Browse through the Craft Shop
In “the landing” area, up the hill from North Cascades Stehekin
Lodge, is the locally run House That Jack Built. The House That Jack
Built is housed in a small log building originally located at the
head of the lake near the site of the Hotel Field. Jack Blankinship
dismantled this cabin and moved it to its present site. Hence the
name, the House that Jack Built.
The House that Jack Built is a local craft outlet. In its 27th year
of operation it features a colorful array of locally made craft
items. On duty you will find one of the craft persons eager to help
you and tell you about the items on sale there. Look for the craft
shop just outside the side door of the Golden West Visitor Center.

Day Rides
You have a choice of a morning or afternoon ride up a mountain trail
to Coon Lake with some great views of the valley and surrounding
mountains. Starting at Cascade Corrals, the standard ride takes three
hours with a short break at the lake before you return to the ranch.
Unfortunately, the minimum age is 8 years old and 41/2 feet tall, on
the mountain trails. If you have small children they can be put on a
horse and led, or let ride around the corrals to satisfy their
cowboy desires.
All rides are led by an experienced guide and there is no expertise
required. They pride themselves in the disposition of their stock.
For more information or to sign up for a trip, go to the Courtney Log
Office at the landing or check at Stehekin Valley Ranch. Price is $43
per person.

Horseback Riding Lessons
Cascade Corrals is offering beginning and intermediate riding lessons
on their adorable Fjord horses. This is a great opportunity and
option for ages 5 and up. Rates are $40 an hour for one and $25 an
hour each for two. The lessons are available at Stehekin Valley Ranch
or the Bakery Corrals. Check in at the Courtney Log Office for more
details and to schedule your lesson.

Bike the Stehekin Valley
There are two places renting bicycles in the landing area. The first
you will come to is North Cascades Stehekin Lodge located across from
the boat docks. Bicycles are located under the deck surrounding the
Lodge complex. A variety of bicycle sizes plus burleys are available.
An attendant is on duty to rent the bicycles for a few hours or a day
or two.
Discovery Bikes operates just outside the Courtney Log Office
offering 18 and 21 speed mountain bike rental by the hour or day.
These bikes will get you up-valley in relative ease and you can enjoy
the valley sites at your leisure. There is simply no better way to
see the deer grazing along the roadside as you silently approach on
your mountain bike.
A must-do for the overnight guest is the popular ranch breakfast
ride. Discovery Bikes takes you and your bike from the Courtney Log
Office to Stehekin Valley Ranch for a hearty camp breakfast. After
that last cup of cowboy coffee, you are left to make your way down-
valley (or continue on up-valley) on a well-maintained mountain bike.
You will have plenty of time to stop along the way to view the vista
of the Stehekin River, Rainbow Falls, the Old Stehekin School and
even grab a snack at the Stehekin Pastry Company before completing
your trip at the Courtney Log Office.

Guided Riding and Hiking Trips

Horseback Riding Lessons
Cascade Corrals is offering beginning and intermediate riding lessons
on their adorable Fjord horses. This is a great opportunity and
option for ages 5 and up. Rates are $40 an hour for one and $25 an
hour each for two. The lessons are available at Stehekin Valley Ranch
or the Bakery Corrals. Check in at the Courtney Log Office for more
details and to schedule your lesson.

Narrated Bus Tours, Transportation, and Nature Walks
Transportation, and Nature Walks
See page 30 and 31.

Stroll to Courtney Log Office
Located about 150 yards past the post office on the shore of the lake
is the Log Office. This is the place to obtain information and make
reservations for river rafting, overnight accommodations at Stehekin
Valley Ranch, and half-day horse rides with Cascade Corrals. General
information about the valley is also available. A sampling of
Stehekin Pastry Company treats and other gifts are available here as
well.

Stroll to Courtney Log Office
Located about 150, yards past the, post office on the shore of the lake is ,the Log Office. This is the place to obtain information and make reservations f or river .rafting, `overnight accommodations at - Stehekin Valley Ranch, and half-day . horse rides or wagon rides with `Cascade CorraIs. General information about the ' valley' is also 'available. A radio telephone is located there and calls to outside the valley may. be made for a fee. A sampling of Stehekin Pastry Company treats and other gifts are available here as well.

Pay A Visit to the Stehekin Pastry Company
The bakery is located two miles from the Landing, right next door to
the Norwegian Fjord Horses. Owners, Roberta and Cragg Courtney will
welcome you. Stop by anytime during the day and enjoy some tasty
baked goods in a friendly atmosphere.
Last season the bakery completed the addition of enclosed porches on
three sides, which greatly improved the seating area and has also
given room for an expanded kitchen and menu. The bakery will now be
serving sandwiches, salad and soup during the lunch hours. Be sure
to drop by and enjoy this wonderful relaxing space for your lunch.
Take an early morning walk to the Stehekin Pastry Company for a fresh-
out-of-the-oven cinnamon roll and steaming cup of espresso. Recharge
on your mid-morning bicycle excursion with a stop at the bakery for
fresh doughnuts and tea. In the afternoon on your way to or from
Rainbow Falls, indulge in an ice cream cone or soda. To top off a
summer evening stroll, enjoy a slice of pie on the porch of the
bakery. Ride the Stehekin Adventure Company bus to or from the bakery
for only $1.

Rafting
The lower 9 miles of the Stehekin River is now raftable and like all
rivers this is changeable with seasonal runoff. In the spring when
water is high, it is a fast and exciting trip. Towards the end of
August, the river is usually too low to run. Although the Stehekin is
a fast river, it is without the dangerous (or exciting, as some would
say) holes and swirls that some rivers have due to the river bottom
being smoother than other rivers.
If you are using a commercial outfitter, a trip departs every
afternoon. You will be taken nine miles up-valley in a van and will
get briefed on water safety by one of the competent guides. These are
paddle rafts, so you will be expected to help propel the raft down
the river — but there will be a professional guide in the back of
every boat to do the navigating and to “holler’’ instruction.
The first half of the river is the most exciting as this is where
most of the real whitewater is located. About halfway you will stop
for a short break. The second half of the trip is a much smoother
ride. While not as exhilarating as the first half, you will enjoy
this part as it is very scenic and you will be able to take pictures.
For more information or to sign up for a trip, go to the Courtney Log
Office at the landing or check at Stehekin Valley Ranch. Price is
$45, $35 under 12, plus tax and transportation.

Kayak Tours
Stehekin Adventure Co. offers 2 hour kayak tours of Lake Chelan's
upper estuary starting at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. We
will paddle over old Stehekin and the site of the "Field Hotel" as we
travel on to see the native pictographs along the western lakeshore.
Cost: $30.00 each (includes instruction, single or double kayak,
paddle, spray skirt, PFD and spray jacket when needed). Minimum of 2
persons and Maximum of 8.

New Base Camps!
Cascade Corrals has “engineered” an innovative way to once again
access the high country of the upper Stehekin Valley, which saves
backpacking miles for you and gets you to the high mountain trails
faster. They have developed base camps at Bridge Creek and
Cottonwood. You can ride a horse if you choose or let the horse carry
the gear for you while you hike.
They will host family trips, groups, clubs, or as few as four people
at these base camps, with a choice of overnight stays from 1 to 6
nights. Hikers can choose from such hikes as Cascade Pass, Horseshoe
Basin, Park Creek Pass, Goode Ridge and more.
At the base camps you can sit back and take in the scenery. A
backcountry chef will prepare your meals, and all camp gear is
provided including a big cook-tent, sleeping tents, and a duffle bag
for your personal gear and sleeping bag.
Other Guided Trips:
Cascade Corrals experienced outfitters offer a variety of horse-
supported hiking and riding excursions. These trips range in length
from a few hours to several days. As at the base camps mentioned
above, meals and camp gear are provided.
Instead of Hut to Hut, how about Tent to Tent? For hikers, Cascade
Corrals is providing large outfitter tents with a wood stove, cots,
and a kitchen stocked with staple food items such as dry mixes and
canned goods at both Bridge Creek and Cottonwood camps. This saves
hikers the trouble of carrying extra food and gear.
For information on all of these activities, go to the Courtney Log
Cabin Office.

Stehekin Is ...	Community	Points of Interest
Rainbow Falls	The Old School House	Valley Road
Recreational Activities	Fishing	Winter
Riding/Hiking	Hikes	Fjord Horses
Buckner Orchard