Cedar Creek Treehouse
Observatory at Mt. Rainier
Photo Gallery

Here are some photos of the new Treehouse Observatory that was erected in September, 2001.  (See News Update -- Winter 2001 -- for details.)   And, there's a new section of photos from 2002 below.

Telescopic view of Mountain Goat on Mt. Wow from Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory (2008) The Observatory provides a great vantage point for spotting white mountain goats on the slopes across the valley.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Treehouse Observatory looking South from the spiral staircase showing the completed Rainbow Bridge.  Sawtooth Ridge is in the background.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier View of the new treehouse observatory (upper left) from the stairwell   (Bill's house is seen on the ground below).

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Beautiful sunset view during deck construction.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Looking Southwest from the deck to Osborne Mt. in the background, and looking down on Cedar Creek Treehouse (below on the right).

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier View of Mt. Rainier and nearby peaks from the loft area at 100 feet above the ground.  (Wooden beam for hoisting operation is in foreground.)

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Lining up the octagonal wall sections on the ground.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Ground crew prepares hand winch to hoist first wall section.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Brave 3-man crew up in tree connects and braces wall sections.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Five hours later ... "Beam 'em down, Scotty!"

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Cedar and Josh survey the Treehouse and stairwell from the Observatory loft.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier View of Mt. Rainier from Observatory main floor.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Observatory main floor, looking Northwest.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Crew beholds the results of its amazing efforts from Cedar Creek Treehouse.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Crew beginning to show effects of beer ...

New Observatory Photos (2002) below:

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Crew prepares to hoist roof sections up to treehouse. Note aluminum siding. (Boeing jet surplus sheeting, screwed onto Douglas fir framed sections)

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Roof section received by treehouse crew, 100 feet above the ground.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Tom and Tim set the first section ... piece of cake!!

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Taking a breather, enjoying the view.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Ground crew ( Tony and Gary, center) celebrate their efforts with Tom and Tim from stairwell.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Framing in a recycled car window in one of the arched roof sections.  (Note cloud cap over Mt. Rainier in background ...  indicates rain is on the way in a day or two.)

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Amanda inspects the Observatory loft.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Cedar prepares telescope for afternoon viewing.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Focusing in on Mt. Rainier from Observatory loft.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Building a scaffold before the window can be installed.  The secret to working high up?  Don't look down.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Installing the window.  Stairway to Heaven in the background.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Trusty assistant Tom Touse lends a hand.   Tom's help has been invaluable throughout the project phases.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier What th' ... it actually fits!! (Note treehouse observatory silhouetted at lower right.)

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier The Rainbow Bridge walkway, connecting the Stairway to Heaven and the Observatory, has chain link fencing fastened to both sides ow the walkway for added safety and security..

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Looking East toward the Tatoosh Mountains (Mt. Rainier National Park).   Mountain goats can often be seen on the Tum Tum cliffs (photo center).

Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory at Mt. Rainier Treehouse owner and builder Bill Compher peers down from a window in the Observatory while dreaming up new schemes. Stay tuned ...

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