Years after emerging from its cobbled nest, a salmon returns to that same spot. Hundreds of river miles, thousands in the ocean, 9 dams, out and back, and all the perils in between. Paired now with another, preparing their own nest, a redd, to spawn the next generation. Back, in their home stream.
Homestream Park is dedicated to the rivers and fish of the Methow Valley, and to the native people, past and present, who have called this place home for thousands of years.
Located on 2 acres of riverfront just downstream from the town of
Winthrop, WA, the park includes a trail with benches along the river, inspiring sculptures by Smoker Marchand, and a public gathering area with shelters, picnic tables, interpretive signs, and a magical kid's lookout topped with wood carved osprey by Bruce Morrison. The land is being restored to its natural riparian and floodplain condition after years of abuse as winter coral for sorry looking horses standing in the mud watching their hooves rot and competing with deer for their food.
Homestream Park held its grand opening on October 13, 2019.
Cache has been placed with the enthusiastic approval of the property owners.
Parking is available at businesses across the highway when they are closed (most of the day and maybe permanently for one). Parking at the park itself is signed for disabled only.
. A new trail has been established to reach this cache without having to cross the busy highway. The trail begins at the right hand end of the nearby motel.