Stairway to Heaven from forest floor. Constructed in Summer 2003, the 80-foot spiral staircase will provide safe access to the treehouse observatory.
Cedar Creek Treehouse
Observatory at Mt. Rainier
"Stairway to Heaven" Photo Gallery
Here are some photos of the new "Stairway to Heaven" spiral staircase, which will give easy access to the Treehouse Observatory.
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Stairway to Heaven" Stairway to Heaven from forest floor. Constructed in Summer 2003, the 80-foot spiral staircase will provide safe access to the treehouse observatory. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Stairway to Heaven" Each revolution around the tree gains 8 feet of height. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Stairway to Heaven" Cedar hoists up more treads as he winds his way upward around the Douglas fir tree. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Stairway to Heaven" Bolting the wooden treads onto the steel support treads. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Stairway to Heaven" Nearing the Top! Precision in layout was crucial, and was slow, dangerous work. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Stairway to Heaven" Cedar and Amanda Testing the Treads. Each step was knee-braced, and vertical poles added to connect steps and enclose the climber. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Stairway to Heaven" Phil and Ron take a moment to enjoy the view south as they approach the top of the new spiral staircase. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory After climbing the spiral "Stairway toHeaven" spiral staircase around a fir tree, guests can walk across the "Rainbow Bridge" walkway that connects to the treehouse observatory 43 feet away. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Stairway to Heaven" The old way up and down. The spiral staircase will make the ladder access obsolete. |
Rainbow Bridge Photos (2004)
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" Pearl and Miles test the Rainbow bridge before it is disconnected. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" Crew prepares to uncable and carry the bridge. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" Transporting the bridge to the hoisting location. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" Tom and Steve lead the way. Ten people were needed to carry the 44 foot span. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" Hoisting the 500 lb. bridge required a double pulley rigging to cut the weight load. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" Success! The Stairway to Heaven and the Observatory are connected. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" Tom inspects the chain link fencing on the Rainbow Bridge. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" Bill adjusts the two suspension cables atop the spiral staircase, 90 feet up. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" Looking South at the Observatory, with the Sawtooth mountains on the left. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory -- "Rainbow Bridge" The Rainbow Bridge, fenced in, providing safe access and spectacular views of Mt. Rainier. |
A Visit by a Group of Students
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory Rainbow Bridge and top of the spiral staircase. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory Students from the Bastyr University visit the Observatory |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory Waiting to cross the bridge... |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory More brave adventurers prepare to cross... |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory Walking on a rainbow to the Observatory...before the chain link fence was added! |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory Don't look down! The fence has made all the difference. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory Three friends share the moment in the Observatory. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory Eleven students from Bastyr University celebrate 90 feet in the sky. |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory A new record--- 12 people in the Observatory! |
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Cedar Creek Treehouse Observatory Stay tuned......... |
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