SILVER
BAY INN TRAVEL TIPS & INFO
Getting
to Stehekin- Getting
to Stehekin -Stehekin is accessible by boat or plane. The Lady
of the Lake Ferry boards in Chelan at 8:30am during the summer
and 10 am off-season. A gated parking area for boarding the Lady
of the Lake is available at Field’s Pt (about 10 miles
past Entiat, turn left at signage “Navarre Coulee Canyon,
25 mile State Park and Field’s Pt). Boarding times are
approx. 1 hr. later at Fields Pt. Landing...check the Lady of
the Lake schedule on-line for exact times.
Lady
of the Lake Boat Co. 509-682-2224 ( Lady II – 4 hrs, Lady
Express- 2hrs, Chelan Seaplanes 509-682-5555 (Departs from Chelan,
approx. 40 min scenic flight)The Tour Boat (Gordon Commack) 509-682-8287
( caters to individual schedules) Private Boats - Call the Forest
Service for info – 509-682-2549
Arrival
in Stehekin- The Silver Bay Inn provides transportation
for the arrival and departure of guests at approx 12:30 pm when
the Lady of the Lake II arrives in Stehekin. Look for a Mazda
mini-van with the Silver Bay Inn logo. If you arrive by plane,
private boat or at a time later than 12:30 pm, we will pick you
up for a $10 charge. Check out time is 10:00 am.
Activities -
Bikes, canoes, rowboats, hot tub, croquet and bonfire areas complimentary
for guests. Kayak rentals $15 per hr. Seasonal activities: river
rafting and horse trips (800-536-0745 to reserve). Mountain bikes
can be rented from www.discoverybikes.com. A valley shuttle bus
operates most of the summer (pick up at the end of our lane) Fishing
licenses and info should be obtained before arriving in Stehekin.
Hiking info on North Cascades National Park website. Bird watching
and star-gazing excellent at Silver Bay either from your hammock
or deck chairs.
Food -
The Ranch picks our guests up at the end of our lane for dinners,
the Bakery is approx. 3 blocks from end of our lane and is happy
to make special occasion cakes, pies, etc., and the Landing restaurant
is a 10 minute bike ride or a little over 1 mile from the Silver
Bay Inn. If you plan to cook, bring food in boxes, coolers or plastic
bins (grocery items limited in Stehekin). Safeway (509-682-2615)
and Chelan Market will box and send items on the boat for a small
fee.
What
to Bring - Depending on the season: beach towels, water
bottles, backpack, mosquito repellant, flashlight, music and
player, wind jacket and/or raincoat. (we do have umbrellas, water
toys, books, games, etc.) No candles.
A
Cancellations or Changes in Reservation – VERY
IMPORTANT TO KNOW . Cancellation less than 45 days written notice(email:stehekin@silverbayinn.com)
will be refunded if/when the dates have filled, less the $50
cancellation change fee. We recommend trip insurance (www.accessamerica.com).
We are not responsible for circumstances beyond our control.
If you are concerned, please protect your vacation with trip
insurance.
We
cannot accommodate more than 4 people in each cabin because of
septic restriction
No
smoking in cabins or pets. Silver Bay Inn grounds & amenities
for registered guests only.
Please
let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay more
enjoyable.
Kathy & Randall
Dinwiddie, 800-555-7781
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Us