the system has been the best bet.
		The river is on its way back down, should bring in a fresh push of fish.
	www.3riversmarine.com /fishing_reports (86 words)

	Professionally guided fly fishing trips for steelhead on the Skykomish River, near Monroe and Sultan, Washinton.
		Literally millions of people are oblivious to the gorgeous runs, crystal waters, and scenery to die for that exists along the banks of the "Sky" just a short drive from this metropolis.
		On the flank of the Wenatchee Mountains, the Skykomish is never devoid of people but space is always there for swinging a line, testing flies and challenging the generally held assumption that people who fish in the winter must be crazy.
		Of course if the thought of venturing forth in the bleak days of "rain forest central" is just too much, summer run fish also course this lovely drainage system falling tumultuously from the green hills of the Cascades.
	www.emeraldwateranglers.com /skykomish.html (327 words)

	Washington Cabin Rental Washington Cabin Skykomish River Stevens Pass WA Vacation Rental Stevens Pass Mountain Cabin ...
		This Washington vacation rental is located located near the Stevens Pass Ski Resort, Leavenworth, Seattle, the Skykomish river and Baring, and is nestled in nature in the middle of 50 privately-owned forested acres overlooking 2,000 feet of privately-owned Index Creek that dances in waterfalls over rocks.
		On the Harmony Lodge deck, there is an outdoor gas grill to cook on while enjoying the view and sound of the river cascading past the cabin in waterfalls over the rocky river bottom.
		Enjoy crossing the historic Index Creek bridge over the Skykomish River, and drive the wonderland of the Index Creek Road -- to arrive at an experience of a lifetime -- Harmony Lodge cabin rental property.
	www.harmony-lodge.com (1612 words)

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