Event invite: Yakima Cabin

The weather is apparently going to be moderating a bit over the next week, but it’s still going to be plenty warm and summery, so Otis and I are going to head for the hills this next weekend, and we’d like to invite you to come along. Here’s the deal:

We're going to the Putnam Cabin in the Wenatchee National Forest, just past Chinook Pass. It's a beautiful 2 1/2 hour drive (out Hwy 410) with great views of Mt. Rainier along the way. We’ll be heading out on Friday (7/28) to make sure everything is set up; why don't you join us for a wilderness get-away on Saturday? Come up for the day to play in the woods! We’ll have plenty of sunshine during the day, with a nice, cool cabin to retreat to, and a cool, refreshing evening.

It's an easy ride on the weekends, and it would be best to head home before dusk (8:30 PM or so) as the elk and deer cross the highway to drink at the river then and it can be a very treacherous time. If you'd like to stay Saturday night, just let us know (we'll be able to accommodate 5 - 6 additional overnighters). We’ll be heading back on Sunday after breakfast.

About the cabin: It’s in a private heritage campsite (there are about a half-dozen cabins in the vicinity, and a state campground about a mile away). There is no running water at the cabin, so we bring in the bottled stuff, but there is electricity and plenty of ways to cook things (stove, microwave, BBQ). The bathroom is a conveniently located outhouse!

What to bring: food (for you and/or to share), some water, a lounge chair (if you have one that’s easy to haul – there are some there), sun protection, a swimsuit, a hat (it may still be tick season), games, toys, shoes to get wet in, etc.

Things we can do: eat, sit in the sun on lounge chairs, sit by the river, sit in the river, play in the river, make rock pools, mountain bike, hike, walk (like hiking but less strenuous), play cards, read.

Post here if you want to go and wish to carpool!
Email me for directions or additional info!

Please RSVP ASAP por favor, so we can get a handle on what will be going on
– and last minute arrangements are impossible since the cell phones don't work up there!

Volunteer Park Badminton Picnic

Come to Volunteer Park (east slope, just south of the Conservatory) for badminton fun this Friday evening July 21, 6pm to---.

Bring food and drink to sustain you, your playfull & competitive spirit, and most of all just bring yourself!