We explored the powerhouse and peeked through the windows at the generator turbines then moved along to scope out the impressive views of the valley before descending to the boardwalk at the base of the falls, where every tree was encrusted with vividly-colored lichen. The water was too high, but I promised Eden I’d bring her back in the summer and show her how to boulder-hop across the river.As the sun dipped a little lower in the sky, and the valley darkened with late afternoon shadows, I suggested we return topside and see about getting a bite to eat.Eden’s eyes grew bright. “How about the Salish Lodge?” she suggested. “It’s right there. I’ve heard great things about it. People come from all over to stay there, to be pampered at the spa and dine over the falls. We should so do that.”I held my hand out. “All right then. Let’s go.”The Salish Lodge sat adjacent to the falls parking lot, literally perched at the very edge of the cliff, directly above the top of Snoqualmie Falls.
