2015-2016 Official Visitors Guide Central Washington

2015-2016 Official

Visitors Guide for Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, and the Surrounding area

Central Washington

www.kittitascountychamber.com

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Welcome

Hello!

a land of contrasts From the mighty Columbia River to the snow-capped Cascade Mountains, Kittitas County is a premier destination for outdoor adventure, sunshine and unique cultural offerings.

In a single day, you can fly fish the Yakima River, take in a jazz concert at Central Washington University and visit one of historic downtown Ellensburg's wine shops. Or you might want to explore Roslyn's mining history and hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. There's boating the Columbia River near Vantage, snowmobile trails near Cle Elum and Roslyn and all kinds of offerings at Suncadia resort. We have plenty of places for horseback riding, hunting and shopping.

Join us for an adventure you won't forget!

For more information and detailed maps, go to www.centralwashingtoncolor.com and www.myellensburg.com.

Welcome

What’s inside...

6 Area Maps

34 Recreation | Cycling

8 Calendar of Events

36 Recreation | Winter activities

12 10 FREE things to do in Kittitas County 14 Family Activities

40 Recreation | Other outdoor pursuits

16 Farm Fresh

44 Recreation | Horseback riding

18 Spirits of Kittitas County Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries

46 Community profiles and attractions

22 A Historical look at Kittitas County 24 Arts & Culture 28 Scenic Drives in Kittitas County 30 Recreation | Hiking A publication of the Daily Record. 401 N. Main, Ellensburg. (509) 925-1414.

In cooperation with the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce. 609 N. Main, Ellensburg | 312 W. 1st Ave., Cle Elum. (509) 925-2002 | (888) 925-2204 Content by the Daily Record. Photos by Brian Myrick/Daily Record, unless otherwise noted.

Design by Cait Rainsberry and Gary Peterson All rights reserved Š 2015 Cover Photos: Flowers: Dick Ambrose; Landscape: Lia Simcox

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What’s going on?

Recurring events

Iron Horse Pub downtown

MAY 15-16 • ROSLYN roslyn rush mountain bike ride EVERY SATURDAY • ELLENSBURG, DOWNTOWN Kittitas County Farmers Market from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. May through October

EVERY SUNDAY • ROSLYN, DOWNTOWN Roslyn Sunday Market from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Mid June through mid September

Urban Forest/Pennsylvania Ave

MAY 15-17 • ELLENSBURG 43Rd Annual Western Art Association Art Show & Auction Kittitas Valley Event Center

MAY 15-17 • CLE ELUM Eli horse trails Washington State Horse Park

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH • ELLENSBURG, DOWNTOWN First Friday Artwalk

MAY 16 • ELLENSBURG Art of wine

FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH • ELLENSBURG Kittitas Audubon Society Birdwalk

MAY 16 • ELLENSBURG Bares n’ Broncs presented by the Daily Record

Kittitas Valley Event Center

Ellensburg Rodeo Arena

Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, 8 a.m.

MAY 23 • THORP Thorp mill dinner & auction

May MAY 1-3 • ELLENSBURG washington State fly fishing fair Kittitas Valley Event Center

MAY 2-3 • ELLENSBURG iron horse motorcycle show Red Horse Diner

MAY 3 • TEANAWAY swiftwater singers concert Swauk-Teanaway Grange

MAY 8 • ELLENSBURG CWU Family Weekend Various Ellensburg locations

MAY 8-9 • ELLENSBURG Monster truck insanity tour Kittitas County fairgrounds

MAY 9 • ELLENSBURG Children’s day at the farmers market Various downtown locations

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MAY 15 • ELLENSBURG eastern wa brewfest

Springwood Ranch Party Barn

MAY 23 • EASTON Easton Memorial Day Parade, Festival & Car Show Downtown Easton

MAY 24 • ROSLYN Roslyn Riders Poker Ride Playfield, Hwy 903. First rider out at noon

MAY 25 • ROSLYN Roslyn Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Service Roslyn Cemetery

MAY 30 • TEANAWAY bluegrass concert Swauk-Teanaway Grange

MAY 31 • TEANAWAY teanaway trail run Teanaway Community Forest

JUNE 5 • ELLENSBURG Cwu art confab Gallery One

JUNE 6 • EASTON Easton Fishing Derby

JUNE 26-27 • ELLENSBURG live a -little productionstractor pull

JULY 17 • ROSLYN mustangs nw tour stop

July JULY 3-5 • CLE ELUM Pioneer Days Celebration

JUNE 6 • ELLENSBURG Cruisin’ for Hospice Car Show

Downtown Cle Elum

10-3 p.m. downtown Ellensburg

JULY 4 • ELLENSBURG Daily Record Fourth of July Community Celebration and fireworks Downtown and Rotary Park, Ellensburg

Exit 71 off I-90

JUNE 6 • ELLENSBURG 16th Annual Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe

Tomlinson Stadium, Central Washington University

JUNE 9-14 • CLE ELUM Swiftwater Invitational Hunter JUMPER Show Washington State Horse Park

JUNE 12-13 • ELLENSBURG cowboy traditions ranch roping summer solStice Kittitas County Fairgrounds

JUNE 16 • CLE ELUM alpine preview hunter jumper show Washington State Horse Park

JUNE 19-21 • ROSLYN Roslyn Vintage Trailer Show

Runje Field

JULY 17-20 • ELLENSBURG buck brannanman clinic Kittitas Valley Event Center

JULY 19 • ROSLYN Croatian Picnic Runje Field (Roslyn City Park)

JULY 24-26 • CLE ELUM suncadia multisport summer festival Suncadia Resort

JULY 4 • ROSLYN Roslyn Riders Family Fun Play Day Club Playfield, Hwy 903 Registration at noon

Helen McCabe State Park

JUNE 13 • ELLENSBURG Central Washington University commencement

Kittitas Valley Event Center

Ellensburg Rodeo arena

Easton Ponds

JUNE 6 • CLE ELUM Kids Fishing Derby at Lavender Lake

JULY 11-18 • ELLENSBURG nw wood carving academy

Events

June

JULY 4 • CLE ELUM PIONEER queens tea celebration Carpenter House Museum

JULY 5 • CLE ELUM 36th Annual “The Runner Stumbles” 10k Suncadia 9 a.m.

JULY 11 • ROSLYN AARF Doggie & Troll Olympics Runje Field (Roslyn City Park) 9:30 registration

JULY 11 • ELLENSBURG MOUNTAINS TO SOUND Greenway 25th anniversary trek JULY 11-12 • ROSLYN dockdogs exhibition

JULY 24-27 • ELLENSBURG Northwest Gourd Festival Kittitas Valley Event Center

JULY 25 • ELLENSBURG Ellensburg Sprint Triathlon Irene Reinhart Riverfront Park

JULY 25-27 • ELLENSBURG Jazz in the Valley Festival Downtown Ellensburg

JULY 24-26 • ROSLYN Moosefest Fans of television show “Northern Exposure” gather

JULY 26 • VANTAGE & ELLENSBURG Whisky Dick Triathlon Vantage and Ellensburg 9:30 a.m.

JULY 31-AUG. 2 • CLE ELUM Cle Elum Roundup Washington State Horse Park

Runje Field

Runje Field (Roslyn City Park)

JUNE 20 • ELLENSBURG Dachshunds on Parade Downtown Ellensburg

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events August AUG. 2-3 • KITTITAS COUNTY Courage Classic Bicycle Tour 173 mile bike ride over 3 passes

September SEPT. 3 • ELLENSBURG ELLENSBURG RODEO Hoedown in the Downtown 7 p.m., free outdoor concert downtown

AUG. 8 • KITTITAS Kruisin’ Kittitas Car Show and Burnout

SEPT. 3-7 • ELLENSBURG Kittitas County Fair

Downtown Kittitas

Kittitas County Fairgrounds

AUG. 8-9 • THORP Thorp mill antiques and appraisal market

SEPT. 4-7 • ELLENSBURG Ellensburg Rodeo Ellensburg Rodeo Arena

SEPT. 24-27 • ELLENSBURG washington state nw gourd art festival Kittitas Valley Event Center

SEPT. 26-27 • ELLENSBURG Buskers in the Burg Downtown Ellensburg

October OCT. 2-4 • ELLENSBURG Ellensburg Film Festival Numerous screenings throughout the community

Thorp Mill

AUG. 15 • CLE ELUM Cruise Cle Elum car and motorcycle show

SEPT. 5-6 • ROSLYN Coal Miners Parade and Festival Downtown Roslyn

OCT. 2-3 • THORP Thorp Community Days Downtown Thorp

Downtown Cle Elum

SEPT. 5-7 • ROSLYN High Country Logging Show

AUG. 21-23 • CLE ELUM nw reined cow horse show

Runje Field (Roslyn City Park)

Washington State Park

SEPT. 18-19 • ELLENSBURG Paint Ellensburg

AUG. 22-23 • ROSLYN roslyn art festival

Gallery One

Downtown Roslyn

SEPT. 19-20 • KITTITAS Early Iron Club Threshing Bee and Antique Equipment Show

OCT. 3-4 • CLE ELUM suncadia harvest festival

Olmstead Place State Park

Suncadia Resort

SEPT. 19-21 • ELLENSBURG CWU Wildcat welcome

OCT. 7-11 • ELLENSBURG miss rodeo WASHINGTON pageAnt

Various Ellensburg locations

Kittitas Valley Event Center

SEPT. 23 • ELLENSBURG Bite of the Burg

OCT. 10 • ROSLYN Mountain Ale Festival

Downtown Ellensburg

Downtown Roslyn

AUG. 30 • ROSLYN wild run

OCT. 3 • ELLENSBURG Manastash Metric Bike Ride Mount Stuart Elementary School

OCT. 3 • ELLENSBURG Clymer rendezvous Kittitas Valley Event Center

Coal Mine Trail/East Pennsylvania

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NOV. 28 • ELLENSBURG snowball drop

Suncadia Resort

Rotary Pavilion, Downtown

DEC. 11 • ELLENSBURG kittitas county farmer’s holiday market Kittitas Valley Event Center, 8 am-5 pm

OCT. 15 • TEANAWAY Hunters breakfast Swauk-Teanaway Grange, 1361 Ballard Hill Road

December

Events

OCT. 10-11 • CLE ELUM suncadia harvest festival

DEC. 19 • ELLENSBURG little elves gift making workshop The Elmira Event Center

OCT. 24 • ELLENSBURG junk-tiquen in the burg –fall Kittitas Valley Event Center

OCT. 30 • ELLENSBURG trick or treating Downtown Ellensburg

OCT. 31 • CLE ELUM trick or treating Downtown Cle Elum

DEC. 3 • CLE ELUM mountain voices christmas choir Cle Elum Community Church

DECEMBER • ELLENSBURG/CLE ELUM Tree of Love – Hospice Friends Ceremonies in Ellensburg (Dec. 4) and Cle Elum (Dec. 9)

DEC. 5 • ELLENSBURG Teddy Bear Tea Downtown Ellensburg

November

DEC. 5 • CLE ELUM parade of lights Route is West 1st to Oaks Ave.

NOV-DEC • ELLENSBURG Hometown Holidays Begins Various Ellensburg locations

NOV-DEC • SUNCADIA WINTERFEST Suncadia

Downtown Ellensburg

Kittitas Valley Event Center Fri Noon-11 pm; Sat. 9 am-1 pm

NOV. 27 • ELLENSBURG Plaid Friday Downtown Ellensburg

JANUARY • WinterHop BrewFest Ellensburg FEBRUARY • Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering Ellensburg • Bagna Caulda Festival Cle Elum MARCH • Robotics Competition CWU, Ellensburg

• Running Water Spittoon Race

Carpenter House Museum and Art Gallery

• Swauk-Teanaway Chili Cookoff & Cowboy Concert

DEC. 5 • CLE ELUM christmas in cle elum DEC. 5 • CLE ELUM mountain voices christmas choir Cle Elum Community Church

NOV. 20-21 • ELLENSBURG HOLIDAY farmers market

Events

DEC. 5 • CLE ELUM tea with mrs. claus

Various locations in Cle Elum

NOV. 11 • ELLENSBURG Veterans Day parade and lunch

2016

DEC. 6 • TEANAWAY swauk-teanaway grange community christmas dinner

Brick Tavern, Roslyn

Swauk-Teanaway Grange, Cle Elum

• Annual KXLE Home, Business & Garden Expo Ellensburg • Junk-Tiquen in the burg spring show Ellensburg APRIL • Girls Night Out Downtown Ellensburg • Army Band Performance SwaukTeanaway Grange, Cle Elum

Grange Hall, 1361 Ballard Hill Rd.

• Central Washington Quilt Show

DEC. 7 • CLE ELUM Christmas in Cle Elum

• CWU College Rodeo Ellensburg

Ellensburg

Downtown Cle Elum

NOV. 27 • ELLENSBURG Cookie scavenger hunt Downtown Ellensburg.

DEC. 10 • ELLENSBURG Girls Night Out Downtown Ellensburg

NOV. 27-28 • ELLENSBURG Moments to Remember holiday celebration Downtown Ellensburg

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Always something to do!

10 free things to do in Kittitas County See a wind turbine up close www.kittitascountychamber.com 25905 Vantage Hwy, Ellensburg

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Puget Sound Energy’s Wind and Solar Facility has a visitor center east of Ellensburg with interactive displays, tours and a great view of the surrounding area. The center is open April 1 to Nov. 30, weather permitting, seven days a week.

Dick and Jane’s Spot www.reflectorart.com/ First Avenue and Pearl Street, Ellensburg

Local artists Jane Orleman and her late husband, Dick Elliott, have spent more than 35 years amassing an eclectic collection of artwork from more than 40 Northwest artists in their home and yard at First Avenue and Pearl Street.

Nearly every post and fence is covered with highway reflectors, 10,000 bottle caps, colored glass bottles and bicycle wheels. The pieces in the yard are ever changing — as old pieces decay, new ones are added. Parking is available in a public lot on the north side of the home.

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Historic homes and buildings

Ellensburg has a large number of older homes and buildings that reflect several historic periods and construction styles. To take a selfguided tour, ask for a brochure put together by the Historic Ellensburg group at the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce or online at www. historicellensburg.org.

during the Pioneer Queen coronation in late June. The Salmon la Sac area has good spots for berry picking in August. Contact the Cle Elum Ranger district for more information.

www.roslynmuseum.com From Pennsylvania Avenue, head west and up the hill, merging on to Fifth Street and then Memorial Drive

The historic Roslyn cemeteries cover 15 acres and consist of 25 separate cemeteries formed prior to the turn of the 20th century.

The cemeteries reflect a rich ethnic mix that came to the area to work in the coal mines. A visit is a step back in time.

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Visit Buddy

Buddy the African gray parrot, who lives at the Ellensburg Pet Center in downtown Ellensburg, is a local celebrity of sorts. Buddy turned 30 in 2014 and has lived at the store since she was a year old. Buddy talks in a human voice and actively joins conversations going on in the store. She also sings, whistles and dances.

No bull North Pearl Street, Ellensburg

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“The Bull” statue is a well loved fixture in downtown Ellensburg, but it wasn’t always popular. Controversy Dalton/Daily Record over the statue by the late artist Richard Beyer in downtown Ellensburg sparked some 80 letters to the editor in the 1980s. Beyer and his supporters overcame concerns about the original title of the piece (“The Cowboy”) and its anatomical correctness to have it placed at Rotary Pavilion. Today, you can share your photos with the Bull on his Facebook page.

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There’s a traditional Japanese garden in the center of Central Washington University’s campus. The Donald L. Garrity Japanese Garden, named after a former university president, features traditional Japanese plants along with a water feature and sand garden.

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The Ice Age Floods Institute has an active chapter in Ellensburg that sponsors a popular series of geology lectures and field trips each year in the region. For more information, go to www.iafi.org.

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Olmstead Place State Park www.parks.wa.gov 921 Ferguson Road

This pioneer farm east of Ellensburg was homesteaded by the Olmstead family for 100 years before it was donated to the state of Washington. Most of the original buildings are still intact, including the original cabin and farmhouse. Volunteers help keep up the historic gardens, and the park plays host to a threshing bee and antique equipment show each September.

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Attractions

Roslyn cemeteries

DISCOVER the rich

HISTORY of the

THORP MILL museum

Go pick something

Upper Kittitas County is a popular place for berry picking and mushroom hunting. The Sons of Italy sponsors a “Mushroom King” contest every summer and awards the title to the person who finds the biggest mushroom

» Listed on the Na onal Register of Historic Places

» Washington State’s oldest gristmill

» Open Tues. – Sun. for guided tours Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day

» Self guided tours

available year round

www.thorp.org | g (509) 964-9640

info@thorp.org 11640 N. Thorp Hwy, Thorp, WA 98946

» Located only one mile off I-90, on the scenic Old Thorp Highway

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family fun

Always something to do!

Justin Pittman

Kids Included Activities for the whole family Fly a kite If there’s one thing Ellensburg is famous for, it’s wind. Instead of battling against it, work with it. Good places to fly a kite in Ellensburg include the North Alder Street Park, the practice fields at Central Washington University, the IOOF Cemetery on Brick Road, Rotary Park and Mount Stuart Elementary School. Try the Cle Elum-Roslyn school fields in the Upper County.

One ringy-dingy The Cle Elum Historical Telephone Museum is the oldest complete telephone museum west of the Mississippi, with displays covering the history of telephone technology from 1901 to 1970. The museum has several switchboards dating back to the early 1900s, and telephones kids can try. The museum is open every day except Thursday from Memorial Day until Labor Day from noon to 4 p.m. Special visits can be arranged during other months. It’s at 221 E. First St., Cle Elum. www.nkcmuseums.org

Thorp Mill The 1883 Thorp grist mill, and nearby ice pond park, is the oldest industrial structure still standing in the county. It’s on North Thorp Highway northwest of the community of Thorp. Guided tours are available Wednesday through Sunday during the summer travel season (May-August). Throughout the year, visitors are welcome during daylight hours to take a self-guided tour of the mill grounds and view an interpretive exhibit about the site’s history.

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Ellensburg blue agate can only be found in Kittitas County because of unique basalt formations and mineral composition. You can see them

at the Kittitas County Historical Museum, or try to find your own.

Beware of crossing into private land boundaries and always check with landowners before hunting. In general, Ellensburg blues have been found in areas surrounding state Route 10 (two miles north and south of Thorp), Peoh Point, Dry Creek and Reecer Creek.

The Rock’n’ Tomahawk Ranch charges a fee to hunt on 160 acres at 2590 Upper Green Canyon Road. Rock hunters must call ahead to make a reservation at 509962-2403.

from its Snoqualmie Pass Ranger Station for children.

Make reservations at 425-434-6111.

Roslyn Theatre A larger-than-life mural of Marlon Brando welcomes visitors to this historic, quirky theatre in Roslyn. The theatre shows first-run movies and serves up popcorn with real butter, making it a good spot for a family outing. www.roslyntheatre.com

Attractions

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Feeding of the elk During the winter, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife feeds elk at the end of Joe Watt Canyon, 15 miles northwest of Ellensburg in the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area. State employees usually start feeding sometime in December and continue through March, depending on winter conditions. Feeding starts everyday at 8 a.m. A Discover Pass is needed.

Skate parks Ellensburg and Cle Elum both have outdoor parks for skateboarders that are open year-round. Ellensburg’s park is on North Pearl Street across from the police and fire station. Cle Elum’s skatepark is at city park between First and Second Street on Pine.

In addition, there’s a small BMX park next to Mount Stuart Elementary School in Ellensburg.

Winter fun Both the Summit at Snoqualmie ski area and Suncadia operate tubing hills during the winter months that are great fun for families. Suncadia also has a small ice skating rink with skates for rent.

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farm fresh

Fresh picks!

It’s A way of life While Kittitas County is known for Timothy Hay and cattle, it also has a thriving 4-H program, two popular farmers markets and a number of sustainable organic farms.

Ellensburg residents come together each week in the summer to visit with neighbors and peruse locally grown produce at the Kittitas County Farmers Market. The market is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays on Fourth Avenue between Pearl and Ruby streets downtown. It runs from May through October.

Market-goers often are treated to live musical performances and once a year, in the fall, the market is invaded by street performers for Buskers in the Burg.

In the Upper County, the Roslyn Farmers Market runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays from mid-June through mid-September on Pennsylvania Avenue. It features an array of fruit, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and crafts, and often includes live music.

Other places to get a taste of rural life: • The Kittitas County Fair over Labor Day weekend is a good place to see local 4-Hers proudly displaying their animals and to learn about the county’s rural roots.

• Farms in the county that raise sustainable produce and livestock for sale include Parke Creek Farm, Fuzzy Rhino Organic Farm, Windy N Ranch, River Farm Organic Produce and Green Bow Farm. Kittitas Valley Greenhouse raises heirloom tomatoes. For an expanded list of farms around Kittitas County please visit www. kittitascountychamber.com.

• Farm events: Local businesses that open their farms in the fall for harvest activities:

Better Life Natural Foods, Inc. Our family serving yours since 1977

Dusty’s Nursery: Hosts a fall festival each year in October.

Suncadia: The resort hosts a harvest festival at the historic Nelson Dairy Farm in October with a straw maze and wagon rides.

Delana K. Carr, RD Manager

Anderson Family Farm: The farm raises goats, and uses the milk for lotion, soap and other beauty products. The farm hosts a fall festival in October.

Huffman Farms: Offers a u-pick pumpkin patch and hayrides in October.

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Produce stands Big Apple Country & Gifts 1711 S. Canyon Road • Ellensburg, WA (509) 925-2900

Big Apple Country & Gifts

Carlson’s Quality Produce 203 W. Washington Avenue • Ellensburg, WA (509) 925-5051

Gibson’s Produce Exit 115 • Kittitas, WA (509) 964-2300

Red Sky Farms Fruit Stand 5231 Thorp Prairie Road • Cle Elum, WA (509) 899-0062

Swiftwater Produce Swiftwater Business Park • Cle Elum, WA (509) 260-0911

Thorp Fruit & Antique Mall 410 Gladmar Road • Thorp, WA (509) 964-2474

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wine & beer

Drink up!

a growing industry Savor a crisp Chardonnay, a hoppy craft beer or fine whiskey during your next visit to Kittitas County. The number of options for tasting wine, beer and spirits has grown over the past few years, aided by a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Breweries include Iron Horse Brewery in Ellensburg with a pub on Main Street, Colockum Craft Brewing on Main Street in Kittitas, the Roslyn Brewing Co. on Pennsylvania Avenue in Roslyn and DruBru at Snoqualmie Pass. The Ellensburg Distillery operates by appointment.

Two big beer tasting events happen each year — the WinterHop BrewFest in January, which brings breweries from around the region to venues in downtown Ellensburg, and the Mountain Ale Festival in Roslyn in early October. Both are popular with locals and visitors alike. For more information, contact the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.

As for wine, Kittitas Valley falls in the western-most part of the Columbia Valley Appellation. Varietal grown or produced in the Kittitas Valley include Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Reisling, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Muscat Ottonel and Sauvignon Blanc.

The Art of Wine event in May at the Kittitas Valley Event Center at the fairgrounds corresponds with the National Western Art Show, and allows patrons to sample vintages not yet available to the general public. Downtown art galleries also host special wine tasting events during Jazz in the Valley in July.

Central Washington University offers a bachelor’s degree in global wine studies and a craft beer certificate.

Wineries and Vineyards Thrall and Dodge Winery www.thrallwinery.com Small informal tasting shack open March to mid November from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sundays.

Ellensburg Canyon Winery

Pioneer Coffee

www.ellensburgcanyonwinery.com.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April to November.

www.pioneercoffeeco.com 121 Pennsylvania Ave, Cle Elum

Mission Peak Vineyard

Breweries

www.missionpeakvineyard.com Open to the public during harvest

Iron Horse Brewery

www.caveb.com Located 20 minutes south of Quincy on the way to the Gorge Amptheatre. Tasting room open year round.

Wine Tasting Brix Elevage Wine Co. www.facebook.com/BrixElevageWineCo 109 W. Third Avenue, Ellensburg

Gard Vintners www.gardvintners.com 311 N. Pearl Street, Ellensburg

Ellensburg Wineworks www.ellensburgwineworks.com 115 E. Fourth Avenue, Ellensburg

www.ironhorsebrewery.com 412 N. Main Street, Ellensburg

Colockum Craft Brewery www.facebook.com/colockumcraft 109 Main Street, Kittitas

Roslyn Brewing Co. http//roslynbrewery.com 208 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roslyn

DruBru www.drubru.com 10 Pass Life Way, Snoqualmie Pass

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Fifty years ago scientists discovered the rare ginkgo tree in a petrified forest near I-90. Today, just 15 minutes south of Vantage, a young grove of this ancient tree is growing at Ginkgo Forest Winery. Like the unexpected find of the ginkgo tree, winery visitors are often surprised by the wide array of reds, whites, blends, rosés, dessert and port-style wines. Using his 16 estate-grown grape varietals, our winemaker has crafted a wine for every taste. Come discover the wines of Ginkgo Forest Winery!

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Thrall & Dodge Winery Located on Manastash Ridge, Thrall and Dodge is a family-owned Columbia Valley AVA winery and the oldest commercial operating winery in the Kittitas Valley. Our premium wines are produced, cellared, and served on site. We offer FREE wine tastings to visitors from our small tasting shack Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5pm (April through November) or by appointment. With lots of open space, regional views, an informal atmosphere--Bocce Ball court!--and even a music stage, we will also host your special event.

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Award-winning wine, local craft beers, and savory appetizers, Gård Vintners has been voted Kittitas County’s Best Winery three years running. Founded in 2006, the boutique winery serves a wide variety of estate white & red wines sourced from their family vineyard located on the Royal Slope. Family owned & operated, the Gård name, meaning “farm or estate,” originates from their Scandinavian heritage. Ellensburg tasting room available for group meetings or special occasions, as well as live music throughout the month.

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Ellensburg Canyon Winery With his vineyard located across from the Yakima River, Ellensburg Canyon Winery is the passion of Vigneron Gary R. Cox, Professor Emertius from the Vineyard & Winery Technology Program at Yakima Valley Community College. Taste the unique Terroir that Gary has cultivated using advanced, ultra-sustainable methods as you experience the wonders of the Yakima River Canyon Area.

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Swiftwater Cellars Swiftwater Cellars is nestled on the historic Roslyn No. 9 Coal Mine in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. Its unique location within a renowned resort makes it a destination within a destination offering premium Swiftwater Cellars’ wines and Pacific Northwest cuisine, mountain outlooks, championship golf and private dark sky observation.

Swiftwater Cellars is the focal point of Northwest living with European style.

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A Strong connection Kittitas County residents maintain a strong connection to their past, and a variety of museums and historic attractions celebrate the area’s history.

As early as the 1700s, the Psch-wan-wap-pams, forerunners of the contemporary Yakama Nation, lived along the Yakima River and Kittitas Valley. The tribes who inhabited the valley were known as the Kittitas or Upper Yakima Indians.

During the spring, the Kittitas Valley was one of only a handful of valleys in the state where tribes could dig for roots such as camas (also known as kamas or quamash) and kouse, both of which were staples in the Indian diet. As a result, the Kittitas Valley was a traditional gathering place for tribes east of the Cascades.

By the 1860s, the first white settlers began to arrive, and several cattle ranchers established land claims. The first wheat crop was planted in 1868.

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William Bud Wilson built the first log cabin in 1868 where Ellensburg now stands, and AJ Splawn and Ben Burch moved a log house to a spot nearby so they could open a store in 1870. In 1872, John A. Shoudy bought the store, called Robbers Roost, and 160 acres of land.

Ellensburg was named after his wife, Mary Ellen in 1875.

A phoenix painted on the side of the Davidson building in downtown Ellensburg symbolizes the community’s rise from the ashes after a fire destroyed most of downtown in 1889. At the time, Ellensburg was in the running to be the state capital, a title which went to Olympia instead.

Meanwhile, the discovery of coal in Roslyn sparked a migration of immigrants from all over Europe to come work in the mines. Roslyn’s history has followed a series of booms and busts. Between the late 1800s and 1910, the population of Roslyn swelled from a few hundred to more than 3,000 — its all-time high. The last coal mines shut down in 1963, and today the population is just under 1,000.

The coal mines also played a big role in the community of Cle Elum. Both Roslyn and Cle Elum have strong ethnic ties that go back generations, and that heritage is celebrated throughout the year at special dinners, a Croatian Picnic, Coal Miners Days and other yearly festivals.

Explore more local history at these museums

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The cemeteries reflect a rich ethnic mix that came to the area to work in the coal mines. At least 24 nationalities are represented within the nearly 5,000 graves. The cemeteries were listed on the National Historic Register in 1978.

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From Pennsylvania Avenue in Roslyn, go past the museum and up the hill merging into Fifth Street. Turn left off Fifth Street onto Memorial Drive and enter the lower section of the cemetery. Walk up the hill to the right to get to the upper portion of the cemetery complex.

Kittitas County Historical Museum The museum in the historic Cadwell Building in downtown Ellensburg is dedicated to the history of Kittitas County. It includes antique automobiles, Native American heritage items, a stunning rock and mineral collection and much more. The museum is 113 E. Third Ave., Ellensburg.

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CWU Museum of Culture and Environment This museum offers changing exhibits on Central Washington’s history and biodiversity. The museum is on the first floor of Dean Hall at Central Washington University. Admission is free.

Cle Elum Historical Telephone Museum Cle Elum was one of the last cities in the country to use a manual telephone switchboard, and displays cover the history of telephone technology from 1901 to 1970 at 221 E. First St., Cle Elum.

Carpenter House Museum The museum is the former home of Cle Elum’s former mayor and banker Frank Carpenter. It also features a gallery run by High Country Artists 302 W. Third St., Cle Elum.

Roslyn Museum Features displays on coal mining, baseball and everyday life in the Upper County at 203 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn.

Roslyn Cemeteries The cemeteries cover 19 acres and consist of 26 separate cemeteries formed prior to the turn of the 20th century.

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Arts, music and theater A dose of culture is never far away in Kittitas County.

Art Galleries The Ellensburg downtown core boasts multiple art galleries, all on Pearl Street. There is also an art museum at CWU.

Clymer Museum of Art 416 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg Celebrates the work of one of Ellensburg’s most celebrated artists, John Clymer. Through the course of his career, Clymer gained recognition through the use of his work on the covers of the Saturday Evening Post.

Gallery One 408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg A nonprofit gallery that features local artists as well as those from outside the community. The gallery offers classes and hosts a variety of events throughout the year.

Goodey Gallery 309 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg Headquarters of the National Art Show and Auction, which is always held the third full weekend in May.

Sarah Spurgeon Gallery CWU campus, Randall Hall on Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ellensburg It is dedicated to showing CWU student, faculty and alumni artwork, and has special events throughout the year.

Other galleries Check out several private art galleries in Ellensburg and Roslyn, or the Carpenter House Museum in Cle Elum for more local art.

First Friday Artwalk First Friday Artwalk in downtown Ellensburg each month is a chance to explore local galleries and businesses. www.ellensburgarts.com

Art fans also are drawn to Ellensburg to view the works of the late Richard Elliott and his wife, Jane Orleman, and their home, Dick and Jane’s Spot. The house and yard on First Avenue and Pearl Street in Ellensburg are filled with the work of more than 40 Northwest artists, along with 10,000 bottle caps and thousands of reflectors.

Upper County art festivals High Country Artists in the Upper County puts on a Fresh Air Festival each summer with a focus on plein air painting and workshops, and the Roslyn Art Festival in July brings people together with art and music offerings.

Ellensburg music festivals As for music, the Jazz in the Valley music festival, held on the last weekend of July, brings musicians from around the Northwest to Ellensburg for a weekend of music and dancing.

If western music is more to your liking, Spirit of the West over Presidents Day weekend each February brings topname singers and cowboy poets to town.

Buskers in the Burg, held in downtown Ellensburg in September, features street performers, giant puppets and an outdoor concert.

Music, theater and dance Music and theater productions at Central Washington University are some of the community’s best-kept secrets. The McIntyre Music Building hosts numerous concerts, and the Central Theatre Ensemble presents musicals and dramatic productions during the school year.

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Community theater is alive and well in Kittitas County with performances throughout the year from Valley Musical Theatre in Ellensburg and Boulet Productions in Upper Kittitas County. The Central Washington Dance Ensemble has brought the “Nutcracker” and other productions to the stage in Ellensburg.

Live music Live music is offered at a number of local venues, including the Brick Saloon in Roslyn, the Elmira Events Center and Boogie Man Music in Ellensburg. Swiftwater Cellars, Suncadia and the Canyon River Ranch have offered popular summer concert series.

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Beauty is everywhere Taking a drive anywhere in Kittitas County is sure to live up to expectations. Enjoy the leaves changing colors in the fall and the livestock grazing in the spring. In the summer, roll down that window and let the fresh rural air cool you off. Scenery can be spectacular in the winter too with the surrounding hills covered in snow.

Yakima River Canyon Drive the 22-mile Yakima River Canyon Highway (state Route 821) southeast of Ellensburg to Selah, and you might catch a glimpse of big horn sheep, deer or bald eagles. Any time of year, you’ll view stunning scenery and interesting geology. Turn around at Selah and come back through again and you’ll see things differently the other direction.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management offers recreation areas, restrooms, hiking trails and campsites along the highway. The river offers world-class fly fishing and is popular with floaters during the summer.

Barn quilt trail Starting in 2012, a group of local volunteers made it their mission to set up a self-guided route of folk-art murals on barns around Kittitas County. They quickly succeed — by the end of 2014, there were more than 100 murals on area barns.

Visitors will be able to spot some of the quilt squares at the Kittitas County fairgrounds and in downtown Ellensburg, but there also are several scenic routes you can take to find the quilt squares. The county’s arid climate has preserved old barns, and many are still in use today for hay and livestock.

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For more information and maps of the locations, go to barnquiltswashington.org or stop by the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce office in Ellensburg or Cle Elum.

Teanaway Road

If you are looking for a scenic alternative to the traffic on Interstate 90, try state Route 10, which runs from Ellensburg to Cle Elum. The route follows the Yakima River. You’ll see picturesque farmland, wind turbines and people fishing and floating. It’s particularly scenic drive in September and October when the leaves begin to change color.

The Teanaway Road offers dazzling views of the Teanaway River and valley. Spring comes early to the area, and trees changing colors during the fall are spectacular. The area offers camping, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and other opportunities to explore the backcountry.

The picturesque Swauk-Teanaway Grange on Ballard Hill Road offers a number of activities throughout the year, including a popular hunters breakfast, bluegrass concerts and a holiday bazaar. While the paved portion of the Teanaway Road is in good condition, high-clearance vehicles are advised for the unpaved portion of the road about 15 miles into the valley.

Roslyn to Salmon la Sac Drive along state Route 903 north of Roslyn for tremendous views of jagged Cascade peaks, the Cle Elum River and quiet mountain lakes. The paved route ends at Salmon la Sac, which has 67 camp sites and a free day-use picnic area nestled between the Cle Elum and Cooper rivers. The area is popular for camping, hiking, boating, cross-country skiing, berry picking, kayaking, picnicking and more. The Gallagher trailhead near the Salmon la Sac area provides a popular motorized off-road vehicle area. Horses can be lodged in the corrals at the Forest Service’s Cayuse Horse Camp, near the Salmon la Sac guard station. The road is plowed all the way to Salmon la Sac in the winter.

Vantage Highway The old Vantage Highway from Ellensburg to Vantage travels through rolling farmland to a dramatic shrub steppe landscape. It travels past the Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility, which is open to the public, and ends near Ginkgo Petrified Forest Park at the Columbia River.

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Hiking Kittitas COunty offers year round hikes for all skill levels.

For up to date information on local trails and interactive maps, go to www.centralwashingtoncolor.com. The Washington Trails Association and its website also offer updated trail reports and information.

Level: Easy Hikes the whole family can enjoy.

Coal Mines Trail, Cle Elum to Ronald This trail runs from Cle Elum to Roslyn and Ronald, and was established in 1994 in dedication to the pioneers who first settled in this area. A walk on the trail affords visitors a first-hand look at the coal-mining heritage through the remains of Roslyn’s mines, at the railroad depot site and barn, and at Powder House Road where dynamite was stored.

The flat, easy trail is open to walkers, horses, bicyclists, cross-country skiers and snowmobiles. Mines in Roslyn operated from the late 1880s to 1963.

Gingko Petrified Forest State Park, Vantage The Trees of Stone interpretive trailhead, located two miles west of the Gingko Petrified Forest State Park interpretive center in Vantage, guides you through an ancient fossil bed with nearly two-dozen petrified logs exposed along this one-mile loop trail. Along the trail you also will find ice-rafted erratics remaining from Ice Age floodwaters thousands of years ago.

Part of the trail is paved, with a longer loop through the shrub steppe environment.

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Drive east from Ellensburg on Interstate 90 to exit 136 for Huntzinger Road. Turn left and drive 2.3 miles past Vantage on the Old Vantage Highway to the trail parking lot.

Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Ellensburg This Ellensburg city-owned park along the Yakima River is accessed off Umptanum Road. It’s a prime bird watching area, and an easy stroll. Take Main Street South until it turns into Canyon Road. Turn left at Umptanum Road (there is a Subway and McDonalds at this intersection.)

After about a mile, the park entrance will be on the right.

Level: Medium Forest Discovery Trail, Blewett Pass This three-mile trail near the top of Blewett Pass on Highway 97 offers scenic hiking in the summer and accessible snowshoeing in the winter, with interpretative signs to guide your visit. U.S. Forest Service permit needed.

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should be cautious about their footing, especially during the winter when there’s ice.

Drive east on Interstate 90 to exit 109 in Ellensburg. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right to drive under the freeway and at 0.7 mile turn left at Umtanum Road at the traffic light. Stay on this road, which turns to gravel at 5.2 miles, for a total of 10 miles from the freeway exit. Discover Pass required.

Umtanum Creek Canyon, Yakima River Canyon The Umtanum Creek Canyon hike starts with a hike over a suspension bridge crossing the Yakima River and travels into a shrub-steppe environment full of wildlife and birds. The trailhead is at the Umtanum Recreation Site along state Route 821. A BLM permit is required during the summer and is available at the parking lot.

Cooper River Trail, Salmon la Sac, north of Roslyn The trail follows the Cooper River valley upstream to Cooper Lake, and offers good berry picking opportunities in late summer. The trailhead to Cooper Lake is found at Salmon la Sac campground north of Roslyn. U.S. Forest Service permit needed.

Level: Advanced Manastash Ridge, Ellensburg This wildflower-rich hike is in the hills southwest of Ellensburg and has become popular for locals as well as visitors. This hike provides enough elevation gain to qualify as a workout, but wildflower enthusiasts will want to dawdle. The hike is considered difficult, however some trails are less steep than others. It is a six-mile roundtrip hike from the trail head to the top and back.

There are two main trails to the top, the Westburg Trail, named after a popular Ellensburg coach, and the

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Boy Scout Trail, accessed further to the west after hiking along an irrigation ditch. There is a logbook at the top.

From eastbound Interstate 90, exit 101 (Thorp Highway). Right off the exit, two miles, right on Cove Road, past two stop signs, parking is on the right just after the second stop sign.

Davis Peak Trail, Salmon la Sac, north of Roslyn Davis Peak trail is an outstanding alpine hike which s 11 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of 3,900 feet. The trail has great views from the trail and the old lookout site. It is a steep and strenuous hike, but worth the effort.

Take I-90 east to Exit 80. Turn left through the towns.

At the Salmon la Sac Guard Station, turn right onto Road # 4330 and continue about 1.7 miles to the large parking area for Paris Creek/Davis Peak on the left, elevation. Another parking area is down a rough road, turn left onto the gravel road # 34 beside the trailhead and continue downhill about 1/4 mile to another parking area for Davis Peak trailhead.

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Cycling On the road or on a trail, kittitas county is a bicycling destination.

Kittitas County offers some of the state's best cycling.

Riders can go out on their own or participate in organized tour rides; either method is full of scenery and exciting, challenging terrain.

Road riding Kittitas County features several popular road biking loops of various distances.

The Cle Elum Loop goes from Ellensburg to Cle Elum and back along Highways 10 and 940 with some scenic views and climbs over 61 miles of road. The Double Loop Cemetery Road Ride is about half as long, but takes a ďŹ gure-8 route from West Ellensburg Park to and through Thorp past the High Valley cemetery.

For great views of countryside with some elevation change, try the Badger Pocket Loop, a 42-mile ride that takes riders into Ellensburg and Kittitas farmland. A similar route, the Look Loop, goes east from Ellensburg, north of Kittitas, and back.

For more details on each route, go to centralwashingtoncolor.com.

Mountain biking The Lower Taneum Ridge provides a ride along a short stretch of creek, a climb to the top and a drop to the parking area. The trailhead starts at the Taneum Junction campground.

Easton and the John Wayne Pioneer Trail are good places to take a spin in the snow.

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The John Wayne Pioneer Trail, which follows the old roadbed of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific railroads, is another popular mountain biking spot. It stretches 300 miles from the western slopes of the Cascades to the Idaho border, and the 100-mile portion that extends from Cedar Falls to the Columbia River is known as Iron Horse State Park. It has several access points in Kittitas County, including Hyak, Easton, Cle Elum, Thorp, Kittitas and Ellensburg.

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In the Upper County, the Roslyn Ridge offers trails on the ridgeline including some leading to the Teanaway. The Rat-Pac trail near Roslyn and Cle Elum is growing in popularity.

A number of cycling events are planned throughout the year, including the Roslyn Rush in May, the Manastash Metric Bike Tour the first Saturday of October, the Suncadia Multisport Summer Festival in July

Included in the western portion of Iron Horse is a trip through the Snoqualmie Tunnel, a 2.3-mile tunnel that goes through Snoqualmie Pass.

For more information about mountain biking in the area, talk to the experts at the ReCycle Shop in Ellensburg or Northwest Bicycle Improvement Co. in Roslyn.

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Winter activities The cold and snow don’t slow down the recreation around here.

Winter is prime time to explore Kittitas County whether you enjoy the speed of snowmobiling or the stillness of Nordic skiing. The county offers hundreds of miles of groomed trails, and some popular options include Blewett Pass on Highway 97, Salmon la Sac north of Roslyn and the Ronald and Easton areas. The Summit at Snoqualmie and Suncadia offer a variety of winter recreation options for a variety of skill levels.

Snowmobiling Flocks of visitors journey to Kittitas County each winter, but few activities draw more outdoors enthusiasts to the area than snowmobiling. The county offers 2,300 square miles of terrain to explore and 600 miles of groomed trails. Riders are treated to spectacular views of jagged peaks and wooded valleys.

A number of sno-parks are available for use, and more information about specific locales can be found on the Washington State Parks website.

Be sure to check the state’s avalanche hotline at 206-526-6677 before heading out.

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Pass along Highway 97. The Summit and Snoqualmie and Suncadia both have trails and more information.

Downhill skiers and snowboarders can find their fill of excitement at the Summit at Snoqualmie ski area, about 50 miles from Ellensburg. Beginning skiers can visit Summit West to acquire skills, intermediate skiers can go to Summit East, and those who desire advance runs can hit Alpental. Summit Central, the most popular destination, boasts something for everyone.

Several shops in the area offer gear rentals, and visitors can find more information about snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing and other activities by checking in at the Cle Elum Ranger Station at 803 W. Second St. in Cle Elum. The U.S. Forest Service or the visitor center offers guided snowshoe hikes at Snoqualmie Pass in the winter.

The visitor information center at Snoqualmie Pass can be reached at 425-434-6111.

In addition to the ski runs, The Summit at Snoqualmie also has multiple options for snowboarders. Summit Central has a superpipe and an award-winning top-tobottom terrain park, and Greenhorn Acres provides a scaled-down terrain park that allows boarders to improve their skills.

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Other outdoor pursuits Activities on and off the water await.

Fishing Kittitas County caters to every fishing enthusiast in the family from the kid with his first rod and reel to the adult with the latest state-ofthe-art fly fishing gear.

The Yakima River is a year-round fly-fishing destination. It is a catchand-release river for wild trout. There are multiple fly fishing gear and guide services in the county, including Red’s Flyshop, Troutwater, The Evening Hatch and Worley-Bugger Fly Co. The Columbia River on the eastern edge of the county is also a prime spot for sturgeon, walleye, salmon and steelhead.

In addition to the rivers and streams, the county is dotted with lakes.

Lake fishing opportunities begin at Snoqualmie Pass with Keechelus and Kachess and continue through the lower valley. In the lower county, Mattoon Lake and Fiorito Lake are popular destinations, particularly for families with children.

Many of the ponds are stocked by the Department of Fish and Wildlife and there are derbies and events at the lakes in the spring and summer.

For those looking for fishing off the beaten track there are a multitude of lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area.

Late winter is prime time for viewing bald eagles in Kittitas County.

Sheriff ’s Office marine patrol at 509-925-8534 to find out current river conditions and problem spots.

The best place to view bald eagles is northeast of Ellensburg in the Fairview and Naneum areas during calving season from February through late April. In addition to the late winter/spring visits, bald eagles also can be found here in the fall feeding on salmon.

The nonprofit Kittitas County Field and Stream Club has produced a recreational users’ map of the Yakima River, and it is valuable for those boating, floating or rafting the river. The map, in a booklet form, is sold by a number of Kittitas County area retailers, including Mountain High Sports in Ellensburg, 509-925-4626.

The Umtanum Creek Trail in the Yakima River Canyon is a good location to find golden eagles and other birds.

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Visitors are invited to Kittitas County Audubon Society’s First Saturday Birdwalk each month. Meet at 8 a.m. at the parking lot to Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park in Ellensburg, located on Umptanum Road where the bridge crosses the Yakima River. Trip leaders provide the information and answer any questions, and trips happen rain or shine. Bring a pair of binoculars and dress for the weather.

The area’s many lakes and rivers offer exciting boating, kayaking and, in designated areas, jet skiing areas.

Floating Floating the Yakima through the Yakima River Canyon is an awe-inspiring adventure. The canyon features massive and weathered basalt cliffs, rising above the river, and rolling, high shrub-steppe hills.

The stretch of river southeast of Ellensburg from Ringer Loop Road to the Roza Recreational Site sees the most float and raft traffic when temperatures rise in Central Washington.

Although a Yakima River float trip provides spectacular scenic views and wildlife viewing, it can be dangerous for those who don’t pay attention to common sense safety practices, recreational rules and hazardous river sites.

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The Columbia River east of Ellensburg is a favorite in the summer with boaters, jet skiers and water skiers.

Multiple boat launches are available in the Vantage area.

The Roza Recreation area between Yakima and Ellensburg on the Yakima Canyon is a good spot for boating and water sports. Motorized vessels are permitted from the Roza boat launch down to the Roza dam. Upstream from the launch is limited to non-motorized boats only.

Lake Cle Elum eight miles northwest of Cle Elum is a good spot for water sports. Boat launch sites are available.

Lake Easton is a popular destination for fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding during the summer.

Wildlife viewing For those who are patient, viewing wildlife in Kittitas County is possible just about any time of the year.

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hay to a herd of elk at the end of Watt Canyon Road, 15 miles northwest of Ellensburg. Feeding begins at 8 a.m. and visitors can watch from behind a wildlife fence and parking area.

the banks of the Yakima River, the Ellensburg Golf & Country Club is a nine-hole course with alternate “back nine” tee boxes that provide an 18-hole experience.

The Yakima Canyon southeast of Ellensburg, in different seasons, can provide dramatic views of eagles, hawks and other raptors, a variety of birds nesting in the canyon walls, big horn sheep, deer, elk, coyotes and smaller mammals.

The course covers 2,988 yards from its longest tees. Practice facilities also include a driving range and putting green, and the club has a lounge and restaurant. 3231 S Thorp Hwy, Ellensburg, WA, 509-962-2984

Wildlife viewing also is possible on designated stateowned wildlife areas in Kittitas County the Colockum, L.T. Murray, Quilomene, Whisky Dick and Wenas areas.

• SunCountry Golf & RV Located in the Cascade Mountains outside Cle Elum, Sun Country is an 18-hole course coupled with an RV park. The course covers 5,715 yards and is open from April through October. 841 Saint Andrews Drive, Cle Elum, WA, 509-674-2226.

Golfing Kittitas County is a great place for golf in the spring, summer and fall.

• Suncadia resort Located just west of Cle Elum on the eastern slopes of the Cascades, Suncadia resort has two public and one private 18-hole course.

The public Prospector course offers 7,100 yards of championship golf, and it was named one of the best new public courses by Golf Digest magazine in 2006.

Rope Rider is a public course that opened in August 2011 and was built along the site of historic Roslyn mines. A practice range, private instruction, junior golf, group instruction and golf clinics are available for players of all ages and skill levels.

The private Tumble Creek course provides picturesque views over a par-71, 7,070-yard Tom Doak signature layout. For tee time reservations, instruction, or more information, call 866-715-5050.

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Horseback riding Saddle up and head ‘em on out.

Horseback riding is a way of life in Kittitas County, and there are ample places for backcountry and trail adventures.

Here are some suggestions from local experts for good, entry-level trail rides in Kittitas County: Naneum Canyon: Access to this area is at the end of Naneum Road.

There’s parking and a locked gate at the end. Riders can either take the high road or low road. The high road is a logging road that’s safe with good visibility. The two roads intersect after several miles and offer access to Naneum Ridge, Table Mountain and Lion Rock, with a bunch of trails off that nexus.

“There’s a lot of connectivity from one ridge to another,” said Heather Seibert of the Alpine Lakes Trail Riders.

Pete Lake: This trail is in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. It’s a busy trail in summer with hikers, horses and stock traffic, but offers beautiful views and is a jumping off point to Waptus Lake, the Pacific Crest Trail or a day ride and picnic. It’s safe and well maintained.

From Roslyn, take state Route 903 north. Continue on Salmon La Sac Road for another 9.2 miles. Then take a left on Forest Road 46 and follow for 4.7 miles. Take a right on Forest Road 4616 and follow for about a half a mile to the turn off on Road 113. Travel about 1 mile to trailhead. Northwest Forest pass needed.

Lion Rock and the Ken Wilcox Horse Camp: at the top of Blewett Pass, is popular with backcountry riders around the state. The Table Mountain Fire burned through the area in 2012, but Back Country Horsemen volunteers have done significant work to get it back into shape. It provides access to 42 miles to trails, said Jason Ridlon, of the Back Country Horsemen.

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Directions: From summit of Blewett Pass on Highway 97, 24 miles northeast of Cle Elum, travel south about four miles on Forest Road 9716 to the junction with Road 9712. Follow Road 9712 for about 4 miles to the campground. The road can be rough, but grading work is planned this summer.

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Seibert and Ridlon also suggest Boylston Canyon, the Elk Heights sno-park, Indian Camp in the Teanaway Community Forest, Joe Watt Canyon, BBQ Flats and the Pacific Crest Trail headed south from the Snoqualmie Pass trailhead as other good options for trail riders.

For more information on U.S. Forest Service trails and camping, contact the Cle Elum Ranger District.

Recreation managers for the Department of Natural Resources in Ellensburg also can provide information.

Back Country Horsemen of Washington puts on a Rendezvous in March at the Kittitas County Event Center at the fairgrounds. The event includes speakers and clinicians, a used tack and gear sale and other activities.

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“You can go with a family and camp for the weekend, and be there three days and never cover the same trail twice,” he said.

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The 112-acre horse park has three arenas, horse stalls, trails, wash racks for horses, RV and trailer parking areas and more. The park hosted 39 events and groups in 2014, including two major hunter-jumper shows and two horse trials, along with numerous small clinics, camps and breed clubs.

The horse park also serves those interested in less formal equestrian activities such as trail riding and backcountry packing. Contact the park about fees at www.washingtonstatehorsepark.org, 877-635-4111 or (425) 486-0272

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Ellensburg Ellensburg is a rodeo city and a college town. It’s an art and music destination with easy access to the outdoors. And it’s a renewable energy leader with an agricultural foundation.

On the north side of town is Central Washington University, which first opened its doors as the Washington State Normal School in 1891, two years after Washington became a state. The normal school became Central Washington College of Education in 1937, Central Washington State College in 1961, and Central Washington University in 1977.

About 9,000 students attend CWU’s Ellensburg campus. Its nearly year-round offerings of events and activities bring vibrancy to the town.

Ellensburg boasts a successful lineup of festivals and community events year round that bring in tourists, entertain the locals and celebrate the town’s history, including Spirit of the West, Dachshunds on Parade, Jazz in the Valley and Buskers in the Burg.

The city also is a leader in renewable energy. Wind farms are scattered throughout the valley, and a community solar electric project gives Ellensburg residents an opportunity to invest in locally produced energy and receive a credit on their electric bill in return.

Central Washington University With more than 9,000 students and 1,500 employees in Ellensburg, Central Washington University offers a constantly churning array of activities.

The school hosts multiple plays, concerts, guest speakers, movie screenings, sporting events and art exhibits.

For information about tours, activities and parking, stop at the Welcome Center on University Way and Pearl Street.

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See a full calendar of the many (and often free) events at the university at www.cwu.edu.

Historic downtown Ellensburg’s historic downtown is a destination that offers small-town charm, a vibrant history and a diverse collection of shops, restaurants and galleries. Much of downtown was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1889 and the community quickly rebuilt. As a reminder, a mural on the side of the Davidson building on Pearl Street depicts a phoenix rising from the ashes.

Downtown hosts a number of events throughout the year, and is a popular place for concerts, wine tasting, yoga classes, book club meetings and more. The Kittitas County Farmers Market is held each Saturday morning on Fourth Avenue during the summer.

Stop by the Kittitas County Historical Museum for more information about local history, or pick up information for a self-guided walking tour at the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.

Rodeo and fair The Ellensburg Rodeo Arena and the annual Ellensburg Rodeo attract champion cowboys and thousands of fans every Labor Day weekend. The rodeo is paired each year with the Kittitas County Fair.

The Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the Top 25 PRCA rodeos and host to the Xtreme Bulls Tour finale. The fast-paced, bull-riding only competition showcases the top cowboys and bovine athletes in the world.

The fair also offers a plethora of entertainment options for all ages to enjoy, as well as exhibits ranging from

photography to hand-crafted goods. 4-H and FFA members show their livestock throughout the weekend as well. www.ellensburgrodeo.com, 509-962-7831 or 800-637-2444

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Kittitas The city of Kittitas, a few miles east of Ellensburg, keeps its attractive, small-town lifestyle very much alive.

The population of Kittitas is estimated at more than 1,450 by the state and is slowly growing. Kittitas was founded as part of the westward expansion of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroads.

The community was established in 1889 and was incorporated as a city within the state of Washington in 1931.

The $1.4 million project to remodel, expand and update Kittitas City Hall and its fire station was formally completed in 2011. New, friendly businesses have been established in the past two years in downtown and at the Exit 115 interchange area to Interstate 90, including restaurants, taverns and others.

Olmstead Place State Park Olmstead Place State Park is a 217-acre day-use park that features picnic space, beautiful gardens, walking trails and a small museum. The 217-acre farm has two houses: a farmhouse and a smaller cabin. Samuel Olmstead

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and his family moved to the site in 1875, the same year Ellensburg was platted. The park hosts a popular threshing bee each September, and is at 921 N. Ferguson Road, about three miles west of Kittitas.

Liberty The 17-acre town site of Liberty, more than 10 miles northeast of Cle Elum off U.S. Highway 97 and along Liberty Road, once was a rip-roarin’ gold mining town in the late 1890s. Several hundred people came and went in a year’s time with hopes to strike it rich, although perhaps only 200 lived there permanently. The population is much smaller now.

There’s a community information kiosk with photos of old-time gold strikes and nuggets. Nearby is the old fire hall that’s always open with an exhibit of historic photos of life in Liberty and information about local hard-rock mining.

There are still gold-mining claims in the area about 20 miles northwest of Ellensburg that are worked off-and-on by locals and out-of-towners. Visitors can pan for gold, but must be careful not to trespass on private property or a claim.

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acreage, and small niche agricultural operations including organic farms.

In the past decade, the Thorp area also has attracted residents who are pursuing the visual arts: painting, sculpting and other artistic expressions.

Thorp Community Day, held the first full weekend in October, provides a fun, family event for the community.

In the past, the event has featured a grand parade, market and carnival.

Thorp Mill The Thorp Mill dates to 1883, and has been maintained it was when it stopped operating in 1946 by the nonprofit Thorp Mill Town Historical Preservation Society. For visitors, there are self-guided outdoor tours available year-round and guided indoor tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A stream provided power to the mill, and the nearby pond provided ice blocks used to chill produce packed into trains heading for cities. It also offered locals a chance to go ice skating.

The mill, and the small community of Thorp, became a gathering place for area farmers who brought their grain to the mill.

The mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, and restoration work went into high gear in the late 1980s and through the early 1990s.

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Kittitas County offers a free boat launch and docks at Vantage.

The community of Vantage sits on a scenic bluff overlooking the Columbia River about 28 miles east of Ellensburg off Interstate 90.

The Ginkgo Petrified Forest Interpretive Center features displays on the geological history of the area as well as information on ancient local Native American culture.

The center includes Wanapum tribe petrogylphs. The Wanapum tribe lived along the Columbia River. Petrified wood was discovered in the region in the early 1930s, leading to the creation of the park. A nearby upland trail offers an up-close look at an ancient fossil bed.

A primary attraction is the Wanapum Recreational Site, operated by State Parks, just south of Vantage. Wanapum has a day-use beach, picnic facilities, overnight camping and RV parking sites, and a boat launch.

Farther south, Grant County Public Utility District, in cooperation with state parks, operates the Getty’s Cove day-use park for weekends only. There are picnic tables available along with pedestal grills, waste receptacles,

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Puget Sound Energy’s Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility east of Ellensburg gives visitors an up-close view of wind power generation.

The Wild Horse facility has 149 turbines and the Pacific Northwest’s single-largest solar power installation. The Renewable Energy Center is open to visitors seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., from April 1 through Nov. 30 on Vantage Highway.

When open, Wild Horse offers guided tours and arrangements can be made for tours by groups at other times. Self-guided tours also are available. www.pse.com

Cle Elum The city of Cle Elum, nestled amongst the eastern Cascades’ towering evergreens and located within sight of jagged peaks, has evolved since its incorporation in 1902 from a mining and logging town into a hub for Upper Kittitas County’s burgeoning recreation scene.

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The first organized ski association west of Denver is said to have originated in Cle Elum. Today, skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers still pass through town on their way to nearby Snoqualmie Pass or the backcountry of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. In the summertime, the town plays host to anglers, hikers, bikers and outdoor enthusiasts of nearly every variety.

The historic Carpenter House offers visitors a glimpse at life in early 20th century Cle Elum. The Historical Society also operates Cle Elum’s telephone museum, which documents the switch from manual phone service to automatic dialing.

Coffee houses, restaurants and shops are spread throughout the streets of downtown Cle Elum. Some of the most popular draws include Owens Meat, a 100plus year old meat market, Glondo’s Sausage Co., an old world-style Italian market, and the Cle Elum Bakery.

Teanaway Spring usually arrives in the Teanaway Basin earlier than other parts of the Cle Elum Ranger District, says Forest Service public information officer Nancy Jones.

That prompt snow melt makes the Teanaway popular with early season visitors to the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest. But spring, summer and fall are good times to enjoy trails like Stafford Creek or the Miller Peak to Bear Creek Loop and camping at the Beverly campground.

Wildflowers often begin to bloom in the area’s lower elevations as early as mid-May, when trails in the Bean Creek and Beverly basins become popular for hiking and wildflower viewing. The flowers last through about August, moving higher in elevation as the snow line rises.

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South Cle Elum grew up around the Milwaukee Rail Depot, while its counterpart to the north developed along the Great Northern Railroad. The process formed two distinct towns separated by a river.

There’s a barbecue restaurant inside the depot called Smokey’s BBQ. There’s also an unusual bed and breakfast on site. The Iron Horse B&B allows people to stay in old railroad cars and immerse themselves in Milwaukee line history.

The depot and substation have National Historic Landmark status.

The railroad dominated life in early South Cle Elum, and long-time residents recall the town’s train depot as a lively place, filled with railroad workers on layovers and people constantly coming and going.

About 500 residents live in South Cle Elum, and the town has a city hall, a park and baseball fields.

The depot area also provides access to the Iron Horse State Park and John Wayne Pioneer Trail.

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Visitors can see the facility from a sheltered viewing area — as Lou Goldsmith, a volunteer host from San Antonio, puts it, “a bird’s eye view of what’s happening.” It is a good way to learn about the salmon’s three- to four-year migration.

The hatchery is open for tours in the summer. Call 509-674-3701 for more information.

Roslyn Roslyn started as a coal mining settlement in the late 1800s. Today, it is a well-preserved historic town with plenty of artists, small businesses and community volunteers.

Summer is busy with parades, picnics and parties. The Roslyn Farmers Market runs June to September on Sundays.

Roslyn might look familiar — it was the town of Cicely, Alaska, in the 1990s television show “Northern Exposure.” It also was featured in the 1979 film “The Runner Stumbles” with Dick Van Dyke. More recently, it was featured in an Amazon.com production of “The Man in the High Castle,” based on a 1962 novel by Philip K. Dick.

The town is bordered by a 300-acre, city-owned forest.

Miles of nonmotorized trails wind through the mixed forest of pines and firs and connect with the nearby Coal Mines Trail, a five-mile railroad easement between Cle Elum and Ronald. The tall trees in the forest hide slag heaps and remnants of mining infrastructure.

Other destinations include the Brick Saloon, which is the oldest continuously operating bar in the state, the Roslyn Theatre, and the NWI Building.

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The Alpine Lakes Wilderness covers 394,000 acres in the Central Cascades, and features 47 trailheads and 615 miles of trails, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The area features mountain lakes, lush forest and snowy peaks. It’s a great place for backcountry hiking, camping and mountain climbing. Popular spots include Ingalls Lake in the Teanaway and Pete Lake, accessible from Salmon la Sac north of Roslyn. Contact the Cle Elum Ranger District for more information.

The 6,400-acre Suncadia resort community in Cle Elum provides a host of amenities for visiting guests and local residents.

The resort offers lodging, dining and recreation.

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In the winter months, Suncadia is home to a popular ice skating rink and tubing run. The ice skating rink, tubing run and the trails are open to the public.

The resort also hosts a number of events throughout the year that are open to the public. Suncadia and Swiftwater Cellars both host concert series during the summer. A popular fall festival is held at the old Nelson Dairy Farm at Suncadia, and a mud run and downhill dummy race draw enthusiastic crowds.

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The Alpine Lakes Wilderness just north of Salmon la Sac has some of the best hiking in the state.

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In winter, state Route 903 is plowed all the way to Salmon la Sac, and snowmobilers flock to the area to ride both groomed trails and steep slopes.

The park’s location also allows for snowy winter-sport opportunities. A sno-park permit is required from Nov. 15 through April 30 for day use and winter camping.

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Lake Cle Elum is seven miles northwest of Cle Elum.

Fishing is open year round, with a lake trout fishery and burbot. There is a U.S. Forest Service boat launch and camping facilities at the lake, and the spot is a popular place for picnicking and swimming during the summer.

Lake Easton State Park The 516-acre Lake Easton State Park is a year-round destination for visitors. The park has beautiful mountain views and hiking trails to explore in the summer and cross-country and snowmobiling trails to enjoy in the winter.

The lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding during the summer. The campground is full most weekends and the day-use parking lot fills up on sunny days. Camping reservations are recommended.

What was once the path of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad is now 110 miles of trail that spans from West of the Cascades at Cedar Falls east through Kittitas County to the Columbia River.

The John Wayne Pioneer Trail, or Iron Horse State Park, is open year round for day use and is ideal for walking, biking, horseback riding and rock climbing in the summer months and for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snowshoeing in the winter months.

The railroad operated from 1908 to 1980, closing after it went bankrupt, according to the Washington State Parks department. Washington’s Department of Natural Resources acquired the property and turned it over to Washington State Parks. A Discover Pass is required to park at many of the trailheads.

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of the best views along the trail can be enjoyed. It’s also where the trail goes into the Snoqualmie Tunnel, the only one of the trail’s five tunnels open. The rest are closed indefinitely due to safety concerns.

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The closest trailhead to the Snoqualmie Tunnel is at Hyak, Exit 54 on Interstate 90. The tunnel, which is more than two miles long, was closed for more than two years in 2009 for repairs. It reopened in July 2011.

Washington state’s most heavily traveled mountain pass is not only a ski destination in the winter, but also a popular summer recreation stop-off.

Discover Passes are available at Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centers in Cle Elum and Ellensburg.

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In the summer months, the pass offers berry picking, wildlife watching, hiking and backpacking from numerous trailheads. Several waterfalls and pristine alpine lakes are waiting to be discovered.

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Hotels/Motels

Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites 211 W. Umptanum Road Ellensburg (509) 925-4244

Econo Lodge 1390 N. Dolarway Road Ellensburg (509) 925-9844

Comfort Inn 1722 Canyon Road Ellensburg (509) 925-7037

Days Inn 901 Berry Road Ellensburg (509) 933-1500

GuestHouse Ellensburg 606 N. Main Street Ellensburg (509) 962-3706

Hampton Inn 2705 Triple L Loop Ellensburg (509) 933-1600

Holiday Inn Express 1620 Canyon Road Ellensburg (509) 962-9400

Lazy F Camp & Retreat Center 16170 Manastash Road Ellensburg (509) 962-2780

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14694 Canyon River Road Ellensburg (509) 933-2100

Motel 6 403 W. University Way Ellensburg (509) 962-5585

Nites Inn Motel 1200 S. Ruby Street Ellensburg 877-222-0076

Quality Inn 1700 Canyon Road Ellensburg (509) 925-9800

Rainbow Motel 1025 W. University Way Ellensburg (509) 933-7100

Super 8 1500 Canyon Road Ellensburg (509) 962-6888 RV Sites

Days Inn RV Park/E&J Resort 901 Berry Road Ellensburg (509) 933-1500

Kittitas Valley Event Center 512 N. Poplar Street Ellensburg (509) 962-7639 or 800-425-5340

KOA Kampground 32 S. Thorp Hwy. Ellensburg (509) 925-9319 or 800-562-7616

Yakima River RV Park 791 Ringer Loop Ellensburg (509) 925-4734

Hotels/Motels

Aster Inn 521 E. First Street Cle Elum (509) 674-2551

Best Western Snowcap Lodge 809 W. Davis Street Cle Elum (509) 674-0200

Econo Lodge 906 E. First Street Cle Elum (509) 674-2380

Flying Horseshoe Ranch 3190 Red Bridge Road Cle Elum (509) 674-2366

Iron Horse Inn Bed and Breakfast 526 Marie Avenue South Cle Elum (509) 674-5939

Stewart Lodge 805 W. First Street Cle Elum (509) 674-4548

The Last Resort 14254 Salmon La Sac Road Ronald (509) 649-2222

Timber Lodge Inn 301 W. First Cle Elum 800-584-1133

Travelers Inn 1001 E. 1st Street Cle Elum 866-539-8430

Suncadia 3600 Suncadia Trail Cle Elum (509) 649-6400 RV Sites

Eagle Valley Campground 390 Watson Cutoff Road Cle Elum (509) 674-7762

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Campsites BLM yakima River Canyon Recreation Sites

Umtanum Recreation Site: Near milepost 17 on the Yakima River Canyon Highway (State Route 821).

Six campsites, undeveloped boat access.

Big Pines Recreation Site: At milepost 9.5 on State Route 821.

38 campsites, gravel boat launch.

Roza Recreation Site: At milepost 7, above the Roza Dam on State Route 821.

Five campsites.

Department of Natural Resources/Fish and Wildlife campsites

Indian Camp: Northwest of Ellensburg along the middle fork of the Teanaway River.

Approximately 12 miles northwest of state Route 970.

10 campsites.

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Manastash: 26 miles west of Ellensburg on Forest Service Road 3104.

14 trailer/tent sites

Taneum: 20+ miles northwest of Ellensburg on Forest Service Road 3300.

Located along Tanuem Creek near the site of a former CCC camp.

13 campsites.

Riders Camp: 25 miles west of Ellensburg on Forest Service Road 3100.

Toilets, parking and stock water.

Icewater Creek: 20+ miles northwest of Ellensburg on Forest Service Road 3300.

14 campsites.

Taneum Junction: 20+ miles north of Ellensburg on Forest Service Road 3300.

No potable water.

Lmuma Creek Recreation Site: At milepost 12 on State Route 821.

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Red Mountain:

Approximately 23 miles north of Ellensburg on Forest Service Road 3300.

No potable water. Three campsites.

16 miles north of Cle Elum on Highway 903 10 single campsites.

Salmon la Sac: Located between Cle Elum and Cooper Rivers. It’s at the end of Salmon la Sac Road; 19 miles north of Cle Elum.

57 single sites.

U.S. Forest Service campgrounds

Kachess: 27 miles from Cle Elum I-90 Exit 62.

100 campsites, two boat launches and a picnic area.

Wish Poosh: (Closed in 2015) Located 10 miles north of Cle Elum on State Route 903, the campground is on Lake Cle Elum.

Paved boat launch, 29 single sites and picnic area. Parking for boat trailers is available.

Owhi: 18 miles from Cle Elum Road on Forest Service Road 46.

22 tent-only sites.

Beverly: 25 miles north of Cle Elum on North Fork Teanaway Road 9737.

14 tent/picnic sites. No potable water and all trash must be packed out.

Cle Elum River: Located at the head of Lake Cle Elum along the Cle Elum River.

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Mineral Springs: About 20 miles north of Ellensburg on U.S. 97.

12 campsites.

About 29 miles northeast of Ellensburg in Vantage.

50 full hookup sites for RVs.

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Lake Easton State Park: Located 15 miles west of Cle Elum and 15 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass. Take exit 70 on I-90.

90 tent spaces, 45 full hook-up sites, two hiker/biker sites and one dump station. All sites are in a wooded setting.

About 25 miles north of Ellensburg on U.S. 97.

22 campsites.

Check permit and fee requirements before heading out to all area campgrounds.

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Restaurants Snoqualmie Dining Red Mountain Coffee

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Summit Pancake House

(509) 649-2643 100 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Bar, American

(425) 434-6249 601 S. Rt 906 Breakfast Easton Dining

Village Pizza

Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant (509) 674-5790 812 W. Davis St. Mexican

Mama Vallone’s (509) 674-5174 302 W. 1st St. Steakhouse

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Easton Saloon

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Cle Elum Dining

Mckeans Drive-In

Beau’s Pizza and Pasta

(509) 674-2254 1011 E. 1st S Burgers

Mountain High Hamburgers (509) 656-3037 2941 W. Sparks Rd. Burgers

Parkside Cafe (509) 656-2531 Cafe

(509) 674-9798 124 E. 1st St. Pizza, Italian

Burger King (509) 674-7773 808 W. Davis St. Burger, Fast Food

Caboose Bar & Grill Ronald Dining Old Number 3 (509) 649-3301 8381 State Rt 903 American

The Last Resort (509) 649-2222 14254 Salmon La Sac Rd. American

(509) 674-0467 115 E. 1st St. Bar & Grill

Cle Elum Bakery (509) 674-2233 501 E. 1st St. Bakery, Donuts

Cottage Café (509) 674-2922 911 E. 1st St. Café, Bar

Roslyn Dining Dairy Queen Cruise In (509) 649-3100 702 S. 1st St. Burgers, Fast Food

(509) 674-7172 302 E. 1st St. Ice Cream, Fast Food

El Caporal Restaurant Maggie’s Pantry (509) 649-3771 107 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Grocery, Health Food, Ice Cream

(509) 674-4284 105 W. 1st St. Mexican

Glondo’s Sausage Co Marko’s (509) 649-2349 106 N. 1st St.

(509) 674-5755 216 E. 1st St. Meat Shop

Pastime

Gunnar’s Cabin

(509) 649-3125 204 W. Pennsylvania Ave. American

(509) 674-2524 108 N. Oakes Ave. Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Red Bird Cafe

Gunnar’s Bistro 811 Highway 970 Suite 6 (509) 260-0011

102 E. Pennsylvania Ave.

Roslyn Brewing Company (509) 649-2232 208 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Brewery

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Roslyn Café

(509) 674-2005 702 W. 1st St. Burgers, Fast Food

Parlour Car Bistro (509) 260-0722 105 Pennsylvania Ave. American, Comfort Food

Pioneer Coffee Company (509) 674-4100 121 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Coffee, tea, wine and beer

Portals (509) 649-6400 3600 Suncadia Trail American

Owens Meats (509) 674-2530 502 E. 1st St. Meat Shop, deli meats

Sahara Pizza (509) 674-5444 212 E. 1st St. Pizza

Stella’s (509) 674-6816 316 1/2 W. 1st St. Coffee & Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Sandwiches

Subway (509) 674-3777 207 W. 1st St. Sandwiches

Sunset Cafe (509) 674-2241 318 E. 1st St. American

Swiftwater Cellars (509) 674-6555 301 Rope Rider Dr. American

Homestead

Twin Pines

(509) 674-5956 801 State Rt 97 Barbeque

(509) 674-4362 1901 Hwy. 970 Burgers

Bleacher’s Sports Pub & Grill

ABC Donuts

(509) 962-2337 730 E. University Way Burgers, Bar

(509) 925-2266 304 N. Pine St. Donuts

Arby’s (509) 962-5555 1404 Canyon Rd. Fast Food

Arnie’s Horseshoe Sports Bar (509) 925-4044 106 W. 3rd Ave. Bar

Bar 14 Ranch House Restaurant (509) 962-6222 1800 S. Canyon Rd. American

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream & Cakes (509) 962-3177 1307 S. Canyon Rd. Ice Cream

Brix by Elevage Wine Company (509) 933-2749 109 W. 3rd Wine Bar

Brooklyn’s Pizzeria (509) 925-9855 716 E. University Way Pizza

Burger King (509) 925-9062 1410 S. Canyon Rd. Burgers, Fast Food

Buzz Inn Steakhouse (509) 925-3922 2202 S. Canyon Rd. Steakhouse

Canyon River Grill

D & M Coffee

Domino’s Pizza

(509) 933-2309 14700 Canyon Rd American

(509) 962-9333 301 N. Pine St. - and (509) 925-7410 1711 S. Canyon Rd. - and (509) 962-6333 204 S. Water St. Coffee & Tea

(509) 925-3800 710 N. Anderson Pizza

China Inn (509) 925-4140 1003 W. University Way Chinese

Carl Jr’s (509) 933-3006 1303 S. Opportunity St. Burgers, Fast Foods

Cornerstone Pie (509) 933-3600 307 E. 5th Ave. Fire Roasted Pizza

Copper Kettle (509) 925-5644 210 W. University Way American

Dairy Queen (509) 925-5542 1601 N. Currier St. -and(509) 925-5442 1101 E. University Way Ice Cream, Fast Food

Earthquake Empanadas (509) 607-5438, (509) 899-8022 416 N. Main St. Empanadas

El Caporal (509) 962-5228 201 W. University Way Mexican

El Manantial

Daily Bread & Mercantile

(509) 925-2276 410 S. Main St. Mexican

(509) 925-2253 306 S. Main St. #2 Deli Items, Bulk Foods, Baked Goods

Ellensburg Pasta Company

Dakota Café (509) 925-4783 417 N. Pearl St. Delis, Sandwiches

(509) 933-3330 600 N. Main St. Italian

Ellensburg WineWorks (509) 962-8463 115 E. 4th Ave. Cheese Shop, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Fidelina’s Mexican Restaurant Cross Street of Manitoba & Main Mexican

Fiesta en Jalisco (509) 933-4422 1315 S. Canyon Rd. Mexican

Fire & Smoke, LLC Mobile Cart/Catering

Restauraunts

Ellensburg Dining

(509) 859-6888 101 E. University Way BBQ

Gard Vintners Tasting Room (509) 925-1095 311 N. Pearl St. Winery, Appetizers

Lettuce satisfy your taste buds.

McDonald’s® of Yakima and Kittitas Counties are locally owned and operated with 13 locations to “Make you smile!”

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Restaurants Golden Dragon (509) 925-2272 1302 S. Ruby St. Chinese

Happy’s Market (509) 925-3500 207 W. University Way Grocery, Teriyaki

IHOP (509) 925-2444 2704 Triple L Lp. Breakfast

Jennika’s Coffee House (509) 925-3632 1300 N. Dolarway Rd. Coffee & Tea

Jack in the Box (509) 933-2833 115 W. University Way Fast Food

Kentucky Fried Chicken (509) 925-1451 301 S. Main St. Fast Food

Kiku-Chan Japanese Food (509) 962-1200 702 E. University Way Japanese

McDonald’s (509) 925-6101 1304 S. Canyon Rd. Fast Food

New York Teriyaki & Burgers (509) 925-1800 801 E. University Way Japanese

Koletty’s Koffee

Oyama Sushi & Steakhouse

(509) 925-7632 105 E. Umptanum Rd. Coffee & Tea

(509) 933-3389 506 S. Main St., Ste 1 Hibachi, sushi

Lunchbox Café

Palace Café

(509) 933-3332 409 N. Ruby Café, Bagels, Sandwiches

(509) 925-2327 323 N. Main St. American, Burgers, Sandwiches

Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant (509) 925-7898 1318 S. Canyon Rd. Mexican

Panda Garden (509) 925-2090 207 N. Main St. Chinese

Papa Murphy’s Take and Bake Pizza (509) 962-9282 205 W. Tacoma Ave. Pizza

The Porch (509) 925-4488 608 N. Main St. Steakhouse, American

Quizno’s

Perkins Family Restaurant and Bakery

(509) 933-1536 409 S. Main St., Ste 2 Sandwiches

(509) 925-4662 1504 Hwy. 97 American, Breakfast

Red Horse Diner

Pita Pit (509) 925-7482 111 W. 3rd Ave. Fast Food

(509) 925-1956 1518 W. University Way Burgers

Pizza Hut (509) 925-7888 805 N. Main St.

Rossow’s U-Tote-Em

(509) 925-7070 408 N. Main St.

(509) 962-3999 2300 S. Canyon Rd. American

Sara Jean’s Sweets Shop and Moose Tracks Coffee (509) 899-0479 423 N Main St., 700 E. University Way Cupcakes and coffee

Rodeo City BBQ (509) 962-2727 204 N. Main St. Barbeque

Pizza Colin

Saks Family Restaurant

(509) 925-1500 807 W. University Way Burgers

Spurs Bar & Grill (509) 925-9800 1700 S. Canyon Rd. American, Bar

Starlight Lounge & Dining Room (509) 962-6100 402 N. Pearl St. American, Bar

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1512 Hwy. 97 Sandwiches

(509) 933-7030 1210 S. Canyon Rd. Chinese

The Yellow Church Café (509) 933-2233 111 S. Pearl St. American

Subway 1301 S. Canyon Rd. Sandwiches

Sugar Thai Cuisine (509) 933-4224 306 N. Pine St. Thai

The Soup Bowl Valley Café

(509) 933-3354 429 Main St. Soup, Sandwiches

(509) 925-3050 105 W. 3rd Ave. Beer, Wine & Spirits, Delis

The Tav Vinman’s Bakery

Taco Bell

(509) 925-3939 117 W. 4th Ave. American, Pub

(509) 925-4052 1406 Camion Rd. Fast Food

Utopia Frozen Yogurt & Coffee House

Tacos Chalito Truck (509) 962-5643 209 S. Main St. Mexican, Street Vendor

Taco Del Mar (509) 962-3009 1614 Canyon Rd. Mexican, Fast Food

(509) 933-1400 706 E. University Way Frozen Yogurt, Coffee

Wendy’s (509) 962-4404 1510 S. Canyon Rd. Fast Food

Winegar’s (509) 933-1823 1013 E. University Way Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream

Wing Central (509) 962-5400 1801 N. Walnut St. Chicken Wings, American

Wing Central’s Roadhouse Grill

(509) 933-1850 700 E. University Way, #2 Bakery, Beer, Wine & Spirits

(509) 925-7200 101 W. Umptanum Rd. American, Chicken Wings

Wild Goose Casino

Kittitas Dining

(509) 925-5825 1600 N. Currier St. Sports Bar

Williams’ Campus U-Tote-Em

M&M Stompin Grounds Espresso (509) 968-9200 101 S. Main St. Coffee

The Main Stop (509) 968-4200 804 S. Main St. American

Timeout Saloon (509) 968-9111 101 S. Main St.

Woh Hing Chinese

Curly’s III Bar & Grill (509) 968-4189 108 Main St. American

(509) 925-1600 810 E. University Way Burgers

(509) 968-3831 118 Main St. Chinese

Golden Harvest (509) 856-2808 511 Main St.

Liberty Dining Liberty Café (509) 857-2030 19601 Hwy. 97 Café

Restauraunts

Subway

Vantage Dining Blustery’s (509) 856-2434 301 Main St.

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