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Your Free Guide to North Central Washington and South Okanagan, BC

2019

A supplement to the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune Visit us online: www.gazette-tribune.com

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Lakes · Trails · Rivers · Festivals · Breweries · Wineries ·Wildlife · Birding · Veterans’ Memorial Park Camping · Hunting · Fishing · Hiking · Biking · Boating

2019 Events May Festival &

Lake Osoyoos Cup Jet Races

Chamber BBQ

August 2�4

May 11th

Molson Quilt Show & Sale

Culpepper & Merriweather

August 31st

Circus

Town Wide Yard Sale

June 8th

September 21st

July 4th Fireworks–

Christmas Tree Lighting

Deep Bay Park

December 7th

July 4th

16th Annual NW

Chesaw Rodeo

Ice Fishing Festival

July 4th

January 18, 2020

Farmers’ Market · Visitor Center · Old Depot Museum May through October

www.orovillewashington.com Chamber: 509-557-5165 www.oroville-wa.com City Hall: 509-476-2926

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Excellent Rehab Staff in both Tonasket & Oroville locations.

Physical, Occupational, Speech & Massage Therapy are provided to patients in Extended Care, Acute Care & in our Outpatient Facilities.

Beautiful Labor & Delivery Suites for a comfortable stay. Highly Experienced and Attentive Care. Complimentary Professional Newborn Photoshoot & Delicious First Family Meal!

Our accredited Sleep Center has a 2 bed sleep lab with highly qualified and certified staff.

Ask your doctor about a local sleep lab study or sleep clinic near you!

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Justin Haug

Welcome to undiscovered and unspoiled recreational areas, historic landmarks and modern amenities

W

elcome to beautiful North Central Washington and lower British Columbia, one of the greatest “undiscovered” and unspoiled recreational areas in the Pacific Northwest. By traveling north from Wenatchee along the many scenic byways, like the Okanogan Trails Byway on the International Discovery Loop, you will experience two countries, many cultures and unique history and heritage.

The area abounds with ghost towns, historical landmarks, abandoned (and active) mines, camping, fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, golfing, rock climbing, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding—you name it!

Canada’s only desert region lies just north of the border, in southern British Columbia from Osoyoos to Kelowna. The area is not only Canada’s fruit basket, it also has a booming wine industry. There are wine festivals and tastings and wineries in the Osoyoos and Oliver areas – all welcome visitors.

Back in the United States, north central Washington is staking out a wine industry as well, with established and new wineries from Chelan to Oroville.

The Okanogan Valley has also become one of the largest producers of legal marijuana in the state with growers taking advantage of the area’s moderate climate and warm sunny days.

Although fishing and hunting remain two of the biggest recreational pastimes in the area, watchable wildlife activities like birding are increasing in popularity. This region offers a variety of flora and fauna for wildlife fans to explore. The Sinlahekin Wildlife Area near Loomis boasts a varying array of wildlife. Among these are a wide variety of butterflies, including some rare species that attract folks from all over the world, Even though the area is semi-desert, the region offers several fine lakes for swimming, boating, jet skiing and fishing. Water recreation choices range from the international Lake Osoyoos to internationally famous Lake Chelan, from the mighty Columbia River to the undiscovered Similkameen.

Just west of Tonasket there’s the Many Lakes Recreation Area with Palmer, 4

Whitestone and Spectacle lakes, as well as world class fly fishing on the fly-only Chopaka Lake.

The Columbia, Methow and Okanogan rivers provide excellent fishing, as do the many local lakes. There’s good water for water skiing or just a relaxing boat ride. With spring and the snowmelt, smaller local rivers provide plenty of good whitewater rafting, then calm down in the height of summer, making for fun tubing. Summer days can hit 100 degrees or more, so one of the rivers, the swimming holes or local pools might be appealing.

How about taking a hike, or maybe a mountain bike ride, maybe even a horseback ride? Okanogan County boasts more miles of recreational trails than anywhere else in the country.

Oroville lies at the midpoint of the 1200 mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. Distance hikers coming west from Glacier Park, Montana on the PNT come down into the Okanogan Valley through Whistler Canyon trailhead on Hwy. 97 just three miles south of Oroville. After rest and replenishment they leave town on the Similkameen River Trail west to Enloe Dam, following the route of the old Hudson’s Bay Company and Cariboo Trail. Then it’s onward through the Pasaytan Wilderness, North Cascades and on to the Pacific. This new National Scenic Trail traversing the Northwest from east to west is a modern day Lewis and Clark Journey to be had on foot or horseback. This is a world class hiking experience.

For more on the trails see www.pnt.org.

Golfers have a plethora of choices, from the Oroville Golf Club to Lake Woods in Bridgeport, Alta Lake near Pateros to Omak and Okanogan, as well as fine courses in Osoyoos and Oliver. Camping and RV facilities are available at numerous locations from Waterville to Oroville.

Again, welcome to North Central Washington and lower British Columbia. We hope you will stay a while and enjoy all the area has to offer. Just remember to bring your camera.

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WHAT’S INSIDE Welcome...................................................................................... 4 Okanogan Country Summer Recreation Map............................. 6 OKANOGAN COUNTY Oroville................................................................................... 7-12

www.gazette-tribune.com 1420 Main Street, PO Box 250, Oroville, WA 98844 Office: 509-476-3602 Toll Free: 866-773-7818 Circulation/Subscribe: 888-838-3000 Publisher: Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune Editor: Gary A. DeVon | editor@gazette-tribune.com Advertising Sales: Dana Kernan-McCoy | dkernan@gazette-tribune.com Design & Production: Tracy Long Photographers / Special Contributors Stephanie Blackler Mary Curtis, Kindra Anderson and Justin Haug (DFW) Contributing Writers / Photographers Gary DeVon, Laura Knowlton, Charlene Helm, Brent Baker, Jim Milner (republicchamber.org), Liar’s Cove Resort, Lone Pine, Leah Palmer, DOMEX Super Fresh Growers, Oroville Chamber (orovillewashington. com), Shelley Robideau and Kathenia Verjaska, and the Okanogan County Historical Society.

Recreationland 2019 is a special publication of the Okanogan Valley GazetteTribune. All material herein is protected under copyright law and may be reprinted only with permission in writing from the Publisher. Printed in Canada.

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Take A Hike! Plan Your Summer Adventure!............................. 13 Okanogan Highlands............................................................ 14-15 Chesaw, Molson, Aeneas Valley, Wauconda & Bonaparte

Okanogan Country Map - Highland Historic Loop Drive.......... 16 Tonasket............................................................................... 17-20 Loomis....................................................................................... 21 Okanogan Country Map............................................................ 22 Riverside & Okanogan............................................................... 23 Omak.................................................................................... 24-27 Conconully............................................................................ 28-29 Brewster/Brideport/Pateros...................................................... 30 COULEE Grand Coulee Dam.................................................................... 31 FERRY COUNTY Republic/Curlew................................................................... 32-33 SOUTH OKANOGAN, CANADA Osoyoos..................................................................................... 34 Oliver......................................................................................... 35 Many Lakes Historic Map.......................................................... 36 LODGING Table......................................................................... 37 ADVERTISER INDEX.................................................................. 38 5

Okanogan Country map

Summer recreation

MVSTA Trails

Sun Mountain Lodge Twisp River Recreation Area

Public Lands United States Forest Service Colville Indian Reservation State Dept of Natural Resources State Dept of Wildlife Land Bureau of Land Management Colville National Forest

Lookout Mountain Trail

Pearrygin Lake State Park

Conconully State Park

Loup Loup Pass

Alta Lake State Park

North Central Washington State

Leader Lake

(888) 431-3080 ~ www.okanogancountry.com/Summer

Washington Pass

Map Legend Major Roads Secondary Roads Towns Rivers Lakes Hiking Horseback Riding Ag Tourism History & Culture Fishing & Water Sports Birdwatching & Wildlife Viewing Golf Wineries Star Attractions

Wannacut Lake

Osoyoos Lake Veteran’s Memorial Park

Palmer Lake Spectacle Lake Whitestone Lake

Bridgeport State Park

Sidley Lake

Eden Valley Guest Ranch

Omak Lake

Lost Lake

Okanogan County Tourism Council

Bonaparte Lake

OCTC is funded entirely by lodging taxes and the fees of its membership

Curlew Lake State Park

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Oroville

GATEWAY TO FUN & RELAXATION O

kanogan County’s most northerly city, Oroville, is framed on the east by the scenic Okanogan Highlands, a magnet for all persuasions of outdoor enthusiasts, from birders to bikers. To the west is a mecca of lakes and rivers with plenty of shoreline camping spots, making Oroville a convenient base for exploring the whole region.

For swimming, fishing and water or jet skiing right in town there’s international Osoyoos Lake where families enjoy long sunny days at the beach and stay at Veteran’s Memorial Park’s 86-unit RV/tent camping facilities, most with electrical hookups. The Oroville area boasts several other day-use parks as well, like Deep Bay Park on Lake Osoyoos, featuring covered cooking areas. There are also smaller parks in town like City Park, Bud Clark Fields, Prince Heritage and Riverfront. Other lakes in the area are Wannacut, a popular fishing spot and Blue Lake, whose crystal blue waters bring visitors from miles around.

On the southern outskirts of Oroville, Whistler Canyon trailhead joins the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail that stretches from the Continental Divide to the coast. Similkameen River Trail, just west of town, makes a pleasant seven-mile day hike following the old Great Northern Railroad route across a steel and concrete bridge toward Enloe Dam. History buffs usually stop by Oroville’s Old Depot Museum to get oriented before setting out for the area’s hill towns and ghost towns with tiny cemeteries left over from the gold rush era. Just minutes from downtown, Oroville Golf Club is a scenic nine hole dual tee course. The front side measures 2926 yards and the back is 2991 yards totaling 5917 yards with a par of 72 and a slope rating of 129. Perched above the Similkameen River, the course offers plenty of interesting elevation changes and spectacular background views.

For almost a century, May Festival has been drawing visitors and former Orovillians home the second weekend of the month. Also in May, is the Wenatchee-based Run to the Border charity motorcycle ride which brings a Canadian contingent of motorcyclists to Oroville as well. In July the Fourth is celebrated with a fireworks display over Osoyoos Lake at Deep Bay Park. In August is the Tumbleweed Film Festival, the Lake Osoyoos Cup, features jet ski racing off Deep Bay Park and the Pacific Northwest Trails Days celebration.

As Hwy. 97’s international gateway, Oroville sees its share of American visitors headed toward one of Canada’s major tourist attractions, just four miles north. Here is Canada’s prime wine grape growing region with an abundance of premium wineries and many golf courses that attract weekend visitors from Vancouver and vacationers from throughout Canada who fly into Kelowna International Airport for a taste of BC’s Southern Okanagan and Washington’s Northern Okanogan.

For more information about Oroville and the surrounding region see www.orovillewashington.com and www.oroville-wa.com.

Oroville’s arid landscape is rich in agriculture on the valley floor, where 11 varieties of cherries and seven kinds of apples predominate. Here you can pick up provisions right from the orchards, produce stands, wineries and Saturday farmer’s market. Summer is a particularly delicious time to visit.

Enjoy wine tastings spring to fall at the local wineries and restaurants to suit many tastes, from authentic Mexican cuisine to farm to table fare, as well as an assortment of American menus, pizza and food for travelers on the go.

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OROVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

1276 Main Street 509-476-2662

MOVIES DURING THE FARMERS’ MARKET on Saturdays at 11am

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TAKE A HIKE IT’S TIME TO START PLANNING YOUR SUMMER OUTDOOR ADVENTURES After a long winter it’s time to start planning a summer full of outdoor adventure. Tonasket and Oroville residents are fortunate to have an excellent trail system at their doorsteps. In addition to the Whistler Canyon and Similkameen trails near Oroville, the Five Lakes Area of the Tonasket Ranger District has enough trails for a summer full of outdoor adventure.

The trails in the Five Lakes area can be divided into three sections which include the Bonaparte Lake Trails, Lost Lake Trails, and Havillah Road Trails.

Bonaparte Lake Trails #383, The Pipsissewa Trail starts at Bonaparte Lake and ascends up Bonaparte Mountain to a rocky over look with views of Bonaparte Lake. (2 miles) #308, Southside Trail travels 3 miles up the east side of Bonaparte Mountain and connects with trails #307 and #306. #322, Virginia Lilly Trail is a 4 mile loop trail through an old growth stand of timber.

Lost Lake Trails #311, Big Tree Trail begins across from the entrance to Lost Lake Campground and travels to the Big Tree Botanical Trailhead and Interpretive Site (1.7 miles). #309, Strawberry Mountain Trail is a popular hike up Strawberry Mountain and provides a good view of Lost Lake and Bonaparte Mountain. #316, Beth Lake Trail begins in Beaver Lake Campground and travels 1.9 miles to Beth Lake.

Havillah Road Trails #306, Bonaparte Trail climbs 3 miles to Bonaparte Lookout which is seasonally operational. #307, 4th of July Ridge Trail is rated more difficult and travels 7.3 miles around the south side of Bonaparte Mountain. It provides many scenic views. #303, Cabin Trail begins at the 4th of July Trailhead and traverses 2.5 miles along the western side of Bonaparte Mountain. #304, Antoine Trail travels the northwest side of Bonaparte Mountain passing by Napal Cabin before passing through an old growth stand of Douglas Fir. Trails #383, #308, #307 and #303 are part of the Pacific Northwest Trail which travels 1,200 miles from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean. You can pick up a brochure and maps with more information about trails in the Five Lakes Area at the Tonasket Ranger Station located at 1 West Winesap in Tonasket.

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The Okanogan Highlands

Chesaw, Molson, Aeneas Valley, Wauconda & Bonaparte

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here are many small communities in the Okanogan Highlands enjoyed for their recreation as well as their history and culture.

Chesaw, an old gold mining town, was named for Chinese miner Joe Che Saw and is 21.5 miles east of Oroville. The town has a general store with gas pumps, a tavern and art gallery. The tiny town’s population has dwindled to just a handful, but each year the family-oriented Fourth of July Rodeo is a huge draw. In August, the town invites people to participate in one of the many activities planned around the “Hot August Nights” celebration.

It’s only a short drive to Bonaparte, Lost, Beaver and Beth lakes, which offer some of the area’s best fishing and camping opportunities. This same area offers some of the most varied hunting you will find anywhere. You can also enjoy boating, swimming and hiking, as well as snowmobiling and other winter sports.

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But there is more to Chesaw. There’s beautiful scenery and wildlife, hiking, camping and fishing in the National Forest and at nearby Lost, Beaver and Beth lakes. There’s lodging and recreation at the nearby Eden Valley Guest Ranch as well.

Molson was initially financed by John W. Molson of Canadian brewing and banking fame. The three-story brick schoolhouse is now the Molson School Museum. It houses artifacts and a souvenir shop. Many exhibits reflect the area’s mining and farming past and other facets of rural life. Today, the original townsite is a ghost town and is the Old Molson Outdoor Museum with a variety of early day town buildings and agricultural equipment. Both museums are sponsored by the county historical society and manned and maintained by a local group of dedicated volunteers. Each June Molson celebrates its Mid-Summer Festival, reflecting the area’s Nordic past, with a walk/run, May pole decorating and dancing, music, food, arts and crafts, horseshoe tournament, old-fashioned kids’ games, frisbee golf, a car show and much more. The NW Ice Fishing Festival draws anglers from all over the northwest to try their luck in nearby Sidley and Molson lakes each February.

Fishing and camping are among the great number of recreation possibilities around the Aeneas Valley area. There are several small lakes located along Aeneas Valley Road – Round, Long and El lakes. Crawfish and Lyman lakes are not far away either.

The community of Wauconda is 24 miles east of Tonasket on Hwy. 20.

There is a tiny U.S. Post Office harking back to a simpler time. Wauconda hosts a Flag Day Celebration each year at the Community Hall, as well as an annual car show and 50’s sock hop mid-July.

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Wednesday, July 3rd Music By Wild Wooly Band

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE!

9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Thursday, July 4th

Small Sports 10:00 am Parade 12:30 pm Rodeo 1:00pm Parade Pre-registration contact: 485-3435

$5 admission to Rodeo & Dance Children 6 and under FREE For Info: 509-485-2204 or 509-485-3941 Presented by: Chesaw Rodeo Club

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Sunny Slope School Site

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county in Washington State. With 1,000 miles of scenic trails, 200 water and wildlife access areas, three million acres of public land, and over 300 days of sunshine, you can experience almost any outdoor adventure imaginable.

Okanogan Country in North Central Washington State offers everything from snow-capped mountains to high deserts,

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Main Loop Route is Approximately 152 Miles Long

Main Loop Route Scenic Roads Incoming Routes Water Trail Pacific Northwest Trail Gravel Roads Rail Trail

Okanogan National Forest Colville National Forest Towns Lakes

Cemeteries &Gravesites

Bathrooms

Visitor Information Center

Wineries

Hunting

Museum

Fishing

Hiking & Birding

Antique Stores

Mountain Biking

X-Country Skiing

Art Galleries

Horseback Riding

Downhill Skiing

Rodeos

Snowmobiling

Border Crossing

Airport

Vehicle & Trailer

Golf Courses

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Tonasket

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onasket is a vigorous town with people that like to work hard, as well as play hard. Many of the community’s events reflect this relationship between labor and leisure.

Tonasket, with a population of just over 1,000, rests in the Okanogan Valley approximately 20 miles south of the U.S.-Canadian border. It is the center of a large agricultural area, with apples, cattle and timber being the most prevalent products.

It is surrounded by the Many Lakes Recreation Area, famous for its fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The town hosts several annual events including the Founder’s Day Rodeo and Parade, Father’s Day Fly-in, Demo Derby, Tractor Pull and Music in the Park. Nearby there’s the annual Okanogan Family Faire each fall, which grew out of the Barter Faire starting in 1973.

Tonasket has many fine parks, including History Park featuring a brand new public swimming pool, as well the recently added Water Ranch with a variety of fun ways to splash and get wet at it’s Chief Tonasket Park. The park also offers ball fields, a nature trail and boat launch.

Tonasket is intersected by state Highways 97 and 20. Hwy. 97, an international roadway, links the town with Canada to the north, and California on the extreme south. Hwy. 20 is an east/west route from the Pacific Coast via the North Cascades Highway, to Republic and Spokane.

The original townsite of this western village was located on the west side of the Okanogan River, about one mile south of its present location. The town was once called Parry’s Ferry, or Parry’s Landing, for Watkins W. Parry, an early pioneer settler who had extensive holdings in the area. The present site of the town was purchased from the Bonaparte Land Company in 1910 and was soon platted. It was named Tonasket after Chief Tonasket of the Okanogan Tribe.

For more information see: www.tonasketchamber.com.

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Tonasket

Armed Forces Legacy

YOUR YEAR-ROUND DESTINATION FOR FUN! • EVENTS • FISHING • HUNTING • ATVING OR JUST RELAXING AND EXPLORING

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Loomis

CENTER OF THE MANY LAKES RECREATION AREA L

ocated 16 miles northwest of Tonasket and 16 miles southwest of Oroville, the little town of Loomis rests in the center of the “Many Lakes” area. While the town is small, the area draws folks from around the state and the province of BC from the start of fishing season in the spring, until the end of hunting season in late fall.

Loomis is also a natural stop as you “Cruise the Loop,” as it’s known to the locals. Start in Oroville and follow the Loomis-Oroville Highway along the Similkameen River, or do it in reverse, starting in Tonasket. No matter which way you do it, The Loop is a great drive and popular ride with motorcyclists.

There are many chances to see wildlife and nature along the way and Loomis has fuel for your rig, as well as your body, if you want a snack or a chance to sit down and have a meal.

Throughout the summer, visitors come and enjoy a variety of camping sites along one of the many lakes or even in the coolness of the local mountains along a meandering stream. Loomis is the center of some of the best fishing and hunting in the state. The trout and bass are large and the mule deer plentiful. Nearby lakes include Spectacle, Palmer and Whitestone. Other fishing opportunities abound in the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area in the lakes and Toats Coulee Creek – and Chopaka is a well-known fly-fishing-only mountain lake. The Wildlife Area also has marked trails around Forde and Connors Lake and you can find a wide variety of wildflowers and butterflies in the spring and summer.

Although small, many amenities can be found within a few short blocks.

Nearby wildlife is abundant with bighorn sheep and deer that can sometimes be seen strolling through town. Stick around and you may see black bear or mountain goats as well. In winter people are drawn to the area for the hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails in the mountains and the ice fishing on Palmer Lake, where people have great success landing exotic burbot, also known as freshwater ling cod.

For more information see www.okanogancountry.com.

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Spectacle Lake Resort In the Beautiful Okanogan

www.spectaclelakeresort.com

 Heated Pool  RV & Tent Sites  Fishing / Hunting  Store & Laundry  Rec. / Meeting Hall  Furnished Kitchen Units  Water Sports & Boat Rentals

509-223-3433

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Okanogan & Riverside

WASHINGTON'S BEST KEPT SECRET Okanogan

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kanogan, incorporated in 1907, became the county seat of the largest county (in area) in Washington in 1914.

Highlights for the town include the annual county fair, Sunny Okanogan Days and the Harvest Festival.

Being the county seat, Okanogan is also home to the historic Okanogan County Courthouse. In addition, there’s the Okanogan County Historical Museum, which features an extensive history of the county, as well as many “Frank Matsura” photographs from the famous Japanese frontier photographer who made the Okanogan his home before the turn of the last century.

Outside the museum is a replica of an Old West town of the early 1900s and a replica of the town’s original firehouse. Outdoor displays include farm equipment and what is believed to be the Okanogan’s oldest standing structure, a log cabin built in 1879. The museum is located adjacent to Legion Park, which can accommodate overnight RV parking (no hookup) for a small fee as well as tent camping.

For more information see: www.okanoganchamber.com.

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iverside, about six miles north of Omak, is one of the most important towns in Okanogan County’s early history. A quaint and picturesque town, it sits between the Okanogan River and Highway 97.

Riverside was once a booming commercial center. As head of navigation for the Okanogan River, goods transported via steam paddle-wheelers up the Columbia and further up the Okanogan could not get past that point.

So Riverside became an important connection between the then isolated county and more populated areas of the region.

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Omak

THE BUSY HUB OF THE OKANOGAN O

mak has events planned for every season of the year.

In summer there’s the Stampede and World Famous Suicide Race which has been held since 1935. The event features four rodeo performances followed by the Suicide Race, where horse and rider plunge down a steep embankment and cross the Okanogan River for the push to the finish line. There is also a genuine Native American encampment complete with over 100 tepees and native dance competitions with dancers in full traditional dress.

The town is full of recreation options, many at the 72-acre East Side Park. The park includes three softball fields, the newly renovated Stampede and Rodeo Arena, an olympic-size pool, two soccer fields, Babe Ruth and Little League diamonds, covered picnic area, archery range, horseshoe pits, lighted tennis courts and a basketball court. Add to this acres and acres of green lawn and a 72-site full hook-up RV park and tent area, and the possibilities for fun are many.

For more information see www.omakchamber.com.

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• We accept credit cards and Care Credit • Our services include, dentistry, internal medicine, dermatology • Well care • Preventive care • Orthopedic surgery • I see horses, cattle, dogs, cats, birds, etc

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Conconully

WHERE THE PAST IS ALWAYS PRESENT Shady Pines Resort Welcomes you!

Welcome To

LIAR’S COVE

Immaculate and peaceful, Shady Pines Resort is in the center of some of Washington’s best hiking, swimming, water skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting and bicycling. We offer fully equipped cabins, RV parking with full hook ups, tent sites, gift & tackle shop, boat rentals and massage therapy.

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Full RV Hook-Up Sites Cabin Rentals, RV Rentals and Tent Sites

A wide range of activities await campers at our resort.

Enjoy the beauty of the Conconully Reservoir, Liar’s Cove is waiting for you.

Enjoy Fun In The Sun!

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Give us a call at 1-800-552-2287 or (509) 826-2287

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ith Conconully State Park right on the reservoir, restaurants that offer everything from hot dogs to full sit down meals, full-service resorts and a variety of RV facilities and the lake just minutes away, Conconully is a wonderful site for a family vacation any time of the year.

There are lakeside resorts, in-town lodging, several restaurants and a general store with gas pumps to serve visitors. Most of the resorts offer boat and/or canoe rentals. Some feature such amenities as pools, showers, RV parking and campsites. Kids have a good time wading in the pond and playing on the swings, slides and big toys at the state park, which has excellent camping and picnic facilities.

Conconully

COMSTOCK MOTEL The town of

Four Seasons...

Hunting, Fishing, Snowmobiling, ATVing.

Spring is when the high alpine meadows boast carpets of wildflowers, accessible only to the hiker or horseback rider. Spring is also when anglers start coming to town to test their skills on the rainbow, triploids, bass and kokanee in the Conconully Lakes.

In the summer you can swim, fish, water ski, bicycle, horseback ride, take a nature hike, rock climb or just relax and enjoy the glorious scenery.

For more information visit www.conconully.com.

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Bridgeport, Brewster & Pateros

Bridgeport

Pateros

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ridgeport offers four city parks, lavish shade and picnic areas. Berryman Park boasts expansive lawns, a barbecue area with covered picnic area, basketball court, play area and the city swimming pool open in the summer, as well as a war memorial with vintage aircraft and militaria.

Marina Park is a peaceful, overnight campground featuring a breathtaking view, marina, boat launch, play area, restrooms, showers and plenty of green grass for picnics and lazy days.

For anglers, Bridgeport offers Rufus Woods Lake for triploid trout, walleye, native rainbow and bass. Lake Wood has a nine-hole golf course and trails for hiking and biking.

Bridgeport State Park is a 748-acre camping park with 7,500 feet of freshwater shoreline on the lake behind Chief Joseph Dam on the Columbia River. The park provides 18 acres of lawn and some shade in the midst of the desert terrain.

For more information go to www.bridgeportwashington.net.

Brewster

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ituated along the Columbia River, the quiet town of Brewster offers excellent fishing, numerous boat launches, docks and riverside picnic areas. Surrounded by apple and cherry orchards, the beauty of farmland and the mighty Columbia River creates an environment perfect for bird watching, fishing and hiking.

ateros, a four-season destination, was founded in 1913. Perfectly located on the banks of the Columbia and Methow rivers, it offers everything an avid outdoors person would love. Hiking, biking, swimming, boating and sightseeing are just a few of the possibilities, not to mention the snowmobiling, skiing and hunting later in the year.

For the fisherman in the family, Pateros has one of the best fisheries in the state. Steelhead, salmon, walleye and bass fishing are all available.

There are several parks to give visitors a wide variety of picnic and playground choices. On the Pedestrian Mall there is a new splash pad for those of all ages to play and cool off by and the swim area has been newly refurbished. Visit the New City Museum at city hall and then take a selfguided history tour along the park trail under shady trees and visit the many places to eat along the way. Maybe you would like to just pull up a park bench and relax while watching the wildlife play along the riverbanks.

Pateros has eight boat docks and two boat launches available on Lake Pateros, the reservoir created behind Wells Dam. There are close to 30 miles of uncrowded water to explore and play on and curbside camping is also available.

The big event for Pateros is the annual Apple Pie Jamboree, which takes place in July. For more information on Pateros contact the Pateros Visitor Center at (509) 923-2571 or check out the website www.pateros.com.

The Brewster Swimming Pool is open weekdays from Memorial through Labor Day and has two waterslides and two diving boards. Columbia Cove Park offers boat launches, an RV park and a river swimming area as well.

At the far end of town in Legion Park, there is a decommissioned T-33A Star U.S. Air Force jet on display.

Golfing is available at Gamble Sands. The new, modern 18-hole golf course is situated high above the Columbia River. Gamble Sands is blessed with one of nature’s great locations and dramatic golf settings.

Fun events and celebrations are held throughout the year. Brewster is fast becoming known for having one of the best salmon fisheries in the state.

The annual King Salmon Derby takes place the first week of August. Other city events include Pig Out in the Park/4th of July Celebration, and the second annual Winter Sky Lantern Festival. These offer an open invitation for visitors to enjoy the small town atmosphere. Nearby Chief Joseph Dam adds to the water sports playground.

For more information visit www.brewsterchamber.org.

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astern Washington Recreation Capital welcomes visitors to shop, dine and stay in the famous Grand Coulee Dam area for a truly memorable experience.

Grand Coulee Dam Area

Enjoy year-round fishing on Banks Lake, Lake Roosevelt, Lake Rufus Woods, or one of the numerous smaller lakes in the area. Lake Roosevelt, formed by the Grand Coulee Dam, extends 151 miles upstream to the Canadian Border.

Experience a scenic hike through Northrup Canyon or to the top of stunning Steamboat Rock, view all sorts of wildlife and birds, take a turn at the skateboard park, take a bicycling trip along the Columbia River, enjoy boating on all of the open water in the region, go swimming and water skiing, golf nine or 18 holes and take in simply gorgeous sunsets on the magnificent Coulee Walls. And don’t miss the laser light show, broadcast every evening between Memorial Day and Sept. 30 onto the mile-wide face of the Grand Coulee Dam. For indoor fun, learn about the history of the region at the Visitor’s Center and the Colville Tribal Museum, play your favorite casino game, or enjoy a great meal at one of the area’s restaurants.

For more on what to see and do, see www.grandcouleedam.org.

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Republic & Curlew

THERE'S LOTS TO DO IN FERRY COUNTY Y

ou can dig for fossils at the rich Stone Rose fossil beds with the family and go home with a piece of prehistoric history; fish or swim in one of the area’s many lakes and streams; horseback ride into the forest; hike the Kettle Crest Trail or one of the other 430 miles of trail in the area. The Republic area has 21 campgrounds around lakes and streams.

5.0” wide by 3.75”

Something is happening almost every week; stock car races every other weekend in the summer, Prospector’s Day, rodeos, draft horse shows or Winterfest.

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Located next door to the Stonerose Interpretive Center is the Republic Historical Center. Visitors can walk through the Kaufman Cabin, peruse the extensive collection of Republic’s historical photos and listen to firsthand accounts of times past from the volunteers who operate the small museum.

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Stonerose Interpretive Center and Eocene Fossil Site

Become a Paleontologist for a Day! Your adventure awaits...

Hunt through ancient shale layers to discover 50 million year old leaves, cones, insects, and maybe a rare fish or bird feather!

Keep 3 fossils per day per person*

Between Republic and Curlew, alongside Highway 21 North, is the Antique Car and Truck Museum. The museum has numerous antique cars, including a 1925 Howard Cooper, one of only four ever built and a 1926 Yellow Knight, one of the last three known to exist. Built in 1903, the historic Ansorge Hotel in Curlew is a museum. The hotel retains many of its original furnishings and all of its charm.

Nestled in the forested hills of Ferry County is pristine Curlew Lake. Curlew Lake is a favorite destination for fishermen, sporting different varieties of trout. The park features 82 campsites, some of which have power, water and sewer hook-ups, a roped-off swimming beach, boat ramp, trailer dump, restroom and hot showers.

For more information about Republic and Ferry county see www.Ferrycounty.org and www.republicchamber.org.

Discover www.republicbrew.com

ENJOY

*significant finds may be retained by Stonerose for research

Adults: $10 Students with ID/Seniors: $5 4 and under: Free Tool Rental: $5 per set Interpretive Museum and Gift Store Open All Year “Boot Hill” Fossil Site open May 2—October 31

509-775-2295 15-1 N. Kean, Republic, WA www.stonerosefossil.org stonerose@frontier.com Follow us!

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Stone Rose fossil beds

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Osoyoos

A PLAYGROUND IN CANADA'S ONLY DESERT

soyoos is located just north of the U.S.-Canadian Border in Canada’s only desert region.

Osoyoos, which trademarked “Canada’s Warmest Welcome” as their logo, is just five miles north of Oroville. The friendly tourist and resort town has the warmest average temperature in Canada and the warmest freshwater lake in the country. There are many public boat launches and the lake is accessible through any of four sandy public beaches.

In addition to swimming, boating, jet skiing, paddle boarding, fishing and tanning on the beach, there’s shopping downtown, fine restaurants, golf, tennis, water slides, hiking and horseback riding and camping -- and that’s just in the summertime. NK’MIP RV Park alone offers over 350 camping sites next to Lake Osoyoos, ranging from tent camping to full service RV spots. There’s also a clubhouse, indoor pool and hot tub. Osoyoos also features the popular sẇiẇs (Haynes Point) Provincial Park located on the west side of the lake.

Other spots to visit include the Osoyoos Art Gallery, the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Rattlesnake Canyon amusement park and the Osoyoos Model Railroad.

On the northeast side of the lake is Canada’s only desert area, featuring a variety of flora and fauna only found in this specific environment. Many rare species of birds, bats and cacti survive here. The Desert Interpretive Center is a must see for anyone traveling to Osoyoos. Spotted Lake is located a short drive northwest of Osoyoos on Highway 3 in the eastern Similkameen Valley. The saline endorheic alkali lake is revered by the First Peoples of the Okanogan Valley.

Osoyoos is also part of Canada’s Desert Wine Country and there are many wineries with tasting rooms to enjoy. The Okanagan Valley Spring Wine Festival helps celebrate the area’s wines and is held the first week of May. The Okanagan Valley Fall Wine Festival is held the first week of October.

For more information on Osoyoos see www.desinationosoyoos.com.

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Oliver

WINE CAPITAL OF CANADA O

liver is 16 miles north of the U.S. border. It is the “Capital of Canada’s Wine Country” and has many wineries with tasting rooms, many of which are featured on the wine tour route. Oliver also has the Festival of the Grape in early fall as a kick off to the Fall Wine Festival. In addition, Oliver hosts the Sprint Triathlon, a half Ironman, in June.

For outdoor activities the town features a hiking and bike path which is connected to the popular Lion’s Park north of town. Hikers can also hike McIntyre Bluff, a challenging trek, popular among hikers. The Golden Mile Stamp Mill Trail hugs the west side of the Okanagan Valley just South of Oliver. Start your hike at Tinhorn Creek Winery with a walk through Tinhorn’s vineyards. The trail eventually becomes quite steep and goes up the side of the mountain. From the top of the mountain there are fantastic views of Oliver to the north and all the way to Osoyoos Lake to the south.

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protected marshlands north of Oliver. Here you can enjoy a leisurely stroll down a wooden boardwalk. Two kiosks at the entrance to the centre explain the local flora and fauna of the area. Visitors are encouraged to stop to have a look and learn about all the wildlife that calls the South Okanagan home.

Included among the other area attractions are the Oliver Museum, Rotary Beach and the Oliver Community Pool.

The early spring, hot summers and late-arriving fall, coupled with short, mild winters make Oliver a year ‘round playground. The village is a friendly place where families can come and find excellent camping, golfing, fine accommodations and a variety of shopping opportunities. In addition, Oliver has many fine restaurants and a movie theater making it a popular destination for people from the U.S. For more information on Oliver www.winecapitalofcanada.com.

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WASHINGTON STATE CONCONULLY Comstock Motel......................................................................... 29 Conconully Chamber of Commerce............................................ 29 Liar’s Cove Resort....................................................................... 28 Shady Pines Resort..................................................................... 28 OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS (CHESAW, MOLSON) Chesaw Rodeo Club................................................................... 14 Eden Valley Guest Ranch............................................................ 15 Molson Schoolhouse Museum.................................................... 15 OMAK/OKANOGAN Alpine Veterinary Clinic.............................................................. 25 Animal Hospital of Omak........................................................... 24 Best Western Peppertree Inn..................................................... 26 City of Omak.............................................................................. 24 Confluence Health...................................................................... 39 Family Health Centers................................................................ 23 Mid Valley Hospital..................................................................... 27 Omak Stampede......................................................................... 25 OROVILLE Appleway..................................................................................... 9 Art On The Line Gallery.............................................................. 11 Betta’s Services.......................................................................... 10 Camaray Motel............................................................................. 8 Dirty Paws Pet Grooming........................................................... 12 Esther Bricques Winery.............................................................. 12 Exxon Quick Stop......................................................................... 9 Frontier Foods.............................................................................. 8 Hometown Pizza and Bakery...................................................... 10 Hornet’s Nest............................................................................. 11 Java Junkie................................................................................. 12 Kevin’s Funtime Rentals.............................................................. 11 Lakeside Pharmacy..................................................................... 10 Oroville Auto Supply.................................................................... 8 Oroville Chamber of Commerce................................................... 2 38

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Oroville Eagles Aerie.................................................................. 10 Oroville Fitness............................................................................. 9 Oroville Golf Club......................................................................... 8 Oroville Market............................................................................ 9 Oroville Pharmacy...................................................................... 12 Oroville Public Library................................................................ 12 Quik-Mart..................................................................................... 9 Remax Lake and Country Real Estate........................................ 40 Sun Lakes Realty......................................................................... 12 Trino’s Mexican Restaurant......................................................... 12 REPUBLIC / FERRY COUNTY Anderson’s Grocery.................................................................... 33 Ansorge Hotel Museum.............................................................. 33 Republic Brewing Company....................................................... 32 Stonerose Interpretive Center................................................... 32 TONASKET Beyers Market............................................................................ 20 Lee Frank Mercantile.................................................................. 19 North Valley Hospital................................................................... 3 OK Chevrolet.............................................................................. 20 Red Apple Inn............................................................................. 19 Shannon’s Place.......................................................................... 19 Spectacle Lake Resort (Loomis).................................................. 21 Tonasket Chamber of Commerce............................................... 18 Tonasket Pizza Company............................................................ 19 LODGING CHART MOTEL/HOTEL, LODGES, RESORTS & RV PARKS..................... 37

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We are dedicated to providing high quality, safe, efficient, cost effective and compassionate care for our patients.

Call one of our clinics today to schedule an appointment.

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418 W. Main St. Brewster, WA 98812

916 Koala Dr. Omak, WA 98841

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Tonasket Clinic

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17 S. Western Ave. Tonasket, WA 98855

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