Seattle东郊Snoqualmie Falls游

黄安年文  黄安年的博客/2011年9月13日(美东时间)发布

根据介绍,“noqualmie Falls is one of Washington state’s most popular scenic attractions. More than 1.5 million visitors come to the Falls every year. At the Falls, you will find a two-acre park,”（http://www.snoqualmiefalls.com/）。

8月19日傍晚， H先生驱车带我们来到华盛顿州的Snoqualmie Falls参观,这是该州的一个著名的一个著名的旅游景点。我看过美国和加拿大的尼亚加拉大瀑布， 也看到我国贵州的黄果树大瀑布，但是像这样的高82米的瀑布还是不多见。现在这里正在施工因地制宜修建水电站,造福于民。

照片20张是即时拍摄的, 最后一张照片选自

http://nutt.us/SnoqualmieFalls.htm

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Snoqualmie Falls

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Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls as seen from the pavilion above.

Location

West of Snoqualmie, Washington

Coordinates

47°32′31″N 121°50′13″W? / ?47.54192°N 121.83685°W? / 47.54192; -121.83685Coordinates: 47°32′31″N 121°50′13″W? / ?47.54192°N 121.83685°W? / 47.54192; -121.83685

Type

Curtain

Total height

268ft (82m)

Number of drops

1

Watercourse

Snoqualmie River

Snoqualmie Falls

U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Location:

Snoqualmie R. below crossing of WA 522, King County, Washington

Nearest city:

Snoqualmie, Washington

NRHP Reference#:

92000784

Added to NRHP:

September 2, 2009

Snoqualmie Falls is a 268 ft (82 m) waterfall on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington, USA. It is one of Washington's most popular scenic attractions, but is perhaps best known internationally for its appearance in the cult television series Twin Peaks. More than 1.5 million visitors come to the Falls every year, where there is a two acre (8,000 m?) park, an observation deck, and a gift shop.

Most of the river is diverted into the power plants, but at times the river is high enough to flow across the entire precipice, which creates an almost blinding spray. High water occurs following a period of heavy rains or snow followed by warm rainy weather. This can occur during the rainy season which lasts from November through March. During high water, the falls take on a curtain form.

For the Snoqualmie People, who have lived for centuries in the Snoqualmie Valley in western Washington, Snoqualmie Falls is central to their culture, beliefs, and spirituality. A traditional burial site, to the Snoqualmie, the falls are "the place where First Woman and First Man were created by Moon the Transformer" and "where prayers were carried up to the Creator by great mists that rise from the powerful flow."[1] The mists rising from the base of the waterfall are said to serve to connect Heaven and Earth.[2]

The falls were first nominated for the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as a traditional cultural property for its association with the beliefs of the Snoqualmie people. However, the property owner, Puget Sound Energy, objected to the listing. The falls were subsequently determined eligible for listing in the National Register. The owners rescinded their objection and on September 2, 2009, the falls were formally listed in the National Register.

Contents

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* 1 Power plants

* 2 The town of Snoqualmie Falls

* 3 Salish Lodge & Spa

* 4 Hiking

* 5 Gallery

* 6 References

* 7 External links

[edit] Power plants

Cutaway diagrams of Power Plant 1

There are two hydroelectric power plants at Snoqualmie Falls, both currently operated by Puget Sound Energy. Power plant 1 was built in 1898 and operates at the base of the falls embedded in the rock 270 feet (82 m) below the surface. It was the world's first completely underground power plant.[3] Power plant 2 was built in 1910 and further expanded in 1957, and is located a short distance downstream of the falls.[4] Approximately 1% of Puget Sound Energy sales comes from the plant. These two power plants provide 41,990 kilowatts of electricity, which is enough to service 16,000 average homes.[5]

The 1898 generating system was designated an ASCE Civil Engineering Landmark in 1981.[6]

[edit] The town of Snoqualmie Falls

The town of Snoqualmie Falls was located near the waterfall. It was associated with the Weyerhaeuser mill there. It had many structures including a hospital, school, community center, and many homes. When the town disbanded, many houses were moved to the nearby town of Snoqualmie.

[edit] Salish Lodge & Spa

The Salish Lodge

The historic Salish Lodge & Spa overlooks Snoqualmie Falls. The original building on the site was erected in 1919. For 70 years, a small inn known as the Snoqualmie Falls Lodge catered to travelers to the falls with comfort foods. Generations of Puget-Sound area residents took family outings to the Lodge to enjoy the scenic view, country hospitality, and famous[7] specialty breakfasts.[8]

In July 1986, the real estate subsidiary of Puget Sound Energy (which owned the land) terminated the lodge's lease as part of a major redevelopment project in conjunction with Salish Resorts.[7] The 1919 lodge structure was completely remodeled and reopened in 1988 as the 89-room Salish Lodge & Spa. The fireplace is the only remaining part of the original structure.[9] The dining room continues to be recommended worldwide for its lodging, spa, and multi-course country breakfast.[1]

In Twin Peaks, the building stands in for exterior shots of the Great Northern Hotel.

[edit] Hiking

The top of the waterfall is less than 100 yards (91 m) from the parking lot, which has a gift shop, espresso stand, and bathrooms. The main views are from the side of the falls, with a fence separating visitors from the edge of a cliff. This area has picnic tables and benches, and a small grassy meadow called the Centennial Green, where weddings are performed through the summer. Here, the river trail descends 300 feet in half a mile passing though temperate rain forest with moss covered Bigleaf Maple, Douglas-fir, Sword Fern and Salal and places to step off the trail and rest or enjoy the scenery. Heavy use makes wildlife sightings uncommon. The park does not allow pets. At the bottom of the trail is the 1910 powerhouse, not open to visitors, and a view of the falls. As of 2010[update], the trail is expected to be closed until the middle of 2013.

[edit] Gallery

* Brink of falls, Spring 1890 - Frank Jay Haynes

* A 1910 hand color photo of Snoqualmie Falls.

* Panoramic view in late March.

* Snoqualmie Falls in mid-March

* The falls in August

* Flood stage flow over Snoqualmie Falls.

* The falls on Christmas 2008.

[edit] References

1. ^ a b Tazioli, Terry (2007-05-10). "A look at Salish Lodge, Snoqualmie Falls' high-end hideaway". Seattle Times. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/PrintStory.pl?document_id=2003698889&slug=nwwsalish100&date=20070510. Retrieved 2008-03-03.

2. ^ Marsha Shaiman. "Federal Agency Recommends Continued Operation of Power Plant at Snoqualmie Falls, Sacred Site". http://www.thepeoplespaths.net/news/snoqtrib.htm.

3. ^ "Puget Sound Energy: Electricity, Hydro Assets - Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project". http://www.pse.com/energyEnvironment/EnergySupply_ElectricityHydro.aspx.

4. ^ "Puget Sound Energy: Snoqualmie Falls Project". http://www.pse.com/energyEnvironment/hydrolic/Pages/HydroSnoqualmie.aspx.

5. ^ http://community.roughguides.com/planning/journalEntryFreeForm.asp?JournalID=46804&ReviewID=1226174&n=Snoqualmie%20Falls&t=

6. ^ "Snoqualmie Falls Cavity Generating Station, Snoqualmie, Washington, USA". http://www.pse.com/energyEnvironment/hydrolic/Pages/HydroSnoqualmie.aspx.

7. ^ a b Iritani, Evelyn; George Foster (1986-07-19). "Snoqualmie Falls Lodge Loses Its Lease". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. http://www.seattlepi.com/archives/1986/8601150937.asp. Retrieved 2008-03-03.

8. ^ Hunt, Judi (1986-04-05). "The Falls at 70, Lodge is Still the King of Breakfast". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. http://www.seattlepi.com/archives/1986/8601070918.asp. Retrieved 2008-03-03.

9. ^ "Salish Lodge - History". http://www.salishlodge.com/history.php.