Entries by mairin
Public Comment Period Ends December 14th!
NPS has reopened the plan to introduce grizzly bears into the area. Public Comment is open until December 14th. Please help us oppose introducing grizzly bears in our backyard. Comment […]
Ernie Gibson: Hero to Lost Hikers
By Charles Hillinger The Los Angeles Times January 27, 1982 CHELAN, Wash. – When the weather is bad and Ernie Gibson is flying his plane, he puts aside his pipe […]
Glimpses from the Past ~ Pilot Ernie Gibson
Ernie Gibson, long time owner-pilot of Chelan Airways, spent much of his time transporting folks to and from Stehekin in a wide assortment of aircraft. Everything from fishing trips into […]
A Bit of History
Early this summer, I received some very interesting photos from someone whose family had some historic ties to Stehekin. The photos capture a glimpse into a unique era. I know […]
Passing the Reins ~ reprinted from 2016 Guidebook
Imagine yourself on top of a mountain, your legs are tired but the breeze tousles your hair and sunshine warms your skin. Before your eyes is a spectacular scene of […]
Stehekin School
In 1921, Stehekin needed a new schoolhouse. Residents gathered up their tools, resources and community spirit and built the one room log structure which still stands close to Rainbow Falls. […]