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General

Carnation is a nice town

Carnation is located on the join of the Tolt river and the Snoqualmie River .  It's about 65 miles north of Mount Rainier.

Carnation Mount Rainier 

Carnation Mountain tree leaves 

There's a large park that spans both sides of the Snoqualmie River called Tolt MacDonald Park.  A suspension foot bridge spans the river.

Carnation MacDonald park suspension bridge

Remlinger bridge 

The town of Carnation was originally called Tolt but was renamed to Carnation to honor Carnation Milk that originates in the town.

Carnation Tolt Marker 

In 2012, the town turned 100 years old (you can see me in the picture).

Carnation 100 years old 

Of course the big thing Carnation is known for is Carnation Milk that is sold worldwide.

Carnation Milk 

Carnation milk poster 

Carnation milk poster 

Carnation milk truck 

The official Carnation city site is here.

 

Snoqualmie Trail

The best trail through Carnation is the Snoqualmie Trail.  It is a disused railroad track.

Snoqualmie Trail at Carnation 

Snoqualmie Trail 

Snoqualmie Trail 

Snoqualmie Trail 

Snoqualmie Trail 

The trail has nice bridges such as over the Tokul river.

Snoqualmie Trail - Tokul bridge 

Snoqualmie Trail - Tokul river 

Snoqualmie Trail - Tokul Bridge 

Snoqualmie Trail 

You can walk along the trail from Carnation to the Snoqualmie Falls.

Snoqualmie Falls 

 

The are also lots of other great parks in Carnation.  They're listed here .

The walking trails are shown here.

Carnation trails 

If it gets too hot in the park, the fire brigade is always on hand to cool people down.

Fire hose in park 

 

Theme park

Remlinger operates a theme park in Carnation where you can do things such as buy locally grown produce and ride on their steam train.

Remlinger steam train 

 

Historical photos

Main street in 1912

Carnation main street in 1912 

Original church and school

Original church and school 

 

Rivers

Snoqualmie river

Snoqualmie river bridge 

Tolt river

Tolt river gravel island 

Tolt river trail 

Tilt river Remlinger 

Tolt river logs 

Tolt river fast flow 

 

Carnation July 4th

Parade

Celebrating July 4th Independence Day is a big deal in Carnation.  In the morning there is a parade down the high street and in the evening there is a band and then lots of fireworks.  Details are here .

Parade July 4th Ixtapa 

Parade July 4th Ixtapa 

July 4th parade dancing horses 

Parade July 4th Horse and cart 

 

Car Show

Red car July 4th 

Yellow car July 4th 

 

Band in the park

Band July 4th 

 

Fireworks

Fireworks July 4th 

Fireworks July 4th 

Fireworks July 4th 

Fireworks from Rio plot 

Xmas

The holidays are also well celebrated in Carnation.

Decorations

Xmas fire truck 

Night life

Pete's Club

Pete's Club 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Petes-Club-Grill/98734924006

Rock festivals

Brodie Nation

Brodie Nation 

Brodie Nation X 

July 6th 7th 2012.

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/250668

People With Instruments

Aug 17th 18th 2012.

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/254582

 

My area

Private roads 

My plot is in an area of 20+ acre plots.  We all contribute to the neighborhood association who's main role is to maintain the roads.

Road to my house