Conconully
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The town of Conconully is situated in a narrow valley surrounded by deep blue lakes and verdant mountains.
A quiet place with plenty to do Get back to nature, soak in some quiet and find plenty to do in Conconully. Tucked in a mountain valley and surrounded by national and state forests and lakes, the town is also host to friendly wildlife. As you take a walk, expect to find deer, wild turkeys and other creatures enjoying the scenery, too. Conconully State Park borders Conconully Reservoir (lower lake) and offers camping sites, playground equipment, a nature trail, picnic and barbecue areas, restrooms with showers, a boat launch and plenty of room to run. Conconully Lake (upper lake) also has a boat launch, handicap-accessible fishing dock and restrooms. Boats and motors can be rented at various local businesses, which also offer supplies, gas and basic groceries. Get a full meal at any of the local restaurants. Take your pick of various lodges and cabins, most within walking distance of a lake. Anglers can have a great time catching the fish stocked annually by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Conconully Lake holds rainbow trout and smallmouth bass while the lower lake offers rainbow trout, bass and kokanee. Each year also features a trout derby for families shortly after fishing season opens in April.
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Winter brings sled dog racing. For nature enthusiasts, the area has hiking trails such as the Mutton Creek Trail, good for all ages, just a mile north of Conconully on County Road No. 2361. Peacock Meadows Sno-Park is a jumping-off point for hiking and winter sports, including snowmobiling. Both snowmobiles and ATVs can share the roads on designated streets. Conconully also has its share of unique events. The Independence Day Celebration brings the Old West back to life. Snow-covered streets are turned into the Outhouse Race course in January, with teams taking off down the street in head-to-head races featuring biffies on skis. Other activities include the Snow Dog Super
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The catch is bountiful in Conconully. Mush, Stew and Brew and more. Interested in history? Conconully started as a boom town in the 1800s by miners seeking silver and gold. Their efforts gave way to farming and ranching. You can find more history at the Conconully Museum, operated from Memorial Day to Labor Day by the Conconully Area Historical Association. Website: www.townofconconully.com Incorporated: 1908 Elevation: 2,300 feet Population: 190 Location: On county Conconully Highway about 15 miles west of U.S. Highway 97 and 18 miles northwest of Omak
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