Cascade, WA
Music connected to Cascade
About Cascade
- • Musician and songwriter, Jesse Sykes, was born in Cascade, WA.
- • The 'Cascade Concrete' mix was developed for local infrastructure projects.
- • The Great Northern Railway established the town as a vital rail stop.
- • Local legend says a Sasquatch roams the surrounding mountains.
- • The 1948 Vanport flood devastated the town's economy.
- • Named for nearby cascades, the town was established in 1893.
- • The population is roughly 85, similar to a small neighborhood.
- • Sitting at 1,732 feet, the air feels crisp and clean.
- • Logging and timber remain the primary economic drivers.
- • A peaceful, reflective atmosphere permeates the close-knit community.
- • The Seattle Mariners, about 100 miles away, won the AL West in 2001.
- • Nearby Stevens Pass is known for its challenging ski runs.