Images of Washington’s Bavarian Village (Below)

Leavenworth is America’s most authentic Bavarian village. Offering shopping, restaurants, bars and theaters in a magical setting at the foot of the Cascade Mountains. Leavenworth grew out of a dying logging town, transformed by two visionaries whose imagination and perseverance made their dream a reality. Read the whole story at Leavenworth, WA and the Making of a Bavarian Dream.

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A petting zoo in the central atrium of Southdale Center 1952

We picked our way through the remaining rapids: Boat Eater, Lion’s Head and The Pipeline. Notice I didn't mention The Devil's Suckhole.

After about an hour, I stopped and checked the printout. Maybe I was hiking too slowly. Or maybe I was a victim of institutional blindness.