Forks of the Sky State Park

In this article we will explore the impact of Forks of the Sky State Park on today's society. From its origin to its influence on different aspects of daily life, Forks of the Sky State Park has left an indelible mark on our history. We will analyze its relevance in culture, politics, economy and technology, as well as its role in the construction of individual and collective identities. Through deep analysis, we will try to discover how Forks of the Sky State Park has shaped and transformed the world we live in, and what perspectives it offers us for the future.

Forks of the Sky State Park
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Area1,300-acre (530 ha)[1]
Operated byWashington State Park System

Forks of the Sky State Park is a 1,300-acre (530 ha)[1] element of the Washington State Park System on the Skykomish River and adjacent to U.S. Highway 2, near Index, Washington. Although a separate park, it is administered by Wallace Falls State Park farther west on Highway 2.[2] The Index Town Wall, a popular 1,200-foot (370 m) rock climbing and BASE jumping wall with 500 climbing routes documented by 2003,[3][4][5] was acquired by the state in 2010,[6] and is part of the park.[2] The base of the wall has a blocked tunnel created by the test of a tunnel boring machine that was sent to dig under the English Channel.[5] The Wild Sky Wilderness can be reached through the state park.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Zalesky 2004.
  2. ^ a b Romano 2017.
  3. ^ Brooks 2003.
  4. ^ Brooks & Sullivan 2004.
  5. ^ a b Romano 2012.
  6. ^ Dominguez 2010.
  7. ^ Cornwall 2008.

Sources

  • Romano, Craig (November 16, 2017). "Index Town Wall". Hike of the Week.
  • Dominguez, Alejandro (September 20, 2010). "Index Lower Town Wall now part of park: The Washington Climbers Coalition donated the climbing wall to the state". The Everett Herald. Everett, Washington.
  • Brooks, Diane (August 6, 2003). "Heights of happiness ; Weekend warriors and climbing fanatics alike find paradise by scaling the Index Town Wall, which has hundreds of routes". The Seattle Times. Seattle. p. H.32.
  • Romano, Craig (November 26, 2012), "Try This Trail: Index Town Wall; Aim high and be careful—this is one steep cliff.", Seattle Met
  • Cornwall, Warren (May 31, 2008). "Their Wild Sky dream comes true: Murray: "We did it" ; Years of effort result in new federal wilderness area". The Seattle Times. Seattle. p. B.1.
  • Brooks, Diane; Sullivan, Jennifer (July 7, 2004). "Fatal fall underscores perils of base-jumping". The Seattle Times.
  • Zalesky, Philip (Spring 2004). "Flora of the Wild Sky Wilderness". The Wild Cascades. North Cascades Conservation Council.

Further reading

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