Waterville
… The small wheat farming commuknow in WA u o y town of d nity of Waterville sits high atop the e t Did a por pital incor teorite ca Big Bend Plateau overlooking the Cot s e igh me lumbia River 2,000 feet below. Nestled The h 0 ft. and 4 903 6 2 at at the base of Badger Mountain, visitors ilt in 1 on t u g b in s l wa are surrounded with breathtaking views Wash Hote toric is of wheat fields, shrub-steppe, distant H rville Wate mountain ranges and glacially scoured Seat ” ounty C hway s coulees. k Hig ugla r o a D P l a The U.S. Highway 2 (the old National Park Highation old “N ail” e h way and Yellowstone Trail), winds through t r 2 is eT U.S. ellowston the historic downtown and offering opportuY “ d an innity to dine, shop, or stretch your legs. Watercluding ville is home to the Douglas County Historical several meteorites Museum and offers a glimpse into the lives of found locally, making Waterville local pioneers; an extensive rock collection,
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the meteorite capital of Washington. Summer brings festivals and fairs. The first of which is the annual Demolition Derby with racing and fireworks, always celebrated July 3rd at the fairgrounds. “Waterville Days” takes place the second weekend in July and provides food and craft vendors, entertainment, parade, fly-in, car show, quilt show and art walk. Waterville hosts the North Central Washington Fair the 4th week of August. The town bustles with activity as fair goers arrive to enjoy concerts, rodeo, exhibits and animal exhibitions. It’s always fun, food and friends at the local fair. In the winter, locals and visitors alike enjoy the family atmosphere at the Badger Mountain Ski Hill operated weekends and holidays. Waterville can truly be considered a tourist destination with numerous scenic and historic attractions nearby, or a convenient stopover halfway between Seattle and Spokane along Route 2. In addition, there is star-gazing, fishing, hiking, birding, spectacular scenery for photographers and painters, delightful driving for car and motorcycle enthusiasts and the attractive simplicity of a small town. Have some extra time? Check out the 164 mile “Ice Age Floods Geologic Trail,” self guided loop driving tour. The historic downtown bustles with restaurants, galleries and shops, like days of past. The recently restored Waterville Historic Hotel has recently been restored and once again welcomes guests. Waterville invites you to come spend a day or two and explore the Plateau.
Recreationland • 2011