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Snoqualmie Falls

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The top of the waterfall is less than 100 yards (90 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
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opposed the project for its proximity to burial grounds and the Snoqualmie Falls. In 2015, the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe launched the "Save Snoqualmie Falls" campaign. In October 2018, the Muckleshoot received approval from the Snoqualmie City Council to develop a 182-room hotel, convention center, and
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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
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and places to step off the trail and rest or enjoy the scenery. Heavy use makes wildlife sightings uncommon. The park does allow pets. At the bottom of the trail is the 1910 powerhouse, not open to visitors, and a view of the falls.
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On October 31, 2019, the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe closed on purchasing Snoqualmie Falls, the Salish Lodge and Spa, the Snoqualmie Falls Gift Shop, and 45 acres of property north of and across
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mill there. It had many structures, including a hospital, a school, community center, and many homes. When the town disbanded, many houses were moved to the nearby town of
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the Creator by great mists that rise from the powerful flow." The mists rising from the base of the waterfall are said to serve to connect Heaven and Earth.
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Here, the river trail descends 374 feet (110 m) in 0.7 mi (1126 m), passing through temperate rain forest with moss covered
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The Muckleshoot planned to build a hotel, conference center, and 175 homes above Snoqualmie Falls. Members of the
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for its association with the beliefs of the Snoqualmie people. However, the property owner,
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The town of Snoqualmie Falls was located near the waterfall. It was associated with the
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purchased the Salish Lodge as well as 45 acres of surrounding land for $ 125 million.
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meadow called the Centennial Green, where weddings are performed through the summer.
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tribe purchased the Salish Lodge and were transferred ownership on October 9, 2007.
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Natural features on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington (state)
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List of jails and prisons on the National Register of Historic Places
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Waterfall on the Snoqualmie River in Washington State, United States
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National Register of Historic Places in King County, Washington
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Aerial image of Snoqualmie Falls & surrounding area, 2008
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Snoqualmie, Washington
Coordinates
47°32′29″N 121°50′14″W / 47.5415°N 121.8373°W / 47.5415; -121.8373
Type
Snoqualmie River
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Snoqualmie Falls is located in Washington (state)
Snoqualmie Falls is located in the United States
State Route 522
King County, Washington
Snoqualmie, Washington
92000784
waterfall
northwest
Seattle
Snoqualmie River
Snoqualmie
Fall City, Washington
television
Twin Peaks
power plants
Snoqualmie People
time immemorial
National Register of Historic Places
Traditional Cultural Property
Puget Sound Energy
Snoqualmie Indian Tribe
Muckleshoot
Snoqualmie Indian Tribe

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