In 1996, the Salish Lodge changed its name to Salish Lodge & Spa after they added a world-class spa to the property. Perched above the wondrous Snoqualmie Falls, this addition made the hotel an ideal destination for relaxation and retreat in Washington state. The name change also helps postcard collectors like me as it helps…
I’m looking forward to returning to Snoqualmie Valley for the “We Live Inside a Dream” event at the North Bend Theatre and the debut of “The Double R Dream.” One of my first stops will be to see the majestic and sacred Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie, Washington. A sunset view of 268-foot waterfall is the…
Snoqualmie Falls and Snoqualmie Falls Lodge, known today as Salish Lodge & Spa, have served as inspiration for countless postcards for decades. This postcard produced by the C.P. Johnston Co. of Seattle Washington uses a colorized photo taken by John Juleen from J.A. Juleen Studio in Everett. I was surprised to a see a lengthy…
The majestic Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie, Washington has been photographed for decades. While the 268-foot waterfall attracts millions of visitors every year, it’s part of sacred ancestral lands of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe—(sdukʷalbixʷ) the People of the Moon. The falls hold profound spiritual significance as it is central to the Tribe’s creation story. I can never tire…
I love continuing to spotlight Washington state photographers who made a living capturing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. One such photographer is award winning Michael W. Siegrist, Sr. who created Outdoor Photo in 1981 after being laid off from his job as a cartographer for the state’s Utilities and Transportation Commission. He turned many…
In June 2026, the Salish Lodge & Spa celebrated its 110th anniversary. Perched above the magnificent and sacred Snoqualmie Falls, the lodge opened in 1916 as Snoqualmie Falls Lodge. Since that time, millions of people have visited the 268-foot waterfall, so naturally there are plenty of postcards for people to remember their trips. This card…
I am still fascinated that several of my Snoqualmie Falls postcards are more than 120 years old (granted, I also think 20 years ago is the 1970s). A sacred site to the Snoqualmie Tribe, this 268-foot waterfall in the town of Snoqualmie is the second most visited natural landmark in Washington state behind Mount Rainier….
It’s time for another beautiful postcard featuring Snoqualmie Falls and Snoqualmie Falls Lodge in Snoqualmie, Washington. Smith-Western Co., Inc. produced this card containing an aerial photo of the magnificent 268-foot waterfall and surrounding area. I love seeing these images as I get to play the game, “When was this photograph taken.?”
One of my favorite postcards in my collection features an aerial view of the town of North Bend, Washington with Mount Si looming in the distance and the words “Twin Peaks” printed along the bottom front. I love this card as it was something I purchased at the Alpine Blossom and Gift Shoppe during my…
One thing I love about writing for Twin Peaks Blog is I’m constantly learning new things. Take this postcard of the majestic and sacred Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie, Washington. It’s one of many I purchased via online auction sites. I didn’t know, however, that it was manufactured by one of the first companies in the…