Roselea Triggs, the 1950's owner of Copper Creek Inn once lived in these rooms above the restaurant. She waited tables by day and wrote short stories by night. She had a colorful history and was loved by people who knew her. Many people remember her and discribe her as "the light of the commumity."

Soft sunny colors decorate this two room suite. The bedroom has a queen sized log bed with down comforters. A small table and chairs, refrigeratorm microwave, coffee pot and grider, 1950's advertisements for Copper Creek Inn restaurant embellish the room. French windows open out onto views of towering cedars and firs. Knotty pine woodwork compliments the restored douglas fir floors and bead board walls.

A gas fireplace warms the room in winter months and provides a romantic open flame.

35707 SR 706 E Ashford, Washington Two miles west of the Nisqually Entrance to Mt Rainier National Park. Lodging: 877-325-5881 360-569-2799 Restaurant: 360-569-2326

In 1946 Roselea Triggs & her husband, Harry Long purchased Copper Creek. It had been a lunch counter and garage, and they converted the whole building to a restaurant. Roselea, a striking beauty who had a brief career in Burlesque, was the waitress. Shortly after opening the cafe, Harry left Roselea with $15.00 in her pocket. She was no cook, but she managed to keep the restaurant open with the help of friends. A local logger started showing up in the mornings to make breakfast. Word spread quickly in the valley and they soon had a vibrant trade.

Frenchie's Suite: A three rooms suite is named for the 1950s baker at Copper Creek Inn, Hank "Frenchie" Canty. Two knotty pine bedrooms have lush queen beds with down comforters. An additional two children or couple can sleep on the foam roll out sofa in the living room. Call for Reservations: Lodging: 877-325-5881 360-569-2799 Restaurant: 360-569-2326 e-mail: coppercreek@greatcabins.com