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Franklin Falls — Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

During the long weekend my brother came to visit from Utah with his six kids. I knew a great place that had just expanded parking, guaranteeing he could fit their converted airport van somewhere.

It was a slightly smokey, sunny day, but the kids didn't pay any attention to the waterfall which bummed me out. Two SWers had set up a tip jar and were soliciting subscribers to their "Oh Eff" while spinning around on an athletic pole while in thongs (it was almost 85* to be fair.)

My brother wanted to make a scene but I talked him down and told him he cannot be a bigot here, and we discussed intersectional inclusivity and feminism. He has not spoken to me since but I am going to stand up for what is right.

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TattooedMountaineer on Sep 01, 2025 01:22 PM

mato on Franklin Falls

Bigotry aside, it's not the kind of thing you would expect to see on a family hike. Then again, nothing really surprises me anymore.

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mato on Sep 02, 2025 07:25 AM