Treehuggers International » Lake Chelan National Recreation Area http://treehuggersintl.com Be Careful ~ You Might Just Learn Something! Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:59:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Be Careful ~ You Might Just Learn Something! Tommy Hough no Tommy Hough tommy.hough@gmail.com tommy.hough@gmail.com (Tommy Hough) Be Careful ~ You Might Just Learn Something! Treehuggers International » Lake Chelan National Recreation Area http://treehuggersintl.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://treehuggersintl.com Stehekin and Lake Chelan, Part 2 http://treehuggersintl.com/2007/stehekin-pt-2/ http://treehuggersintl.com/2007/stehekin-pt-2/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:16:01 +0000 tommy http://treehuggersintl.com/?p=7

Carved into the heart of the Cascades, Lake Chelan is the third-deepest lake in the U.S.

Tommy continues his two-part report from Stehekin, deep in the Cascade range at the northwest corner of glacially carved Lake Chelan, the third-deepest lake in the U.S. and the 24th deepest in the world.

One of the most remote communities in Washington state, Stehekin is accessible only by air, water, or on trail via foot or horseback.

Stewardship issues and recent flood damage are discussed with National Park Service ranger Kerry Olson of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, plus seasonal employment and Stehekin’s laid-back, homespun nature with outdoor equipment salesman Jeff Gregory.

Tommy also visits nearby Rainbow Falls and takes a ride on a classic de Havilland Beaver floatplane for a breathtaking flight over the North Cascades. Treehuggers International extends thanks to Cliff Courtney and his family for their hospitality; special thanks to Theresa Heacock.

The Lady of the Lake begins her 50-mile journey back across Lake Chelan.

An old Forest Service Model-T on a farm near Stehekin.

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Sadly, a year after this story was filed, one of Chelan Airways’ de Havilland Beaver aircraft crashed during a routine landing on Lake Chelan, killing two passengers. Treehuggers International regrets the tragic loss of life, especially in such a stunning, life-affirming setting as Stehekin. Our experience with Chelan Airways was extremely positive, pleasant, and enjoyable, and we fully intend to visit the area by air, and on foot, again.

As of February 2010, we are also sorry to report on the passing of Jeff Gregory.

]]> http://treehuggersintl.com/2007/stehekin-pt-2/feed/ 0 Lady of the Lake,Lake Chelan,Lake Chelan National Recreation Area,National Park Service,North Cascades National Park,Stehekin The second of Treehuggers International's two-part, on location program from Stehekin, one of the most remote and visually stunning areas in Washington state, located at the head of Lake Chelan deep in the wilderness of the North Cascades. The second of Treehuggers International's two-part, on location program from Stehekin, one of the most remote and visually stunning areas in Washington state, located at the head of Lake Chelan deep in the wilderness of the North Cascades. tommy no 24:08 Stehekin and Lake Chelan, Part 1 http://treehuggersintl.com/2007/stehekin-pt-1/ http://treehuggersintl.com/2007/stehekin-pt-1/#comments Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:13:31 +0000 tommy http://treehuggersintl.com/?p=6

The Lady of the Lake disembarks at the Stehekin Landing Resort.

The first of Treehuggers International’s two-part series on location from Stehekin, Washington. One of the Evergreen State’s most remote communities, Stehekin has managed to avoid large-scale development for over a century, in part because of the area’s active citizenry and subsequent designation in the North Cascades National Park complex and the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in 1968.

Located at the head of glacially-carved Lake Chelan, one of the deepest in the U.S., no roads lead into Stehekin. The only way in is by boat, plane, horseback, or on foot.

Conversations include a fascinating talk with Stehekin Valley Ranch proprietor Cliff Courtney, whose family has been in the area since the homesteading days of the 1880′s. The first installment of our two-part chat with Stehekin-based National Park Service ranger Kerry Olson is also featured in this edition of Treehuggers International, so sit back, relax, and enjoy.

The natural setting of Stehekin and Holden Village along Lake Chelan is stunning.

High Bridge Trailhead is located along the Stehekin River several miles from town.

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