[pct-l] Stehekin Boat info.

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 It's Sept; here in the Northwest and the best time to visit Stehekin! The
Apples at Buckner Orchard are almost ready and you can drop in a say hi to
your favorite thru-hikers. You can stay at the Stehekin Lodge( 509/682-4494)
or camp. Don't forget to visit the Stehekin Vally Ranch 9 miles up the road
for their Breakfast or Dinner package! ( You can eat there even if your not
guest) They have a combo breakfast and bike ride that is 25.00 for all the
breakfast you could want and anything you want cooked, then ride( mostly
coast) back down along the river to Stehekin. ( Of course you will need to
stop at the Bakery a few miles from town for more energy!)  Info numbers are
509-682-2224 and barge service is 509-682-2519 for Tom Courtney if you want
to haul big stuff on the lake. If you plan to attend the ALDA-West at Lake
Wenatchee, you owe it to yourself to take the Lady of the Lake Boat trip to
Stehekin either before or after gathering. Price is under 25.00 for a round
trip ticket of over 100 miles of water and scenery. ( Even hikers who prefer
to go first class, aka. Tom Reynolds, will enjoy the boat ride and town.)
Stehekin may be the most remote town in the lower 48 and can be enjoyed for
very little money  for those on a budget or break out the Visa and go first
class . Sept. in Washington IS THE BEST time to hike!! ( Kids are in school,
few bugs, warm days, cool nights and the Apples and berries are ready for
pie!!!! Monte