Headed through Central Washington? Make a stop in Downtown Cle Elum! This little mountain town has some seriously good eats — the kind of places you only find when you slow down and explore. Here are a few must-try spots right off I-90 ⬇️ 🍩 Cle Elum Bakery – a historic staple since 1906 (don’t skip the maple bar) 🍽️ Orchard – cozy, seasonal, farm-to-table flavors 🌮 Señor Bones – tacos margaritas = perfect combo 🍻 Mike’s Tavern – the local hangout with great drinks 🍣 Gemini Fish Market – ope

Our adventure to a mercury retort and cinnabar mining area from the late 1880's located deep in the Cle Elum mining district of Washington State. Along the way we investigate numerous cabin sites from a bygone era of Washingtons mining history. https://youtu.be/O6eujhYLFrw?si=XCevkyoKeZgJfeFM | Ghost Towns and Mines of Washington