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Bethel Branch, Spanaway Washington Post Office

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Spanaway Bethel WA Post Office 98387
Spanaway Bethel WA Post Office 98387

ADDRESS: 21905 Mountain Hwy E., Spanaway, Washington 98387

Just sitting here on a lazy sunday afternoon looking through some of my old photos. As I started to sort them, I stumbled across this one from 2010. Some how I over-looked posting it. There are two Spanaway post offices in my collection and I had originally posted the other one not realizing there were two.

That is my excuse and I’m sticking to you. So here is the Bethel Branch post office in Spanaway Washington.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 10/3/2010 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Baring Washington Post Office

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Baring Washington Post Office 98224
Baring Washington Post Office 98224

ADDRESS: 63501 NE Stevens Pass Hwy, Baring, Washington 98224

The Baring Washington Post Office is clearly a distinguished building. One look and I was like WOW! The thing is the first time I saw it was during my 2010 Pacific Crest Trail hike, so all sorts of stories surround this time. Baring is the home town of the Dinsmore’s, a very popular hiker hostel.

I must have eaten my breakfast, lunch and dinner here several days in a row. At this point in the my hike I must have lost about 20 pounds and could not get enough to eat. Long distance hiking does that to a person.

Anyway, I was so interested in talking to the locals and conversing with the other hikers during my visit. Now that I’m reflecting on my time spent here I’m in awe of all the details of this building.

This post would not be complete with out a shout out to the Dinsmore’s. Thanks for everything and thank you for being hiker friendly. For more information on the Dinsmore’s hiker haven please visit their website.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 9/18/2010 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service

Former Stehekin Washington Post Office

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Stehekin WA Post Office 98852
Stehekin (Former) Washington Post Office 98852

ADDRESS: 31 DeFacto Ln., Stehekin, Washington 98852

My initial visit to the Stehekin post office was in 2010. The reason for my visit was not to photograph the building. My reason and the reason so many other hikers stop here is to pickup their provisions. Stehekin is ideally located and easy access for Pacific Crest Trail hikers.

So I have a special place and fond memories of visiting this one. I’m sad to see that it has closed and is now on under my “Former” post office category but delighted I was able to visit when I did. I know PCT hikers will be sad to see this one go.

Stehekin was also the first place I became aware of the Postal Portrait book.

Thanks,

David W. Gates Jr.

Sources

  • Personal visit on 9/24/2010 by David W. Gates Jr.
  • United States Postal Service