Still Thundering at Snoqualmie Falls

Yesterday, with temperatures in the nineties, on the last day of our heat wave, we headed to the hills for a look at Snoqualmie Falls. I was surprised at the amount of water still flowing, as it thundered while dropping 268 feet below.

Once down below, it settled quietly into the river.

“Snoqualmie is the English pronunciation of “sah-KOH-koh” or “Sdob-dwahibbluh,” a Salish word meaning moon. As a spiritual place, it gave birth to many legends. One tells of “S’Beow” (the beaver), who climbed into the sky to bring trees and fire down to earth. The Native Americans who roamed the valley were known as people of the moon.” Snoqualmiefalls.com

After our visit, we went to nearby Snoqualmie Casino for lunch. Even though we don’t gamble, you can’t beat the award-winning Falls Buffet!

~ Susanne