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  Stehekin, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stehekin is a small unincorporated community in Chelan County, Washington.
Stehekin has fewer than 100 permanent residents, though its population swells during the summer with vacationers and seasonal workers.
Stehekin is a great location for hikers and bikers in the summer, and snowshoers and skiers in the winter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stehekin,_Washington   (254 words)

  
 Stehekin Lodge - North Cascade - Washington
There are no roads to Stehekin, no telephones (one pay phone), and no television, just peace and quiet in the great outdoors.
Stehekin is a natural for a leisurely ride or mountain bikes.
Like all rivers, the Stehekin has ever changing moods, from the fast and exciting high water of June, to the slower but still thrilling, low water of August.
www.stehekin.com   (296 words)

  
 NWsource: Travel - Chelan & Stehekin, Washington Introduction : Overview
Stehekin is the only town on the Washington mainland that cannot be reached by road.
The vast majority of the Lake Chelan watershed is in public ownership and not open to major development, but such is not the case on the privately held portions.
Stehekin (ste-HEE-kin) sits at the northwest end of Lake Chelan and can be reached only by boat, floatplane, or foot; thousands of visitors take the boat trip "up-lake" from Chelan for lunch or an overnight stay at one of Stehekin's resorts.
www.nwsource.com /travel/scr/tf_detail.cfm?dt=2893   (974 words)

  
 A Trip to Stehekin
Out came the Washington State guidebooks, and after reading through some possibilities in the books, as well as logging on to the internet, we decided to dust off our backpacks and travel to Stehekin, Washington.
Stehekin is a very interesting town located 51 miles north of Chelan.
The Chelan Lakeshore Trail (Prince Creek to Stehekin) was reported to be the first trail in the area free of snow, due to its low elevation.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/off_beaten_path/45636   (533 words)

  
 Stehekin Pastry Co., Cascade Corrals, Stehekin, Washington
The Stehekin Pastry Co. is located two miles up the Stehekin Valley Road from the boat landing.
They are right at home in the majestic mountains of Stehekin.
Stehekin Log Cabins are located near the Stehekin Pastry Co. about 2 miles up-lake from the boat landing.
www.stehekinvalley.com /pastry.html   (169 words)

  
 WSPA STEHEKIN, WASHINGTON GROUP FLY-IN, AUGUST 13-15, 1999
The harbor at Stehekin is small but has ample modern docking for the boats and airplanes that visit on a regular basis.
Stehekin itself is a quaint small settlement in the middle of North Cascades National Park.
Stehekin has one lodge, in town at the landing, and another eight miles up the road.
home.att.net /~bonanzapilot/stehekin99.htm   (1036 words)

  
 SR.com: Stehekin road options criticized   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
STEHEKIN, Wash. – The National Park Service has proposed turning a washed-out road in north-central Washington's upper Stehekin Valley into a trail for hikers and horseback riders, but the idea is meeting opposition from residents of the rural community.
Stehekin sits at the end of Lake Chelan, accessible by boat, floatplane or on foot.
Cliff Courtney, president of Stehekin Heritage and operator of a shuttle service part way up the Stehekin Valley Road, wrote that residents already fought this battle with the Park Service before it adopted its new management plan in 1988, when it agreed that the entire road would be maintained.
www.spokesmanreview.com /local/story.asp?ID=131002   (942 words)

  
 Arthur W Peterson
Other than timber cutting and clearing and grass planting, the only activities carried on at Stehekin during the years in issue were river protection work to prevent erosion and flooding of the land which consisted primarily of diversion of water routes; brush burning to comply with forestry regulations; mowing grass and "repairing" equipment.
Among the equipment utilized at Stehekin is a sea mule barge which was purchased in either 1947 or 1948 and a flail mower, purchased on May 16, 1963 for $318.80.
Moreover, petitioners contend that any Stehekin expenditures which are not deductible as business expenditures are capital expenditures for clearing the land to farm and deductible for the years t963 and 1964 under section 182.
www.timbertax.org /research/caselaw/cc/P/peterson.htm   (4445 words)

  
 Horseback Riding and Trail Rides, Cascade Corrals, Stehekin, Washington
Riding a gentle trail wise horse, that is yours for the trip, with western-style food and comfortable camps, is one of the finest ways to know the back country.
Stehekin is not connected with any highway or road to the "outside", so on our Mountain Trips, to make it easier and to save time, we arrange and furnish transportation from Chelan (the nearest town) and back to Chelan, unless we specifically state otherwise.
Be sure to see them by the bakery, or at Stehekin Valley Ranch, while you are in Stehekin.
www.cascadecorrals.com /horse.html   (588 words)

  
 Mountain Hikes, Cascade Corrals, Stehekin, Washington
All of the trips described are in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington State, an area that surrounds the Stehekin Valley and the north end of Lake Chelan.
This is a part of the earth so outstanding as to merit three wilderness areas, two national recreation areas and a national park.
The Stehekin community and our little ranch are right in the middle of this great mountain country.
www.courtneycountry.com /hike.html   (547 words)

  
 PRESOL | R | Integrate two existing Edwards fire alarm systems, North Cascades NPS Complex; Stehekin, Washington. | ...
The North Cascades Stehekin Lodge (Lodge) is protected by an Edwards System Technology (EST 3) fire detection and alarm system that was installed in 1994.
LOCATION: Stehekin is a remote community located 50 miles from Chelan, Washington, at the north end of Lake Chelan.
Stehekin is accessible from Chelan only by float plane, boat or barge; all materials and equipment will need to be barged.
www.fbodaily.com /archive/2004/06-June/17-Jun-2004/FBO-00603794.htm   (602 words)

  
 Sierra Club Outings | Autumn in the Stehekin Valley, North Cascades National Park, Washington | 06300A   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Lake Chelan, meaning "Deep Water," is the largest natural lake in Washington state and the second deepest in the country.
The mountainous region surrounding the Stehekin Valley and the north end of Lake Chelan is so outstanding that it merits three wilderness areas, two national recreation areas, and a national park.
From the village of Stehekin at the upper end of Lake Chelan, a 13-mile, a gravel road follows the Stehekin River into the heart of the North Cascades, providing access to trails.
www.sierraclub.org /outings/national/brochure/06300A.asp   (1411 words)

  
 Stehekin Campground, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
Stehekin Campground is located in the Northern Cascade Range.
There's whitewater on Stehekin River for all you adrenaline junkies and the skiing at Echo Valley Ski Area is great.
This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Washington.
www.hikercentral.com /campgrounds/118722.html   (680 words)

  
 Stehekin Outfitters - Lodging, Dining, Horseback Riding, River Rafting, Tours & Transportation
Let the Courtney family, who have been in the outfitting business for more than 50 years, show you the real Stehekin, complete with glacial peaks, mountain lakes and cascading waterfalls.
Stehekin Adventure Company, Cascade Corrals and Stehekin Valley Ranch offer the ultimate in experiencing the high country of the North Cascades of Washington, Lake Chelan Recreation Area and the Stehekin Valley.
Whether you enjoy backpacking, horseback riding, watersports or just sittin' for a spell out on the porch, Stehekin is the place for good old-fashioned fun, adventure and relaxation.
www.stehekin.biz   (118 words)

  
 Cool Trails: Pacific Crest Trail, Stehekin Washington to Canada
Plan for the time necessary to get to Stehekin, which is not accessible by car.
Hike the PCT from Stevens Pass to Stehekin, or take the boat from Chelan.
The trail climbs a bench and heads north beside the Stehekin River.
www.cooltrails.com /pctcanada.htm   (452 words)

  
 Scenery of the Western United States - photos of scenery in United States on Worldisround
This was taken September 9, 2001 of the Stehekin River at Stehekin, Washington at the head of Lake Chelan.
Stehekin has a handfull of year round residents and their only access is via boat on Lake Chelan or small airplane.
Stehekin River in Stehekin, Washington near Lake Chelan.
www.worldisround.com /articles/7820/index.html   (316 words)

  
 City Guide to Stehekin, Washington.
Stehekin is a picturesque, sparsely-populated, remote community lying at the upper end of the 55-mile long Lake Chelan in the glacier-carved Stehekin Valley of Washington State's
It is the ultimate get-a-way destination for those wanting a quiet corner of the world in which to unwind through quiet relaxation or the exercising of muscles in an environment of magnificent mountains, dark forests, heather meadows and waterfalls.
Getting to Stehekin will be by passenger ferry, private boat, floatplane, horseback, or, on foot.
www.gonorthwest.com /Washington/cascades/Stehekin/Stehekin.htm   (384 words)

  
 North Cascades National Park, Washington
The lake's northernmost four miles (6.4 kilometers) are in the National Recreation Area, including the remote community of Stehekin and the Stehekin River Valley.
The east side of the Cascade Mountains (such as Stehekin in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area) is drier and warmer in the summer than the west side (such as the portion of Ross Lake National Recreation Area along the North Cascades Highway).
Summer temperatures at Stehekin reach the 90's F. Winter at Stehekin and at all elevations above the lowest throughout the park complex is snowy from fall into spring.
www.hikercentral.com /parks/noca   (2282 words)

  
 LakeChelanOnline.com - Information about Stehekin Washington
The residents and local businesses rely upon boats and barges to bring them everything from groceries and merchandise to cars equipment, building materials, and of course, tourists.
Groceries not supplied from the family garden, can be purchased by sending a list and blank check to one of the stores "down lake".
The order is filled by the grocer, who delivers it to the dock in Chelan for passage to Stehekin on one of the "Ladies" of the lake.
www.lakechelanonline.com /stehekin.html   (209 words)

  
 Stehekin singles - Stehekin dating - Stehekin personals
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www.match.com /localsingles/WA/Stehekin.html   (981 words)

  
 Stehekin - Silver Bay Inn
Explore the Stehekin Valley by mountain bike where bikes on the road are welcome.
Take an exciting float trip down the Stehekin River--safe enough for the whole family.
Snow in Stehekin usually arrives mid-December and lasts until mid March.
www.silverbayinn.com /activities.htm   (196 words)

  
 Silver Bay Inn - Stehekin, Washington - Lake Chelan - Lodging, Accommodations, Bed & Breakfast, Cabins, Resort
Silver Bay Inn - Stehekin, Washington - Lake Chelan - Lodging, Accommodations, Bed and Breakfast, Cabins, Resort
On Lake Chelan at Stehekin, Washington, the Silver Bay Inn Resort offers romantic and cozy waterfront cabins with spectacular views of Lake Chelan and the North Cascade mountains.
Stehekin is the gateway to the North Cascades National Park.
www.silverbayinn.com   (153 words)

  
 North Cascades National Park: Historic Resource Study: Appendix and Bibliography
Mount Vernon, Washington: Skagit County Historical Society, 1979.
Cascade Portion of Whatcom, Skagit, and Okanogan Counties, Washington, 1899.
Taped interview by Gay Robertson, Stehekin, Washington, 22 December 1982.
www.nps.gov /noca/hrs7.htm   (1646 words)

  
 Washington wildfire threatens rural community, but residents refuse to leave (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.unl.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Washington wildfire threatens rural community, but residents refuse to leave
STEHEKIN, Wash. — Firefighters cut trees and vegetation Tuesday to try slowing the growth of an 11-square-mile wildfire that has chased summer tourists from this rural, mountainous region.
Gregoire visited Stehekin days after the fire was started July 26 by a campfire.
www.startribune.com.cob-web.org:8888 /484/story/672973.html   (455 words)

  
 Cool Trails: Pacific Crest Trail, Stevens Pass to Stehekin, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
For the next fifteen miles, the PCT stays on high, meadowy ridges traveling north towards the slopes of Glacier Peak.
On the home stretch to the Stehekin Valley, it's three thousand feet up to Suiattle Pass, then a 17 mile run down to the wilderness bus stop at High Bridge.
A bus runs to the town of Stehekin on the shores of Lake Chelan.
www.cooltrails.com /pctstehekin.htm   (349 words)

  
 Stehekin bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Stehekin B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Listed below are 14 bed and breakfasts and inns located near Stehekin, Washington.
Run of the River Inn and Refuge - Leavenworth, WA As Washington’s only 4-star rated inn by Northwest Best Places, Run of the River, a Northwest...
Also noted is the approximate distance from Stehekin, Washington.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /stehekin-washington.html   (405 words)

  
 Stehekin, Washington
In Stehekin, Washington, the Silver Bay Inn glows against the dusk.
The village of Stehekin, at the northern end of 55-mile-long Lake Chelan in north- central Washington, cannot be reached by car and has only one public phone.
First you travel to the summer resort community of Chelan at the south end of the lake.
www.sunset.com /sunset/Premium/Travel/2001/12-Dec/Peace1201/Stehekin1201.html   (341 words)

  
 Stehekin Washington Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Stehekin WA homes can be found here on my website.
For more information on the Stehekin WA real estate market, property or homes for sale in Stehekin WA, or how to sell your Stehekin WA home or property contact me today!
If you are interested in buying or selling Stehekin WA real estate you have come to the right place.
www.fabresorts.com /content/article.html/1233733   (358 words)

  
 Landscape Architecture :: Nancy Rottle
The project features bioengineering and restoration of the riparian edge, a 2-mile road and parking with a stormwater-treatment wetland, construction of interpretive kiosks and signage, restoration of forest and meadow landscapes, and a new trail system.
Led the research and analysis team in documenting the degradation and integrity of cultural landscape features of a 17,000-acre historic reserve, and in developing a set of innovative land conservation tools and strategies for maintaining the Reserve’s working farms and forests.
Led the analysis and preliminary master planning for a 1700-acre wildland park that integrates passive recreation, education, and restoration of water quality, fish and wildlife habitat while demonstrating the role of small-scale working forests in preserving rural open space.
www.caup.washington.edu /larch/people/faculty/nancy/projects.php   (864 words)

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