Brender's Station

Just before you arrive at the Ingalls Creek trailhead you will pass by the old Brender's Station and Campground. The gas station opened in 1926 and a few years later a campsite was added for motorists traveling the new Blewett Pass highway. there were 3 cabin for rent in addition to the campground and these cabins still stand today. The park also generated it's own electricity. 

I met with the caretaker who lived in the old station. He told a story about how one day early in the morning, after he just poured himself a cup of coffee, he heard a noise outside. It was an odd sound so he decided to go out and see what it is. As soon as he opened the door and began to walk out, he saw a large bigfoot walking across the road. It took one look at the caretaker and then ran into the forest. He never saw it again.