2017-2018 Official Central Washington Visitors Guide

2017

Official 2018

Visitors

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

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Welcome to

A land of con�rasts

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.

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In a single day, you can fly fish the Yakima River, For more information and take in a jazz concert detailed maps, go to at Central Washington centralwashingtoncolor.com and University and visit one myellensburg.com. 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.

Come explore Kittitas County!

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On the Cover Photo by Brian Myrick

A bicyclist carries his bike across the foot bridge at the Umtanum Recreation site in the Yakima River Canyon.

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Communities

Ellensburg Cle Elum Roslyn Small Communities - Kittitas, Vantage, Thorp Small Communities - South Cle Elum, Ronald, Liberty Map of Kittitas County History of Kittitas County

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Off the Beaten Path Don’t Miss Attractions Scenic Drives Field & Farm Fun Brews & Vines Arts & Culture

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Recreation

Cycling Adventures Hiking Adventures Adventures on the Water - Fishing, Floating, Boating & Watersports Adventures on the Land - Wildlife Viewing, Birding, Golfing, Horseback Riding Winter Recreation

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Accommodations 58 60

Lodging in Kittitas County Dining in Kittitas County

Clinics Family Medicine Cle Elum 509-674-5331 Family Medicine Ellensburg 509-933-8777 General Surgery 509-962-7390

Your local healthcare system -

Internal Medicine 509-925-6100 Orthopedics 509-933-8700 Urgent Care - Cle Elum 509-674-6944 Virtual Care 855-962-1584 www.kvhealthcare.org Women’s Health 509-933-8720

Hospital | 509-962-9841

24-Hour Emergency Care | Critical Care | Family Birthing Center | Imaging Services | Laboratory Services | Surgical Services

Specialty Services Home Health 509-962-7438 Hospice 509-962-7438 Occupational Therapy 509-933-8677

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MAY 5 - 6 THORP COMMUNITY PLANT SALE MAY 6 - 7 IRON HORSE MOTORCYCLE SHOW Red Horse Diner

MAY 6 COAL MINE TRAIL RUN Roslyn; TBD

MAY 12 SPRING SHOW US YOUR SHORTS! COMPETITION

MAY 19 EASTERN WA BREWFEST

MAY 13 CHILDREN’S DAY AT THE FARMERS MARKET

MAY 20 BARES N BRONCS

Ellensburg Film Festival

Ellensburg Downtown - Various Locations

MAY 13 18TH ANNUAL GET INTIMATE WITH THE SHRUB-STEPPE/ BIRD FEST Helen McCabe State Park

MAY 6 THORP COMMUNITY FUN RUN AND WALK

MAY 13 BLUEGRASS CONCERT

MAY 12 - 14 CWU PARENT’S WEEKEND

MAY 17 - 21 WESTERN ART ASSOCIATION (NATIONAL ART SHOW & AUCTION)

Various Ellensburg Locations

Swauk-Teanaway Grange

Iron Horse Brewery Pub

Events

Rodeo Arena

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MAY 20 LIKE TO BIKE DAY

MAY 27 EASTON MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CAR SHOW

MAY 21 CANYON FOR A DAY BIKE RIDE

MAY 27 THORP MILL ANNUAL AUCTION

MAY 26 - 28 EQUESTRIANS INSTITUTE HORSE TRIAL

MAY 29 ROSLYN VETERANS CEMETERY MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

Downtown Ellensburg

Yakima Canyon

Washington State Horse Park

Downtown Easton

Springwood Ranch

Roslyn Cemetery

Kittitas Valley Event Center

July June

JUNE 2 - 3 CENTRAL WA ART CONFAB Gallery One

JUNE 2 - 3 CRUISIN FOR HOSPICE CAR SHOW Downtown Ellensburg

JUNE 3 - 4 YAKIMA VALLEY KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW Kittitas Valley Event Center

JUNE 10 - 11 CWU GRADUATION

Central Washington University

JUNE 10 EASTON PONDS FISHING DERBY Easton Memorial Day Parade Committee/ Easton Ponds

JUNE 10 KIDS FISHING DERBY AT LAVENDER LAKE Exit 71 off I-90 - Lavender Lake

JUNE 11 ROSLYN FARMER’S MARKET Pennsylvania Ave; Roslyn

JUNE 14 - 18 SWIFTWATER INVITATIONAL HUNTER JUMPER SHOW Washington State Horse Park

JULY 1 - 2 AMERICAN MADE MUSIC FESTIVAL Wye Park; Cle Elum

JULY 1 RONALD HERITAGE FESTIVAL Hawthorn Hall; Ronald

JULY 1 PIONEER DAYS CELEBRATION Various Cle Elum Locations

JUNE 16 - 18 ROSLYN VINTAGE TRAILER SHOW

JULY 2 38TH ANNUAL “THE RUNNER STUMBLES”

JUNE 17 DACHSHUNDS ON PARADE

JULY 8 PIONEER QUEENS TEA CELEBRATION

Runje Field (Roslyn City Park)

Downtown Ellensburg

JUNE 21 - 25 ALPINE PREVIEW HUNTER JUMPER SHOW Washington State Horse Park

JUNE 24 - 25 COWBOY TRADITIONS RANCH ROPING SUMMER SOLSTICE Kittitas Valley Event Center

Suncadia Resort

Carpenter House Museum

JULY 10 - 15 NORTHWEST WOOD CARVING ACADEMY Kittitas Valley Event Center-Ellensburg

JULY 14 - 16 BUCK BRANNAMAN CLINIC Kittitas Valley Event Center-Ellensburg

JULY 15 CROATIAN PICNIC

Runje Field (Roslyn City Park)

JULY 15 3RD ANNUAL THORP MILL ANTIQUES MARKET Thorp School; Thorp

JULY 20 - 23 NORTHWEST GOURD FESTIVAL Kittitas Valley Event Center -Ellensburg

JULY 22 ELLENSBURG SPRINT TRIATHLON Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park

JULY 22 AARF DOGGIE & TROLL OLYMPICS Runje Field (Roslyn City Park)

JULY 28 - 30 JAZZ IN THE VALLEY

Various Downtown Ellensburg locations

JULY 28 - 30 CLE ELUM ROUNDUP Washington State Horse Park

JULY 28 - 30 ROSLYN MOOSEFEST Roslyn

JULY 29 WINE IN THE VALLEY Gallery One

August AUG. 4 - 31 KITTITAS JURIED SHOW Gallery One

Monthly Events

Sept.

Gallery One

AUG. 4 - 6 CELEBRATION OF ART

SEPT. 1 - 3 ROSLYN COAL MINERS DAY FESTIVAL

AUG. 5 - 6 GUN SHOW

SEPT. 1 - 4 ELLENSBURG RODEO

SEPT. 19 BITE OF THE BURG

AUG. 5 - 7 COURAGE CLASSIC BICYCLE RIDE

SEPT. 1 - 5 ROSLYN HIGH COUNTRY LOG SHOW

SEPT. 22 - 24 EQUESTRIANS INSTITUTE HORSE TRIAL

SEPT. 8 - 10 FLYING BIG HORN DERAILLEUR 80K

SEPT. 29 - 30 BUSKERS IN THE BURG

Downtown Roslyn

Kittitas Valley Event Center-Ellensburg

173 mile bike ride over 3 passes - Blewett Pass

AUG. 5 ROSLYN ART FESTIVAL

Various Downtown Roslyn Locations - displayed until 8/20

AUG. 11 - 13 SUNCADIA MULTISPORT SUMMER FESTIVAL

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK

SEPT. 15 - 16 PAINT ELLENSBURG

Downtown Roslyn

Rodeo Arena

SEPT. 15 - 17 CWU WILDCAT WELCOME Various Ellensburg Locations

First Friday of every month Downtown Ellensburg

KITTITAS COUNTY AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDWALK First Saturday of every month / 8am Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park Ellensburg

Downtown Ellensburg

Runje Field (Roslyn City Park)

Washington State Horse Park, Cle Elum

Downtown Ellensburg

Yakima River Canyon

Farmers Markets KITTITAS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday / 9am - 1pm May through October Downtown Ellensburg

ROSLYN SUNDAY MARKET

Every Sunday / 10am - 2pm Mid June through mid September Downtown Roslyn

Suncadia Resort

AUG. 12 KRUISIN KITTITAS CAR SHOW, BURNOUTS AND COOK-OFF Downtown Kittitas

AUG. 19 CRUISE CLE ELUM CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW Downtown Cle Elum

Oct.

AUG. 19 ELLENSBURG RODEO KICK-OFF BREAKFAST

OCT. 1 - 31 HUFFMAN FARMS - UPICK WEEKENDS

AUG. 19 DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE

OCT. 1 - 31 HUFFMAN FARMS HAUNTED FOREST & CORN MAZE

Chamber Cowboys/Rotary (Downtown Ellensburg)

Downtown Ellensburg

AUG. 20 - 21 NORTHWEST REINED COW HORSE SHOW

Saturday & Sunday 10a-4p

Friday & Saturday (weather dependant) 7p to 10p

OCT. 7 MANASTASH METRIC BIKE RIDE

OCT. 21 BIKES & BREWS COAL MINE BIKE RIDE

OCT. 14 - 15 SUNCADIA HARVEST FESTIVAL WEEKEND TWO

OCT. 28 KITTITAS TRUNK OR TREAT

Mount Stuart Elementary School

Suncadia Resort

OCT. 14 - 29 HAUNTING ELLENSBURG

Kittitas Valley Event Center, Friday and Saturdays only!

OCT. 6 - 7 THORP COMMUNITY DAYS

OCT. 14 CLYMER RENDEZVOUS

AUG. 30 ELLENSBURG RODEO HOEDOWN IN THE DOWNTOWN

OCT. 6 - 8 ELLENSBURG FILM FESTIVAL

OCT. 14 HUNTERS BREAKFAST

AUG. 31 - SEPT. 4 KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR

OCT. 7 - 8 SUNCADIA HARVEST FESTIVAL WEEKEND ONE

OCT. 21 ROSLYN MOUNTAIN ALE FESTIVAL

Washington State Horse Park

Downtown Ellensburg

Kittitas Valley Event Center-Ellensburg

AUG. 31 ELLENSBURG RODEO HALL OF FAME

Community of Thorp

CWU McConnell Auditorium

Suncadia Resort

Location TBD

Swauk-Teanaway Grange

Downtown Roslyn

Upper Kittitas County

Various Downtown Kittitas Locations

OCT. 28 JUNK-TIQUEN IN THE BURG Kittitas Valley Event Center-Ellensburg

OCT. 29 PAWS ON PARADE Roslyn

OCT. 31 TRICK OR TREAT

Various Downtown Ellensburg Locations

OCT. 31 BOO-ELUM

Various Downtown Cle Elum Locations

OCT. 31 ROSLYN DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN

Various Downtown Roslyn Locations

CWU Ballroom

AUG. 31 ELLENSBURG RODEO ROCKIN IN THE ARENA Ellensburg Rodeo Arena

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NOV. - DEC. HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS BEGIN Various Downtown Ellensburg Locations

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NOV. - DEC. WINTER FEST

NOV. 11 GRANGE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND CHILI FEED

Suncadia Resort

Swauk-Teanaway Grange

NOV. 11 VETERANS DAY PARADE AND LUNCH

NOV. 24 PLAID FRIDAY - SHOP LOCAL

Downtown Ellensburg

Various Downtown Ellensburg Locations

NOV. 24 COOKIE SCAVENGER HUNT

Various Downtown Ellensburg Locations

NOV. 24 MOMENTS TO REMEMBER HOLIDAY BAZAAR Kittitas Valley Event Center

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Events January WINTERHOP BREWFEST Various Downtown Ellensburg Locations

SNOWMOBILE FUN RUN Upper County Rotary, location TBD

February SPIRIT OF THE WEST COWBOY GATHERING Various Ellensburg Locations

ELLENSBURG FILM FESTIVAL OSCAR BASH

March KXLE HOME & GARDEN EXPO Kittitas Valley Event Center

Dec.

DEC. 1 - 2 MOUNTAIN VOICES CHRISTMAS CHOIR

Cle Elum Community Church

DEC. 1 TREE OF LOVE - HOSPICE FRIENDS Downtown Ellensburg

DEC. 1 ROSLYN OLD TIME CHRISTMAS Roslyn

DEC. 2 THORP COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

DEC. 2 TEDDY BEAR TEA Downtown Ellensburg

DEC. 2 PARADE OF LIGHTS Downtown Cle Elum

DEC. 2 TEA WITH MRS CLAUS Carpenter House - Cle Elum

DEC. 2 SANTA PAWS PICTURES Downtown Cle Elum

DEC. 2 CHRISTMAS IN CLE ELUM Downtown Cle Elum

DEC. 2 CHRISTMAS IN KITTITAS

Thorp Fire Station

Downtown Kittitas

DEC. 2 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

DEC. 3 GRANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER

Upper Kittitas County Senior Center Centennial Center

Swauk-Teanaway Grange

DEC. 6 TREE OF LOVE - HOSPICE FRIENDS Downtown Cle Elum

DEC. 7 GIRLS NIGHT OUT Downtown Ellensburg

DEC. 14 COMMUNITY HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE Downtown Ellensburg

DEC. 16 LITTLE ELVES GIFT MAKING WORKSHOP Downtown Ellensburg

DEC. 16 WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION Roslyn

DEC. 24 SANTA VISITS ROSLYN Roslyn

BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN Kittitas Valley Event Center

April YAKIMA RIVER CANYON MARATHON Yakima River Canyon (Ellensburg to Selah)

SPRING GIRLS NIGHT OUT Various Downtown Ellensburg Locations

JUNK-TIQUEN IN THE BURG - SPRING SHOW Kittitas Valley Event Center

CWU COLLEGE RODEO Kittitas Valley Event Center

WASHINGTON STATE FLY FISHING CONCLAVE Kittitas Valley Event Center

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Family adventures, leisure scenic drives, arts and entertainment...

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Red Top Mountain fire lookout.

Photo by Lia Simcox

OFF The

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Path There’s plenty to discover in Kittitas County. Here are some suggestions that are off the beaten path:

No. 1

Telephone museum 221 E. First street • cle Elum

Cle Elum was one of the last cities in the country to use a manual telephone switchboard, and museum displays cover 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.

No. 2

Runje Field Roslyn

Runje Field is Roslyn is a great place to picnic and play.

There’s a first-rate playground for kids, and the park sits next to the historic Coal Mines Trail, which connects Ronald, Roslyn and Cle Elum. Runje Field is named after local booster Slim Runje. The park plays host to the High Country Log Show over Labor Day weekend, the Run to Roslyn car show, the Croatian Picnic and other community events.

No. 3

Craig’s Hill castle chestnut & Fifth Avenue • Ellensburg

The castle on Third Avenue has been one of Ellensburg’s most recognizable buildings since it was built in 1889. It was constructed with the intention of making it the governor’s mansion when Ellensburg was one of the sites in the running for the state capital.

Today, the building is rented out as apartments.

No. 4 Above: Runje Field in Rolsyn provides a great open space to play and enjoy a picnic.

Below: The castle on Craig’s Hill is one of Ellensburg’s iconic buildings.

Fossil forest 4511 huntzinger Rd • Vantage

The Gingko Petrified Forest and Wanapum Recreational Area along the Columbia River near Vantage offer camping, boating, a small interpretive center and day use/picnic area. Petrified wood was discovered in the region in the early 1930s, which led to creation of the park as a national historic preserve.

No. 5

“The Bull” Rotary Pavilion • Downtown Ellensburg

“The Bull” statue is a well loved fixture in downtown Ellensburg, but it wasn’t always popular. Controversy over the statue by the late artist Richard Beyer in downtown Ellensburg sparked some 80 letters to the editor to the Daily Record 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.

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Off the Beaten

Path

No. 7

Tunnels iron horse Trail • Upper Kittitas county

Tunnels along the Iron Horse Trail in Kittitas County are relics of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. Today they are a draw for cyclists and other recreationists. The crown jewel is the Snoqualmie Tunnel, a 2.3-mile-long pathway underneath the pass which reopened to the public in 2011 after repairs.

No. 8

Fire lookouts Red Top and Thorp mountains

Kittitas County still has two U.S. Forest Service fire lookouts. One, on top of Red Top Mountain, is staffed by volunteers throughout the summer. The other, on top of Thorp Mountain, isn’t staffed, but Forest Service personnel are occasionally sent to the lookout during times of high fire risk.

For more on the trails to the lookouts, go the Washington Trails Association website — www.wta.org.

The Teanaway Guard Station.

No. 6

Teanaway Guard Station Teanaway Road

This U.S. Forest Service cabin sits in the Teanaway River drainage is available for rent during from June through mid-November and mid-December through early April. It was originally constructed by gold miner Archie Redding, who built the cabin near Mineral Springs. When he died in 1978, it came into Forest Service possession and was used as a fire guard station until it was open to the public for reservations in 2004. For more information, contact the Cle Elum Ranger District. Reservations are available online.

No. 9

Running water spittoon The Brick tavern 100 W. Pennsylvania Avenue • Roslyn

The Brick Saloon of Roslyn, circa 1889, is not only a historic structure in its own right but also is the showcase of vintage interior fixtures, including a 100-year-old back bar made in England and a 23-foot-long running-water spittoon. John Buffo and Peter Giovanni, original business owners, installed a gutterlike metal trough along the bottom of the bar that swishes away spit with running water. This, they believed, was much better than accumulating saliva and phlegm in an upright metal spittoon.

The running-water spittoon is used by The Brick for its annual Indoor Running Water Spittoon Boat Races and Regatta in early March when small model boats are raced along the length of swishing spittoon.

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Don’t Miss No. 1

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olmstead place State park

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. www.parks.wa.gov • 921 Ferguson Road • Ellensburg

No. 2

Wind power up close 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.

www.pse.com • 25905 Vantage Hwy • Ellensburg

No. 3

Dick and Jane’s Spot

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. www.reflectorart.com First Ave. and Pearl St. • Ellensburg

No. 4

Thorp Mill

Star gazers gather on the patio of the Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center during a Meteor Shower & Star Party.

The Thorp Mill was a gathering place for area farmers who brought their grain to be milled from 1883 to 1946. 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. Self-guided outdoor tours are available year round, with guided indoor tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The mill is on North Thorp Highway northwest of Thorp’s small residential area and Thorp School District buildings. www.thorp.org • 11640 Thorp Hwy N. • Thorp

open 7 dayS a week

Self-guided tours are available year round at the Thorp Mill. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, guided tours are offered.

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No. 5

Suncadia

The Suncadia resort near Roslyn and Cle Elum provides activities and events all year round, from ice skating the winter to cycling in the summer. The resort is home to three golf courses — Rope Rider, Prospector and the private Tumble Creek. 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. www.suncadiaresort.com and www.swiftwatercellars.com 3600 Suncadia Trail • I-90 Exit 80

No. 6

Fish hatchery

Officially known as the Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility, the hatchery opened in 1997 with the goal of boosting the spring chinook salmon population and supporting research. It is sponsored in part by the Yakama Nation and Bonneville Power Administration.

Visitors can see the facility from a sheltered viewing area. The hatchery is open for tours in the summer. Call 509-674-3701 for more information.

South Cle Elum

No. 7

Lake Easton State park

Above: Adults and children gather around Easton Ponds for a fishing derby.

Right: People look at the salmon raceways at the Cle Elum Hatchery.

The mountain lake is a popular destination summer and winter. In the summer, it’s a popular place for fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. The campground is full most weekends and the day-use parking lot fills up on sunny days.

Camping reservations are recommended. In the winter, the park offers cross-country and snowmobiling trails.

150 Lake Easton State Park Road Easton • I-90, Exit 70

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Scenic Drives

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.

No. 1

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.

No. 2

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.

Above: A car passes through an area of fall color along the Cle Elum River.

Opposite page: A barn proudly displays a painted quilt block. It is one of many barn quilts along the self-guided barn quilt tour that can be enjoyed throughout Kittitas County. Photo by Klucking Images

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Lions Rock This scenic drive goes 23 miles from the Kittitas Valley floor up steep slopes north of Ellensburg to an elevation of 6,300 feet. Head north on Reecer Creek Road, and go past its end on gravel to Forest Service Road 35.

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.

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. Today there are more than 100 murals on area barns, and each painted quilt block has its own story.

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.

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

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State Route 10

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.

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Teanaway Road

The Teanaway Road offers dazzling views of the Teanaway River and valley. 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.

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Farming is a way of life in Kittitas County. While the area 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. Here are some ideas for farm and field adventures:

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Fresh for the picking The Kittitas Valley has farm stands in operation in Ellensburg, Kittitas and outside of Thorp that offer an array of seasonal produce.

Visitors can arrange farm tours at Windy N ranch for an up-close experience.

October is prime time to plan a visit, with several places hosting fall festivals and events. Huffman Farms is open weekends in October with u-pick pumpkins, hayrides and other fall activities. Suncadia has a fall festival the first two weekends of the month at the Nelson Dairy Farm, and Dusty’s Nursery also has a fall event.

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Farmers markets

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The Kittitas County Farmers Market in Ellensburg runs from May through October. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays on Fourth Avenue between Pearl and Ruby streets downtown. Market-goers often are treated to live musical performances and once a year, in the fall, the market welcomes 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. It features an array of fruit, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and crafts, and often includes live music. The Roslyn Yard is good place to meet friends and have a snack while listening to music.

The county fair

The Kittitas County Fair over Labor Day weekend is a true county agricultural fair.

Hundreds of area 4-Hers present their livestock projects for showing and judging.

Visitors can wander through the award-winning Frontier Village, sample a tasty treats, and view handmade quilts, pies and canned goods.

Fresh asparagus is on display at the Kittitas County Farmers Market in downtown Ellensburg.

The market runs every Saturday from May through October. The Roslyn Sunday Market runs from mid-June through mid-September.

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Whether you are a fan of crisp Chardonnay or hoppy craft brew, Kittitas County’s wine and beer options won’t disappoint. The number of options for tasting wine and beer 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, Whipsaw Brewing on Wenas Street in Ellensburg, DruBru at Snoqualmie Pass, Mule and Elk on Highway 970 in Cle Elum and the Roslyn Brewing Co. on Pennsylvania Avenue in Roslyn.

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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 and tickets, contact the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.

Ellensburg Canyon Winery

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Gard Vintners

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Grapes and Crepes

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Marko’s place

106 N. 1st St., Roslyn

105 N Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum 121 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum

Springboard Winery

Main Street and Fifth Avenue, Ellensburg

Swiftwater Cellars Suncadia resort

Thrall & Dodge

109 N. Main St., Kittitas

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

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 craft beer certificate.

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Mule and Elk Brewing Co. Mission peak Vineyard

811 Highway 970, Cle Elum (near the I-90 exit) www.muleandelk.com

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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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First Friday artwalk

Many galleries participate in the First Friday Artwalk in downtown Ellensburg each month. It offers patrons a chance to explore local galleries and businesses. www.ellensburgarts.com.

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art Galleries The Ellensburg downtown core boasts multiple art galleries, all on Pearl Street.

There is also an art museum at CWU.

Live Music

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Live music is offered at a number of local venues. Local jazz musician, Lenny Price, hosts Jazz Bites & Sips events in downtown Ellensburg. Swiftwater Cellars, Suncadia and the Canyon River Ranch have offered popular summer concert series

upper County art festivals High Country Artists (www.highcountryartists.com) 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 the summer 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 top-name 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.

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Art Galleries

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.

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.

The 420 Building on Pearl Street in Ellensburg showcases local artists. In the Upper County, check out Fused, Basecamp and the Nielsen Gallery of Fine Art in Roslyn.

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309 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg Headquarters of the National Art Show and Auction, which is always held the third full weekend in May Top: Visitors to Kittitas Valley can enjoy an array of live music.

Bottom: Both lower and upper Kittitas County have a variety of art galleries and museums, as well as festivals and events to celebrate the arts.

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Music, theater & 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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Dick & Jane’s Spot

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.

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.

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Local History

Local artwork on an Ellensburg bus stop masterfully displays some of Kittitas County’s appealing qualities — recreation and nature.

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Ellensburg is known for Central Washington University and its famous rodeo, but it is also art and music destination with easy access to the outdoors.

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.

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.

The city 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.

Top: Central Washington University students take a stroll through downtown Ellensburg.

Center: Patrons enjoy a cold brew at one of the local breweries in Ellensburg.

Bottom: Ellensburg is a hub for music and art fans, offering visitors a variety of art galleries and opportunities to listen to live music throughout the year.

Below: A bull rider takes a shot at the championship at the Ellensburg Rodeo.

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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 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.

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.

Ellensburg Rodeo: www.ellensburgrodeo.com 509-962-7831 or 800-637-2444 Kittitas County Fair: www.kittitascountyfair.com 509-962-7639 or 800-426-5340

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A new science building opened at CWU in 2016 that features a brand new telescope and observatory. Community members and visitors are invited to attend regular star parties (follow the CWU Astronomy Club on Facebook for details). Geology lectures also are popular with local residents, with information on the Ice Age Floods Institute Ellensburg chapter web page.

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Two new dog parks have proved popular with canines and their human companions. One of the parks is at the entrance to Rotary Park in West Ellensburg. The other is on the back side of Carey Lake (also known as People’s Pond), accessible via the Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park on Umtanum Road.

Ellensburg’s Historic Downtown continues to flourish, with new restaurants, shops and galleries. Don’t miss the First Friday Art Walk held each month.

Top: The morning sun glints off the observatory dome atop Central Washington University’s recently completed Science II building.

Bottom: Dogs and their owners enjoy Rotary Park’s off-leash dog park.

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Cle Elum

A recreational mecca 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.

Cle Elum boasts a population of about 1,870. The name Cle Elum derives from the Kittitas Native American word for “swift water,” a reference to the currents of the Cle Elum river.

In the winter, 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.

Within town, history and recreation often blend. Visitors can enjoy the Coal Mines Trail, a former railway bed that links the towns of Roslyn, Ronald and Cle Elum, as it meanders past the sites of several historical coal mines. Motorized vehicles are only permitted on the trail during winter months, when it opens for snowmobile use.

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 100-plus year old meat market, Glondo’s Sausage Co., an old world-style Italian market, and the Cle Elum Bakery.

Top: A picturesque scene of the Cle Elum river.

Middle: A customer peers into the display case of delicious baked goods at the Cle Elum bakery.

Middle circle: Visitors can enjoy a pleasing variety of dining options in Cle Elum.

Photos provided by Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.

Teanaway A feast for your eyes

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Spring comes early to the Teanaway 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.

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Three longtime businesess — Owens Meats, Glondo’s and the Cle Elum Bakery – are popular with locals and visitors alike. Try the apple fritters at the bakery, the pepperoni sticks at Glondo’s and smoked pork chops at Owens.

There’s a vending machine outside of Owens if you show up after hours.

A memorial in the veterans section of Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum honors U.S. Coast Guard Signalman First Class Douglas A. Munro . He is the only member of the Coast Guard to receive the Medal of Honor.

There’s an unusual wheelbarrow tower in Cle Elum at 704 West Second Street in Cle Elum (SR903), just across from the US Forest Service district headquarters and Cle Elum City Park. Stephen Ristine’s family started the tower, and it grew when people started dropping off more.

The Washington State Horse Park has been growing in recent years. It offers facilities for major competitions along with recreational riding and trails. It’s open daily April through October.

Left: Owens Meats is among three businesses in Cle Elum that have deep roots within the community.

Above: A horseback rider clears an obstacle at the Washington State Horse Park.

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Roslyn A Diamond in the rough

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.

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.

Roslyn boomed again when the award-winning television show “Northern Exposure” came to town in 1990. The film crews and actors left when the show ended in 1995, but “Northern Exposure” gifts are still for sale at Cicely’s Gift Shop. Dedicated fans travel from all over the country for Moosefest, a “Northern Exposure” fan festival, and tourists take photos in front of the Roslyn Cafe mural in the summer.

Today, 25 cemeteries highlight the city’s diversity and heritage, as do the Croatian Picnic, heritage dinners, Coal Miners Days and other yearly festivals.

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 near Roslyn include the Alpine Lakes Wilderness north of town and the Brick Saloon, which is the oldest continuously operating bar in the state.

Top: The Roslyn Ridge rises above downtown Roslyn.

Center: Live music adds to the atmosphere at the Roslyn Sunday Market.

Bottom: The rustic charm of the historic NWI Building in Roslyn attracts visitors to its many shops.

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The Roslyn Theatre building was built in the 1890s and once served as the town mortuary.

Today the theatre shows new releases and serves up popcorn with real butter. A large mural of Marlon Brando is visible on the back of the building.

The Coal Mines Trail runs between Ronald, Roslyn and Cle Elum and is a good place for a stroll or easy bike ride.

Learn more about the area’s The historic history at the Roslyn Roslyn cemeteries Museum. cover 15 acres and consist of 25 separate cemeteries formed prior to the turn of the 20th century.

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Lower Kittitas county

Kittitas

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.

Today, Kittitas is a friendly, hometown community.

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Visit Olmstead Place State Park, a working pioneer farm at 925 Ferguson Road. There’s an old log cabin, farmhouse, tools, farm implements and machinery.

A selection of classic cars and hot rods parade through downtown Kittitas during the annual Kruisin Kittitas car show and burnout competition.

Vantage

The community of Vantage sits on a scenic bluff overlooking the Columbia River about 28 miles east of Ellensburg off Interstate 90. Vantage may have only 100 or so full-time residents, but it welcomes many more guests throughout the year.

Through the summer, Vantage swells with people traveling to and from concerts at the Gorge Amphitheater near George, across the Columbia River in Grant County.

The Ginkgo Petrified Forest Interpretive Center features displays on the geological history of the area and Native American culture, along with spectacular views of the Columbia River, Sentinel Gap and the surrounding Ice Age flood-carved basalt landscape. Petrified wood was discovered in the region in the early 1930s, leading to the creation of the state park.

MAke A stop Boaters launch into the Columbia River from a Vantage Boat Launch.

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Thorp

Although the rural community of Thorp northwest of Ellensburg is easily accessed from Interstate 90, most of it is far enough away from the freeway and deep into the rural area of the Kittitas Valley to provide a unique mix of farm and ranch lands, quiet country homes with accompanying acreage, and small niche agricultural operations including organic farms.

At the Thorp Mill. The old grist mill, nearly fully equipped just as it was when it stopped operating in 1946, is maintained as a major tourist destination 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.

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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 busy gold mining town in the late 1890s.

There are still gold-mining claims in the area 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. The fire hall has an exhibit of historic photos of life in Liberty and information about local hard-rock mining.

Gold from the Liberty area is seen. Photo by Rob Repin

The town was officially recognized as a historic district in 1974 and is surrounded

by U.S. Forest Service lands that are known for great camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and four-wheel-drive trips in approved areas.

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Explore the Old Blewett Pass Highway during the summer. It parallels Highway 97 from Liberty to Leavenworth. You can explore the old summit, the old Blewett town site and Echo Point.

Ronald

Ronald is a jumping off point for outdoor enthusiasts venturing into the Lake Cle Elum area, Salmon la Sac or other parts of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The tiny community has historical ties to the coal mining and logging industries, and Hawthorne Hall is often used for ethnic heritage celebrations.

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Salmon la Sac has been a favorite recreation area for locals and visitors alike for generations. In the summer, there’s hiking, picnicking, kayaking, berry picking and camping. In the winter, there’s cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Campers and swimmers play in the Cle Elum River near Salmon la Sac.

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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.

The town sprang to life in 1908 when the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad (the Milwaukee Road) arrived and built a depot, roundhouse, and rail yard. Today, about 500 people live in South Cle Elum.

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At the old South Cle Elum train depot. The Iron Horse State Park trail runs past it, and interpretive signs provide information about railroad history.

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the history of Kittitas County

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-wappams, 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 Yakama 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.

William Bud Wilson built the first log cabin in 1868 where Ellensburg now stands, and AJ Splawn and Ben Burch moved a log house

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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.

Above: A view of Barge Hall, circa 1900. Photo courtesy of the Kittitas County Historical Museum.

Below: Interior view of the N.W.I.Co. wash house for miners. Photo courtesy of the Roslyn Public Library.

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

KiTTiTaS CounTY HiSToRiCaL MuSEuM 113 E. Third Ave. • Ellensburg

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.

CWu MuSEuM oF CuLTuRE anD EnViRonMEnT First floor of Dean Hall • Central Washington University, Ellensburg

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 221 E. First St. • Cle Elum

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.

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.

CaRpEnTER HouSE MuSEuM 302 W. Third St. • Cle Elum

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.

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Features displays on coal mining, baseball and everyday life in the Upper County.

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The cemeteries cover 19 acres and consist of 26 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. At least 24 nationalities are represented within the nearly 5,000 graves. The cemeteries were listed on the National Historic Register in 1978.

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.

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Whether it is atop a bike or a horse, on the water or on the mountain, Kittitas County offers some of the states best outdoor recreation opportunities.

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A bicyclist looks out at the scenery in the Yakima River Canyon.

Cycling C Adventures 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.

Kittitas County offers mountain bike enthusiasts plenty of challenging opportunities.

roAd & eAsy trAil 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 State Routes 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 figure-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.

north Fork Taneum is technically a trail, but with a minimal grade of no more than 2.2 percent. The wide and well-worn trail meanders through eclectic scenery, from rivers to forest and desert land. Head east on Interstate 90 and take exit 101 (Thorp Highway), turn left.

The trailhead is just behind the Thorp Fruit Stand. Considered good for novices or just the laid back ride.

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 100mile 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. 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.

MouNtAiN bikiNg The lower Taneum Ridge near the Teanaway 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. The stiff climb and loose/rutted/steep conditions going down make this route unsuitable for beginners.

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In the Upper County, the Rat Pac Trail near Roslyn and Cle Elum is a four-mike downhill, fast, swoopy trail that’s been growing in popularity. It’s accessible via Cle Elum Flagpole Park and the Coal Mine Trail. Follow the trail until you get to Aliance Road, which crosses the trail, and turn north, or right.

The cooper River Trail travels for 10.8 miles through the Wenatchee National Forest. It uses about two miles of paved and gravel roads before it heads onto the Cooper River Trail. There are no extended climbs, which makes it great for the beginner to intermediate biker. Access the trail off of I-90 on exit 80, then take Bullfrog Road and head toward Salmon La Sac. 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. The Evergreen Mountain Biking Alliance is another source of information.

A new mountain bike skills park recently opened in at Rotary Park in Ellensburg.

MANAstAsh MetriC The Manastash Metric Bike Tour — often called “The Drier Ride” due to the complete absence of rain in the event’s 20-year history — is the first Saturday of October and provides riders a unique opportunity for a scenic ride while testing their endurance.

Riders start and end at Mount Stuart Elementary School in Ellensburg and have two choices — ride a 50-kilometer route around the Ellensburg and Thorp area, or a 100-kilometer route to Cle Elum and back, and along the Yakima River.

Proceeds benefit the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Volunteer Center of Kittitas County. For more information, contact RSVP at 509-962-4311, or visit drier-ride.org.

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From an easy hike down by the river, or a hike to a beautiful waterfall, to a hike up the ridge for your daily exercise, Kittitas County offers families and individuals plenty of hiking opportunity for all skill levels.

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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.

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Check on passes beforehand. State-owned recreation sites often requires a Discovery Pass. Forest Service sites require a Northwest Forest Pass. BLM passes are required on many locations in the Yakima River Canyon.

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.

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.

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A more challenging hike, Medra Pass in the Teanaway area.

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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. Take a 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.

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 the 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.

Not your AVerAge hike 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

breAk A sWeAt 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 Westberg Trail, named after a popular Ellensburg coach, and the 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.

Hikers enjoy mild weather and a spectacular display of colors in the fall.

Davis Peak Trail Salmon la Sac, north of Roslyn

the winter, with interpretative signs to guide your visit. U.S. Forest Service permit needed.

Davis Peak trail is an outstanding alpine hike which is 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.

Umtanum Falls Ellensburg This one-mile, relatively flat trail ends at a 40-foot punchbowl waterfall, and is a favorite with locals. Hikers 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.

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.

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

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cooper River Trail Salmon la Sac, north of Roslyn

HAS DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN The bus departs from Omak at 6:00 AM, Wenatchee at 8:20 AM and arrives in Ellensburg at 10:00 AM and has connecting service in Ellensburg with Greyhound for Yakima and Seattle.

Return service departs from Ellensburg at 11:40 AM arriving in Wenatchee at 1:10 PM and Omak at 3:45 PM.

Omak, WA and Ellensburg, WA with stops in Okanogan, Malott, Brewster, Pateros, Chelan Falls, & Wenatchee. Service is available out of Wenatchee west to Everett, Seattle & Tacoma; and east to Moses Lake and Spokane.

For more information call 1-800-366-3830, northwesterntrailways.com or appleline.us.

In Omak tickets can be purchased at Havillah Road Printing & Parcel Post; in Wenatchee at the Trailways office in the Link Columbia Station, 303 S. Columbia (509) 662-2183; and in Ellensburg at the Greyhound Station at Love’s Truck Stop, 1512 Highway 97 (509) 925-1177.

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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.

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Adventures on the

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. A license is required to legally fish in Washington, except for children under 14 years old.

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

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.

A fisherman sets out in a kayak on the lake at Helen McCabe State Park.

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Kittitas Co. Sherrifs 509-925-8534

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.

Kittitas County offers unparalleled fishing opportunities, from fly fishing the Yakima to reeling in a rainbow at Fiorito.

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.

The Yakima River is a year-round fly-fishing destination. It is a catch-and-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, Worley-Bugger Fly Co., Ellensburg Angler, and Emerging River Guide Services.

Well before planning a trip, call the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office marine patrol at 509-925-8534 to find out current river conditions and problem spots.

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, Fiorito Lake and Lavender Lake are popular destinations, particularly for families with children. Other options? Cooper Lake, Easton Ponds, Kiwanis Ponds, Lost Lake and Quartz Creek Pond.

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.

Floating the Yakima River is a favorite activity on hot summer days.

The Columbia River is another place visitors and locals enjoy spending hot summer days.

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The Roza Recreation area between Yakima and Ellensburg on

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

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 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.

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WildliFe VieWiNg

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

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

Bottom: An American White Pelican swims in the Yakima River near Roza Dam.

golFiNg Kittitas County is a great place for golf in the spring, summer and fall. There are three main options — the Ellensburg Golf Club, SunCountry Golf near Cle Elum and courses at the Suncadia Resort.

Depending on the season, the Yakima Canyon southeast of Ellensburg provides 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.

From late December through as late as early April, state Fish and Wildlife Department personnel daily provide 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.

Top: A pair of deer forage in a field near Ellensburg.

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• Suncadia (866) 715-5050

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

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 in the fall, feeding on salmon.

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

First sAturdAy birdWAlk 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 information and answer any questions, and trips happen rain or shine. Bring a pair of binoculars and dress for the weather.

The Ellensburg Golf & Country Club is a nine-hole course with alternate “back nine” tee boxes that provide an 18-hole experience. 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

SunCountry Golf & RV 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

Suncadia resort has two public and one private 18hole 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 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 Top: Golfers hit the first hole at one of the golf courses available in Kittitas County.

Right: A lone rider travels along a trail off Ellensburg Ranches Road.

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• Washington State Horse Park (877) 635-4111 or (425) 486-0272

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

Ellensburg plays host to the annual Backcountry Horsemen of Washington Rendezvous in the spring.

A variety of groups — from the Roslyn Riders to the Kittitas County Roping Club — host events throughout the year, and offer encouragement to riders.

The county is home to the Washington State Horse Park, which holds events throughout the summer, including major hunter-jumper shows, horse trials, and numerous small clinics, camps and breed clubs. The horse park also serves those interested in less formal equestrian activities such as trail riding and back country packing. For more information, go to www.washingtonstatehorsepark.org, 877-635-4111 or 425-486-0272

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Winter is prime time to explore Kittitas County whether you 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.

Above: Kittitas County provides an array of terrian for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Left: A group of snowmobilers take a break on a snow-covered mountainside northwest of Salmon La Sac.

sNoWshoeiNg & Cross-CouNtry skiiNg 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 450 miles of groomed trails. Riders are treated to spectacular views of jagged peaks and wooded valleys.

Find up-to-date information about sno-parks on the Washington State Parks website. Also check the state’s avalanche hotline at 206-526-6677 before heading out. www.parks.wa.gov/winter, information on local clubs at www.wssa.us

Kittitas County offers miles of opportunities for snowshoers and cross country skiers. The array of terrain available in Kittitas County can challenge those looking to test their stamina with a grueling hill climb or provide a flat and mellow experience for trail users seeking leisurely sojourns into nature.

Popular places for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing include Snoqualmie Pass and the Hyak area and Blewett Pass along Highway 97. The Summit and Snoqualmie and Suncadia both have trails and more information.

Several shops in the area offer gear rentals, and visitors can find more information about snowshoeing, cross-country 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 offers guided snowshoe hikes at Snoqualmie Pass in the winter. The visitor information center at Snoqualmie Pass can be reached at 425-434-6111.

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WAshiNgtoN stAte ski & sNoWboArd MuseuM The new Washington State Ski and Snowboard Museum at Snoqualmie Pass highlights the sport throughout the state with 12 exhibits featuring videos, artifacts and photographs.

Admission is free.

Call ahead at 425 434 0827 for a recording with exact hours.

The museum is at 10 Pass Life Way, No. 2. www.wsssm.org

and an award-winning top-to-bottom terrain park, and Greenhorn Acres provides a scaled-down terrain park that allows boarders to improve their skills.

A rider on a Fat bike heads up the Coal Mines Trail in Roslyn.

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The ski area also offers a tubing area along with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails.

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 advanced runs can hit Alpental. Summit Central, the most popular destination, boasts something for everyone.

In addition to the ski runs, The Summit at Snoqualmie also has multiple options for snowboarders. Summit Central has a superpipe

www.summitatsnoqualmie.com.

FAt tire bikiNg Fat tire biking in the snow has grown in popularity in recent years, and Upper Kittitas County is a good place to try out the sport. The Northwest Bicycle Improvement Company in Roslyn rents out fat tire bikes. The bicycles have large tires that are designed for snow.

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Lodging IN (509) 968-3388

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Econo Lodge

1390 n. Dolarway Rd. Ellensburg

(509) 925-9844 • 855-925-9844

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Comfort inn

1722 Canyon Rd. Ellensburg

(509) 925-7037 • 800-4-CHOICE

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Days inn

901 Berry Rd. Ellensburg

(509) 933-1500

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GuestHouse Ellensburg

606 n. Main St. Ellensburg (509) 962-3706 •

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Hampton inn

2705 Triple L Loop Ellensburg

(509) 933-1600 • 800-HAMPTON

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Holiday inn Express

1620 Canyon Rd. Ellensburg

(509) 962-9400

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Lazy F Camp & Retreat Center

16170 Manastash Rd. Ellensburg

(509) 962-2780

Lodge at Canyon River Ranch

14700 Canyon Rd. Ellensburg

(509) 933-2100

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Motel 6

403 W. University Way Ellensburg

(509) 962-5585

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nites inn Motel

1200 S. Ruby St. Ellensburg

(509) 877-222-0076

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Quality inn & Conference Center

1700 Canyon Rd.

(509) 925-9800 • 800-321-8791

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Rainbow Motel

1025 W. University Way

(509) 933-7100

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Super 8

1500 Canyon Road

(509) 962-6888 • 800-800-8000

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all Seasons Vacation Rentals

P.O. Box 750, Roslyn

(509) 649-3099

aster inn

521 E. 1st St, Cle Elum

(509) 674-2551

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Best Western, Snowcap Lodge

809 W. Davis, Cle Elum

(509) 674-0200 • 866-SnOWCAP

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Econo Lodge

906 E. 1st St., Cle Elum

(509) 674-2380

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Flying Horseshoe Ranch

3190 Red Bridge Rd., Cle Elum

(509) 674-2366

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iron Horse inn Bed & Breakfast

526 Marie Ave., South Cle Elum

(509) 674-5939

Red House Vacation Rental

401 W. 1st St.

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(509) 554-2966

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Stewart Lodge

805 W. 1st, Cle Elum

(509) 674-4548 • 877-233-5358

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Suncadia Lodge

3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum

(509) 649-6400 • (866) 904-6300

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The Last Resort

14254 Salmon La Sac Rd, Ronald

(509) 649-2222

Timber Lodge inn

301 W. 1st St., Cle Elum

800-584-1133

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Travelers inn

1001 E. 1st St., Cle Elum

866-539-8430

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unionville Ranch

1750 Emerick Rd., Cle Elum

(509) 857-2235

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newly renovated: coffee, hair dryer, fridge/micro

x

x

www.suncadiaresort.com/

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x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Tipis & cabins, horseback riding, hiking

thelastresortwa.com

x

x

x x x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Access to recreation center in Rolsyn in summer

www.uvranch.com

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# of sites available

other accommodations

Includes Days Inn amenities

Days inn RV park / E&J Resort

901 Berry Rd., Ellensburg

(509) 933-1500

67

Kittitas Valley Event Center

901 E. 7th Ave., Ellensburg

(509) 962-7639 • 800-425-5340

120

co.kittitas.wa

Koa Kampground

32 S. Thorp Hwy, Ellensburg

(509) 925-9319 • 800-562-7616

120

Pool, WiFi, TV, fishing, firepits, rentals

Yakima River RV park

791 Ringer Loop, Ellensburg

(509) 925-4734

32

yakimarv.com

Sun Country Golf & RV

841 Saint Andrews Dr., Cle Elum

(509) 674-2226

14

golfsuncountry.com

The Last Resort

14254 Salmon La Sac Rd., Ronald

(509) 649-2222

9

thelastresortwa.com

Washington State Horse park

1202 Douglas Munro Blvd., Cle Elum

877-635-4111

23

wahorsepark.org

35

Pets / restrooms / showers / laundry

Whispering pines RV park & Center

100 Whispering Pines Dr., Cle Elum

(509) 674-7278

Eagle Valley Campground

390 Watson Cutoff Rd, Cle Elum

(509) 674-7762

cAmPGRoUnDs

waeagles.org

# of campsites available

other accommodations

Near mile post 17 on the Yakima River Canyon Highway (State Route 821). Undeveloped boat access.

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Undeveloped boat access

At mile post 12 on State Route 821.

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Big pines Recreation Site

At mile post 9.5 on State Route 821. Boat launch.

38

Roza Recreation Site

At mile post 7, above the Roza Dam on State Rout 821.

5

Manastash

26 miles west of Ellensburg on Forest service road 3104.

Taneum Junction

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

Taneum Campground

20+ miles northwest of Ellensburg on Forest Service Road 3300, located alone Tanuem Creek.

Riders Camp

25 miles west of Ellensburg on Forest Service Road 3100.

icewater Camp

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

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South Fork Meadow

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

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Kachess

27 miles from Cle Elum , 5.5 miles off Interstate 90, Exit 62.

Lake Easton State park

Located 15 miles west of Cle Elum and 15 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass. Take Exit 70 on I-90.

owhi

5 miles off the Cle Elum Valley road.

Red Mountain

16 miles north of Cle Elum on Highway 903.

Cle Elum River

Located at the head of Lake Cle Elum alone the Cle Elum River. Salmon la Sac/Highway 903; 15 miles north of Cle Elum.

Salmon la Sac

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

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indian Camp

Northwest of Ellensburg alone the middle fork of the Teanaway River. Approximately 12 miles northwest of State Route 970.

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Beverly

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

Mineral Springs

About 20 miles north if Ellensburg in U.S. 97.

Swauk

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

Wanapum State park Recreation area

About 29 miles northeast of Ellensburg in Vantage.

umtanum Recreation Site Lmuma Creek Recreation Site

Boat launch

14 trailer/tent no potable water 13 Toilets, parking, stock water

100

2 boat launches, picnic area

90 tent 45 full RV hookup sites 2 hiker/biker sites

Dump station

22 tent-only

Vaulted toilets, no potable water

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no potable water

23 trailer/tent

14 tent/picnic

no potable water. Pack all trash out

7 regular Group site for 50 22 50 full RV hookup sites

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aBC Donuts

509-925-2266

1404 Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

509-962-5555

106 W. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg

509-925-4044

Bar 14 Ranch House Restaurant

1800 Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

509-962-6222

Bleachers Sports Bar & Grill

730 E. University Way, Ellensburg

509-962-2337

Brix by Elevage Wine Company

109 W. 3rd Ave, Ellensburg

509-933-2749

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X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

716 E. University Way, Ellensburg

509-925-9855

X

X

X

404 N. Pine St, Ellnesburg

509-933-1008

X

X

X

Burger King

1410 S. Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

509-925-9062

X

X

X

X

Buzz inn Steakhouse

2202 S. Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

509-925-3922

14700 Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

509-933-2309

1003 W. University Way, Ellensburg

509-925-4140

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Carl’s Jr.

1303 S. Opportunity St., Ellensburg

509-933-3006

X

X

X

Copper Kettle

210 W. University Way, Ellensburg

509-925-5644

X

X

X

Cornerstone pie

307 E. 5th Ave., Ellensburg

509-933-3600

X

X

Curbside on 5th

109 W. 5th Ave., Ellensburg Corner of 4th Ave. & Pearl St., Ellensburg 1711 S. Canyon Rd., Ellensburg 204 S. Water St., Ellensburg 1601 N. Currier St, Ellensburg 1101 E. University Way, Ellensburg 306 S. Main St. #2, Ellensburg

509-859-2004 509-962-9333 509-925-7410 509-962-6333 509-925-5542 509-925-5442 509-925-2253

X

X

D & M Coffee Dairy Queen Daily Bread & Mercantile

X

X

X

X

X

X

417 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg

509-925-4783

710 N. Anderson, Ellensburg

509-925-3800

X

X

El Caporal

201 W. University Way, Ellensburg

509-962-5228

X

X

X X

X

X

X

Ellensburg pasta Co. & Bruce’s place

600 N. Main St., Ellensburg

509-933-3330

X

X

Fidelina’s Mexican Restaurant

410 S. Main St., Ellensburg

509-962-2347

X

X

509-933-4422

X

X

Fire & Smoke

213 W. 4th Ave., Ellensburg

509-925-7400

X

X

Gard Vintners Tasting Room

311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg

509-925-1095

Grapes -n- Crepes

115 E. 4th Ave., Ellensburg

509-962-8463

Golden Dragon

1302 S. Ruby St., Ellensburg

509-925-227

Happy’s Market

207 W. University Way, Ellensburg

X

509-925-3500

X

X X X

X

X

2704 Triple L Loop, Ellensburg

509-925-2444

X

X

X

1300 N. Dolarway Rd, Ellensburg

509-925-3632

X

X

X

115 W. University Way, Ellensburg

509-933-2833

119 W. 5th Ave., Ellensburg

509-201-1440

Kiku-Chan Japanese Food

702 E. University Way, Ellensburg

509-962-1200

Koletty’s Koffee

105 E. Umptanum Rd., Ellensburg

509-925-7632

Los Chilangos

310 S. Main St., Ellensburg

509-398-8610

Lunchbox Cafe

409 N. Ruby, Ellensburg

509-933-3332

Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant

1318 S. Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

509-925-7898

X

X

X

X

X X

X

X X

X

X X

X X

X

McDonald’s

1304 Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

509-925-6101

X

X

81 E. University Way, Ellensburg

509-925-1800

X

X

oyama Sushi & Steakhouse

506 S. Main St., Ste. 1, Ellensburg

509-933-3389

X

X

palace Cafe

323 N. Main St., Ellensburg

509-925-2327

207 N. Main St., Ellensburg

509-925-2090

papa Murphy’s Take-n-Bake pizza

205 W. Tacoma, Ellensburg

X

X

509-962-9282

X X

new York Teriyaki & Burgers

panda Garden

X

X

iHop Jack in the Box

X X

X

Jennika’s Coffee House Kabob House

X

X

Dakota Cafe

1315 S. Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

X

X

Domino’s pizza

Fiesta en Jalisco

X X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

X

perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery

1504 Hwy 97, Ellensburg

509-925-4662

X

X

pita pit

111 W. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg

509-925-7482

X

X

X

pizza Hut

805 N. Main St., Ellensburg

509-925-7888

X

X

X

pizza Colin

408 N. Main St., Ellensburg 608 N. Main St., Ellensburg

509-925-4488

409 S. Main St., Ste #2, Ellensburg

509-933-1536

Red Horse Diner

1818 W. University Way, Ellensburg

509-925-1956

Rodeo City BBQ

204 N. Main St., Ellensburg

509-962-2727

Rossow’s u-Tote-Em

807 W. University Way, Ellensburg 2300 S. Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

509-962-3999

402 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg

509-962-6100

Subway

1512 Hwy 97, Ellensburg 1301 Canyon Rd., Ellensburg 1005 E. University Way, Ellensburg

509-925-5310 509-962-2383 509-925-4422

Sugar Thai Cuisine

306 N. Pine St., Ellensburg

509-933-4224

1406 Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

X X X

509-925-1500

Saks Family Restaurant Starlight Lounge

Taco Bell

X

509-925-7070

The porch Quiznos

509-925-4052

Tacos Chalito Truck

209 S. Main St., Ellensburg

509-962-5643

Taco Del Mar

1614 Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

509-962-3009

Teriyaki & Wok

1210 S. Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

509-933-7030

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X

X

X

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

509-968-5588

X

X

509-367-0003

X

X

The Soup Bowl

429 Main St., Ellensburg

509-933-3354

X

X

X

The Tav

117 W. 4th Ave., Ellensburg

509-925-3939

X

X

utopia Frozen Yogurt & Coffee House

706 E. University Way, Ellensburg

509-933-1400

X

X

Vinman’s Bakery

700 E. University Way #2, Ellensburg

509-933-1850

X

X

509-926-6333

X

X

Westside pizza

301 S. Main St., Ellensburg

509-925-3900

X

X

1600 N. Currier St., Ellensburg

509-925-5837

Williams’ Campus u-Tote-Em

810 E. University Way, Ellensburg

509-925-1600

X X

1013 University Way, Ellensburg 111 E. University Way, Ellensburg

509-933-1821 509-933-1821

1801 N. Walnut St., Ellensburg

509-962-5400

Wing Central’s Roadhouse Grill

101 W. Umptanum Rd., Ellensburg

509-925-7200

Yellow Church Cafe

111 S. Pearl St., Ellensburg

509-933-2233.

X

X

X

X X X

Wild Goose Casino

Winegar’s

X

X

108 S. Water, Ellensburg

X

X

X

X X

704 N. Wenas St., Ellensburg

Wing Central

X

X

The Boss Brazilian Barbecue

1510 S. Canyon Rd., Ellensburg

X X

X X X

X

X X

The Red pickle

Wendy’s

Espresso

X X

Brooklyn’s pizzeria

Canyon River Grill

Delivery

Wine, Beer & spirits

X

Blue Rock Saloon

China inn

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304 N. Pine St., Ellensburg

arby’s arnie’s Horseshoe Sports Bar

Dinner

Kittitas Co.

lunch

Dining IN

Breakfast

Central Washington Visitors Guide ExPloRE ThE AccommoDATions

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804 S. Main St, Kittitas 101 S. Mai St, Kittitas

Blustery’s

301 Main St, Vantage

Golden Harvest

511 Main St, Vantage

509-968-4200

X

509-968-9111

509-856-2434

X

X

X

X

Beau’s pizza & pasta

124 E. 1st St., Cle Elum

509-674-9798

808 W. Davis St., Cle Elum

509-674-7773

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

115 E. 1st St., Cle Elum

509-674-0467

501 E. 1st St., Cle Elum

509-674-2233

X X

Cottage Cafe

911 E. 1st St., Cle Elum

509-674-2922

X

X

Dairy Queen

302 E. 1st St., Cle Elum

509-674-7172

X

X

509-674-4284

X

X

105 W. 1st St., Cle Elum

X

X

Gunnar’s Bistro

811 Hwy 970 #6, Cle Elum

509-206-0011

X

X

102 S. Oaks St., Cle Elum

509-674-2524

X

X

X

Homestead BBQ Restaurant

801 Hwy 970, Cle Elum

509-674-5956

Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant

812 W. Davis St, Cle Elum

509-674-5790

X

X

X

Mama Vallone’s

302 W. 1st St, Cle Elum

509-674-5174

X

X

McDonald’s

702 W. 1st St, Cle Elum

509-674-2005

Mckeans Drive-in

1011 E. 11st St, Cle Elum

509-674-2254

parlour Car Wine Bar Bistro

105 Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum, WA

509-260-0722

pioneer Coffee Roasting Co.

121 N Pennsylvania Ave, Cle Elum

portals at Suncadia

X

X

X

X

509-674-4100

X

X

X

3600 Suncadia Trail

509-649-6400

X

X

X

owens Meats

502 E. 1st St, Cle Elum

509-674-2530

Sahara pizza

212 E. 1st St, Cle Elum

509-674-5444

X

X

Stella’s

316 W. 1st St Suite 1/2, Cle Elum

509-674-6816

X

X

Subway

207 W. 1st St, Cle Elum

509-674-3777

X

X

X

Sunset Café

318 E. 1st St, Cle Elum

509-674-2241

Swiftwater Cellars

301 Rope Rider Dr, Cle Elum

509-674-6555

The Great Spot

801 E. 1st St, Cle Elum

509-674-6860

Twin pines Drive-in

1901 Hwy 970, Cle Elum

509-674-4362

#9 Miner’s Grill

702 S. 1st St, Roslyn

509-649-3100

Basecamp Books & Bites

110 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn

509-649-3821

Maggie’s pantry

107 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Roslyn

509-649-3771

Marko’s

106 N. 1st St, Roslyn

509-649-2349

Roslyn Roadhouse

204 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Roslyn

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X

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X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

509-649-3125

X

X

X

X

X

X

Red Bird Café

102 E. Pennsylvania Ave, Roslyn

509-649-3209

208 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Roslyn

509-649-2232

X

Roslyn Café and Rustic Root Catering

201 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Roslyn

509-649-2763

X

X

103 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn

509-649-3599

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

The Brick

100 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Roslyn

509-649-2643

105 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Roslyn

509-649-2992

Liberty Cafe

1960 Hwy 97, Liberty

509-857-2030

old number 3

8381 State Rt 903, Ronald

509-649-3301

The Last Resort

14254 Salmon La Sac Rd, Ronald

509-649-2222

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X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Red Mountain Coffee

773 State Route 906, Snoqualmie Pass

425-434-7337

X

X

X

Summit pancake House

601 State Route 906, Snoqualmie Pass

425-434-6249

X

X

X

X

Easton Saloon

1860 Rail Road St, Easton

509-656-2309

Mountain High Hamburgers

2941 W. Sparks Rd, Easton

509-656-3037

parkside Café

2560 W Sparks Rd, Easton

509-656-2531

X

X

X

X

DruBru

10 Pass Life Way #3, Snoqualmie Pass

425-434-0700 X

X

X

425-434-0808

X

X

Roslyn Mexican Grill

Village pizza

X

X

X

Roslyn Brewing Company

10 Pass Life Way #1, Snoqualmie Pass

X

509-674-5755

Gunnar’s Coffee Cabin

Commonwealth

Espresso X

X

Caboose Bar & Grill

216 E. 1st St, Cle Elum

Delivery

X

Cle Elum Bakery

El Caporal Restaurant

X

509-856-2808

Burger King

Glondo’s Sausage Co.

Wine, Beer & spirits

Dinner

lunch

Breakfast

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