{"id":9,"date":"2015-03-12T04:05:31","date_gmt":"2015-03-12T04:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2024-05-09T18:33:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T18:33:06","slug":"attend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/attend\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Around"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everything in the ball park is within walking distance, however the Town of Skykomish is one mile East on Highway 2. \u00a0As such driving, carpooling, and\/or bringing a bike is recommended. \u00a0Skykomish is a small town, and most places are within walking distance of each other. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/edit?mid=zV9065ht7XX8.kkx2z91xrlbE\">Click here<\/a> for an interactive map with key locations of interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GETTING \u00a0THERE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Skykomish is 65 miles Northeast of\u00a0Seattle on Highway 2, and just 16 miles West of Steven&#8217;s Pass.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_96\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2015-03-14-at-1.53.03-PM1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96\" class=\"wp-image-96\" src=\"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2015-03-14-at-1.53.03-PM1-1024x593.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-03-14 at 1.53.03 PM\" width=\"600\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2015-03-14-at-1.53.03-PM1-1024x593.png 1024w, http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2015-03-14-at-1.53.03-PM1-300x174.png 300w, http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2015-03-14-at-1.53.03-PM1-250x145.png 250w, http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2015-03-14-at-1.53.03-PM1-150x87.png 150w, http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2015-03-14-at-1.53.03-PM1.png 1163w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-96\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Skykomish Ball Park is 67 Miles Northeast of Seattle<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>From Seattle:<\/strong>\u00a0Take WA-520 E to\u00a0I-405 N, then\u00a0WA-522 E until you get\u00a0to Monroe, where you will turn onto\u00a0US-2 E\/U.S. Rte 2 E. \u00a0Monroe is the last large town on the\u00a0way, with a Fred Meyer&#8217;s, a Lowe&#8217;s, and a Safeway. \u00a0From Monroe, take US 2 E \u00a0another 45 minute drive\u00a0to Skykomish. \u00a0The drive without stops or traffic is about 1 hour and 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting to Electric Sky at the Skykomish Ball Park<\/strong>: From Skykomish, continue east on highway Us-2 for 1 mile, until you see a sign that says Beckler Road on your right. \u00a0The dirt road immediately after this sign on the right is the City Ball Park Road. \u00a0Turn right onto this road. \u00a0Please drive slowly on the dirt road and around the ball park.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bus: \u00a0<\/strong>There is an Amtrak bus that goes to Skykomish once a day, leaving at 8:50am and arriving at 11:15am. \u00a0It returns every day leaving Skykomish at 2:15pm and arriving in Seattle at 4:45pm. \u00a0Learn more and buy tickets here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tickets.amtrak.com\/itd\/amtrak\">http:\/\/tickets.amtrak.com\/itd\/amtrak<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PLACES TO STAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Camping will be available in the Skykomish Ball Park to all those attending Electric Sky, including space for campers and RVs (though no power\/waste hookups). \u00a0Please register to secure your spot!<\/li>\n<li>If you want to participate but do not want to camp, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.historiccascadia.com\/\">Cascadia Inn<\/a> offers inexpensive rooms in the heart of Skykomish.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"http:\/\/onemishlodge.com\/main\/\">OneMish Lodg<\/a>e offers a more upscale option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WHAT TO EAT<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are expected to be self-sufficient for your meals, \u00a0with the exception of our group dinner on Saturday night. \u00a0There is a large community kitchen with electricity you may use to cook.<\/li>\n<li>If you prefer to eat out, there are a few places in Skykomish, 1 mile down the road:\n<ul>\n<li>Louski&#8217;s Deli<\/li>\n<li>Cascadia Inn Cafe and Lounge<\/li>\n<li>Whistling Post Tavern<\/li>\n<li>Sky Gas and Grocery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WHAT TO SEE NEARBY<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check out Skykomish in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pocketsights.com\/tour-guide-app\">PocketSite&#8217;s APP<\/a> for several cool virtual tours on your phone.\u00a0 P<a href=\"https:\/\/pocketsights.com\/tours\/location\/United-States\/Washington\/Skykomish\">review the Skykomish tours online here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Skykomish Historical Society&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/skyhistory.org\">Museum<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skyhistory.org\/tour.htm\">Historic Walk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/greatnortherncascaderailway.com\/\">Depot Train Museum with Miniature Train Ride<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Skykomish-Handout_2012_PrintFile.pdf\">Skykomish Forest Service Hikes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/TWS_highway_2_corridor_FINAL-lr.pdf\">Highway_2_corridor points of interest<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Other nearby hikes (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/edit?mid=zV9065ht7XX8.kkx2z91xrlbE\">see our map<\/a>)\n<ul>\n<li>Interpretive walk (in town)<\/li>\n<li>Miller river washout (2 mi drive)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.irongoat.org\/\">Iron Goat Trail<\/a> (10 mi drive)<\/li>\n<li>Lookout cliff (30 mi drive dirt road)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>MORE ABOUT SKYKOMISH &amp; SKY VALLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/skykomish.org\/\">Town of Skykomish<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/skyhistory.org\">Skykomish Historical Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/skyvalleyartscouncil.com\/\">Sky Valley Arts Council<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skyvalleychronicle.com\/\">http:\/\/www.skyvalleychronicle.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/detail\/mbs\/about-forest\/offices\/?cid=fsbdev7_001655\">Skykomish Ranger District<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/shellyfarnham\/skykomish\/\">Shelly&#8217;s Pinterest board<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything in the ball park is within walking distance, however the Town of Skykomish is one mile East on Highway 2. \u00a0As such driving, carpooling, and\/or bringing a bike is recommended. \u00a0Skykomish is a small town, and most places are within walking distance of each other. \u00a0Click here for an interactive map with key locations of interest. GETTING \u00a0THERE Skykomish is 65 miles Northeast of\u00a0Seattle on Highway 2, and just 16 miles West of Steven&#8217;s Pass. From Seattle:\u00a0Take WA-520 E to\u00a0I-405 N, then\u00a0WA-522 E until you get\u00a0to Monroe, where you will turn onto\u00a0US-2 E\/U.S. Rte 2 E. \u00a0Monroe is the last large town on the\u00a0way, with a Fred Meyer&#8217;s, a Lowe&#8217;s, and a Safeway. \u00a0From Monroe, take US 2 E \u00a0another 45 minute drive\u00a0to Skykomish. \u00a0The drive without stops or traffic is about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Getting to Electric Sky at the Skykomish Ball Park: From Skykomish, continue east on highway Us-2 for 1 mile, until you see a sign that says Beckler Road on your right. \u00a0The dirt road immediately after this sign on the right is the City Ball Park Road. \u00a0Turn right onto this road. \u00a0Please drive slowly on the dirt road and around the ball park. Bus: \u00a0There is an Amtrak bus that goes to Skykomish once a day, leaving at 8:50am and arriving at 11:15am. \u00a0It returns every day leaving Skykomish at 2:15pm and arriving in Seattle at 4:45pm. \u00a0Learn more and buy tickets here:\u00a0http:\/\/tickets.amtrak.com\/itd\/amtrak PLACES TO STAY Camping will be available in the Skykomish Ball Park to all those attending Electric Sky, including space for campers and RVs (though no power\/waste hookups). \u00a0Please register to secure your spot! If you want to participate but do not want to camp, the Cascadia Inn offers inexpensive rooms in the heart of Skykomish. The OneMish Lodge offers a more upscale option. WHAT TO EAT You are expected to be self-sufficient for your meals, \u00a0with the exception of our group dinner on Saturday night. \u00a0There is a large community kitchen with electricity you may use to cook. If you prefer to eat out, there are a few places in Skykomish, 1 mile down the road: Louski&#8217;s Deli Cascadia Inn Cafe and Lounge Whistling Post Tavern Sky Gas and Grocery WHAT TO SEE NEARBY Check out Skykomish in the PocketSite&#8217;s APP for several cool virtual tours on your phone.\u00a0 Preview the Skykomish tours online here. Skykomish Historical Society&#8217;s Museum and\u00a0Historic Walk Depot Train Museum with Miniature Train Ride Skykomish Forest Service Hikes Highway_2_corridor points of interest Other nearby hikes (see our map) Interpretive walk (in town) Miller river washout (2 mi drive) Iron Goat Trail (10 mi drive) Lookout cliff (30 mi drive dirt road) MORE ABOUT SKYKOMISH &amp; SKY VALLEY Town of Skykomish Skykomish Historical Society Sky Valley Arts Council http:\/\/www.skyvalleychronicle.com\/ Skykomish Ranger District Shelly&#8217;s Pinterest board<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/attend\/\"><span>Continue reading<\/span><i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1099,"href":"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions\/1099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/electricskyartcamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}