Snoqualmie Falls is one the great natural treasures of Washington and receives 15 million visitors annually that come to witness its beauty. Through the season the falls takes on many different looks depending on recent rainfall. During heavy rain falls it is fun to take the short drive on I-90, east of Seattle, and view the massive amount of water flowing off the 200 foot drop to the pool below.
The falls have a long history dating back to the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, a sub tribe of the Coast Salish. The tribe has called the Snoqualmie region home long before western explorers came to the area. The falls were a place of spirituality as well as a seasonal gathering place.
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.
The most prominent feature, outside the falls themselves, is the Salish Lodge & Spa which is perched on the cliff over looking Snoqualmie Falls. The lodge offers day spas, dining, weddings as well as shopping making it an excellent place to spend the weekend in this peaceful environment.
Did you know that Snoqualmie Falls has its own pancake and waffle mix? It is conveniently called Snoqualmie Pancake & Waffle Mix and can be found at local grocery stores or it can be purchased from their website. It is what I use for my pancakes and waffles and it is super tasty and matches well with a good cup of coffee.
After your visit to Snoqualmie Falls visit their website and upload your image, one of ours has been uploaded.
Address & Direction
Snoqualmie Falls
PO Box 1957
Snoqualmie, WA 98065 – Get Directions
Informational Links
– Snoqualmie Falls Website
– Salish Lodge & Spa Website
– Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Website
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4 Comments
I miss the magnifican and the spiritual esns of the falls
They do bring the feeling out and really help a person connect to Mother Nature.
Wow.. Snoqualmie Falls is really a nice place to visit. i will come there in next month…Thanks for sharing..
It is a short walk from the top of the falls, where the Salish Lodge is, to the bottom walkway and river. It is a sight to see, especially after a heavy rain or during the winter melt off.