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streams are Big Creek, 15 miles from Sauk; Tenas Creek, 18 miles; Buck Creek, 

 25 miles; Downey Creek, 33 miles; Sulphur Creek, 35 miles; and Canyon Creek, 

 41 miles. Milk Creek, which flows into the Suiattle from the south, off the slopes 

 of Glacier Peak, is a "white water" stream and worthless for fishing. 



The Suiattle River Indian tribe, whose ancestors have hunted and fished on 

 the watershed for untold generations, add to the interest of this trip. They are 

 pure-blooded Indians, uncontaminated to any extent by association with white 

 men, and furnish a splendid opportunity for a study of the barbarian in his native 

 haunts. The Suiattle River Indian will not disturb your camp or steal anything, 

 no matter how long you may be absent. However, the camper must watch the 

 Indian dogs and place everything edible out of reach. Otherwise something good 

 to eat may be stolen right before his eyes. 



One may obtain a fish basket of any size or design, woven by one of the squaws. 

 These Indian fish baskets can not be excelled in appearance or durability by any 

 found in sporting-goods stores. - 



For the nature lover the headwaters of Suiattle River offer some very beau- 

 tiful scenes. Glacier Peak, with its shining crown of ice, is justly noted for its 

 beauty. The meadows and parks of Huckleberry Mountain are easily reached by 

 horse trail and offer some of the finest camping places in the State. Ten days to 

 three weeks are not too long to spend on this trip. Three days are required to go 

 to the headwaters of the Suiattle from Sauk, and tourists should make several side 

 trips of a day each before returning. Fuel and water are abundant and handy, 

 and grass and pasturage for ponies are plentiful. A telephone line extends as far 

 as the Suiattle Ranger Station, just above Buck Creek. 



ILLABOT CREEK AND LAKE 



Rockport is the logical starting point. One can go as far as the mouth of the 

 creek by saddle horse or automobile. Packers, guides, and horses are available at 

 Rockport. Fresh vegetables, milk, butter, and eggs may be obtained from farm- 

 houses near the mouth of the creek. 



If a short camping or fishing trip is desired, Illabot Creek is one of the best 

 situated and most accessible places on the Washington National Forest. There 

 are fine camping spots near the mouth of the creek, which enters the Skagit from 



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