Tradition

Courtney

The Courtney family has one of the most prominent and enduring histories in Stehekin, Washington—a remote, roadless community at the northern end of Lake Chelan in the North Cascades. Their story is tied to early 20th-century homesteading, pioneer life, and ongoing contributions to the valley’s economy and community.

Buckner

The Buckner family holds one of the most significant and well-documented legacies in Stehekin, Washington, primarily through their development and stewardship of what is now known as the Buckner Homestead Historic District and the famous Buckner Orchard in North Cascades National Park (specifically within Lake Chelan National Recreation Area). This site represents a classic example of early 20th-century homesteading, agriculture, and community life in the remote, roadless Stehekin Valley.

Hall

The Hall family played a foundational role in the early history of Stehekin, Washington, during the late 19th-century boom period tied to mining prospects and the arrival of steamboat service on Lake Chelan. Their presence marks some of the earliest entrepreneurial and settlement efforts in the remote valley.