SVR Visitor's Guide - 2015 Snoqualmie Valley Visitor's Guide

Visitor’s Guide Snoqualmie Valley 2015

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A supplement to the Snoqualmie Valley Record

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Welcome to the Snoqualmie Valley Whether you are visiting the Valley for the first time, or you’re a frequent tourist or local resident in search of something special to do, the Snoqualmie Valley Visitor’s Guide is here to help. Here you’ll find maps, directions to favorite hikes and recreation areas, and a few hidden gems in the Valley. Use the resources inside to start your adventure.

Again, welcome, and enjoy.

Contents 5 : Where to start 6: Get outside in North Bend 9: Find the freshest food and family entertainment at Valley Farmers Markets 12: All aboard! Northwest Railway Museum has something for everyone 14: Grace and power in Snoqualmie Falls 17: Historic Snoqualmie is hopping 18-19: Save the date: Valley calendar is full of not-to-be-missed events 20-21: Map of Snoqualmie Valley attractions

22: Elk in the Valley, where to find them 24: Find art, history and more in Fall City 26: Get into the game at plentiful Valley golf courses 28: Fast and flat or steep and strong, runners will find it on Valley trails 30: Carnation celebrates farming roots 31: Explore medieval life at Camlann Village 32: Visit a Valley farm 34: Snoqualmie Ridge creates its own fun 36: What’s cooking, and where to eat 37: Brews for you: Breweries and beer 38: Wine in bottles or on tap

Cover: Top, mountain lupines blooming in front of Mount Si and the Cascade foothills in June, courtesy photo by Jim Reitz; Bottom, left, 2 year-old Harlow befriends a bunny at the Festival at Mount Si, file photo; Bottom center, Julia Harris shows off a hand-painted heron prize for Fall City’s annual Fish Festival file photo; Bottom, right, Dino Macris does Elvis at the North Bend Block Party, file photo.

This page: A view of the Snoqualmie Middle Fork Valley; Courtesy Photo by Dorota Heidel.

The 2015 Snoqualmie Valley Visitor’s Guide is a publication of the Snoqualmie Valley Record P.O. Box 300, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 • (425) 888-2311 Publisher William Shaw Editor Carol Ladwig Advertising Sales David Hamilton Writer Allyce Andrew Production Wendy Fried www.valleyrecord.com Written permission from the publisher is required for reproduction of any part of this publication.

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...when in Snoqualmie...

Snoqualmie Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center

When exploring Snoqualmie, your first stop should be the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce office and Visitor’s Center, located at 38767 S.E. River St. It is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Here, you’ll find information for the visitor as well as information on local businesses and job opportunities.

Staff offer hints for local attractions, from sites of interest to Twin Peaks fans, to dining and shopping destinations, recreation areas and other local treasures. Visitor Information Center repreFile Photos sentatives will also be working onsite at Find friendly faces at the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center, the Snoqualmie Falls observation area including, from left, chamber manager Kaylee Hardman, Board President Andy Glandon and intern during the summer season, Wednesday Megan McCulley. through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Commission. at the corner of Falls Avenue and River interacting with Falls visitors.

Learn more at www.snovalley.org, or Street. A rotating selection of local The Snoqualmie Visitor’s Center is call (425) 888-6362. artwork and photography on display open year-round inside the historic, inside is curated by the Snoqualmie Arts scenic former Snoqualmie State Bank,

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North Bend Visitor Information Center and Mountain View Art Gallery

The Visitors Information Center and Mountain View Art Gallery are operated by the North Bend Downtown Foundation. It’s a great place for those visiting the area to access information on local attractions and history.

The modern Northwestern style center features easy to use touch screen computers for visitors to access a variety of information. Images of North Bend and local tourist destinations are featured on a 42-inch monitor suspended from the ceiling.

The VIC is not just a place to find local information it is the venue for small boutique events and local artists to show their art works within the Mountain View Art Gallery and Plaza.

Celebrating the opening of the visitor information center from left are North Bend Mayor Ken Hearing, center manager Pamela Wickard, developer Tom Sroufe, Planning Director Gina Estep and Downtown Foundation president Geoff Doy.

6 | North Bend

North Bend Cafe Photo by Chrissy Riley/Tunnel photo by Shari Kennedy

MORNING

Get out and discover the wonders of nature.

Take a kayak to the Snoqualmie River’s Middle Fork or Rattlesnake Lake. Hike on Mount Si or bike the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.

Use binoculars to spot elk at Meadowbrook Farm.

NOON

Lunch downtown, then check out the art on display at the Visitor Informaion Center, catch the train at the North Bend Train Depot, shop the outlet malls or find quirky gifts downtown, golf, or visit the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum.

Left: the Iron Horse Trail over the Cascades traverses an old rail line and tunnel, and starts from Rattlesnake Lake near North Bend. Above: The iconic Twede’s Cafe sign, with Mount Si.

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NIGHT

Enjoy some of the best live jazz in the area at Boxley’s or catch a live show at Valley Center Stage.

There’s always something on at the art deco North Bend Theatre, or you can chill over some Twin Peaks cherry pie at Twede’s Cafe.

Travelers on Interstate 90 reach North Bend’s downtown and shopping district via Exit 31. Drivers coming up Highway 202 from Snoqualmie should follow the highway onto Bendigo Boulevard to reach downtown and the Factory Stores.

To reach Mount Si, follow North Bend Way west to Mount Si Road. Follow Mount Si Road north to the Mount Si trailhead.

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Above: Families kayak on Rattlesnake Lake; Rent a kayak from REI in Issaquah. Above right: Robin and Donald Blue check out their favorite outlet stores. Left: Scott Massengill totes Denise Fiedler, his temporary wife in the wife-carrying contest at the Festival at Mount Si.

Summer fun North Bend unwinds during two signature summer festivals. Gobble up fair food while sampling what downtown has to offer; listen to homegrown rock and roll during the Downtown Block Party, Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19.

In August, revel in small town fun with a parade, pet tricks, artist demos and the return of the unofficial wife-carrying contest for The Festival at Mount Si, August 7 to 9. North Bend’s longest-running party includes a big fireworks display at 10 p.m.

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The Guild fosters and promote the visual fine arts through encouragement, education and events.

MSAG creates a source of educational instructions for the community such as constructive critiques and workshops for the growth of individual artists and members.

They open to the public monthly after their meetings, the third Saturday of each month, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Legion Post 79, 38625 File Photo SE River St. Snoqualmie. Local artists display their works throughFor more information, out the Valley, including at the North Bend Visitor Inforamtion Center and visit the website, www.mtsiartistguild.org. Mountain View Art Gallery.

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Market season

Summertime brings out the best in local food and family fun in area farmers markets

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he best of the Valley, from live entertainment, fresh food and produce to unique gifts can be found Tuesday and Thursday evenings at both ends of the Valley.

North Bend Farmers Market

The North Bend Farmers Market is a summertime tradition, celebrating its 10th year at Si View Park, 400 SE Orchard Drive. The 2015 season features the grand re-opening of the remodeled Si View Community Center, named this year to the National Register of Historic Places, as well as new vendors, and a full season of live concerts (see schedule below).

The weekly market is open Thursday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m., June 11 through Sept. 10, offering fresh produce, berries, honey, flowers, botanicals, baked goods, seasoning mixes, organic teas, unique hand-crafted items from jewelry to art prints to soy candles to yard décor, and prepared foods including wood-fired pizza, Bedhouin style kabobs, Asian specialties, shaved ice, kettle corn and Belgian waffles.

Learn more at www.siviewpark.org/farmers-market.

The summer concert series is sponsored by Si View Metro Parks with financial support from King County Community Service Area Grant Program. All concerts are free to the public. Concerts are at the picnic shelter, starting at 6 p.m. until September, when they’ll start at 5:30 p.m. Bring the family, lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, meet friends and enjoy great summer tunes at the park.

The lineup includes: Mount Si High School Jazz Band, big band jazz; Amigos Nobles, flamenco/world beat; The Fabulous Murphtones, classic/modern rock Harmonica Pocket, children’s music The Ginger Ups, jazz inspired pop folk The Winterlings, indie folk

Carnation Farmers Market

In the lower Valley, the longstanding Tuesday Carnation Farmers Market kicks off every season with the popular Maypole dance, plus live music and lots of special events. It’s a food-and-farm only market, so you’ll find plants, produce and wonderfully unique goods produced by local artisans. The market runs from 3 to 7 p.m.

Tuesdays, May through October, in downtown Carnation.

New for the 2015 season are the addition of farms and a Market Sprouts program offering children’s activities.

Housed under a majestic timber-frame structure designed, milled, and hand-crafted by local artisans, the Carnation Farmers Market is sponsored by Sno Valley Tilth and operates in partnership with the city of Carnation.

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Top, Alexandria Vizcaya of Jessie’s Berries offers strawberries at opening day of the North Bend Farmer’s Market, which is a major draw weekly, June through September, for food and live entertainment.

Below, Market-goers in head wreaths dance around the Maypole during opening day at the Carnation Farmers Market. The market is open through October, with a pre-Thanksgiving market day in November.

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A grand day on the rails Visit the Northwest Railway Museum for a unique living history experience that has been a part of western Washington since 1957.

Inside the Northwest Railway Museum, you can catch a train to another time, experiencing how railroads influenced settlement and everyday life in Washington.

Explore train cars, exhibits and a Victorian-era depot while following in the footsteps of more than 1 million travelers who have passed through its doors since 1890.

They also experience travel before the age of Interstate highways while seeing, riding and feeling the excitement of a working railroad with all of its bells and whistles.

Regular trains operate weekends beginning in April and run through October 19.

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Top: Thomas the Tank Engine smiles as cousins Caleb, 5, and Harrison, 2, with Lacinda Opsata-Gibbs, Andrea and Lauren Opsata, get a family photo during the 2014 “Day Out With Thomas” excursion. Bottom: A steam engine chugs into Snoqualmie, part of the museum’s effort to restore steam locomotion to the area.

For those who want more, join the museum on Saturdays from May through October for a docent-led tour of the new Train Shed exhibit building, featuring the 1898-built railway

chapel car 5 “Messenger of Peace,” a caboose built at a sawmill during the height of World War II, and a massive locomotive used by Weyerhaeuser Timber to log the forests near Mt. Rainier.

Find a multitude of opportunities for fun in the museum’s special events: Day Out With Thomas™, Mother’s, Father’s and Grandparent’s Day weekends, Snoqualmie Railroad Days Festival, Halloween Train and Santa Train.

The museum has been developing facilities for more than 10 years and is nearly done with construction of a library and archives facility.

Inside the exhibit building, museum staff and volunteers are also working on a steam age revival, restoring one of the museum’s steam engines.

To build excitement for this project, the museum borrows a steam engine for special steam-train rides throughout the year.

Although, the Northwest Railway Museum gives visitors an out-of-the-ordinary way to “time travel,” a stopover today promises a fun experience for all ages.

Learn more about the Northwest Railway Museum at www.trainmuseum.org.

Upcoming events • Father’s Day: Dads ride free when accompanied by a paying child of any age, June 20 to 21.

• Day Out With Thomas: Ride Thomas the Tank Engine and meet his friends, July 10 to12, 18 to19.

• Railroad Days: Snoqualmie’s annual festival, with fun runs, a pancake feed, games, a parade, and train rides, August 14 to 16.

• Halloween Train: Wear your costume for some family fun, October 24, 25 and 31.

• Santa Train: Ride the train with Santa and enjoy holiday treats, November 28 to 29, December 5 to 6, 12 to 13 and 18 to 19.

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14 | Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls Dramatic cataract makes Snoqualmie a top spot to visit

Every year, more than 1 million people flock to Snoqualmie Falls.

Just a short walk from a busy highway, visitors can take in the dramatic vista of cliff walls and falling water, hear the mighty 278-foot cataract and feel the spray of its mists.

Visit the Falls Snoqualmie Falls is accessible from two public parking lots just off State Route 202 about a half-mile northwest of downtown Snoqualmie.

Travelers on Interstate 90 can access S.R. 202 from exit 25, by traveling on Snoqualmie Parkway north over Snoqualmie Ridge, or take the historic loop through downtown Snoqualmie via exit 27, eastbound.

Secrets of the Falls Snoqualmie Falls holds secrets beneath its waters. A century ago, workers bored tunnels beneath the bedrock and built one of the nation’s first hydroelectric power plants.

Two years ago, Puget Sound Energy completed a huge retrofit of the power plant and surrounding grounds. There’s now more to see and do, from historic exhibits to a boardwalk and expanded viewpoints.

Another secret is in the sky. Snoqualmie Falls is home to a family of peregrine falcons. These fast birds prey on the many other creatures who live at or visit the falls. Try to spot them on their perches.

Ancient history

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Above: Two hundred seventy eight feet of boiling water, Snoqualmie Falls is a sacred place with mists that create its own weather. Below: The train rails pass by the a newly opened museum at the power plant in this courtesy photo from Puget Sound Energy. Inset: A plant turbine on display at the museum opening to the public this summer, dwarfs

When humans first came to the Snoqualmie Valley some 5,000 years ago, they encountered the awe-inspiring 278foot cataract. The falls were sculpted by huge glaciers that covered Puget Sound eons ago.

The river had been moved from its ancient bed by ice and gravel, and when the ice melted, it could not seek its natural level because of bedrock encountered at the lip of what we now call Snoqualmie Falls.

For the Snoqualmie Tribe, who have lived for centuries in the Snoqualmie Valley, the waterfall is central to its culture. The tribe believed it was the place where the first man and woman were created by Moon the Transformer. The mists rising from the base of the waterfall are said to connect heaven and earth.

What to do?

There’s more to do at the Falls than getting soaked by the spray. Hike a trail, watch for wildlife, picnic on the visitors center’s grounds. Visit the landmark Salish Lodge and make dinner or spa reservations. Hike down to the lower viewpoint from the new hiking trail and boardwalk.

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isitors who come to spend an hour exploring majestic Snoqualmie Falls often end up spending the day checking out the rest of what the community of Snoqualmie has to offer. Downtown Snoqualmie is centered around the Northwest Railway Museum’s 125-year-old depot and vintage rail cars. Explore rail history, dine out, try a local brew or walk along the scenic Snoqualmie River.

Historic Snoqualmie

MORNING File Photos

Top right: Stephanie Christensen paints the Snoqualmie Depot during the Plein Air Paint Out in August. Above: Visit timber industry exhibits and the historic Centennial Log in Snoqualmie’s Railroad Park. Right: Celebrate the summer, downtown Snoqualmie style, with a wagon ride during Railroad Days.

Begin at the Snoqualmie Valley Visitors Center at River Street and Falls Avenue, inside the historic Snoqualmie State Bank building. Then plan your wider visit, starting at the Snoqualmie Railroad Depot and museum. Drive across the Meadowbrook Bridge to discover the historic Sycamore Corridor on Reinig Road.

NOON Walk the trail along Railroad Avenue and take a look at historic train cars. If you walk a bit further, you can get to Snoqualmie Falls, and see the old footbridge, now submerged, when you cross the river. Don’t forget to stop at the Flying Frog toy store, with delights for kids of all ages.

Bike on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail from Centennial Fields Park.

EVENING

If you need more history, you’ll find the roots of the Wild West at the painstakingly restored Woodman Lodge Steakhouse and Saloon, complete with a running-water spitoon at the bar. Indulge in Italian fare at Gianfranco’s, sip a brew at Sno Falls Brewery and Taproom, or find live music and fresh food at the Black Dog Cafe.

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It’s a date:

Day Out with Thomas: Thomas the Tank Engine visits Snoqualmie at Northwest Railway Museum’s Snoqualmie Depot, July 10 to 12 and 17 to 19. Visit www.trainmuseum.org.

Tour de Peaks: This bike ride brings three fully supported cycling There is always something happening somewhere in the Valley. Mark rides through the Valley. Sponsored by the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Tour de Peaks includes 100-, 50- and 25-mile rides. Visit www. your calendar with these events. tourdepeaks.org.

June

Tanner Jeans Bike Safety Rodeo: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13 at Cascade View Elementary School, Snoqualmie Ridge.

North Bend Farmer’s Market: Fresh produce, live entertainment at the North Bend Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, June 11 through September 10. Live music at 6 p.m.

Visit www.siview.park.org.

Carnation Farmers Market: Open May through October, the Carnation Farmers Market is open from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Fall City Days: Start the summer at Fall City Days, Saturday, June 20, including a parade, hoops tournament, Duck Derby, live music and a community focus on the arts.

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Fun Run: Enter a 10K, 5K, or kids 1K race June 20, part of Fall City Days.

Fathers Ride Free: Celebrate the dads in your life by taking them on a File Photos train ride, June 20 & 21. Visit www.

Above: Greg and Carlye Lowell run for trainmuseum.org. glory in the wife-carrying competition during the Festival at Mount Si. Right: Golf Snoqualmie volunteer firefighter Cat Tournament: Cotton and her dogs ride a historic fire Rotary of engine in the Railroad Days parade.

Snoqualmie Valley’s 22nd annual President’s Cub tournament is June 29, at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Course.

Downtown Block Party: North Bend’s Block Party celebrates downtown, July 18 and 19. Businesses and vendors showcase their wares with booths and lots of activities. Two stages host a bevy of local bands Saturday and Sunday, Legends Car Club hosts a car show.

Twin Peaks Festival: Annual celebration of the TV show “Twin Peaks,” in locations throughout the Valley. Highlights include a tour of original filming locations and an evening with celebrity guests from the show. It’s sold out this year, but tickets for next year will be availalble at www.twinpeaksfest.com.

Outdoor Movies: At Snoqualmie Community Park, July 2, 16 & 30, August13 & 27. Details at info@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us.

Outdoor Concerts: At Ridge & Center Amphitheatre, 6 p.m., July 9 & 23, August 6 & 20. Info at info@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us.

TIMBER!: Outdoor music festival at Tolt MacDonald Park in Carnation, July 16 to 18. Visit www.timbermusicfest.com.

August Festival at Mount Si: Also known as Alpine Days, the festival is August 7 to 9, mainly at Si View Park in North Bend. Enjoy a day of small town fun, eating contests, live music, talent shows and the anticipated return of the unofficial wifecarrying contest. Visit www.festivalatmtsi.org.

Snoqualmie Railroad Days: Local tradition and railroad heritage are behind Snoqualmie’s Railroad Days, August 14 to 16.

The weekend of fun includes a parade, live music, a pancake breakfast, plein air paint out and the Legends Classic Car Show. Visit www. railroaddays.com.

Boeing Classic Champions Tour: Top pro golfers on the PGA Champions Tour compete for a $2 million purse at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge August 17 to 23. Visit www.boeingclassic.com.

Gigantic Bike Festival: Called the Pacific Northwest’s annual celebration of bicycle culture, the event is August 21 to 23 at Centennial Fields Park in Snoqualmie. Take in the music, hand-built Fourth of July: Celebrate America’s birthday with a hometown bicycles and art in the three-day event, launched by a mass bike ride from Seattle’s Magnuson Park. parade, fun run strawberry shortcake feast, live riverside entertainment and fireworks in Carnation. Visit www.carnation4th.org. Visit www.giganticbicyclefestival.org.

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(continued) Battle of Snoqualmie: The Washington Civil War Association presents historic enactments of the mythic Battle of Snoqualmie, and living history demonstrations, August 29 and 30 at Meadowbrook Farm. Visit http://battleofsnoqualmie.com.

September Fun Run: Snoqualmie Ridge 5-mile trail run is September 19.

Visit www.runsnoqualmie.com.

Blues Walk: Downtown North Bend venues host blues legends, local talent in a pedestrian festival Saturday, September 26. Visit www. northbendblueswalk.com.

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Top: The inaugural Battle of Snoqualmie will be fought Aug.29 and 30 at Meadowbrook Farm, with help from history buffs in the Washington Civil War Association. Left: Elnah Jordan belts out a tune at the North Bend Blues Walk. Right: Jim Richter of the Punkin Time pumpking patch gets his hand “eaten” by a troll tree.

December

Halloween at Si View: Si View Community Center hosts the silly and the spooky at Halloween time, from pumpkins in the pool to a spooky haunted house. Visit www. siviewpark.org.

Fun run: Fall City Half Marathon and 10K, October 10. Visit www. runsnoqualmie.com.

Night on a Dark Trail: Spooky, entertaining Halloween trail walk on the trail behind Sno Valley Hospital, October 9 and10 is for youth, teens and adults. Visit www.nightonadarktrail.weebly.com.

Halloween Train: Family-friendly Spook Train runs October 24, 25 & 31 between North Bend and Snoqualmie. Call (425) 888-3030 or visit www.trainmuseum.org.

Mountain Film Series: Starting in October, North Bend Theatre shows films from its annual outdoor series each Sunday afternoon, through December. Visit http://northbendtheatre.com.

November

Tree Lightings: Community holiday celebrations happen in Fall City Snoqualmie and North Bend the first Saturday in December.

Banff Film Festival: North Bend Theatre will host the Banff Film Festival, of the best mountain and outdoor rec films, December 3 to 5. Visit www.northbendtheatre.com.

Santa Train: Ride the train with Santa, December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 18 & 19. Visit www. trainmuseum.org.

Coming up: Jazz Walk: In March, downtown North Bend venues host jazz legends and local talent in a festival that spans downtown North Bend. Visit www.northbendjazzwalk.com.

Sallal Grange: The Sallal Grange in North Bend hosts monthly Contra dances (with lessons), open mic and family game nights. Visit www.sallalgrange.org.

Fun Run: Turkey Trot 5k on Snoqualmie Ridge November 15. Visit www.runsnoqualmie.com.

Valley Center Stage: Live theater in downtown North Bend. Visit www.valleycenterstage.org.

Santa Train: Ride the train with Santa, November 28 & 29. Visit www. trainmuseum.org.

Black Dog Cafe: Live theater in downtown Snoqualmie. Visit www. blackdogsnoqualmie.com.

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1 Snoqualmie Falls and Salish Lodge & Spa, 6501 Railroad Ave SE 2 Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 SE North Bend Way 3 Snoqualmie Valley Chamber Visitor's Center, 38767 SE River St 4 Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 SE King Street 5 Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, 9575 Ethan Wade Way SE 6 Mount Si Golf Course, 9010 Boalch Ave SE

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NORTH BEND • WA 13 North Bend Premium Outlets, 461 South Fork Ave SW 14 North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd N 15 Valley Center Stage, 119 W North Bend Way 16 Si View Community Center, 400 SE Orchard Dr 17 Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum, 320 Bendigo Blvd S 18 North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Avenue N 19 North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St 20 Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave S FALL CITY • WA 21 Fall City Library, 33415 Se 42nd Pl 22 Fall City Park, 4099 Fall City Carnation Rd SE 23 Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater, 36800 SE David Powell Rd 24 Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course, 35109 SE Fish Hatchery Rd 25 Twin Rivers Golf Course, 4446 Preston Fall City Rd SE 26 Fall City Food Pantry, 4326 337th Pl SE Map courtesy of Google Map

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22 | Where to see Elk

Elk in the Valley Snoqualmie Valley, particularly Meadowbrook Farm, located between North Bend and Snoqualmie, is home to a large, healthy herd of elk, estimated at more than 500 in this year’s census.

The animals are protected on most public and private land, and by a hard-working group of volunteers in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley Elk Management Group.

Elk in the Valley are descended from a group of Rocky Mountain Elk, imported to the area in 1913.

They are ruminants, eating mainly grasses, berries and young cedar treetops. Early morning and late evening are generally the best times to view elk — from a distance.

Although they call the Valley home, the elk remain wild animals, and can be aggressive, particularly in June during calving season and in the fall’s mating season.

Many days, you can view the elk from your car, as they graze the fields around Meadowbrook Farm. Another route that provides good viewing opportunities skirts about 2,000 acres of open space in the Valley, taking you along Meadowbrook Way, out Reinig Road, then back into North Bend: From the North Bend Tourist Information Center,

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Top: Traffic backed up on S.R. 202 on a fall morning in 2013 as a bull elk crossed the highway. Cars are the worst predator elks face in the area; roughly 50 elk a year are killed by cars. Left: A young elk, still with velvet on his antlers, grazes at Meadowbrook Farm.

Viewing Elk (from http://wdfw.wa.gov) • Elk are primarily crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk); early morning and late evening are best times to observe them.

head west to State Route 202, on the way to Snoqualmie.

After crossing the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River, take the first blacktop road to the right (Boalch Avenue) and follow it to the four-way stop at Meadowbrook Way Southeast.

Turn right at the stop and cross the one-lane bridge over the Snoqualmie River.

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Way as it turns into Southeast Reinig Road, and continue to 428th Avenue Southeast.

Turn right on 428th and wind your way back into North Bend.

Or, take a small detour to look for mountain goats on Mount Si: Turn right onto Southeast 92nd Street, and go a quarter-mile, then pull over somewhere safe to have a look.

• When temperatures are mild, elk may be observed feeding in short bouts throughout the day. When not hunted, elk adapt well to humans and find lawns and golf courses excellent places to graze.

• A good time of year to observe elk is in fall. In late September and October, bulls are battling over females and are not as concerned about being seen.

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MORNING Hike over to Fall City Park and check out the historic hop shed (left) or ride your horse at the Fall City Arena. Get closer to nature by exploring the Preston-Fall City trail, best accessed behind the Small Frye’s eatery.

NOON Check out one of the Valley’s scenic, family-owned farms.

Taste local honey and pick fresh-grown produce and flowers.

If it’s too hot for your taste, grab an innertube and float the river, bottom, left). Take the downtown art walk, exploring the variety of outdoor sculpture.

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Take in dinner and a show at the Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater, (right); Learn more at www.foresttheater.org.

Dine at the Fall City Bistro, Raging River Cafe, Fall City Roadhouse and Inn, or El Caporal.

File Photos Fall City’s Totem Garden features a namesake totem pole, but an untraditional alien at the bottom.

Fall City has a flair for the arts and for history, with a historic hop shed, left, an art walk, the famed Forest Theater, below, and the day of the ducks -- a rubber ducky race down the river during Fall City Days.

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The museum is located at 320 Bendigo Blvd. S. in North Bend and is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday through Courtesy photo Tuesday, April through October and The Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum incorporates Monday through Tuesday, November items from the Valley’s industrial past. through March.

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Get in the game Visitors with a love for the links are well-served in the Snoqualmie Valley.

This area is home to a number of public and private courses.

Play amid spectacular scenery at the following locations: • Cascade Golf Course, 14319 436th Ave. S.E., North Bend; (425) 888-GOLF (4653). Cascade Golf Course is a ninehole public course, offering play for all levels, from beginers to experienced golfers. The course is guaranteed to stay dry in the winter and lush in the summer.

• Blue Heron Golf Course, 1810 W. Snoqualmie River Rd., Carnation; (425) 333-5015. Formerly Carnation Golf Course, the Blue Heron Golf Course is an iconic local landmark, renovated by avid golfers. The course offers an enjoyable golfing experience, with wellmaintained fairways, manicured greens and excellent facilities all around. After your game, sit back and relax at the Blue Heron Bar & Grill.

• Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course, 35109 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City; (425) 441-8049. The Snoqualmie Falls 18-hole golf course has some of the best conditions in the Valley. With golfers ranging from low-handicappers to beginners, the course is great for all levels and ages. Consisting of firm, nonhilly ground, it’s an easy walk for senior play. Maintained with a full watering system, the course is guaranteed to stay green all summer.

• Twin Rivers Golf Course, 4446 Preston Fall City Road S.E., Fall City;

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(425) 222-7575. This advanced 18-hole golf course offers not only a great game, but players will also enjoy taking in its natural surroundings, particularly the view of Mount Si from the back deck.

• Mount Si Golf Course, 9010 Boalch Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie; (425) 391-4926.

A 27-hole golf course, Mount Si offers the usual 18 holes plus a nine hole pitchand-putt course. Golfers who are old enough to hold a club and all ages up to people who play in their 80s, are often on the course. The namesake mountain is visible in every part of the course.

Mount Si Golf Course is considered a classic woodland golf course.

• TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge, 36005 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie; (425) 3966000. The 222-acre private course is one of a kind, the only Jack Nicklausdesigned signature club in the Northwest. Located in Snoqualme Ridge, the 18-hole course draws thousands of spectators to the annual Boeing Classic PGA Champions Tour tournament.

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Snoqualmie Casino also serves up high quality amenities such as a cigar lounge, popular concert venue featuring all-star acts and diverse dining in five restaurants.

The casino also plays host to some of the biggest names in music and comedy, with a much-anticipated summer concert season.

28 | Trails

Let your feet fly Few places offer as many great runs as the Snoqualmie Valley. With miles of trails and plenty of parks and nature preserves, there is something for everyone afoot.

Avid Snoqualmie runner and Run Snoqualmie race founder Sean Sundwall shares his top runs in the Valley and the Record researched a few other favorites.

Snoqualmie Valley Trail This fantastic trail runs from Carnation to Spokane. The surface is mostly dirt on the 9.2 miles from Carnation to Tokul Road, and is well shaded for those warm summer days. Once runners reach Tokul Road, they can go around the old mill site for about two miles using Mill Pond Road, and rejoin the trail from the old railroad trestle on Meadowbrook Way. After runners cross the trestle, the trail is made of packed gravel and is perfectly flat for the next five miles, all the way to Interstate 90. Once it crosses under the interstate, there is a gentle slope up to Rattlesnake Lake, about five miles. From there, runners can join the John Wayne Trail, which crosses Snoqualmie Pass and extends to Spokane.

“What I love about this stretch is the soft surface, which is easy on the body, and the gorgeous scenery, which is easy on the eyes,” Sundwall said. “It’s 20-plus miles of soft surface trails, the prize running territory of the Valley.”

Learn more at www.mapmyrun.com.

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Fun runs abound in the Valley each year. Above: A young runner at Fall City Days gives the race two thumbs up. Below: Children stand ready at the Railroad Days fun run finish line to high-five everyone who finishes.

Get running Race for the pies and the Valley Cup, or just for fun in one of the many races scheduled for this year: Snoqualmie organizes several footraces for runners of all abilities, year-round.

• June 6, Survivors Mud Run, Remlinger Farms 5K • June 20, Fall City Days Fun Runs, 5K, 10K and kids 1K, part of the Valley Cup series • Aug. 15, Snoqualmie Railroad Days 5K, 10K and kids 1K • Sept. 12, Slime Run, Remlinger Farms 5K • Sept. 19, Snoqualmie Ridge 5-Mile Trail Run • Oct. 10, Fall City half-marathon and 10k • Nov. 15, Snoqualmie Ridge Turkey Trot 5K

Snoqualmie Ridge Trail System Snoqualmie Ridge is speckled with trails under four miles for runners looking for a quick jaunt. From Fisher Creek Park, runners can embark on the Ruf die Polizei, 2.5-mile trail, or the Little Bertha, 3.8-miles. There’s also the 2.7 mile Deer Park Loop, which starts off of Snoqualmie Parkway, closer to I-90, and offers scenic view of the outskirts of a densely forested area. For more, visit www.mapmyrun.com/us/snoqualmie-wa.

Preston/Snoqualmie Trail This run is a bit of a hidden treasure, because it is not connected to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. The 5.5 mile, mostly flat trail, starts at the soccer fields in Preston and ends at a stunning viewpoint a half-mile from Snoqualmie Falls. There are four primary access points: the Preston soccer fields, Lake Alice Road, and inthe Snoqualmie Ridge trail system, Tanner Jeans Park or Whitaker Park.

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Join us in 2015 for Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man! Be entertained under a canopy of trees in the outdoor amphitheater, revel in the view of Snoqualmie Falls, and enjoy dinner after the show. The experience is one you will find nowhere else – art on the stage and in the kitchen, all while enjoying a beautiful Northwest summer. Other events include Easter Egg Hunts and annual Wreath Making event. Or, become a member of SFFT and enjoy benefits like fishing, camping, and hiking!

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Carnation

Above: Farms dot the Valley floor around Carnation, including this, Experience Farming Project venture, giving aspiring farmers a place to grow. Left and below: Children enjoying the Carnation Fourth of July, rain or shine. Inset: the Carnation Farmers Market offers an abundance of produce.

MORNING

Tour one of Carnation’s many artisan farms, and pick berries and fresh produce. Picnic at Memorial Park with lunchables from Carnation Market.

NOON Head over to famed Remlinger Farms for a slice of berry pie and a roller coaster ride. While you’re there, look for the emus. Take a walking tour of the city, available at www.carnationchamber.com.

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Camp out at Tolt MacDonald Park and see the stars. Stay in a tent-like yurt — reservations need at least one week’s notice— or rent a camp spot. Did you know that a Bigfoot movie was filmed in the park?

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arnation is a rural community regrowing its agricultural roots. The town was once known as Tolt, after the Snoqualmie word “Tolthue,” or river of swift waters. In 1917, the town was renamed for the worldfamous Carnation Dairy, which located here in 1910. The Valley became known as the “Home for Contented Cows.” While the farm has moved on, Carnation is expanding its rural role as a center for local, artisan farmers and a thriving farmers market.

Life medieval See, hear and taste medieval ways at Carnation’s Camlann Village

Step into 1376 England at Camlann Medieval Village, a living-history museum project. Tucked away between Carnation and Duvall, the village is open every weekend, May through September. The village encourages field trips with a class, demonstration, and optional lunch, but classes are open to the public as well.

A regular village weekend means demonstrations and events, including medieval blacksmithing, textile production, spinning and craft shops such as the Cidre Mille, which demonstrates apple pressing, or the Clothier Shoppe, which rents medieval clothing to wear on your Camlann visit.

The local restaurant, Le Bors Hede Inne, is open year-round, Tuesday through

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Young visitors try their hand at the ancient techniques of pressing apples at Camlann.

Sunday by reservation. The menu features food such as Fenberry Pye, Sanc Dragon, and Blamanger. Diners are entertained by singing minstrels, with lute accompaniment. Five festivals are scheduled each year, which include knightly combat and

archery, puppetry, minstrels and more.

The villagers emphasize the educational value of a visit to Camlann, which is run by a non-profit educational group.

Find out more about village life and the 2015 schedule at www.camlann.org.

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32 | Valley Farms

A day on the farm Come to the farm, there are plenty to see in the Valley.

Whether you are looking for a u-pick, a they-pick or a CSA program, you will find many choices, plus animals to meet and maybe even feed.

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Remlinger Farms

Carnation Remlinger Farms is famous for its berry pies — runners battle for them every year in Carnation’s Fourth of July fun run – and its family-fun park, complete with roller coaster. Shop at the market, or pick your own produce while you’re there. www.remlingerfarms.com

Fall City Alpacas at Legacy Ranch was founded in 2002 and breeds, raises and sells show quality Alpacas. The ranch is home to Onyx de Mico, a two-time national champion.

An onsite ranch store sells yarn, fleece and finished garments made from Alpaca.

Meet and feed the alpacas, learn about alpacas and the quality of their fleece, visit the ranch store.

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Oxbow Farm

Carnation Oxbow’s mission is to educate people on the importance of environmental stewardship and healthy food. In addition to its CSA shares, the 25-acre farm offers spring, summer and fall tours, plus weeklong summer camps. Pick your own pumpkins there in the fall. Explore the Children’s Garden and see if you can “Guess the Veg.”

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Snoqualmie Ridge On the trail

The still-growing city of Snoqualmie grew on the Ridge with the idea of connectivity—of residents being able to walk, jog or bike to jobs, shopping, entertainment or neighbors. Thanks to that focus, Snoqualmie Ridge includes some 20 miles of hiking trails, connecting neighborhoods to all parts of the city as well as the King County SnoqualmiePreston Trail.

Wildlife abound in the greenbelts near trails in Snoqualmie.

On Silent Creek trail near Stellar Park, walkers may feel like they’re in the forest.

Top left: Go back in time at the Stillwater Bog natural area on Snoqualmie Ridge.

Right: The Boeing Classic jet flyover in August wows the crowd. Below: A runner in the annual Ridge Turkey Trot.

Mini-parks

Snoqualmie Ridge also features 16 mini-parks, small neighborhood parks with benches, fountains, reading areas or decorative stones. The Ridge’s parks make good places to try a picnic or stroll. From views to plants, fountains or sculptures, you’ll get a different experience at each park.

A ten-minute stroll can send you hundreds of years back in time at the Stillwater Bog nature preserve. Nestled inside trees at Community Park on Snoqualmie Ridge, out of sight of traffic, homes and businesses, the bog is a place where families can learn about natural history and wildlife.

Sports and fun

In August, the Ridge hosts the Boeing Classic PGA tournament, with some of the world’s best golfers competing on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course. Learn more or buy tickets at www.boeingclassic.com.

In November, the Snoqualmie Ridge 5-mile Trail Run takes place, followed in November by the Snoqualmie Ridge Turkey Trot 5K run. You can find out about these events by visiting www.runsnoqualmie.com.

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Following the Snoqualmie Parkway down to Snoqualmie Falls and the Northwest Railway Museum may be quick, but the visitor won’t want to miss several attractions on Snoqualmie Ridge itself.

For the day-tripper, Snoqualmie Ridge offers a number of shopping destinations and some unique picnicking and hiking attractions for the family.

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36 | Places to Eat

Where to eat The Valley has fare to fit every appetite, from the upscale fast food found at Scott’s Dairy Freeze, to the fine dining of the Salish Lodge & Spa, plus everything in between.

Just a sampling of your dining options include:

Woodman Lodge Steakhouse

38601 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie The Woodman Lodge Restaurant and bar, located in downtown Snoqualmie, is an extensively restored former lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America with a 19th-century vibe. The Woodman offers dinner Tuesday through Sunday nights, as well as brunch on the weekends, happy hour Tuesday through Friday and an extensive wine list.

Boxley’s Place

101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend Boxley’s Place Voted one of the Best Jazz Clubs in the world by Downbeat magazine in 2011, 2012 and 2013, Boxley’s is a full service restaurant and bar in downtown North Bend. Enjoy live music every night, or come for happy hour and snag one of the coveted sofa seats by the fireplace.

Fall City Roadhouse

4200 Preston-Fall City Rd. S.E., Fall City An actual roadhouse with guest rooms, the Fall City Roadhouse welcomes weary travelers with hearty fare cooked from local ingredients. If you’re feeling brave, ask to stay in their haunted room. If you’re feeling really brave, order the “ugly” for breakfast.

Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory

8102 Railroad Ave. S.E. Snoqualmie If something sweet is what you need, the Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory, in historic downtown Snoqualmie, is your stop. This staple spot for visitors and locals sells ice cream, homemade fudge, caramel corn, candies and lunch fare in its old-fashioned soda shop.

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Above: Chef Ben Riggs cooks with flair at the Fall City Roadhouse. Right: Danny and Robyn Kolke welcome you to Boxley’s Place in North Bend, voted one of the best jazz clubs in the world by Downbeat magazine. Visit for live music every night, no cover.

The Bindlestick

8010 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie Brews of both the beer and coffee variety, art and live music mingle at The Bindlestick, a coffee and brew pub in downtown Snoqualmie. Owner Rachelle Armstrong runs this laid-back coffeehouse, where art by locals graces the walls, a variety of beers chills in the fridge, and organic Cafe Vita coffee is served.

Sno Falls Brewpub

8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie The Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company emphasizes great beer, food and people. The taproom in downtown Snoqualmie hosts specials, festivals and musical acts. The biggest draw is the wide range of locally produced seasonal and year-round beer. http://fallsbrew.com.

Raging River Cafe and Club

33723 Redmond-Fall City Rd., Fall City Raging River Cafe and Club keeps Fall City rocking most weekends. On Fridays and Saturdays, hear some of the best blues and rock in the area. The Raging hosts a Blues Night Jam every Sunday.

Call the club at (425) 222-6669.

Finaghty’s Irish Pub

7726 Center Blvd., Suite 110, Snoqualmie Atop Snoqualmie Ridge, Finaghty’s Irish Pub has the spirit of the pubs of Eire, with plenty of live, local music and

movie and game nights. It’s also a local sports bar, with HD televisions showcasing all major sporting events.

The Black Dog

8062 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie By day a coffee shop and lunch spot, the Black Dog transforms regularly into Theatre Black Dog, hosting local arts, theater and music acts. Blues, folk, rock, metal, punk, bluegrass, plays and poetry, and many other events are held at the Black Dog monthly.

Pete’s Club Grill and Pub

4640 Tolt Ave., Carnation Pete’s Club Grill and Pub is hometown Carnation tavern and a great riding destination for motorcyclists.

Historic photos from the Valley line the walls. There’s Harley-friendly parking right in front, plentiful beer and outdoor seating.

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Hand-crafted brews for you

Top: North Bend’s Growler Station owner Craig Shertz. Right, growlers available for sale. Inset: The logo, and a promise from middle Fork Brewing, soon to open in North Bend. Bottom: Find 13 brews on tap at the Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company, along with their own root beer. Pictured is Jaime Casady pouring a draft.

Beer is booming in the Valley, where businesses are making, sampling, and distributing it, to the delight of local customers. Snoqualmie is home to the friendly neighborhood Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company, making hand-crafted brews since 1997 and North Bend recently welcomed two newcomers, the Growler Station and the soon-to-open Middle Fork Brewers onto the block.

At Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company, and its taproom, open since 2006, you’ll find seven regular taps, among them the famed Wildcat IPA, and several rotating taps. For the past few years, the taproom has also served a truly local specialty, Meadowbrook Farm Ale, made from wild hops still growing around the historic Meadowbrook Farm. Availability depends on the hop harvest, so supplies are limited.

The family-friendly Taproom is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Sno Falls Brewery is located at 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie; Call the Taproom at (425) 831-2357; http://fallsbrew.com.

Opened in 2014, the Growler Station in North Bend is more in the beer-to-go biz, although they do sell samples of their wares — 24 craft beers, nine ciders and a few varieties of Kombucha, a fermented but non-alcoholic drink. Bring your glass growler and fill ‘er up with something exotic, or take comfort in the familiar “always on” brews, which include six beers — an amber, a pale and a bock, among them — two ciders, three Kombucha, or one root beer — Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Co., of course.

Visit the Growler Station at 458 S.W. Mount Si Blvd., North Bend, online at http://growler-station.com/northbend, or call (425) 292-0088.

Middle Fork Brewing, soon to open at 113 Bendigo Blvd.

N. North Bend, promises a future brewery and taproom in the summer of 2015. Visit www.middleforkbrewing.com.

38 | Breweries and Wineries

World of wines Western Washington, even in agricultural areas like the Valley, is not grape-growing country. That doesn’t stop us from having an abundance of wineries to enjoy, though. Up and down the Valley, small and boutique wineries have cropped up, many with their own tasting rooms. Few, though, have the style of Sigillo Cellars in Snoqualmie and Piccola Cellars in North Bend.

Both wineries are distinctive.

Sigillo’s tasting room on Railroad Avenue is in the stately Mignone building, and serves awardwinning wines made just a few blocks away. Piccola has been capitalizing on its location, the former North Bend Fire Station, by opening up the engine doors and letting the sun shine in on warm days, while staff serves wine on tap from the Woodinville winery.

Sample Sigillo wines for a tasting fee, or sip them by the glass, flight or bottle. Buy an empty bottle, or growler, at Piccola and have it filled with your choice from the menu. Or, grab a tote, ideal for outdoor adventures.

Sigillo: http://www.sigillocellars.com Piccola: http://piccolawine.com.

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Clockwise, from top left: Sigillo wine maker Steve Bailey checks on a wine scheduled for bottling at the Sigillo winery in North Bend. Staff at Piccola Cellars in North Bend are ready to pour you a glass of fresh draft wine.

Vicky Curnutt, Sigillo Cellars tasting room manager, pours a glass of an old world red or (inset) sell you a handy portable tote for your next picnic..

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