Nicholas & Gina's Guidebook

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Nicholas & Gina's Guidebook

State Parks

Everyone needs the occasional lazy day on a lake. For folks in the Puget Sound area or communities near Mount Rainier, Nolte State Park fits the bill. Located 10 minutes from Enumclaw and a half hour from Auburn and Federal Way, this charming day-use park sits on placid, tree-ringed Deep Lake. The lake entices swimmers, paddlers and anglers, and a mile-long path around the lake offers peaceful activities for walkers, photographers and birders. Gather the work group or family, because kitchen shelters and picnic tables make Nolte a sweet spot for low-pressure company gatherings, Sunday picnics and family reunions. Nolte might be your perfect afternoon R and R break. PARK FEATURES Nolte State Park is a 111-acre day-use park with 7,174 feet of freshwater shoreline on Deep Lake near the Green River Gorge. PICNIC & DAY-USE FACILITIES The park provides two kitchen shelters without electricity, plus one sheltered and 50 unsheltered picnic tables. Kitchen shelters are reservable for groups of up to 50 persons. Fees vary, based on size of the group. Picnic shelter reservations may be made by visiting online or calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. ACTIVITIES TRAILS 1.4 miles of bike trails 1.4 miles of hiking trails WATER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES Boating (non-motorized) Freshwater fishing Swimming OTHER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES Bird watching Three horseshoe pits Wildlife viewing SERVICES & SUPPLIES Enumclaw is 7 miles away and has most services. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A short interpretive trail with self guided brochure. Metal detecting is allowed in the developed area. Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing rules apply at all times. A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Nolte State Park Trail
Nolte State Park Trail
Everyone needs the occasional lazy day on a lake. For folks in the Puget Sound area or communities near Mount Rainier, Nolte State Park fits the bill. Located 10 minutes from Enumclaw and a half hour from Auburn and Federal Way, this charming day-use park sits on placid, tree-ringed Deep Lake. The lake entices swimmers, paddlers and anglers, and a mile-long path around the lake offers peaceful activities for walkers, photographers and birders. Gather the work group or family, because kitchen shelters and picnic tables make Nolte a sweet spot for low-pressure company gatherings, Sunday picnics and family reunions. Nolte might be your perfect afternoon R and R break. PARK FEATURES Nolte State Park is a 111-acre day-use park with 7,174 feet of freshwater shoreline on Deep Lake near the Green River Gorge. PICNIC & DAY-USE FACILITIES The park provides two kitchen shelters without electricity, plus one sheltered and 50 unsheltered picnic tables. Kitchen shelters are reservable for groups of up to 50 persons. Fees vary, based on size of the group. Picnic shelter reservations may be made by visiting online or calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. ACTIVITIES TRAILS 1.4 miles of bike trails 1.4 miles of hiking trails WATER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES Boating (non-motorized) Freshwater fishing Swimming OTHER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES Bird watching Three horseshoe pits Wildlife viewing SERVICES & SUPPLIES Enumclaw is 7 miles away and has most services. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A short interpretive trail with self guided brochure. Metal detecting is allowed in the developed area. Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing rules apply at all times. A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Flaming Geyser State Park is a 503-acre day-use park with more than 3 miles of freshwater shoreline on the Green River.
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Flaming Geyser Park
23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd
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Flaming Geyser State Park is a 503-acre day-use park with more than 3 miles of freshwater shoreline on the Green River.
Kanaskat-Palmer State Park is a 541-acre camping park on a low, forested plateau, with 2 miles of shoreline on the Green River. Boat and raft launching is by hand only. River rafting and kayaking down the Green River Gorge is for expert-level enthusiasts only.
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Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
32101 Cumberland Kanasket Rd SE
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Kanaskat-Palmer State Park is a 541-acre camping park on a low, forested plateau, with 2 miles of shoreline on the Green River. Boat and raft launching is by hand only. River rafting and kayaking down the Green River Gorge is for expert-level enthusiasts only.
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Franklin Ghost Town
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Lake in Washington State. Motorboats allowed and great for paddle boarding and other water sports!
Lake Sawyer
Lake in Washington State. Motorboats allowed and great for paddle boarding and other water sports!
The road winds down a long hill. As it turns it passes a couple of houses, a spring spilling out of the hillside, and what looks like an overgrown R.V. park. A blinking light is a stop sign to either stop or go for cars on either side of a one lane bridge. Only one car from either direction can cross the bridge at a time. The Green River Gorge Road (or Lawson Road as it is known in Black Diamond) crosses over one of the most beautiful sections of the Green River Gorge…and one of the more accessible areas outside of Washington State Parks.
Green River Gorge Resort
29500 SE Green River Gorge Rd
The road winds down a long hill. As it turns it passes a couple of houses, a spring spilling out of the hillside, and what looks like an overgrown R.V. park. A blinking light is a stop sign to either stop or go for cars on either side of a one lane bridge. Only one car from either direction can cross the bridge at a time. The Green River Gorge Road (or Lawson Road as it is known in Black Diamond) crosses over one of the most beautiful sections of the Green River Gorge…and one of the more accessible areas outside of Washington State Parks.

Farm stand

Farm store hours: 9 am- 9 pm daily You can find fresh milk, cream, cheese, and various frozen meats at this farm stand. Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Apple Pay and Cash accepted as payment
Rockridge Orchards & Cidery is an apple orchard, cidery, and winery operating a family-friendly fruit stand with a wide assortment of fresh, local fruit & veggies from our farm and others.
Rockridge Country Market
Rockridge Orchards & Cidery is an apple orchard, cidery, and winery operating a family-friendly fruit stand with a wide assortment of fresh, local fruit & veggies from our farm and others.
Bees In The ‘Burbs is all about helping people who want to find amazing local honey, honey products, and gifts. We also serve beginning through master beekeepers with our truly expert knowledge and experience.
Bees in the 'Burbs
28634 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road
Bees In The ‘Burbs is all about helping people who want to find amazing local honey, honey products, and gifts. We also serve beginning through master beekeepers with our truly expert knowledge and experience.
Some of the freshest local ingredients you can find. Meadowwood is a small farm located on the Enumclaw Plateau. We are committed to good stewardship of the land by using renewable and sustainable, organic farming methods. We live with the cycles of nature. We plant, grow, harvest and rest with the seasons. Our specialty is certified raw, chemical free, cow milk and pasture raised eggs and meat. All of our livestock are pasture raised, leading to more contented and healthier animals. We use certified organic feed with no GMO's, Antibiotics or hormones for our animals, and pasture them on land that is chemical-free. Our goal is to raise as much of our own food as possible and provide our community with the same healthy food.
Meadowwood LLC
20228 Southeast 400th Street
Some of the freshest local ingredients you can find. Meadowwood is a small farm located on the Enumclaw Plateau. We are committed to good stewardship of the land by using renewable and sustainable, organic farming methods. We live with the cycles of nature. We plant, grow, harvest and rest with the seasons. Our specialty is certified raw, chemical free, cow milk and pasture raised eggs and meat. All of our livestock are pasture raised, leading to more contented and healthier animals. We use certified organic feed with no GMO's, Antibiotics or hormones for our animals, and pasture them on land that is chemical-free. Our goal is to raise as much of our own food as possible and provide our community with the same healthy food.
Beautiful & fresh local produce
Foley's Produce
21419 Renton-Maple Valley Rd
Beautiful & fresh local produce

Food scene

Local brewpub Lumber House Brewery serves craft beer and comfort food to the Maple Valley/ Black Diamond & Enumclaw
Lumber House Brewery
30741 3rd Avenue
Local brewpub Lumber House Brewery serves craft beer and comfort food to the Maple Valley/ Black Diamond & Enumclaw
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Deutschland
Gourmet cupcakes! 🧁
Gracene's Cupcake Boutique
30800 3rd Avenue
Gourmet cupcakes! 🧁
Nested between the Historic Black Diamond Museum and the Bakery sits our gourmet specialty shop that will tantalize your senses. Step in and enjoy the wondrous smells of the smokehouse. Follow your nose! Store Hours: Monday - Closed Tuesday - Closed Wednesday Thursday 10:00 - 5:00 Friday - Saturday** 9:00 - 6:00 Sunday 9:00 - 4:00** Feel free to stop in, or call (360)886-9293.
The Smoke House and More
32721 Railroad Avenue
Nested between the Historic Black Diamond Museum and the Bakery sits our gourmet specialty shop that will tantalize your senses. Step in and enjoy the wondrous smells of the smokehouse. Follow your nose! Store Hours: Monday - Closed Tuesday - Closed Wednesday Thursday 10:00 - 5:00 Friday - Saturday** 9:00 - 6:00 Sunday 9:00 - 4:00** Feel free to stop in, or call (360)886-9293.
Casual American eatery with 3 meals a day, a storied past & baked goods from a historic oven.
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Black Diamond Bakery And Restaurant
32805 Railroad Ave
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Casual American eatery with 3 meals a day, a storied past & baked goods from a historic oven.
A menu featuring an array of classic American bistro fare in a rustic setting with outdoor seating.
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Griffin & Wells Cafe
1239 Griffin Ave
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A menu featuring an array of classic American bistro fare in a rustic setting with outdoor seating.
We are a wood-fired pizza company specializing in creating hand-crafted, artisan pizzas. We do catering for weddings, parties, and corp
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Cascadia Pizza Co
22607 Southeast 216th Way
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We are a wood-fired pizza company specializing in creating hand-crafted, artisan pizzas. We do catering for weddings, parties, and corp
Breakfast/coffee spot in the heart of Enumclaw’s Historic District
The Local Coffee House
1616 Cole St
Breakfast/coffee spot in the heart of Enumclaw’s Historic District
Local butcher with a case of beef, pork & free-range chicken, plus house-smoked meats & sausage. Welcome to Shawn’s Quality Meats and Smokehouse where you will always find the most friendly, knowledgeable, hometown butchers, ready to serve you with a smile. Shawn’s offers Painted Hills, all natural meats, a variety of in house smoked products, sausages, and Free Range Chicken. Come enjoy an all natural meat shopping experience in an uplifting and country style atmosphere at Shawn’s Quality Meats and Smokehouse.
Shawn's Quality Meats & Smokehouse
23220 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road
Local butcher with a case of beef, pork & free-range chicken, plus house-smoked meats & sausage. Welcome to Shawn’s Quality Meats and Smokehouse where you will always find the most friendly, knowledgeable, hometown butchers, ready to serve you with a smile. Shawn’s offers Painted Hills, all natural meats, a variety of in house smoked products, sausages, and Free Range Chicken. Come enjoy an all natural meat shopping experience in an uplifting and country style atmosphere at Shawn’s Quality Meats and Smokehouse.
Market & smokehouse with a large selection of beef, poultry & exotic meats like ostrich & antelope.
Green Valley Meats
12565 SE Green Valley Rd
Market & smokehouse with a large selection of beef, poultry & exotic meats like ostrich & antelope.
Italian Fresh Pizza
32621 3rd Avenue
A local, friendly, mindful, healthy option stop in Black Diamond. The in-house-made menu includes cold-pressed juices created with local PNW produce, smoothies made with whole fruits and vegetables, delicious nutrient-packed oat bites, coconut milk-based vegan ice cream blended with whole fruit, NU Bowls (nutrient layer smoothie bowls), and plant-based clean caffeinated options in our Better Buzz line. Ran by a Mother-Daughter small business team ready to help you achieve your body, mind, and heart's potential. Feel Good, Look Good, Do Good.
Our Hive Juice N Oats
31231 3rd Avenue
A local, friendly, mindful, healthy option stop in Black Diamond. The in-house-made menu includes cold-pressed juices created with local PNW produce, smoothies made with whole fruits and vegetables, delicious nutrient-packed oat bites, coconut milk-based vegan ice cream blended with whole fruit, NU Bowls (nutrient layer smoothie bowls), and plant-based clean caffeinated options in our Better Buzz line. Ran by a Mother-Daughter small business team ready to help you achieve your body, mind, and heart's potential. Feel Good, Look Good, Do Good.

Entertainment

White River Amphitheatre is a Live Nation managed concert venue, located 8 miles east of Auburn, Washington and 7 miles west of Enumclaw, Washington on the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation. It is 22 miles northeast of Tacoma and 36 miles southeast of Seattle. The capacity is 16,000, with 9,000 covered seats.
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White River Amphitheatre
40601 Auburn Enumclaw Rd SE
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The Best Place for a Winter Vacation With Open Space, Expansive Terrain & Powerful Views. Skiing at Crystal Mountain. Locals Think About it, Visitors Plan for it, We Live for it. Summit House Dining.
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Crystal Mountain
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The Best Place for a Winter Vacation With Open Space, Expansive Terrain & Powerful Views. Skiing at Crystal Mountain. Locals Think About it, Visitors Plan for it, We Live for it. Summit House Dining.
Muckleshoot Casino offers more than 3000 video gaming machines, exciting table games, world-class live entertainment, and delectable dining.
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Muckleshoot Casino
2402 Auburn Way S
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Muckleshoot Casino offers more than 3000 video gaming machines, exciting table games, world-class live entertainment, and delectable dining.
Our 72 lush, Pacific Northwest acres are home to a variety of multi-use buildings, grass midways, plentiful parking and arenas versatile enough to accommodate any event. A friendly staff, reasonable prices and our beautiful location welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Home to the King County Fair (oldest fair west of the Mississippi River,) Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival, world-class weddings, consumer shows, agricultural and equine events. The Enumclaw Expo Center is home to your next event, ready to provide a lifetime of memories.
Enumclaw Expo Center
45224 284th Ave SE
Our 72 lush, Pacific Northwest acres are home to a variety of multi-use buildings, grass midways, plentiful parking and arenas versatile enough to accommodate any event. A friendly staff, reasonable prices and our beautiful location welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Home to the King County Fair (oldest fair west of the Mississippi River,) Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival, world-class weddings, consumer shows, agricultural and equine events. The Enumclaw Expo Center is home to your next event, ready to provide a lifetime of memories.

Museums

Historic and educational experiences
Small but quality museum that covers not just the mining history of Black Diamond but life from every era since its founding.
Black Diamond Museum
32627 Railroad Ave
Small but quality museum that covers not just the mining history of Black Diamond but life from every era since its founding.

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Rain gear

Don’t forget your rain gear including light weight rain jacket and weatherproof boots in the event it begins to rain. Light sprinkles are quite common in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).