Although they are mostly gone today, railroads completely changed the face of the Snoqulamie Valley during the early 1900s. They quickly became the primary transportation network in the region, not only connecting the cities, but in a number of cases actually helping create them. So why were the railways built, and where did they
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Shootouts with bandits have become the myths of Western movies, but nearly a century ago it happened in real life in the Snoqualmie Valley’s City of Carnation, in a series of events that gripped the region for weeks. In early August 1924, a major robbery of the Snoqualmie Valley Bank (formerly Tolt State Bank)
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It was December 23rd, 1918 and a pregnant Emma Koester slept snugly in her row house in Edgewick, just outside North Bend. What Emma didn’t know was that something was about to happen that would change her life forever. Emma was one of the only people to record the events of that fateful night—the
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Cutting your own Christmas tree is a festive family tradition and a great way to support local farmers. The Snoqualmie Valley has many Christmas tree farms, from Duvall to North Bend. Use our guide to find the one that’s best for you. Tips: Saws are provided, don’t bring chainsaws Most farms do not
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Enjoy Snoqualmie Valley-grown deliciousness this holiday with a locally stocked Thanksgiving Box. For $125 you will receive the ingredients needed to make 7 side dishes and a pie to feed 6-8 people. In addition to the ingredients, you will also receive all the recipes and a timeline for pulling your dishes together. The box
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The Snoqualmie Valley is no stranger to flooding. During the months of October to March, residents up and down the Valley hold their breath and watch the forecast hoping the waters will stay down. When floods do come, everyone jumps into action, moving farm equipment and animals to high ground and finding road reroutes
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Celebrate the bounty of fall with delicious dishes made from Snoqualmie Valley grown ingredients at restaurants across the Valley October 13-19. Participating restaurants include The Black Dog, Blake’s Pizzeria, Blue Heron Bar and Grill, Carnation Cafe, The Cottage, Duvall Grill and Taproom, Duvall Tavern, Grange Cafe, Flavour Bistro, Heirloom Cookshop, Longevity Foods, North Bend Bar
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Pumpkin season is just around the corner and it’s time to start making your plan! With so many farms and festivals to choose from in the Snoqualmie Valley you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for you. Each farm/festival is a little different, offering a diversity of activities from petting zoos, hayrides, haunted houses,
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A trip to the grocery store or local farmers market gives you access to hundreds of different kinds of produce and dairy products, but it wasn’t always that easy to get fresh food. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, before paved roads or trains, a round trip from Snoqualmie Valley farms to market
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Long before California adopted their slogan of “The Home of Happy Cows,” the Snoqualmie Valley’s Carnation Farm was internationally known as “The Home of the Contented Cows.” Carnation Farms built their dairy operations around the concept of contented cows. It all began in 1908, when founder E.A. Stuart purchased the original 360 acres
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