Scablands

[zulu]

I'd like to visit the scablands this summer, but it's a huge area so need advice on where to go.

 

[TheBar]

I've flown over it many times. Just bare rock and a few tiny settlements.

 

[jackiemac]

We drove highway 2 from Spokane to Beebee Bridge which has a great camping place and is close to Lake Chelan where we took a boat trip to Stehekin. If you do a day trip get fast boat out and slow one back so you get more time to explore.

We hadn't heard of the Scablands or we might have explored. The section we drove along was very flat with lots of what looked like hay growing.

The lava fields were pretty incredible.

Let us know how you get on if you go!

Photos from our drive.

 

[Lou Schneider]

I've heard of the Badlands in North Dakoda. Where are the scablands?

 

[zulu]

I've heard of the Badlands in North Dakoda. Where are the scablands?

A large area

 

[Matt_C]

I want to get there also. It is there because there was a Huge Glacial lake called Lake Missoula. At some time, the retaining structure failed and the whole lake (several hundred square miles) drained in a couple of days. This left a lot for erosion structures and some interesting things like the "Dry Falls" in Washington. I am told if you see it, it is clear that it was a larger water fall area.
Matt_C

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

I've heard of the Badlands in North Dakoda. Where are the scablands?

It's a region of eastern Washington state. This article describes some of its scenic attractions and where to learn more about it. Matt C covered the major highlights.

Channeled Scablands

Channeled Scablands

www.sevenwondersofwashingtonstate.com

 

[Lou Schneider]

It's a region of eastern Washington state. This article describes some of its scenic attractions and where to learn more about it. Matt C covered the major highlights.

Channeled Scablands

Channeled Scablands

www.sevenwondersofwashingtonstate.com

Thanks. I lived in western WA state for 5 years and never heard them being called that.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Thanks. I lived in western WA state for 5 years and never heard them being called that.

LOL! I worked at a campground in Moses Lake for two summers and my impression was that many folks in western Washington had no idea there was more of their state east of the Cascades. Two very different geographies and cultures. But I agree - never encountered the Scablands term when we were there, even though we explored the area a couple times.