Journey Through Klickitat County 2023-2024

Edith Gidley

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

We’re starting our adventure at the north ern edge of Klickitat County in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, near Trout Lake. However, if you’re coming into KC from the east, please start your trek in Bickleton (page 73.) And be sure to check out our Ghost Towns in that area (page 76.) From those pages simply work your way backwards to end up here, in the pristine wilds of Gifford.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of the older na‐tional forests in the United States. This magnificent wilder‐ness encompasses 1,368,300 acres, including the splendor of Mt. Adams. A portion of the Mount Rainier Forest Re‐serve was set aside on July 1, 1908 and dubbed the Colum‐bia National Forest. It was later renamed the Gifford Pinchot National Forest on June 15, 1949 in honor of Gif‐ford Pinchot, one of the leading figures in the creation of the national forest system of the United States. In 1985 the

conservation of the forest.

There’s something for everyone here–breakfast over the fire, Ice Caves, Natural Bridges, and yummy huckleberries. Get directions to all these from the Trout Lake Ranger Sta‐tion (509‐395‐3400). Ask the ranger about other treasures you won’t want to miss as well as area fire restrictions.

You’ll be delighted to find majestic Mt. Adams watching over most of our trek through the county. Second only to Mt. Shasta, it’s the largest (not tallest) mountain in mass and area on the entire west coast of the U.S. That’s why, be‐cause we’re so close to it here, it looms wondrously.

Visit fs.usda.gov/giffordpinchot

Mt Adams

Mt Adams ranger station, trout lake

“Fabulous Small Hotel in the Gifford Pinchot: Cute, comfortable, clean, well maintained with nice continental breakfast. Lodge style rooms… near Mt Adams, the area is an outdoor wonderland!”

Natural Bridges Ice Caves

The spectacular geography of Gifford Pinchot National Forest is largely influenced by Mt. Adams.

During its volcanic heyday, lava ran freely from this monumental mount. As it dried, lava tubes were formed. Some collapsed to create incredible ice caves. Others formed arched, natural bridges whole families can walk across. As we visit these, we’ll experience both extremes of the temperature spectrum, so dress in layers!

For our ice-capade, heed this caution sign, so you’re prepared for the dark, the cold, and the slickness beneath your feet. Well-treaded shoes will be needed to help keep your footing on the ice

floor. And be sure everyone has their own flashlight, ’cause it’s dark!

Trails run across the top of both the caves and the bridges. The Trout Lake Ranger Station on Hwy 141 (509395-3400) can direct you to both and provide a map. Just be sure to watch for any lurking trolls or Yetis!

GREETINGS

Welcome to Klickitat County (KC,) a humble, rural land of wonder, that gifts you with a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you choose to partake in world-class wine tasting, experience white water thrills, sample the produce of our fertile agricultural soils, feast your eyes on some of the most spectacular vistas Mother Earth can display, or simply enjoy good old-fashioned, hometown hospitality, our county has something for everyone, from the faint-of-heart to the most adventurous.

Although we start our journey in the northwest part of the county in Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Trout Lake, you may be coming into KC from the east. If so, start at the back with our Ghost Towns (page 76) and work your way to the front.

We have heaps of happenings, especially during warm weather, with rodeos, summer fairs, and events galore, from one end of the county to the other. On top of these regularly scheduled events, outdoor adventures abound any time of the year. Go camping in the pristine wilds of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, visit the Ice Caves, delight your palate with luscious huckleberries, hike any one of our scenically titillating

trails.

We’re also home to the world-renowned Maryhill Museum (with original Rodin art, among others), and many other museums (see our Table of Contents on page 4.) You’ll find an amazing number of award-winning wineries located throughout KC, as well. We’ve devoted an entire directory to them.

Wait! There’s more, including the astronomically awesome (and famous) Goldendale Observatory where you can observe the cosmic gallery from one of the powerful telescopes. And we’ve got our very own fullscale Stonehenge, so true-to-life scholars come here to study what the original was like. It’s scenically poised over the Columbia River, so photo ops are endless.

These few introductory words do little justice to all we have to offer; so instead please join in on a phenomenal Journey through Klickitat County, full of photographic wonders, in the following pages. Stuff this guide in your pocket. It’s field-ready, not just another pretty magazine.

~ Your Friends at The Goldendale Sentinel

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Darlisa Black

Trout Lake is a beloved stomping ground for locals and visitors alike. Quaint tho’ it is, it sports a general store, a gas station, a café and espresso bar (with heavenly huckleberry smoothies), and an inn. These offerings are all moments from pristine wilderness with camping, hiking, horseback riding trails, crystal clear lakes, ice caves, and more! Turn back a couple pages for details.

“From the time of creation, this area had always been important to Native Americans... When the Creator gave this earth the strength, and the lakes, and the creeks were made – the word was that they would never go dry. And he named this land Shaxshax-nmi.” This was from a 1995 interview with Louise Billy, a native American woman who created traditional buckskin designs, beadwork, and cedar bark baskets as well as eloquently expressing her love of the land.

Camp Jonah hosts day and overnight camps for kids throughout the summer. These start in June and fill up fast. Check CampJonah.com, or call 509-395-2900 for more info. The annual Family Fun Day is June 3, 2023 with a BBQ and fun for the whole family. Included are zipline, climbing wall, inflatables, blue train, giant games, basketball toss, box hockey, and so much more!

The 9TH annual Wild Woman Marathon, Relay, and 50K, a trail run created by women for women, is on June 17, 2023 after a 2022 pause. This event provides the opportunity to reconnect with girlfriends as well as each participant’s own inner wild woman. WildWomanMarathon.com has the details.

Then later this summer, visit the 57th annual Trout Lake Fair from Aug 4-6, 2023. Festivities begin with a community potluck. Contests, food, and lots of fun follow. For the full scoop, go to TroutLakeFair.org

Another must-see while in town is the Trout Lake Abbey, the product of a 20-year friendship between a Zen Buddhist monk and a Druid priest. The setting is outwardly stunning and inwardly peaceful. The Bed & Breakfast is open to overnight guests. And the abbey welcomes day visitors to tour the lovely

grounds. Please visit TLAbbey.com for more info.

For more details on Trout Lake, its history, current happenings, and tons of other useful resources for visitors , please visit troutlake.org.

GQ Equipment can do any of your excavation, road building, road grading maintenance, dump trucking, and septic system services. We’re also licensed manufactured home installers.

Vets Lead Trout Lake Fair Parade

FISHING & HUNTING IN

crankbaits, or soft plastics.

FISHING

COLUMBIA RIVER: The mighty Columbia offers a plethora of fishing opportunities along the border of Klickitat County. Walleye bite year-round and trophy fish of eight pounds or better can be caught in the late winter before they spawn. A bigger fish caught throughout the year is the sturgeon, which can grow up to eleven feet in length. You can catch and release them anytime, and in January and February there are usually opportunities to actually catch and keep one of these prehistoric looking fish within a certain slot size limit.

The smallmouth bass offers a spring to fall fishery, and this section of the Columbia receives relatively little pressure. This is surprising, given how good of a bass fishery this is. Fish off rip rap from shore or a boat to get into bass using spinners,

Another seasonal fish is the American shad. In recent years we’ve seen shad runs of four to six million fish between late May and mid-July. Weighing one to five pounds, they are scrappy fighters. If you are just looking to catch a bunch of fish, a shad outing can be a fun one. The best place to fish for them in Klickitat County is just below the John Day Dam.

Despite all of these opportunities, the main target for most anglers in the Columbia River Gorge is salmon, and there are some outstanding opportunities to be had fishing from boats off the mouth of the White Salmon, Klickitat, and Deschutes Rivers. While the spring and summer run Chinook draw a certain amount of attention, the salmon fishing really shines in the Gorge from late August until early November when the fall Chinook arrive, followed a few weeks later by coho salmon. The run forecast for coho salmon this year is projected to be out-

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courtesy Dave Kilhefner

John Kruse with Chinook Salmon

Rowland Lake

standing, with a million expected to come up from the mouth of the Columbia River.

KLICKITAT

RIVER: The Klickitat doesn’t get the press of other salmon and steelhead rivers and the locals like it that way. From August until the new year, the Klick, as it’s often called, provides solid fishing for summer steelhead, Chinook salmon, and in the lower reaches, coho salmon too. The lower part of the river by the mouth is favored by salmon anglers when those runs occur. Steelhead (as well as resident rainbow trout) are distributed throughout the rest of the river system upstream. There is some access for bank anglers, but a really good way to fish this river is out of a raft or drift boat. If you’ve never done this before, you should go with a guide at least once to find out not only where the best runs are, but also where problematic rapids or drops are located.

LAKES: The main publicly accessible lakes in Klickitat County are found in close proximity to the Columbia River. Two of them are found in state parks (Horsethief Lake at Columbia Hills State Park and Maryhill Pond at Maryhill State

Park). Rowland Lake lies along State Highway 14 near Bingen and Spearfish Lake is a 17-acre lake just north of The Dalles Dam. All of these lakes are stocked with catchable size rainbow trout (as well as some larger ones) by Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) several times a year. Most of these waters also hold panfish, bass, and bullhead. All of these lakes are open for fishing from the 4th Saturday of April until October 31 (except for Maryhill Pond, open year-

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Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Just 11.2 miles (roughly 20 minutes) out of Trout Lake, heading east on Trout Lake Hwy, you’ll find Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge. This area is one of the hidden jewels of the Refuge System. It currently encompasses 6,532 acres of the historic Con-

Country Pride, County Wide

boy/Camas lakebeds, a shallow marshy wetland area drained by early settlers. Conifer forests, grasslands, shallow wetlands, and deep water provide homes for deer, elk, beaver, coyote, otter, small rodents, and hundreds of bird species, as well as numerous amphibians, reptiles, and fish.

Bald eagle, greater sandhill crane, and the Oregon spotted frog are species of concern. Refuge visitors enjoy the scenery, hike the Willard Springs trail, and observe wildlife from the county roads that surround and cross the refuge.

NATURE OF THE AREA

Conboy Lake Refuge protects and manages habitats that are home to so much wildlife that it is difficult even to identify it all. There are 7 amphibian, 10 reptile, 40 mammal, and 165 bird species on the refuge. This does not include a myriad of invertebrates and many plants, fungi, lichens, etc.

Rainbow trout live in the streams. Tundra swans, pintail, and mallard feed and rest in the lake. Frogs, salamanders, and toads grow in the adjacent calm pools. A rich variety of meadow plants host colorful dragonflies and butterflies. The prairie grasses feed both elk and cranes. Jays, grouse,

and squirrels find homes in the forest. Other residents include marsh wren, racer, deer mouse, American kestrel, snowshoe hare, and coyote.

Greater sandhill cranes need isolated, open, wet meadows or shallow marshes on the edges of rivers or lakes. Open meadows allow them to see predators from a distance, but there is some indication they select nest sites near interspersed groves--perhaps for wind and storm protection. Each family, parents and young called "colts," may actively protect as much as 250 acres.

Mt Adams over Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge

For centuries the Conboy Lake region has provided homes for cranes, but early settlers found it ideal for farming and cattle. To increase hay production, they partially drained Conboy Lake. Loss of habitat to such activities, along with hunting, took its toll on wildlife. By the end of the 19th century, journal entries indicate a scarcity of game–ducks, geese, and swans–in this area. Easily disturbed, cranes did not tolerate the increasing human population. Eventually, nesting pairs could not find suitable habitat. In 1964, Conboy Lake Refuge was established to preserve and restore this key habitat. Ironically, the refuge was not created for cranes; and yet in 1979, one pair re-

moved to its current location and restored.

Today, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for visitors to wander in and imagine life in a common prairie home of over a century ago.

IMPORTANT TO NATIVE PEOPLES

The Klickitat people know this prairie as "tahk" and found it a reliable source for game and vegetable foodsoften with a surplus for storage. Here they gathered, as did the Yakama, to collect camas plant roots in the spring. While the women dug and dried the camas roots, the men would hunt and fish.

The use of Conboy Lake by Native Americans has a long history. Archaeological evidence shows encampments on the lake shore dating between 7,000 and 11,000 years agopossibly while ice age glaciers from Mt. Adams still reached into the valley.

In the 1850s Francis A. Chenowith, first Speaker of the Washington Territorial legislature, wrote letters to The Oregonian newspaper describing his travels in the region. One such trip took him to Camas Prairie, where he met Chief Kamiakin of the Yakama Tribe.

turned. Today there are about 14 pairs.

In 1992, biologists found the Oregon spotted frog here in healthy numbers, making Conboy Lake one of only four such populations in Washington. Spotted frogs occur in only 10-22% of their historic range in Washington, prompting a listing of this amphibian as a State endangered species.

HISTORY OF THE AREA

Drawn by accounts of the valley's abundant resources, settlers like Peter Conboy, for whom the lake is named, began arriving in the area during the 1870s. The WhitcombCole hewn log house near refuge headquarters remains as an example of the homes they built, and is one of only a few pioneer log homes still standing in Klickitat County.

It originally stood two miles across the lake on land first settled by Stephen Whitcomb. In 1891 John Cole acquired the land from Whitcomb and built the main structure of the house that included a large downstairs room that served as a kitchen, dining, sitting, and family room. These were pretty cozy quarters for a family of seven!

The Coles sold the property in 1911, and the house remained inhabited for another 40 years until abandoned in the late 1950s. As a result of its abandonment, the home fell into disrepair until 1987 when the entire structure was

Chief Kamiakin was one of the principle signers of the Treaty of 1855, which established the Yakama Reservation. When the treaty was violated by gold prospectors, he led the Yakama, Palouse, and Klickitat against the US Army. He was forced into exile in Canada but eventually returned renouncing his leadership role. He died in 1877 in Palouse country.

Excerpted from: stateparks.com/conboy_lake_national_wildlife_refuge_in_washington.html

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Whitcomb-Cole Cabin

Darlisa Black

The Legend of BigFoot...

...or is it “legend”? And if not, just how many of these elusive and supposedly intelligent creatures with humanlike faces are there?

The Bigfoot figure is common to the folklore of most Northwest Native American tribes. Native American Bigfoot legends usually describe the creatures as around 6-9 feet tall, very strong, hairy, uncivilized, and often foulsmelling, usually living in the woods, and often foraging at night. Native American Bigfoot creatures are almost always said to be unable to speak human languages, using whistles, grunts, and gestures to communicate with each other. In some stories, male Bigfeet are said to be able to mate with human women. In some Native stories, Bigfoot may have minor supernatural powers–the ability to turn invisible, for example–but they are always considered physical creatures of the forest, not spirits or ghosts. (See native-languages.org/legends-bigfoot.htm for more info.)

Even TV shows are going on the hunt. The Animal Planet show, Finding Bigfoot, lasted into its 12th season. And in the 2014 Spike TV reality show, 10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty, nine teams were given the task of searching for scientific proof that would hold up under scien-

tific scrutiny of the existence of Bigfoot. Spike TV touted this as the "the largest cash prize in television history" for "irrefutable evidence" that Bigfoot, in fact exists. Fact or fiction? Go find out for yourself. But don’t wander too far!

Outlet Falls, Near Glenwood

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The Glories of Glenwood

On the way to our next stop, Glenwood, 17 miles east of Trout Lake on Trout Lake Hwy (one of many scenic drives throughout the county), be sure to visit Outlet Falls, a 69-foot cascade fed by Outlet Creek, which runs through the 200-foot-deep Klickitat Canyon. To reach this alluring location, slow down between mileposts 5 and 6 on Glenwood Hwy. Look for a grove of tall evergreens with a rough wide opening on the east side of the road. Watch your step! There’s a steep bluff to get to the falls with no guardrail or fences. But the precarious hike is well worth the effort when you reach the base of the falls and its deep, pristine pool. To stay a night or two in the area, check out Outlet Campground, just a ways back toward Glenwood from the falls. It is a bit primitive with older outhouses and no water source, but campers can stay for free.

Glenwood, at the foot of Mt. Adams, hosts stunning scenery and loads of history. It’s also home to the rousing Ketchum Kalf Rodeo. The first rodeo was held July 4, 1934 under the name of “Mt Adams Cattle Association.” It was held in an open field without chutes, corrals, or grandstands, and the stock was supplied by local farmers and ranchers. In 1937 it moved to a different field behind the post office. Pete Conboy donated the land currently being used for the rodeo to the Glenwood Rodeo Association in 1941. The name changed to the Ketchum Kalf Rodeo in 1943 and is held every year on Father’s Day Weekend.

Mt. Adams Transportation Service (MATS)

The

service provides transportation to doctor’s appointments, social and human service appointments, educational opportunities, shopping and other essential services.

Klickitat County Senior

Services (KCSS)

provides services to enhance the autonomy and independence of the elderly and other adults, whatever their present level of functioning may be.

Programs & Services

Senior information & assistance

Resource info for persons 60 years of age or over, and family caregivers.

Family caregiver support program

Provides resources and programs for a family member or friend providing care to a loved one including education, support, resources and/or respite care

Home delivered and congregate meals

Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals to adults 60 yrs and older who are homebound as the result of illness, disability or lack of transportation. Meals and socialization are additionally provided at specific sites in Klickitat County.

Goldendale

KCSS Volunteer Connection Program

Assists older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers by providing non-medical and community resources in their home. Maintains/improves independence, safety, and quality of life and provides volunteer opportunities for seniors and others to remain engaged and contribute to their communities

Case management

Helps to navigate long-term care. Identifies the type and options of long-term care services that best meet the client need and preferences.

Transportation services

Transportation to medical appointments, senior centers, local grocery stores and other activities are provided through Mt. Adams transportation. klickitatcounty.org

Water Sports in the ...

If you ask water sports fanatics about the most rewarding spots along the American west coast to indulge their passion, the Columbia River Gorge—truly one of the world’s most beautiful waterways—is bound to be mentioned. The northeastern edge of the Gorge is in Klickitat County, and it boasts the best of kayaking, jet skiing, Hobie cat sailing, kite boarding, motorized boating, and windsurfing. Only a little farther north of the mighty Columbia are the White Salmon and Klickitat Rivers, where you can enjoy fishing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting.

Depending on where the wind and swells are best on any given day, Bingen Marina, Doug’s Beach, Avery Boat Launch, Maryhill State Park, or Roosevelt Park offer day-to-day windsurfing challenges for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Doug’s Beach is a popular location between Lyle and Dallesport; a few protected near-shore areas provide comfort for beginners, while the more exposed areas of current and crosswinds challenge veteran windsurfers as they perform killer loops and other acrobatic maneuvers.

Both the Klickitat and White Salmon rivers provide excellent whitewater rafting and kayaking and feature several Class V rapids. The Klickitat River provides

spring season adventure for whitewater enthusiasts and summer rafting and tubing for novices and family groups. The glacier-fed White Salmon River provides whitewater challenges throughout the year and is noted for its rapid succession of Class IV and V rapids.

White Salmon Windsurfing

Photo: Zach Dischner

Fishermen, we have salmon galore!

We’ll get you started by trekking down picturesque BZ Glenwood Hwy to 141 and then on to BZ Corner. Plan your water extravaganzas with any of these experienced pros: Zoller’s Outdoor Odysseys (zooraft.com), Wet

and hang on for dear life!

helmet,

Photo: Zach Dischner

Little White Salmon River

White Salmon

Are you getting the sense of having stepped back in time to a simpler, more rustic way of life? Well, it will carry on right into our next destination, White Salmon. This bustling population of 2,500 makes it one of the largest cities in Klickitat County, second only to Goldendale, the county seat.

What’s there to do here? More than you can imagine!

The breathtaking views that perpetuate the county are no exception here. Due to White Salmon’s elevation on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, Mt Hood provides a monumental back-drop to most ventures through the city.

Stop at the Mt Adams Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center on the south side of SR 14 for all the scoop. (Nature calling? They have public restrooms, as do the public parks.) Following are some city highlights.

Year-Round Reindeer Tours!

• All visits by appointment only—book online or call (see below)

• 45-minute Reindeer Experience tour

• Learn with Reindeer Rumination Time

• Up-close interaction with six friendly reindeer

• Check website for seasonal events

• Children & youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Bavarian Alps Village? No, only our very own Whimsical White Salmon

Mt Adams Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

Owners Tanya & Daniel (with Jingle Belle)

“Very fun, educational, and amazing!”

White Salmon continued

The first ever White Salmon Wildflower Festival runs May 1-31. It unites our community to celebrate the natural beauty in and around White Salmon by advocating for the preservation and appreciation of wildflowers during May. The program includes photography & art workshops, educational workshops, guided hikes, a speaker series, a wine walk, an artisan market, exhibitions, and a youth outdoor immersion fundraiser. Details are at explorewhitesalmon.com/white-salmon-wildflower-festival.

On May 13 (and later in the year on Nov 18) the Downtown White Salmon businesses and our local winemaker

community are pleased to announce the White Salmon Wine Walk in celebration of the White Salmon Wildflower Festival. Participants attending this inaugural event will stroll through downtown White Salmon and have the opportunity to visit each participating business while sampling local wines. Enjoy live music, Wildflower Festival events, and specials as you sip, shop, dance, and mingle in downtown White Salmon. Tickets are limited. Find more at explorewhitesalmon.com/white-salmon-wine-walk.

If you’re game for a bit of athletic release, head over to the White Salmon Bike Park–aka Spokes Bike Park. This family friendly, non-motorized mountain bike and BMX

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July 4th Entertainment from Gorge Winds Spokes Bike park–Winter Jumps above right

skills park resides at the City of White Salmon’s Barrow Pit on Jewett Creek. Visit their Facebook page for details.

The 45th Annual White Salmon Spring Festival is scheduled for the first Friday & Saturday (no Sunday this year) in June 2023 with the parade on Saturday at 11am. Stop by the fire hall on Church St for breakfast before the parade. These two days are jam-packed with entertainment, food and drink, games, competitions, and non-stop family fun for all! So mark your calendar, and visit whitesalmonspringfestival.com for details.

Do you want more parades? Then don’t miss out on White Salmon’s 2023 4th of July Parade. Salute our veterans as they pass—they are given special placement in the procession. It flows through downtown White Salmon and ends at Rheingarten Park where VIP seating is available under the canopies for our vets and their families and guests. Everyone else, please bring a chair or picnic blanket. We’re serenaded with live music of patriotic favorites as we enjoy a summer afternoon with our neighbors and friends under blue skies with gorgeous views. If you want to march along, contact the Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce to learn how you can participate. Also check out the event’s Facebook page.

Dreaming of a White Salmon is on Sat., Dec 2nd, at 5 pm .

Enjoy early afternoon Holiday Wassail at the Library. Then moving to the Riverview Bank lot, Community Partners provides s'mores and firepits, while our friends at Encounter Church provide plenty of platters of homemade cookies and cider to share with you. Our local fire dept. brings Santa to oversee the first lighting of our Community Christmas Tree and Menorah. Many local businesses offer open houses, workshops, and specials this day.

Dock Grade Ornaments are hung the week of Thanksgiving and stay up until late January. Daytime viewing of this magical strip of decorations is a must. Access this one-way short cut from SR 14 just west of the Heritage Plaza Park and Ride. Many people make a loop through Bingen to come back and see it all over again. It’s that impressive!

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White Salmon Tulips near Pioneer Cemetery

Bingen

ter offers water access and is a great place for dog-walking. Paragliders land at The Point after taking off from Burdoin Mt. It’s a launch point for water sports. Being next to the marina, it’s a great place to practice stand-up paddleboarding skills.

The spectacular sights continue in downtown Bingen where locals and visitors enjoy displays of public art on their town strolls. Visit the antique store while wandering through our city streets.

Bingen knows how to quench thirsts and please palates. To sate your taste and olfactory senses, check out its topnotch eateries and pubs.

While you’re dining on one of the delicious delectables or savoring the spectacular scenery, the kids might like to wheel on over to the skate park in Daubenspeck Park. Here, they’ll find fun for all skill levels.

Heading a bit farther east on SR 14, our next stop is the city of Bingen. This tiny burg is guaranteed to charm your senses, beginning with its visual appeal where you’ll delight in magnificent views of the Columbia River Gorge. For stunning sea level sights, visit the Marina, the Marina Park, and The Point; the lat-

The Gorge Heritage Museum is another Bingen attraction. Housed in the former Bingen Congregational Church, it was dedicated in 1912.

The West Klickitat County Historical Society established the museum in 1984. Explore the vibrant heritage of the native peoples and pioneers of West Klickitat and East Skamania Counties who settled and traded along the Columbia River.

Downtown Bingen–as Colorful as the Rainbow

Darlisa Black

The rich histories of Native Americans, explorers, trappers, pioneer settlers, fruit growers, ranchers, miners, and loggers were lived out in this scenic region between Mt. Adams and the Columbia Gorge .

Recorded history in the Gorge began 1,100 years ago. Evidence of possible earlier inhabitants was destroyed by repeated floods over a period of 1,500 years. These floods devastated the Columbia River Valley and created the Columbia River Gorge as you now see it. The river provided the bounty and avenue for a trade culture between the inland and coastal natives.

In the early 19th century, Lewis and Clark camped near Bingen Point during their passage to the Pacific Ocean. They were followed by the Hudson’s Bay Company, American Fur Company, the Oregon Trail, and immigrant settlers, entrepreneurs, and merchants.

The Museum exhibits display pioneer clothing, household items, logging & farming tools, and medical and surgical equipment. Also included are historical documents, newspapers, and Native American artifacts & crafts. The displays and exhibits have been donated by the families of these pioneers and collectors of history. Historic material donations are welcome at the Gorge Heritage Museum.

–Excerpted from Community.Gorge.Net/ghmuseum/about.html

We can’t leave Bingen without indulging in one of the most delectable treats of the Pacific Northwest... huckleberries! There is no better way to sample them than at Bingen’s Huckleberry Festival. The weekend of September 8-10, 2023 rings in the 59th annual celebration of this locally harvested berry. Stop by Daubenspeck Park where you’ll find fresh huckleberry pies, ice cream, smoothies, jams, jellies, and syrups just to name a few of the scrumptious goodies. In addition to the many tasty food vendors, the music will delight your auditory senses. You’ll also enjoy other ongoing live entertainment, a beer

Gorge Heritage Museum

garden, art and crafts vendors, and kids games and bouncy houses. A bonus is that there is no entry fee and parking is free. Reserve a room and spend the whole weekend. Start Saturday morning with a huckleberry pancake breakfast served by our local fire crew. Visit huckleberryfest.com for more info.

“Oh Joy of Joy” Statue, 306 W Humboldt St, Bingen

Four miles east of Bingen on SR-14 is a favorite of fisher-men and women, Rowland Lake. The high way splits the lake.

Only the north lake is stocked with trout, but is it ever stocked! Thousands of catchable rainbow and hundreds of rainbow broodstock are planted in late December through May. Broodstock can be up to 11 pounds.

Rowland Lake

Largemouth Bass, bluegill, and some crappie are also caught here.

There is limited and very rocky shore access available and a rough WDFW unimproved boat launch on the north side of the lake.

For more info visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/rowland-lake.

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Rowland Lake Fisherman

Happy Trails ...

Overindulge on huckleberry sweets and other festival delectables? No worries! As we journey farther east, five miles from Bingen, we can walk it all off on one of Catherine Creek’s unique and beautiful trails. Just after 4.5 miles from Bingen on 14, turn left on Old Highway (Number) 8, and follow the signs. Not only are the vistas breathtaking, but if you’re lucky enough to trek them in March through May, your eyes will feast on some of the most spectacular wildflower displays known to man.

Catherine Creek Arch is pictured here. A trail loops around

it. Leashed doggies are welcome! alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/catherine-creek If hiking’s in your blood, you’ll find another trekkable treat a bit further east: the 31-mile Klickitat Trail. Continue east on Old Hwy 8 to where it deadends on SR 14. Turn left on 14, go over the Klickitat River Bridge, and hang a left on WA-142 E (the sign will say “Klickitat/Wahkiacus”). Go another 400 feet, and look for the Lyle Trailhead sign.

The Klickitat Trail, a non-motorized multiple use trail, fol-

Catherine Creek Arch

Paul Gerald

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lows the first 31 miles of an old railroad corridor that once linked the towns of Lyle and Goldendale. It’s unique among rail trails; nowhere else is there a rail trail that starts in one of the nation’s only National Scenic Areas, winds along a nationally designated Wild & Scenic River, and finishes by going through a remote, beautiful tributary canyon.

Take the crushed rock trail for a mile along the Klickitat River to get to the foot bridge. Spectacular scenery. Visit klickitat-trail.org.

A bit farther east is the Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail. This 5mile out-and-back trail is considered moderately challenging and takes an average of 2 h 42 min to complete. This is a very

popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Visit gorgefriends.org/hike-thegorge/lyle-cherry-orchard.html.

Catherine Creek Wildflowers - Curious Gorge Guidebook

Klickitat County’s scenic splendors continue into Lyle, WA, just 10 miles east of Bingen on SR 14. Diminutive though this community is, with a population of 267 as of the 2020 census, it has a lot to offer! For starters, it boasts five wineries alone–Cor Cellars, Domaine Pouillon, Klickitat Canyon, Syncline, and Tetrahedron. Check out our wine directory for more info.

It’s home to Howard’s Haven Animal Sanctuary, a safe haven for animals. Their mission is to rescue animals in dire situations, to educate visitors about animal health and welfare, and to advocate spaying, neutering, and treating/training animals with kindness. They welcome visitors by appointment only. Schedule a free visit by calling 541.705.7073 or by going to thehowardshavenanimalsanctuary.com/visit

Lyle residents love their history, and have lovingly preserved it in their very own Twin Bridges Museum. It’s housed in the former Methodist Church at the intersection of Klickitat

and 4th Street. Come by to enjoy their extensive collections of Lyle residents’ memorabilia. Details can be found on twinbridgesmuseum.wordpress.com

Lyle also has all the trappings a hungry, weary traveller may need for rest and restoration. Book accommodations with our historic hotel, grab a morning espresso, sate your palate at one of our many fine eateries, visit our grocer, and fuel your vehicle.

Windsurfers love the sporting challenges offered along Lyle’s shores. A favorite is Doug’s Beach, 2.9 miles east of Lyle off/on the south side of SR141. This 379-acre, undeveloped day-use park on the Columbia River is rated for advanced sailors for those who are properly trained, skilled, and equipped, although there are a few protected areas for beginners close to shore. Please read the Google reviews for first-hand experiences.

A bit farther east from Lyle on SR14 and just before reaching Dallesport is Schreiner Farms This 12,000-acre site is a habitat for approximately 18 species of exotic animals from antelope to zebras. It is also an operating cattle ranch. You’re welcome to drive through, provided the rules posted on their website, schreinerfarms.com, are honored.

2023-2024 JOURNEY THROUGH KLICKITAT COUNTY

Lyle Bridge by Darlisa Black

Now we’ll take a little detour north to the town of Klickitat, 14 miles up 142 (about a 23-minute drive) from Lyle. This tiny burg has a population of 262, as of the 2020 census.

According to Wikipedia, the area was originally called “Wrights” after the rail stop here. Farther down the river at milepost 7.2, the rail stop was called “Klickitat” after the Klickitat people. The railroad later switched the two signs when the carbonated beverage company Klicki-

tat Pop (operating near the town) gained fame. The carbonation came from CO2 seeping from the crevices in the basalt rock formation, presumed to originate from Mt Adams. In 1879 a stage driver, Ed Phillips, discovered this rare find (although it was well known to the local Native Americans.) On an excavation into one of the springs, searching for the thirst-quenching refreshment, it caved in, and Phillips found himself luxuriating in a warm mineral bath.

A large bottling plant was built after this

This canyon is home to breathtaking beauty!

discovery with a brief attempt to supply Safeway with bottled water from this source of carbonation, but the bottles would quickly go flat. After the owner committed suicide, it was decided to create dry ice from the CO2, and the Gas-Ice Corporation was formed. The dry ice was produced until demand for it exceeded the capacity of the Gas-Ice facility, and the operations were moved to Kennewick. The plant was closed in 1968 and the property purchased by Washing State Department of Game in

of 30 or so birds, and often with other swift species. Visitors are asked to respect this special bird’s habitat.

The town and surrounding area are teeming with recreational opportunities. Warm weather water fun on the Klickitat River includes drift boating, kayaking, and rafting. You can also enjoy a scenic hike on one of the many paths and trails. And if you like fishing, you’ll love the plentiful salmon and steelhead. Please see the Klickitat River section of the Hunting and Fishing article on page 8 for more details on what the river offers.

If you’re in Klickitat around the end of July, you won’t want to miss Klickitat Canyon Days—this year is our 45th! You’ll need sunscreen and plenty of water for this fun-filled jaunt. It kicks off with a free community movie on the blacktop starting at dusk on Friday, July 28. Saturday hosts a parade, live music, vendors, beer garden, car show, 5K run, reunion, and a host of other fun activities for the whole family. Sunday brings the Ducky Derby—yep, 600 small plastic ducks, numbered and sponsored by participants, are floated down the Klickitat River.

Come join in on the annual Klickitat Salutes on October 14. There will be music, food, silent auction, and veterans fishing with local guides.

1972. The main dry ice plant building now serves as a sanctuary for swifts that nest in the chimney.

The amazing Vaux’s Swift is a gregarious species, with flocks

The Klickitat Historical Museum is another must-see while in town. Check out the caboose that was donated in 2011. As well, visit gorgespirits.com/khp.htm for some phenomenal photos, such as the chimney, above left, and the Klickitat Mineral Springs poster on the previous page.

Vaux’s Swift

Chimney of abandoned ice plant—Vaux’s Swift nesting site

Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center

Six Rivers Community Mediation Center guides people to peaceful, sustainable conflict resolution. We mediate a variety of issues, including:

Family

Parenting Plans

Neighborhoods

Landlord/Tenant

Workplace

Mediation is a voluntary process. A mediator is not a judge. Mediators do not choose or decide outcomes. Impartial, third-party mediators guide people through problem-solving in a safe space. People in mediation determine for themselves what is important, what solutions they will consider, and whether they will sign an agreement. Reaching an agreement, every step of the way, is voluntary.

Services are provided on a sliding scale based on household income.

Klickitat County Elected O cials

District Court East Judge, Rick Hansen

Klickitat County Assessor, BilliJeanBare

Klickitat County Auditor, HeatherJobe

Klickitat County Clerk, ReneaCampbell

Klickitat County Commissioner, JacobAnderson

Klickitat County Commissioner, DanChristopher

Klickitat County Commissioner, Lori Zoller

Klickitat County Sheriff, BobSonger

Klickitat County Treasurer, GregGallagher

Prosecuting Attorney, DavidQuesnel

Superior Court Judge, RandallKrog

Klickitat County Wine Directory

CASCADE CLIFFS WINERY

8866 Hwy 14 Wishram, WA cascadecliffs.com

cascadecliffs@gmail.com

509-767-1100

KLICKITAT CANYON WINERY

6 Lyle Snowden Rd, Lyle, WA klickitatcanyonwinery.com

klickitatcanyonwinery@gmail.com

541-400-8147

LE DOUBBLÉ TROUBBLÉ WINE

111 E Jewett, White Salmon, WA ldtwines.com

509-281-3240

Thu-Tue: noon-8pm

SYNCLINE WINE CELLARS

111 Balch Rd, Lyle, WA synclinewine.com

info@synclinewine.com

509-365-4361

COR CELLARS

151 Old Hwy 8 Lyle, WA corcellars.com

info@corcellars.com

509-365-2744

CLYZM

(Tasting room inside new Hotel Iconica in WS)

121 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon

DOMAINE POUILLON

170 Lyle Snowden Rd., Lyle, WA domainepouillon.com

info@domainepouillon.com

509-365-2795

JACOB WILLIAMS WINERY

3 Avery Rd (Avery Park on Hwy 14) Wishram, WA

jacobwilliamswinery.com

541-645-0462

MARYHILL WINERY

9774 Hwy 14, Goldendale, WA maryhillwinery.com

info@maryhillwinery.com

509-773-1976 or 877-627-9445

TETRAHEDRON

320 Old Hwy 8, Lyle, WA tetrahedronwines.com

kelly@tetrahedronwines.com

509-774-8323

WAVING TREE WINERY

Tasting room: 2 Maryhill Hwy, Goldendale , WA

Winery: 123 Maryhill Hwy, Goldendale , WA

wavingtreewine.com

wavingtreewinery@gmail.com

509-773-6552

SOCA

120 N. Main Ave., White Salmon, WA | (509) 774-7211

info@socawineshop.com

socawineshop.com

A World of Wine in 40 Miles

... is how the Columbia Gorge Wine Region is affectionately known due to its unique topography and climatic changes. In this 40 mile stretch, encompassing both sides of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington, an extraordinary combination of climates, soils, elevation, and geology combine to produce some of the best and most varied grape varietals in the Pacific Northwest.

A great transition occurs between the alpine forests of Underwood Mountain to the deserts of our eastern side, and our latitudes are shared with some of the finest wine growing regions of Europe, including Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, and Italy.

The Columbia Gorge is part of two American Viticultural Areas (AVA), including the western edge of the Columbia Valley AVA and encompassing all of the Columbia Gorge AVA, which was established in 2004. In our region, the Cascade Mountain range restricts the grand Columbia River into a narrow passage.

This mountain range runs north into British Columbia, and south to California, creating a drastic climate difference as rains and clouds from the Pacific move inland and get hung up on the mountains. Hence, the areas on our western border see much more rain than the deserts of our eastern border, with rainfall diminishing more than one inch per mile moving East.

Soils deposited from ice age floods and volcanic eruptions define the geology. The river canyon acts as a corridor for cool marine winds, which is why the Columbia Gorge is known worldwide as a premier windsurfing and kiting playground. And our two crowning beauties, Mt Hood and Mt Adams, create vertical elevations that allow for a huge range of grapes to be grown with success.

Long famous for its fine pears, apples, cherries, and other fruits, it wasn’t until the 1970s that residents started experimenting with grapes. The vines prospered, and soon folks began to recognize the Gorge as a viticultural gem. Currently, over 70% of Gorge grown grapes are exported to other wine regions such as the Willamette Valley and Walla Walla, but plenty are crushed here in the Gorge at local wineries the day they are picked. From Albariño to Zinfandel, the Columbia Gorge really is a World of Wine in 40 Miles!

columbiagorgewine.com

Cattle Drives

The Valley of the Little Klickitat, being one of the paths less-traveled in Klickitat County, invokes a sense of wonder in almost everyone who experiences it for the first time. That’s been true for more than 150 years when Oregon Trail pioneers were crossing the Columbia River from The Dalles by the thousands to come north. Back then, the only humans in the Valley were roving bands of Native Americans who found the Valley a rich source of resources that fully sustained and supported their nomadic lifestyles.

That the first pioneer settlers wouldn’t arrive until 1858, nearly two decades after the Oregon Trail migration began, speaks to a place that went largely unexplored by settlers seeking homesteads in the West.

Wagon trains first made their appearance in The Dalles in 1843; but the first recorded activity in the Valley of the Little Klickitat, other than fur trading, was that of legendary cattleman Ben Snipes in 1855.

At 21, entrepreneurial Snipes secured financing for a herd of cattle. Through a Native American friend, he then discovered the Valley of the Little Klickitat, where he moved his herd. It wasn’t until 1859 that settlers began fil-

ing for homesteads in the region – but it was Snipes’ cattle, grazing in the swales of the valley, that put a stamp on the region that persists to this day.

Today, every spring, an important and revered tradition occurs in the valley called “working the cattle.” When the snows melt off the Simcoe Mountains (just north of Goldendale), ranchers, who’ve spent the winter hauling hay to their herds in the valley, drive these cattle to the mountain pastures. Before they’re turned out, branding, shots, ear tags, and other important work must be completed. These activities allow families, friends, and acquaintances to gather together for work, food, fun, and festivity.

Before hunting season begins in the fall, the cattle are again rounded up and driven back to the winter feeding grounds. It’s another chance to witness the cattle drive.

This is one of the few places in the West where one can still say, “I was held up by a cattle drive.” If you’re lucky enough to encounter one, smile and wave. The cowboys and cowgirls will return the wave, making you part of a century-long tradition.

- Jim Link

Kreps Ranch-Laptad Photography Sentinel Archives

Our County’s Public Libraries

The White Salmon and Goldendale public libraries are two of 15 locations that are part of the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRL), which is now the 5th largest library district in Washington State.

In addition to traditional library services, other offerings are:

• streaming movies & music

• eBooks, audiobook, & digital magazines

• public use Wi-Fi

• homework help for K-12

• the FVRL Bookmobile (photo below)

Enjoy the dramatic view of Mt. Hood while browsing through the White Salmon Valley Community Library’s diverse collections for your learning and entertainment.

Both branches are generously supported by FRIENDS of each library.

The Goldendale library has served the community for over 100 years. It underwent a much-needed renovation in 2018. Visit FVRL.org/goldendale-remodel to check out the changes; better yet, stop by!

History buffs, this is one of the few Carnegie libraries left in the state. It’s listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

One of the most popular events is sure to give you a brain freeze. It’s the library’s Ice Cream Social. This year it’s on Aug 10 in the Goldendale Library Camplan Community Room and celebrates Klickitat County’s 50th anniversary of joining FVRLibraries. Here you will enjoy ice cream, music, and community.

Both branches host a myriad of events for all ages throughout the year. Please visit the FVRL calendar at fvrl.librarymarket.com/events/month.

Our Regional Libraries are on the go for YOU!

Cemeteries of Klickitat County

For all you cemetery enthusiasts (or taphophiles, as we’re called), Klickitat County has enough cemeteries and memorials to schedule a complete vacation around. There are Pioneer cemeteries (resting places of early settlers), Indian burial grounds, family plots, and monuments for individuals as well as for specific groups of individuals. Some mark the lives of those who lived well, while others reflect stories of lives fraught with troubles.

One lone monument and marker—for Indian Agent Andrew J. Bolon dated September 1855—even identifies the beginning of the Yakama Indian War that started in October 1855. This maker is about nine miles north of Goldendale.

buried there around 1876. Cleveland, just 4 miles west of Bickleton, was a bit of a metropolis in its day and is the location of a Pioneer cemetery that is still an active burial area, with the first burial in 1882. Ripley Dodge,

Some final resting places are well maintained, such as the cemeteries of Mt. View in Goldendale, Holy Trinity just outside Goldendale, Centerville, Mt. Adams in Glenwood, and West Klickitat District 01 in White Salmon. While others do not have the funding to keep them nicely manicured, the ancestors and loved ones laid to rest there are held in no less regard. The cemeteries currently being used throughout the county, as well as some of the Pioneer cemeteries, are open to the public; however, old family graveyards and markers require permission from the landowners.

On the east end of the county, you will find the Bickleton Methodist Episcopal Cemetery east of Bickleton about 2 miles. The land was donated by a Mr. Graham to become the first cemetery east of Rock Creek and started with an eight-year-old boy

Crawford Family Cemetery - Dalles Mtn Rd

Bickleton Methodist Episcopal Cemetery

Bickleton Evangelical Community Church

211 S Madison, POB 127 Bickleton • 509.896.5244

bickletonevangelicalchurch@gmail.com

Pastor Steven Seng

Sun: 9:30am Sunday School

10:55am Worship (nursery provided)

Summer: No Sunday School

9:30am Sunday Worship

We Serve A Risen Savior!

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Klickitat County

Centerville

Community Church

508 Dalles Mountain Rd, Centerville, WA POB 1154, Goldendale 509.637.3068

Pastor Patti McKern

Sunday: 10am Worship, streaming live on Facebook

PastorPatti53@gmail.com

Find refreshment for your soul and friends for the journey!

CentervilleCommunityChurch.org

Columbus Avenue

Baptist Church

815 N Columbus Goldendale • 509.773.4471

columbusabc@embarqmail.com columbusabc.org

Sun: 9:45am Sunday School (all ages); 11am & 6pm Disciple Training; (nursery provided)

Streams live on Youtube

Mon: 6pm Prayer Meeting Wed: 7pm Youth/Children’s groups

Grief Share

Call or check website for schedule

Christ the King Lutheran Church

104 E Simcoe, POB 48 Goldendale • 509.773.5750

goldendalelutheran@gmail.com

Pastor Dave Daugs

Sunday: 10am Worship

Empowered by the Holy Spirit through Christ, we are sent into our community and the world to tell the story of God’s love & grace.

Father’s House Fellowship

207 S Klickitat, Goldendale 509.773.4719

fhf1880@outlook.com

Sun: 9:30am Bible Fellowship

10:30am Worship (nursery provided) Office Hrs: Mon-Fri 8am-noon

West Wing Ministries: Mon–Thurs 9am–11:30am

Clothing, Household goods, Furniture

A Gospel centered church sites.google.com/view/fhfgoldendale

Church of the Nazarene

124 W Allyn, Goldendale 509.773.4216

goldendalenaz@gmail.com

Pastor Earnie Winn

Pastor Greta Sines

Sunday: 9:30am Study 10:45am Worship

Our Focus, God. Our Goal, Love. Our Emphasis, People. goldendalechurchofthenazarene.com facebook.com/GoldendaleNaz

First

Baptist Church of Bingen/ White

Salmon

302 E Steuben • Hwy 14, Bingen • PO Box 286

509.493.2424

Pastor Patrick Tapia

Sun: 9:45am Sunday School 11am Morning Service 6pm Evening Service

Wed: 6pm Prayer Service

Action . . . our Purpose Bible our Guide Christ . . . our Focus

” For wherever two or more are gathered in my name, I am...”

Matthew 18:20

Church Directory

Goldendale

Seventh-day Adventist Church

59 Bickleton Hwy, POB 71

Goldendale • 509.773.4381

Pastor Michael Smith

Sat: 9:30am Sabbath School

11am Worship

Please see our website for bible studies & activities.

GoldendaleAdventist.org

Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission

Goldendale United Methodist Church

109 E Broadway, POB 1033 Goldendale • 509.773.4461

gumc12@centurylink.net

Sun: 9:30am Worship (Sunday School afterward)

Learning Ladder Christian Preschool goldendaleumc.org/learning-ladder.html

Alcoholics Anonymous

Mon, Wed, Fri: 7 - 8pm

Narcotics Anonymous Tue: 6pm Free Community Meals

Tue, Wed, Thu: 5:30pm All are Welcome!

Visit our website for other activities. GoldendaleUMC.org

Grace Baptist Church

1280 W Jewett, POB 1098 White Salmon • 509.493.2597

gracebaptist@grace-ws.org

Pastor Mark Hoeffner

Sunday School 8:45-9:45am

10am Worship Svc (nursery & children’s church) 10am live streaming on website

Loving People, Loving God, Making Disciples, Following Jesus Visit our website for more information. Grace-WS.org

New Life Assembly of God Church

1602 S Columbus, POB 92

Goldendale • 509.773.4650

Pastor Kevin Gerchak

Sun: 9:30 Sun. School (all ages)

10:30 Worship Service

Streams Live on Youtube

Prayer times: Tue: 9am–10am Wed: Noon–1pm Wed: 7pm Adult Bible Study, TAB (grades 7-12), New Life Kids (K-6)

Please call regarding Men’s, Women’s, & 50s Plus ministries

NewLifeAGGoldendale.org

newlife@gorge.net

301 NW 2nd St, POB 745

Goldendale • 907.317.3828

frjohnphelps@gmail.com

Reverend John Phelps

Sat: 5:30pm Vespers

Sun: 8:15am Orthros

9:30am Liturgy

Wed: 7pm Youth Group

Fri: 9pm Compline

OrthodoxGoldendale.com

St

Joseph’s Catholic Church

Serving Catholics in the White Salmon area since 1912. 240 NW Washington St, White Salmon | POB 2049 509.493.2828

Sat Mass: 5pm English 7pm Español

Sun Mass: 9am English 11am Español 1pm Español

Daily Mass/Misa Diaria: Call the office for Mass time. (Llame a la oficina para la hora de misa.)

Wed/Miercoles: 6pm Español StJosephWhiteSalmon.org

White Salmon United Methodist Church

341 N Main Ave, White Salmon 509.493.1308

Pastor Kendra Ben-Smith

Sun: 11am Livestream on Facebook

Mon: 3 - 5pm Girl Scouts

Tue: 10:30am Prayer

All are Welcome!

WhiteSalmonUMC.org

“Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:21)

Klickitat County

Places & Events

Columbia Hills State Park

Columbia Hills Historical State Park has three entrances: the first at milepost 85 on Hwy 14 includes a campground with trailheads to the east; the second is Horsethief Lake Park; and the third, Crawford Oaks, open to horses and bicycles, is about .5 mile east of the Butte park-

ing; it has a great view of the Gorge looking west. A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access.

This 3,637-acre camping park has 7,500-feet of freshwater shoreline on the Columbia River. Horsethief Butte stands over the lake, dominating the skyline. The entrance to

Bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. There are pit toilets and well-marked trails.

Horsethief Butte is 1.2 miles east of the main Horsethief Park entrance.

“She Who Watches” Petroglyph

Hood from Col

Steve Nygaard

Horsethief Lake State Park

Edith Gidley

You’ll find lots of ancient Native American art on your journey through Horsethief Lake Park. Petroglyphs are images carved into rock surfaces. By etching a rock in this manner, the weathered surface, or patina, of a rock face is removed to show a lighter layer below. This action causes the image to stand out from the rest of the rock’s surface. Many petroglyphs from the now-submerged Petroglyph Canyon are on display along the "Tamani Pesh-wa Trail," a boardwalk trail created to view this Native American art. Learn more about these ancient creative expressions by visiting columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/horsethief_butte_

Dalles Mountain Road

petroglyphs.html

Journeying on, hikers, bikers, painters, photographers, and Sunday drivers love Dalles Mountain Road for its exquisite, year-round beauty. This spectacular drive runs right through Columbia Hills State Park; so if you’ve gone to the park first, keep heading east on this sometimes bumpy gravel road.

If you’re on Hwy 14, you’ll find Dalles Mountain Road at about milepost 84.5. Turn north and enjoy! On a clear day at the top, there’s a great vista of Mt Adams, Mt Rainier, and the Cascade Range.

where art meets nature in the

Current Exhibitions (Mar 15 - Nov 15): The Hound of Heaven

Nocturnes

Portraits

For more information: maryhillmuseum.org

Autumn on Dalles Mtn Rd

Clinton Cummings

Mt Rainier

Ponies Enjoy view of Mt Adams (l) & Mt Rainier (r)

Edith Gidley

Dallesport

This unincorporated community has a population of approximately 1,300. It was the site of the first ferry crossing in the area beginning in 1854 and was the original county seat until 1878. Boat traffic moved up and down the Columbia River but could not pass the Dalles and Celilo falls near Dallesport. The solution, the Dalles-Celilo Canal, opened May 5, 1915 with five locks and a 90-foot lift. The canal remained in use until it was flooded in 1957 by the newly completed Dalles Dam. The Dalles bridge opened in 1953 shortly after Congress approved the construction of the dam.

Dallesport is home to the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport–see their ad on the facing page–where visitors are welcome

year-round. The original grass strip, known as Case Field, was built in the early 1920s as part of the U.S. Airmail Service. In 1942 the U.S. Corps of Engineers developed the current airfield as a WWII training facility.

An Airport Appreciation Day is planned for mid-June. Details on that, other events, and more information can be found at FlyCGRA.com.

To get to Dallesport, turn right off of SR14 (if you’re heading east) when you see the sign for The Dalles–this is US197 South/ Dallesport Rd. Dallesport is a little over 2 miles south of this, just north of the Columbia River. Look for the airport entrance on the left/east side of US197.

Wishram

If you love locomotives, you will not want to miss Wishram. Heading east on SR14, as soon as you’ve passed through Wishram Heights, look for the sign for Wishram. It will be another right, this time a sharp one, onto Bluff/Wishram Rd where you’ll roll steeply down to sea level and into yet another tiny town. Follow the signs to the Wishram Train Station.

Wishram is the retirement home for the Great Northern 2507 where it is roofed and fenced in. This steam-powered locomotive was built in 1923 at the Baldwin Locomotive Works. It was assigned to pull the Great Northern's mainline passenger trains such as the Empire Builder and Oriental Limited until being re-

Historic Railroad

tired in December 1957 and sold to the Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway.

Wishram is an official train station for Amtrak. This and Bingen are the only two Amtrak stops in the county. The Wishram platform is not sheltered, so dress accordingly in extreme weather. There are also no restrooms. Passengers are requested to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure.

For more info visit Amtrak.com/stations/wih

Wishram Train Order Operator, 1970

Maryhill Winery

Luscious grapes grown in the fertile soils along the Columbia River grace Klickitat County with delicious world-class, award-winning wines that rival anything coming out of Europe!

One of our many wineries, Maryhill Winery, overlooking the breath-taking Columbia River Gorge, is roughly 5 miles east of Wishram.

Maryhill Winery is one of Washington's largest wine producers, outputting 80,000 cases annually. Visitors can enjoy wine tasting, live music on the vine-covered terrace every weekend, Memorial Day through September, tours and special events, and tournament-quality bocce courts.

Drawing more than 75,000 wine enthusiasts from around the globe each year ranks Maryhill among the top-five most visited wineries in the state. It has been honored with more than 3,000 awards since its first vintage in 2001, including being named 2015 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year by Wine Press Northwest and the 2014 Winery of the Year at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. It now has four tasting rooms throughout the Pacific Northwest with each featuring full bistro menus!

See Maryhill Winery’s back cover ad and Journey’s Wine Directory for more wine tasting opportunities!

Right next to the award-winning winery, our next stop is the award-winning Maryhill Museum of Art. The structure, a work of art in its own right, was originally intended as a mansion for Sam Hill (1857–1931), one of the most colorful and influential figures in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1900s. Hill was a successful businessman, world traveler, builder of monuments, and early advocate of paved roads.

This is the place for indulgence in fine & performing arts and architectural appreciation, while basking in the glory of the Columbia River Gorge.

Among the museum’s permanent exhibits is Auguste Rodin. This includes smaller-scale versions of wellknown sculptures, such as The Thinker, The Hand of God, The Age of Bronze, and the life-size plaster of Eve.

As well, there are special exhibitions. Visit MaryhillMuseum.org for more info.

Maryhill Museum Welcomes You

The Museum Overlooks the Columbia River

Stonehenge War Memorial

This amazing, full-size replica of the original neolithic structure in England was designed and built by Sam Hill in 1918 in honor of and dedicated to the WWI servicemen of Klickitat County who died, many in their teens, in the service of our country during the Great War.

Bedazzled by Bickleton

Carousel

Apr thru Sept

509.896.2007

Fri & Sat: 10am - 3pm Sun: noon - 4pm Other

: Lynn 509.896.2565)

Guided by leading authorities on archaeology, astronomy, and engineering, Hill combined their knowledge to duplicate, as nearly as possible, the original size and design of the ancient ruin in England.

The original idea was to use local stone; however, when the rock proved unsatisfactory, Hill decided to use reinforced concrete. (The rough, handhewn looking texture was created by lining the wooden forms with crumpled tin.)

Aptly overlooking the magnificent Columbia River Gorge, Stonehenge is a monument to heroism and peace. When Samuel Hill died in 1931, his body was cremated and the ashes placed in a crypt just below the Stonehenge Memorial. The original crypt deteriorated in the next 25 years and was replaced in 1955 by a granite monument bearing his epitaph: “Samuel Hill: Amid nature’s great unrest, he sought rest.”

Ben Canales

Maryhill Park & Peach Beach

Now we’ll visit beautiful and relaxing Maryhill State Park and campgrounds, right on the Columbia River and a stone’s throw from Stonehenge. Here you can camp, swim, picnic, and feast on the view. Maryhill State Park has it all! This lovely getaway is part of Washington State Parks, so

unless it’s a free day, you’ll need a Discover Pass to enter that you can buy at the park entrance. Find “Free Days”

at parks.state.wa.us/167/Discover-Pass-Fees. Maryhill State Park is next to RV camp, Peach Beach. Discover more at PeachBeachCamping.com. And don’t miss the charming little town of Maryhill just outside the park. It will delight your eyes in the spring with its blossoming fruit orchards and quench your palate in the summer with luscious fruit, honey, and other delectables, all for sale!

RV & Tent Camping–right on the river!

Tempie Davies

Delicate Blooms Produce Delicious Fruit

Take the High (and loopy) Road

Maryhill Museum of Art founder Sam Hill was one of the Northwest’s first and most vocal advocates for modern roads. He was president of the Washington State Good Roads Association and spent much of his life championing the importance of highways in the North-

west. In 1913 Sam Hill convinced the Oregon governor and legislature to visit Maryhill and see the 10 miles of demonstration roads he had constructed over the prior four years, at his own expense, as a way to experiment with road building techniques and surfaces.

Located off Washington SR 14, the historic Maryhill Loops Road was the first macadam asphalt-paved road in the Pacific Northwest. Prior to the construction of US 97, it served as the only road between the Columbia River and Goldendale, Washington.

Historically, it was part of a larger road that encompassed several miles, over which seven different experimental roads were constructed. It rises 850 feet in a series of 25 curves, eight of them hairpin turns, at a grade of 5 percent. In 1998, a 3.6-mile section of the road was completely refurbished and received the Outstanding Project of Historical Significance Award from the American Public Works Association, Washington State Chapter.

—Maryhill Museum of Art

Visit MaryhillMuseum.org for more museum treasures.

MARYHILL LOOPS ROAD: Remains an attraction for history and scenery fans.

Maryhill Loops Rd is venue to numerous sporting events

Welcome to Goldendale, our county seat and, as we like to say, truly a Golden Dale. It is aptly located midway along the Klickitat County east-west aerial point. It’s slightly south of the heart of Klickitat County.

Goldendale sits on a fertile plateau 10 miles north of the Columbia River between the wind- swept Columbia Hills and the pine-covered Simcoe Mountains of South-Central Washington. The sprawling area contains pine forests, fertile farmland, and high desert.

A population of roughly 3,600 within city limits may not make this a booming metropolis anywhere else in the U.S. In our rural county, however, it is the largest city–don’t forget, we only have one stop light in the entire county, and it’s not even in Goldendale!

In 1872 the town was given its name by the early homesteader John Golden, a Pennsylvania-born farmer who settled with his wife from Oregon. The house built by his son-in-law, Curtis M. Shelton, at Columbus and Collins, remains standing in downtown Goldendale.

Goldendale Observatory

Famous for its dark skies, Goldendale offers pristine naked eye night views of our galaxy from almost any open area. The city has taken steps to enhance this feature with the installation of full-cutoff and dimmable LED street lamps.

If you want even more astronomically awesome observa-

tions of the cosmos, you’ll delight in knowing one of the town’s biggest draws is our Observatory.

This 5-acre Washington State Park has provided spectacular sights to star-struck visitors for decades. For hours of observation, go to GoldendaleObservatory.com/visit.html

In the meantime, don’t miss the Live Streaming Events on the same website. Click Live Events and the play button at the top. These videos are also recorded. The Episode Playlist will take you to the Observatory’s YouTube channel where you can view amazing (and recent) time-lapse cosmic photography.

How did this facility, allowing for such awesome explorations of our Milky Way, come to be? The main telescope was the brainchild of four Vancouver, Washington-area

Goldendale Observatory State Park

amateur astronomers who designed and built the instrument in the 1960s over a period of six years, with help from Clark College and its students. Vancouver’s light pollution and cloudy weather precluded siting the telescope in that area, and the builders’ search for a perfect star-gazing spot eventually led them to Goldendale. The telescope was for-

Aunt Jane’s Closet

mally donated after the town agreed to build a public observatory to house it.

Goldendale was not a random selection; it had been the site of an important, but unsuccessful experiment in 1918 to prove Einstein's new (at the time) theory of relativity during a total solar eclipse. The founders knew more eclipses were coming to the area in 1979 and again in 2017; observatory visitors witnessed both events exactly as intended.

Here are the directions: From Hwy 97, take the Broadway St. exit into Goldendale. Turn right on Columbus Ave, stay right at the fork (just after the cemetery), and follow that straight up to the observatory.

Goldendale Home & Garden Show (May 6-8, 2022)

Make plans to attend this most popular event with free admission and parking. You’ll find new exhibits with live music, food, and fun for the kids. Get tips on spring planting, and landscaping; purchase plants and trees; and meet face-toface with area home improvement experts.

Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show (July 4, 2023)

ABATE of Washington hosts the July 4th Demolition Derby. Other fun includes a Poker Run, Motorcycle/Quad Barrel Racing, great local food, and more. For details visit members.goldendalechamber.org/experience-goldendale-calendar

Goldendale Community Days (July 8-10, 2022)

This is Goldendale’s biggest event of the year. It’s sheer entertainment from the parade, to the car show, to rides, to music, to yummies, to tons of other fun. Community Days delights all ages 100!

It’s held on the front grounds of the Courthouse (Columbus Ave) and spreads throughout downtown on Main St. The music begins on Friday afternoon and continues on until Sunday.

"Hidden Gems" of the area will be celebrated with a community scavenger hunt for youth. Winner of this activity will be Mayor for a Day! Friday the festivities begin with a community chalk art installation on Main St. from 3 - 5pm, followed by a Native American performance on Courthouse Lawn 5 - 7pm

The parade starts on Saturday, July 10, at 10am and is quite the procession! Before it passes by, join in by registering at 8:30 Saturday morning (usually on Schuster) or pre-registering at City Hall or the Chamber office.

There will be 10 bouncy houses for the kids, and the Chamber is hosting a street vendor fair and resource fair.

If you love old cars, you’ll love Show ‘N Shine. A tentative Poker Run is planned for Friday, July 8. Then on Saturday, July 9, is the grand display with buffed and puffed vintage vehicles gleaming up and down Main St. Visit GoldendaleMotorsports.org for more details.

Finishing the evening is a community talent show at the Courthouse Lawn and a street concert & beer garden by The Honky Tonk.

Harvesting the Wind

The locals have a saying: “It’s so windy, there’s whitecaps on the mud puddles!” We know how to harness that wind and invite you to witness this in action.

There are over 600 wind turbines in Klickitat County. These produce a combined output of over 1,200 megawatts, providing energy and jobs to the area. There’s enough clean renewable electricity produced to meet the needs of 28,000 residences.

From their bases to the tips of the highest blades, these giants can loom to heights of up to 490 ft–more than the length of a football field! A single blade can reach 164 ft–that’s the length of an Olympic-size (50 meter) swimming pool!

For a spectacular wheat field & wind turbine-filled drive, try this 56-mile jaunt: From 97 go east on Hoctor Rd. This joins Old Hwy 8, then Rock Creek Rd. It emerges at the mouth of Rock Creek at Hwy 14, about 19 miles east of 97. From there head back north to Goldendale, completing the circle at the

St. John’s Bakery

Goldendale Farmers’ Market (Saturdays during the growing season)

Our fertile soils, temperate climate, spectacular sun-

Trails, Camping, Parks & Other Recreational Areas

BINGEN

Catherine Creek

(4.5 miles west of Bingen on Old Hwy 8)

DALLESPORT

Columbia Hills RV Village & Marketplace

111 Hwy 1979, Dallesport, WA, 98617, 509-767-2277

Columbia Hills State Park

This 3,600 acre state park encompasses Horsethief Lake, Horsethief

Butte, Crawford Oaks Trailhead, and Dalles Mountain Rd.

See pg. 50.

Horsethief Lake State Park Hwy 14, Dallesport, WA, 98617, 509 767-1159

Schreiner Farms

An exotic animal farm, free to the public schreinerfarms.com

GLENWOOD

Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge

See pg. 10

Lazy Dazy "S" Stables

700 E. Main St, Glenwood, WA, 98619, 509 364-3481

Leidl Park Campground

Glenwood Hwy, Glenwood, WA, 98619 wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30293

Outlet Creek Campground

(located within the Yakama Nation) Reservation CCD at latitude 46.0160 & longitude -121.2087

Stinson Flats Campground

(Along Klickitat River: lat. 45.92424272 & long. -121.1102023)

Ted Yedlick Campground

Hwy. & Outlet Creek Glenwood, WA, 98619

GOLDENDALE

Brooks Memorial State Park

2465 Hwy. 97, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-773-4611, email: brooksmemorial@gorge.net

Cottonwood RV Park

400 N. Columbus, Goldendale, WA, 98620, 509-773-3543

Maryhill State Park

50 Hwy. 97, Goldendale, WA, 98620

Peach Beach RV Park

89 Maryhill Hwy, Goldendale, WA, 98620 peachbeachcamping.com, 509-773-4698

See their ad, pg. 57

Stargazers RV Resort

800 E Simcoe, Goldendale, WA 98620 (behind Quality Inn, west side of 97) stargazersrvresort.com

facebook.com/StargazersRV 509-773-7827 (STAR)

See their ad, pg. 55

KLICKITAT

Mineral Springs Unit (public access) Hwy 142, Klickitat, WA 98628 oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Klickitat_Trail :_Klickitat_Mineral_Springs_Hike

LYLE

Klickitat Trail Trailhead

Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail

1.3 miles east of Lyle on SR 14 (slightly east of mile marker 77) gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/lylecherry-orchard.html

Rowland Lake (camping not allowed)

Along Old Hwy 8 west of Lyle, wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30295

Turkey Hole

5 miles up Klickitat River from Lyle wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30298

Wishbone Campground

10 Canyon Rd, Lyle, WA 98635-9509

509- 365-3210

ROOSEVELT

(*Following 3 campgrounds operated by US Army Corps of Engineers - call 541506-7819 for more info or visit: nwp.usace.army.mil/Locations/ColumbiaRiver/John-Day)

Rock Creek* (an 1805 campsite of Lewis & Clark); Primitive camping; portable toilets Apr-Sep; SR14, 17 miles east Maryhill, near Roosevelt, WA, 99356

Roosevelt Park Recreation Center* (primitive camping, no electrical or waste dump; boat ramp; vault toilets; windsurfing); take Roosevelt Ferry Road–W exit off Hwy 14 into Roosevelt

Sundale* (primitive camping; boat ramp; vault toilets; picnic area); 6 miles west of Roosevelt on SR14, Roosevelt, WA, 99356

TROUT LAKE

Elk Meadows RV Park, 78 Trout Lake Creek Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650 elkmeadowsrvpark.com; 509-395-2400, 877-395-2400

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Check with the Trout Lake Ranger for things to do and see; see pg. 3

WHITE SALMON

Gorge Base Camp RV Park & Campground, 65271 Hwy 14 White Salmon, WA, 98672; management@gorgebasecamp.com gorgebasecamp.com; 509-493-1111

Northwestern Lake Riding Stables 126 Little Buck Creek Rd White Salmon, WA, 98672; hnwstables.com; 509 493-4965

We did our homework, but things may have changed. So please let us know if you found any of this info to be inaccurate or if we missed any recreational areas by reaching out to us:

info@GoldendaleSentinel.com or 509.773.3777

Some of these are free; some require a Discover Pass & some are first come-first serve, so always check ahead, please!

Background wallpaper by RAY CRESSWELL

This amazing blast from the past is a trove of timeless treasures chock full of local history! It was originally built as a three-story, 22-room family residence. Over the years the Presby was also used as a boarding house for school teachers and railway workers.

The Mansion was sold for $12,000 to the Klickitat County Historical Society by Pearl Shepard in 1962.

The Society’s primary purpose is to collect, preserve, and present the history of Goldendale and Klickitat County, and you’ll find this purpose fully displayed here. It even houses the actual Goldendale Sentinel print shop, which dates back to 1878!

The Presby hosts an amazing quilt show during Community Days in July. In August you’ll find Pioneer Pal Day that teaches our youth about life as a Pioneer by inviting them to step back in history with hours of stories, crafts, and activities. Last year's theme: Presby is the living time capsule for Klickitat County.

This is the place to come to purchase different books on the history of Klickitat County by local authors. Visit PresbyMuseum.com for more information on the museum and/or to learn how to become a member of the Klickitat County Historical Society.

Tourist Info & Maps

Gifts For All Ages

Local Arts & Crafts & Souvenirs

Cards, Postcards, Prints

Stuff to Make You Laugh!

Ice Cream Bars, Picnic Tables, Fun Lawn Games

2 Maryhill Hwy, Maryhill, WA

Across from Maryhill State Park

Winthrop B. Presby built this mansion in 1902-03 and lived in it until about the time this photo was taken, circa 1910. It then was home of the Shepard family until sold to the Klickitat County Historical Society in 1962.

shine, and green thumbs produce much more than gorgeous grapes. While our growing season may be short, the bounties of our gardeners are bodacious.

Every color of the rainbow is displayed at our Saturday Farmers’ Market when the weather is warm, from May through September. The venue is on the Goldendale Chamber grounds, hosting a plethora of home-grown/made produce, plants, jewelry, crafts, jams, and much more. All vendors are invited to register, so you can share your wares, but there’s a particular need for produce vendors this year. Check us out on Facebook (facebook.com/Goldendalefarmersmarket) or on the Goldendale Chamber’s website.

Goldendale Pickerfest (Bluegrass)

(June 1-4, 2023)

Pickers of all musical skills, sizes, shapes, and ages from all over will be joining in the jammin’ jamboree, creating a full weekend of bluegrass grooviness.

Camping for the full weekend is $10 per person - day visits are free.

Stay tuned to their Facebook page for updates: facebook.com/goldendalepickersfest.

W.E. (World Extreme) Rock Crawl

(July 29-30, 2023)

Broken Boulder Farms

The Rock Crawl is a few miles north of the city. You have to come into Goldendale, and head north on Pipeline Rd to get to the Rock Crawl. Broken Boulder Farm hosts the event and is also home to a lush assortment of lavender, veggies, and flowers, all available for purchase.

You’ll find more details on WERockLive.com.

Klickitat County Fair & Rodeo

(Aug 17-20, 2023)

Hold your horses for the biggest event in the county, held at the KC Fairgrounds right here in Goldendale.

Every year the county Fair & Rodeo brings residents and visitors together for a grand stompin’ time. And 2022 is their 79th year!

It will kick off Thursday evening with an old-fashioned barbecue, featuring delicious local food and produce.

Stop by The Goldendale Sentinel to pick up a free copy of the Fair’s “Premium Book for Youth and Open Classes” midto late June. It lists entry due dates, program times, and much more. Also be on the lookout for Harvest, a special section supplement on the Fair, which will be included in The

Sentinel’s weekly publication the Wednesday before the Fair. Keep up with the Fair & Rodeo happenings through their Facebook page (facebook.com/klickitatcounty.fair).

Central Klickitat Parks & Rec

water activities. Included are youth soccer & football, disc golf, art classes, community gardens, and more. For more info call 509.773.0506.

Victorian Houses

Presby’s the most famous, but we’ve got quite a few oth-

The Goldendale Pool is open from mid-March until midSeptember with activities the whole family can enjoy: lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons, fun for kids, and more.This is the perfect way to cool off during the hot days of spring and summer. Visit centralklickitatparksandrecreation.com/pool for pool info.

The pool is dome-covered for warmth from March until the 1st weekend in June. And if you can brave really cold waters, Central Klickitat Parks & Rec sponsors the annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge into the Columbia River at Maryhill State Park on Jan. 1!

CKP&R offers lots more for kids of all ages besides just

KC Food &

BICKLETON:

BICKLETON BLUEBIRD INN

121 Market St, Bickleton bickleton.org/bluebird-inn

509-896-2273

See their ad, page 75

BICKLETON MKT STREET

Cafe & Grocer

106 E Market St, Bickleton bickleton.org/market-street-cafe

509-896-2671

See their ad, page 73

BINGEN:

AYUTLENESE

120 E Steuben St, Bingen

509-493-1017

BENEVENTI’S

201 W Steuben St, Bingen beneventispizza.com

509-493-2177

See their ad, page 23

CARMEN’S KITCHEN

223 W Steuben St, Bingen

509-281-3215

DICKEY’S FARMS

806 W Steuben St, Bingen

509-493-2636, x1

See their ad, page 24

JOSLYN HOUSE B&B

706 West Steuben, Bingen

509-493-4888

MUGS COFFEE

120 W Steuben St, Bingen mugsco.com

509-281-3100

PINE SHED RIBS & BBQ

216 W Steuben St, Bingen

509-281-3330

THE SOCIETY HOTEL

210 Cedar St, Bingen

503-445-0444

TAQUERIA EL RICONCITO

114 W Steuben St, Bingen 509-493-8227

GLENWOOD:

GLENWOOD GEN’L STORE

208 E Main, Glenwood, 509-364-3535 • Daily: 5:30am – 9pm

See their ad, page 13

GLENWOOD STATION

105 E Main St, Glenwood 509-364-3471

MT ADAMS LODGE

25 Flying L Ln, Glenwood mt-adams.com 509-364-3488

SHADE TREE INN (and restaurant & bar)

105 E Main St, Glenwood 509-364-3471

GOLDENDALE:

AYUTLA’S

Family Mexican Restaurant

630 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale 509-773-7188 / 1987

BAKE MY DAY

118 W Main St, Goldendale 509-773-0403

CAFE GENEVIEVE

114 S Columbus, Goldendale 509.772.2880

See their ad, page 39

BAVARIAN DELI 1533 Hwy 97, Goldendale 208.870.7831

D’AVANZO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

119 E Main, Goldendale 509.772.2888

See their ad, page 70

GEE’S CHINESE RESTAURANT

118 E Main St, Goldendale

509-773-6999

GOLDENDALE FARMERS’ MARKET

Goldendale Chamber lawn 903 E Broadway, May - Sept

See their ad, page 59

GOLDENDALE MKT FRESH

622 E Broadway, Goldendale centerplacemarket.com/goldendale.html; 509-773-3072

See their ad, page 44

GOLDENDALE COFFEE (drive-thru)

630 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale 509-261-1209

GUNKEL ORCHARDS

89 Maryhill Hwy, Goldendale 509-773-4698

See their ad, page 57

HOLCOMB’S MARKET

320 S Columbus, Goldendale 509-773-4958

See their ad, page 54

LOIE’S CAFE (in Maryhill Museum of Art) 35 Maryhill Museum Dr, Goldendale, 509-773-3733 maryhillmuseum.org

MARYHILL WINERY BISTRO

9774 Hwy 14, Goldendale

509-773-1976

maryhillwinery.com

See their ad, back cover

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

821 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale papajohns.com; 509-773-9900

See their ad, page 55

PONDEROSA MOTEL 775 E Broadway, Goldendale ponderosamotelgoldendale.com 509-773-5842

QUALITY INN

808 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale choicecentral.com; 509-773-5881

See their ad, page 55

ST JOHN’S COFFEE SHOP & GREEK BAKERY

2378 Hwy 97, Goldendale

509-773-6650

See their ad on page 61

nooze Guide

SIMCOE FOOD COURT

BT Mountain Coffee

Taqueria Veracruz

213 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale

See their ad, page 69

SUNRISE COFFEE (drive-thru)

1 Bickleton Hwy, Goldendale

509-773-9115

TOWNHOUSE CAFE

1040 E Broadway

Wed-Sun: 7am-2pm, Fri: 7am-7pm

509-773-2210

TRIPLE D Corner Market

76 Convenience Store

Dairy Queen

Bird Shack Fried Chicken

1100 E Broadway, Goldendale

See their ad, page 38

UNCLE TONY’S PIZZA

111 N Columbus, Goldendale

uncle-tonys-pizza.com

509-772-2522

See their ad, page 50

HUSUM / BZ CORNER:

BZ Corner Grocery & Gas

1255 Highway 141

(509) 493-2441

HUSUM RIVERSIDE B&B and Icehouse Cafe

866 Hwy 141

gorgerooms.com

509-281-1181

KLICKITAT:

CANYON MARKET

100 Main St, Klickitat

klickitatcanyonmarket.com

509-369-4400

See their ad, page 31

HUNTINGTON’S BAR & GRILL

95 Main St, Klickitat

509-369-4371

KLICKITAT LANDING

Cafe & Gas

101 N Main St, Klickitat

klickitatcanyonmarket.com

509-369-4400

See their ad, page 30

SAGE Coffee Shop & Bakery

202 Main St, Klickitat

509-261-8171

See their ad, page 32

LYLE:

CORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL

600 State St, Lyle

509-365-0072

COUNTRY CAFE

605 State St, Lyle 509-365-6861

LYLE HOTEL

100 7th St, Lyle thelylehotel@gmail.com / 509-637-8092

TROUT LAKE:

HEAVENLY GROUNDS & THE STATION CAFE

2374 Hwy 141, Trout Lake 509-395-2211

KELLY’S TROUT CREEK INN B&B

25 Mt Adams Rd, Trout Lake kellysbnb.com

509-395-2769

TROUT LAKE ABBEY

46 Stoller Rd Trout Lake, WA TLAbbey.com Business@TLAbbey.com

509-395-2030

TROUT LAKE COZY CABINS

2291 Hwy 141, Trout Lake troutlakecozycabins.com 509-395-2068

TROUT LAKE GEN’L STORE

2383 Hwy 141, Trout Lake

509-395-2777

See their ad, page 5

TROUT LAKE VALLEY INN

2300 Hwy 141, Trout Lake troutlakevalleyinn.com/ 509-395-2300

See their ad, page 3

WHITE SALMON:

BIG MAN’S ROTISSERIE

799 Hwy 141, White Salmon 406-579-9450

EVERYBODY’S BREWING

151 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon everybodysbrewing.com • 509-637-2774

See their ad, page 21

FEAST MARKET & DELI

320 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon feastmarket.org/ 509-637-6886

HARVEST MARKET

77 NE Wauna St, White Salmon harvestmarketstores.com 509-493-9494

See their ad on page 16

HENNI’S KITCHEN & BAR

120 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon henniskitchenandbar.com 509-493-1555

INN of the WHITE SALMON

172 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon innofthewhitesalmon.com 509-493-2335 or 800-972-5226

KATINAS CAFE & CATERING

111 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon 509-493-2121

NORTH SHORE CAFE

166 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon 509-426-5341

PIONEER PIZZA

216 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon pioneerpizzakitchen.com 509-493-0028

STEELHEAD RANCH (overnight accommodations)

1376 Hwy 141, White Salmon steelheadranch.com

425-408-2914 / 425-681-0034

If you’d like to be included in next year’s guide or have changes or corrections, send email to:

Ads@goldendalesentinel.com

founder of the town of Cleveland, Washington, in 1879, was buried here in 1895. He named the town Cleveland after his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and operated the only hotel in this namesake town he founded.

Most everyone who lives in Klickitat County is familiar with the name of Ben Snipes, called king of the cattlemen in Washington Territory in the 1800s. His folks, Elem and Asenath Snipes, moved from North Carolina and settled in central Klickitat

County where they passed on in the late 1800s. Their monument is on private property in the Goldendale area. Ben Snipes is buried in The Dalles, Oregon.

If you are searching for an active burial area with an amazing view, you might want to check out Maryhill-Columbus Cemetery. With the Stonehenge Memorial in the background, there is a sense of connection with the ancients of eras gone by. The prop-

erty was donated by Amos Stark and William and Mary Hicenbotham “To the City of Columbus, WA July 13, 1893 A.D.,” as the sign out front says. That was when there was a town of Columbus until Sam Hill annexed it into Maryhill in 1907 to build his Quaker dream town, which never actually came to fruition.

There is one small family plot that is now part of The Dalles Mountain Ranch State Park, located approximately 3.5 miles off Highway 14 on The Dalles Mountain Road. The Crawford Family Cemetery is fenced with three stones marking the graves of four people—three of William and Julia Crawford’s children, James and Pearl who share a stone, and Dewey. William Crawford himself has the fourth stone, and records show Julia Crawford was laid to rest in the Centerville Cemetery.

While hiking around the grounds of The Dalles Mountain Ranch State Park, you might also discover a small, fenced-in area that looks a bit like a bed frame. Ludwig Skibbe was staying at the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bruen (Ludwig was Mrs. Bruen’s brother) to watch the place while the Bruens went on a short trip to Portland. It was mid-August and extremely hot. On their return several days later, Ludwig’s body was found in a canyon between the Crawford’s and the Bruens’ houses; it was determined “the old man who was found dead near the grand dalles, . . came to his death from natural causes, probably from prostration on account of heat,” according to The Oregonian on August 21, 1897.

In all our fascination with times gone by, we never want to for-

2023-2024 JOURNEY THROUGH KLICKITAT COUNTY

Maryhill Cemetery - Stonehenge looks on

Cont’d from CEMETERIES, pg 45

Farris Cemetery - Goodnoe Hills

get the men and women who gave their lives for our country, either in part while in service or in full with the ultimate sacrifice. We owe them a debt of gratitude. The West Klickitat District 01 Cemetery in White Salmon dedicated a Walk of Honor in 2010 for those who served in the Coast Guard, Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps who were residents of Klickitat County. Bronze plaques include the name, military branch, rank, and dates of the veteran’s service. Every year on Memorial Day, a memorial service is held for newly inducted veterans. In 2011, five Civil War and three Spanish American War veterans were inducted.

fore us, there are only faint impressions of the lives lived so fully written on the headstones of our predecessors. If we listen closely, we may just hear them whisper, “Live life well for we only trod this soil for a short time.”

Although there are many more fascinating stories and sites, we do not have room for them all here. Klickitat PUD provided The Goldendale Sentinel with a map of the cemeteries and monuments in Klickitat County from their 1969 Annual Report. While the text is too small to be legible for this publication, we compiled the list, which you are free to collect from our office at 117 W Main St, Goldendale. We are always happy to help a fellow taphophile!

In the county seat of Goldendale, past meets present at the Mt. View Cemetery. As Goldendale celebrates its sesquicentennial this year, thoughts return to 1872 when John and Jane Golden first settled here. They, along with six of their eight children, are buried in the Pioneer section of the cemetery. Like other cemeteries that hold the long-forgotten secrets of those who have gone be-

Mt View Cemetery (with woodland visitors)

Final resting place of sam hill (1857 - 1931), just below stonehenge - smalltownwashington.com

ers around town, as well—most beautifully restored. See how many you can spot on your travels through town. Hint: start on Broadway.

The Goldendale Sentinel

117 W Main St

We gotta put a plug in for ourselves—after all, at 144 years old, we’re one of the oldest continuously operating

newspapers in the state and the official paper of Klickitat County.

Housed in one of Goldendale’s historic buildings, The Sentinel was established in 1879 and, to the best of our knowledge, has never missed a week of publication.

We welcome you to visit GoldendaleSentinel.com. If you like what you see, please subscribe.

Concours de Maryhill

(October 7, 2023 | Maryhill Museum of Art)

Old car buffs will love our Concours de Maryhill event the first Saturday in October. Here you’ll find vintage, classic, antique, and muscle cars displayed on the grounds of Maryhill Museum of Art. Details: GoldendaleMotorsports.org

St. John’s Bakery & Coffee Shop

Ten miles north of Goldendale, on the east side of 97 in a beautifully forested area, is St. John’s, a local fave. Here you’ll find palate-pleasing, homemade sweet and savory Greek delicacies to enjoy with their quintessential coffee in the sit-down dining area. The baklava melts in your mouth–just heavenly! As well are scratch-made, lusciously fragrant soaps, candles, incense, lotions, and a myriad of books, cards, and other Christian gifts

Brooks Memorial State Park

Farther north of St. John’s on the west side of 97 is Brooks Memorial State Park, a 700-acre, year-round camping park. It has over 9 miles of hiking trails along the Little Klickitat River and up through the Ponderosa and Oregon Pine forests. At the top are open mountain meadows with a panoramic view of Mount Hood. Visitors may see deer, beaver dams, squirrels, spring wildflowers, and a variety of birds.

Brooks is a Washington State Park, so a Discover Pass is required unless it’s a Free Day. Find “Free Days” at parks.state.wa.us/167/Discover-Pass-Fees.

St John’s Monastery

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HUNTING

TURKEY – Northeast Washington might be the ultimate place to be for turkey hunters but Klickitat County and the counties surrounding the Blue Mountains are tied for second. In 2020 a total of 461 turkey were harvested in each of these areas during the spring season. In the fall an additional 155 turkey were harvested in Klickitat County.

WDFW biologists reported healthy turkey populations going into the 2021 fall season, and hunters should expect a good number of gobblers in the woods again this year. The best places to look for turkey are in the Klickitat River drainage to include the Klickitat Wildlife Area or in the Simcoe Mountains at lower elevations. Most of the land in this latter area is private, but many landowners consider turkeys a nuisance and might be inclined to give respectful hunters permission to go after these birds on their property.

DEER– Klickitat County has a sizeable mule deer herd that appears to have recovered from a bad winter in 2016 -2017. In 2020 the West Klickitat and East Klickitat Game Management Units provided a healthy harvest of deer. A total of 693 deer were taken during the fall season, the vast majority of them quality 3 or 4-point bucks. There are some public land opportunities for deer in the Klickitat Wildlife Area and on the Dept. of Natural Resources lands, but other lands are owned by timber companies. Fortunately, several offer access to these lands. Check with the respective timber company that owns the land you are interested in hunting for details prior to entering their property.

Other hunting opportunities in Klickitat County include

the chance for bear in the forests or select fowl in grain fields in the east part of the county. There are also limited opportunities for elk, waterfowl, quail, and pheasant planted at designated WDFW release sites. Be sure to check the regulations and emergency rule updates at www.wdfw.wa.gov before heading out into the field or on the water.

–John Kruse (outdoors writer/radio broadcaster)

Farrow to finish Butcher weight hogs Meat quality show pigs: old- & new-line genetics Hampshire Cross, Berkshire & Berkshire Cross, Yorkshire Piglets for 4-H & other projects

Goldendale

offers a Goldmine of events you

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won’t want to miss!

April 28-30: Maryhill Ratz Free-4-All (skateboarding challenge)

May 5-6: Goldendale Home & Garden Show

May 19-22: Oregon Trail Rally (Portland OR, Goldendale WA, Dufur OR)

May 27: Northwest Lamboree-Goats, too!

(Lefever Holbrook Farm, Goldendale; registration: 509.261.0006)

June 1-4:Bluegrass Pickers Fest (Ekone Park)

June 3: June Blooms; Goldendale Garden Walk (Free Self-Guided Tour)

June 9-11: Alder Creek Pioneer Picnic & Rodeo

oldest rodeo in WA State (NPRA)

June 17-18: Ketchum Kalf Rodeo-88th Annual Glenwood Rodeo (NPRA)

July 4: Goldendale Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show

July 7-9: Goldendale Annual Community Days

(GMA Show & Shine Car Show, Amusements, Class reunions)

July 29-30:W.E. Rock Crawl (Broken Boulder Farm, Goldendale)

Aug 17-20: Klickitat County Fair & Rodeo (NPRA)

Sept 2: Bickleton’s Annual Community Day & Classic Car Show

Sept 16-17: Art at the Heart of Goldendale Festival

Oct 7:Concours de Maryhill Car Show (Maryhill Museum)

Dec 9: Candy Cane Lane Parade

More details: members.goldendalechamber.org/experience-goldendale-calendar

Please also check individual websites and Facebook pages for updates.

Brought to you by the: City of Goldendale and Greater Goldendale Chamber of Commerce ci.goldendale.wa.us | goldendalechamber.org

Ready to be Dazzled by Bickleton?

Then head on over to this beautiful borough in northeastern Klickitat County, about an hour east of Goldendale on Bickleton Highway –and what a scenic drive it is!

While our county is known for its tiny towns (after all, we only have one stop light in the entire county!), Bickleton–or maybe Maryhill; it’s a toss-up–may take the lead in this category. As of 2019, the population was 102, up from the 2010 county census of 88. But that’s the only thing small about this town. In all other ways it reigns BIG.

Bickleton was first settled by Charles N. Bickle, who established a trading post and livery stable at the site. He also served as the area’s first postmaster. In 1879 the town was named after Bickle. The economy was initially based largely on cattle ranching and wheat farming. A series of fires, with the first big one in 1910, destroyed many of the town’s original buildings.

The oldest surviving building in Bickleton is the Bluebird Inn, a tavern which first opened in 1882. It’s billed as the oldest functioning tavern in the state, although it has changed ownership numerous times and operated under different names throughout its history. The tavern includes a 1903 Brunswick

pool table, which is still used by regulars.

Known as the “Bluebird Capital of the World,” Bickleton is home to both the mountain bluebird and western bluebird. Human residents work year-round to keep thousands of little bluebird houses maintained and ready for the next generation of their favorite flying species. You’ll see these lovely little feathered friends throughout the eastern part of Klickitat County.

Another attraction is Bickleton’s Carousel Museum in “downtown” Bickleton. A 1905 Herschell-Spillman carousel is

Carousel Museum Wheat Display

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on display here, the carousel horses all exquisitely restored. The Alder Creek Association purchased the carousel from Oak Park Oregon for $500 in 1929. It’s one of only a few of its kind still in existence.

Also on display at the museum are interesting collections, such as woven wheat and barbed wire, and antique lunch boxes. This year there are many new displays, including an amazing Pyrex collection from 13-year old Jacob Gray.

The museum is open from the first part of April through the end of September, Thursday through Sunday.

ing, calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding, and more.

The Saturday and Sunday events and activities include RV dry camping ($30 for weekend), carousel rides, the Saturday night Dance Under the Stars (with music by the Ponyboys) and Beer Garden, and good food.

The venue for this stompingly stupendous happening is Cleveland Park on Bickleton Highway, 33 miles east of Goldendale and four miles west of Bickleton.

If the buckin’ broncos are more than you can handle, chill

And now comes Bickleton’s pièce de résistance. Mark your calendar for the second weekend in June (June 9-11, 2023) for the 112th Alder Creek Pioneer Picnic & Rodeo. If 112 sounds like a big number, it is! This rompin’ good time is Washington state’s OLDEST rodeo. Told ya we do things BIG in Bickleton!

This two-day, Northwest Professional Rodeo Association (NPRA) sanctioned rodeo features riders and ropers who follow the rodeo circuit, coming from all over the West and Canada to compete. Events include saddle bronc, bare-back rid-

Bickleton Rodeo Wild Cow Milking Contest

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Carousel Museum Courting Buggy

Ready for a Carousel Ride?

out with a ride on the more sedate antique carousel, brought out specifically and only for this special occasion.

Visit BickletonRodeo.com for more info.

On September 2, Bickleton celebrates its annual Community Day from 9am to 3pm. Enjoy a classic car show Meet and Greet, a raffle for Meet and Greet entries, homemade pie sale, food, flea market, arts and crafts,

ing meat over a pit and the ladies bringing contributions from home, a bountiful picnic was held. The entertainment in those days included foot races, sack races, ball games, and local saddle horse races. And if some farmer had a horse he thought could buck he might talk some young daredevil into trying his luck. This eventually became the Alder Creek Pioneer Picnic & Rodeo.

vendors, street entertainment and live music throughout the day. For more information call 509.896.2007.

Here’s a bit of history. The Alder Creek Pioneer Association was formed May 27, 1911. The first few Association picnics were local affairs with mostly local people as folks did not travel far from home in those days; but with the men barbecu-

For a first-person account of a visit to the delightful hamlet, read this tourist’s entertaining and comprehensive narrative of his Bickleton experience:

ewillys.com/2013/09/02/pasco-to-randle-on-friday-august-31

Classic car show—part of community day on sept. 2

The McCready House is one of Bickleton’s first pioneer homesteads

Steer wrestling

Bull riding

Ghost Towns of Klickitat County

Dot was a pioneer community established around the late 1890's. It’s located between Bickleton and Roosevelt (see background map on facing page) northeast of our Goodnoe Ghost Town. So why not make it a day trip, and visit both of these historic sites? The distance between them is 19.2 miles, roughly a 30-minute drive.

Dot was listed as having a post office according to the Geological Survey of 1913. Today the school house and grange hall remain at Dot. The grange hall, built in 1889, originally served as the Dot community church. One of the first pastors of the church was William Douglas in 1904. He was a circuit riding preacher, traveling from church to church preaching. His son, William O. Douglas, became a Supreme Court Justice serving from 1939 - 1975. –Excerpted from ghosttownsofwashington.com/dot.html

Goodnoe Hills rises up from the right bank of Rock Creek. It’s part of the more massive Columbia Hills, which stretches across Klickitat County from the Klickitat River on the west to Rock Creek on the east. The only other ghost town in the county, this settlement was a pioneer community in its heyday. The area was established in the 1870s by Chauncy Goodnoe and his cousin Philetus Goodnoe. Today several homesteads, the school house, and hotel remain as testament to the once bustling township. In the photo below, the school house and hotel can be seen.

Here are the 36-minute directions from Goldendale (be amazed by gigantically looming wind turbines along the way):

• Head south (right) on 97 for 3 miles

• Turn left on Hoctor Rd / Goodnoe Hills Rd for 18.5 miles

Goodnoe Hills

18.5 mi.east on Hoctor / Goodnoe Hills Rd

Dot Schoolhouse Dot Grange Hall & Church

Our Journey’s End

To complete our journey through Klickitat County, we’ve got 2 choices: 1) We can head south out of Bickleton along East Road all the way to Roosevelt. Along that route we’ll pass one of the country’s largest landfills. Garbage from as far away as Seattle is put to good use here, generating natural gas that adds to the electrical power grid.

2) We can continue east out of Bickleton for about 20 miles until we reach Alderdale Rd where we’ll head south. Here you’ll be in for a big surprise. The desert comes to life with intensive irrigated agriculture. Vineyards and vegetable farms, some fed with water pumped from the Columbia River, make this area one of the richest agricultural zones in the county.

Dot Ghost Town

Roosevelt, named after President Theodore Roosevelt, was platted in 1906. In 1967 the Corps of Engineers burned individual buildings and dynamited the original Farmers Warehouse Grain Elevator because the newly built John Day Dam would result in the town being flooded. The new grain elevator was constructed on higher ground in 1965 and is still used today.

This tiny town is also home of Bowcutt’s Gold Buckle Rodeo Company, which has been providing quality rodeo stock since 1994.

Goin’ so soon?

Well, I’ll be right here waitin’ ’til you return.

Stay safe, my friend!

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