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April 2 4th, 2019 - A Special Supplement to The PROSSER RECORD-BULLETIN and The GRANDVIEW HERALD

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Farm Defined page 4 Technology & Farming page 5 Preparing Hops page 6 Farm Jokes page 6 From Admin to Alpacas page 7

Outdoors Defined page 8 Adventures Await page 8 Pet Events page 9 A Dude Ranch Vacation page 10 Tour Craft Beers page 11

Professional Sports page 12 Yakima Valley Sports Commission page 13 2019 Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo page 14 Picnic Places page 15 Meet the lovable and profitable

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AGRICULTURE

färm - noun: plural noun: farms • An area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals, typically under the control of one owner or manager

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synonyms: ranch, farmstead, plantation, estate, family farm, dairy farm, hobby farm, farmhouse • “a half-timbered farm” - a place for breeding a particular type of animal or producing a specified crop • “a fish farm” - an establishment at which something is produced or processed.

• “an energy farm”

verb: farm; 3rd person present: farms; past tense: farmed; past participle: farmed; gerund or present participle: farming • make one’s living by growing crops or keeping livestock - “he has farmed organically for five years”

synonyms: work the land, be a farmer, cultivate the land; rear livestock; cultivate, till, work, plow dig, plant, breed, rear, keep, raise, tend • “he farmed locally” - use (land) for growing crops and rearing animals, especially commercially.

• “they farm the land” - breed or grow commercially (a type of livestock or crop, especially one not normally domesticated or cultivated)

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from firmus ‘constant, firm’; compare with firm. The noun originally denoted a fixed annual amount payable as rent or tax; which later gave rise to ‘to subcontract’. The noun came to denote a lease, and, in the early 16th Century, land leased specifically for farming. The verb sense ‘grow crops or keep livestock’ dates from the early 19th Century.

Technology and Farming Modern farming technology has been used to improve many types of production practices used by farmers.

In the very early days, some inventions made farming easier and have lasted over time.

Barbed Wire was one type of technology that was invented to be used for fencing on the Great Plains. Joseph Glidden placed the barbs along a wire and then twisted another wire around it to keep the barbs in place. Glidden received the patent for barbed wire in 1874 and was quickly embroiled in a legal battle over whether he invented barbed wire.

In 1850, Edmund Quincy invented the corn picker.

The plow was another invention made from steel, used to break-up hard dirt and it would not break. John Deere invented the plow in 1837 when the Mid-West was being settled. The soil was tougher than that in the East and wood plows kept breaking. So, the steel plow was the answer.

Dry Farming is on land with little rainfall relying on moisture, is non irrigated conserving tillage, and has droughtresistant crops. Hardy Webster Campbell, was a South Dakota homesteader, invented a subsoil packer (COMPACTS AND CRUBLES SOIL) circa 1890 and he operated demonstration farms for railroads. By the end of the century dry farming was the solution to the agricultural problems of the Great Plains.

Farmers can benefit directly from Wind Mills and wind power by using the electricity generated by wind turbines to power their farms. The extra income can stabilize farmers’ cash flow and help protect them from big swings in commodity prices.

Rail Roads influenced farmers by the decrease that railroads brought to farmers’ transportation costs. It became cheaper to transport crops to the big cities and ports via railroads.

Also, farmers could buy and transport industrial goods back to farms, including farm equipment and cattle.

The list goes on with equipment that helped the farmers become better stewards of the land including: • Cotton Gin • Cotton Harvester • Crop Rotation • the Grain Elevator • Hay Cultivation and • Milking Machine With technology in mind, here are several emerging technologies that can change the agricultural landscape in the years ahead.

They are: • Soil and Water Sensors • Weather Tracking • Satellite Imaging

• Pervasive Automation • Engineering • Radio Frequency Identification uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. The tags contain electronically stored information.

Passive tags collect energy from a nearby RFID reader›s interrogating radio waves.

• Vertical Farming

• GPS technology • Water Use and Precision Today’s agriculture routinely uses technologies like robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, and GPS technology. These devices, precision agriculture and robotic systems will allow farming to be more profitable, efficient, safer, and environmentally friendly as populations and demands continue to grow.

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Preparing Hops for Around the World Farm Jokes Family Ranch

Each year throughout the Yakima Valley, hop field workers prepare the crop that most of the world has become reliant on to supply them with their delicious beverages.

According to researchers and Hop Growers of America statistics, the Yakima Valley has grown more hops than any other place in the world even surpassing Germany. Overwhelmingly, hop growers and brewers point to craft beer as a newfound love of the hop flavor over lagers and pilsners that have dominated the American market for decades.

Today, brewers can choose from more than 130 varieties of hops, many of which are grown right here in the Yakima Valley.

Like wine grapes, each hop variety has its own character and adds floral, fruity, bitter or earthy notes to the beer.

Two sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch in 1875.

Unfortunately, after just a few years, they are in financial trouble. In order to keep the bank from repossessing the ranch, they need to purchase a bull so that they can breed their own stock.

Upon leaving for another ranch to check on the possibility of buying a bull, the brunette tells her sister, “When I get there, if I decide to buy the bull, I’ll contact you to drive out after me and haul it home.”

The brunette arrives at the man’s ranch, inspects the bull, and decides she wants to buy it. The man tells her that he will sell it for $499. After paying him, she drives to the nearest town to send her sister a telegram to tell her the news. She walks into the telegraph office, and says, “I want to send a telegram to my sister telling her that I’ve bought a bull for our ranch. I need her to hitch the trailer to our pickup truck and drive out here so we can haul it home.” The telegraph operator explains that he’ll be glad to help her, then adds, It’s just 99 cents a word. Well, after paying for the bull, the brunette only has $1 left.

She realizes that she’ll only be able to send her sister one word. After thinking for a few minutes, she nods, and says, “I want you to send her the word comfortable.”

The operator shakes his head. How is she ever going to know that you want her to hitch the trailer to your pickup truck and drive out here to haul that bull back to your ranch if you send her the word, comfortable?

The brunette explains, My sister’s blonde. The word’s big. She’ll read it real slow. ( com-for-da-bull )

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From Admin to Alpacas…

A City Girl’s Migration to the Country

By Jennifer Ely

Could I trade my 30-minute commute to the office for a 30-second commute to the barn? Happily!

John and I were content suburbanites 12 years ago when we fell in love with alpacas and alpaca people. Once smitten, we purchased and remodeled the family farm in Prosser and began our alpaca adventure. We’re still smiling!

Raised for their luxurious fleece, alpacas are the perfect livestock for small acreage and novice farmers like us.

Alpacas are intelligent, eco-friendly and easy keepers.

Softer, stronger and warmer than wool, alpaca fiber is similar in feel and value to fine cashmere. We decided to not only raise and sell alpacas, but also to promote our growing national fiber industry by offering luxurious alpaca fashions and accessories. We do so through open farm events and off farm venues, such as trunk shows at local wineries.

Daily husbandry is a joy. Alpacas are just plain fun to be around… curious and gentle… and uniquely styled in their 22 natural colors and two varieties… huacaya and suri.

Retirees, young families and singles find alpacas a perfect fit for a rural

lifestyle.

At Sage Bluff Alpacas, we welcome visitors daily by appointment, as well as during open farm events. We offer tours, refreshments, fiber arts demonstrations, beautiful retail, and the opportunity to learn about alpacas.

Our first open house of the season will be held Saturday, May 18. It is called “Nearly Naked Alpaca Day,” as the alpacas will have recently been shorn and will be hysterical looking in their new haircuts.

Mentoring first time alpaca owners has become our niche. It’s a privilege to share our knowledge with new breeders who quickly become good friends.

We are supported by active national and regional organizations, as well as a highly evolved, closely knit alpaca community. (Excuse the pun!)

As Chamber members, we are avid supporters of the Prosser community and the Yakima Valley’s growing agritourism.

To learn more about our alpacas, contact us - John and Jennifer Ely at Sage Bluff Alpacas in Prosser, 509786-4507, or visit their web site: www. sagebluffalpacas.com.

John and Jennifer Ely of Sage Bluff Alpacas enjoy raising alpacas and mentoring new owners

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ADVENTURES

out-doors /loutl dôrz / adverb •

In or into the open air, outside a building or shelter - “it was warm enough to eat outdoors”

Adventure Awaits Outdoors in Central Washington

noun •

any area outside buildings or shelter, typically that far away from human habitation “a lover of the great outdoors”

Central Washington might just be Washington’s best kept secret, separate from the rest, and yet so close by to the big cities. Central Washington is known by the collection of communities woven together by a variety of activity. It is known for rugged outdoor adventures, relaxing scenic views, historic architecture, delicious local brews and wines, and so much more.

If an outdoor adventure is up your alley, then let the sounds of the city fade away and retreat to the calm of nature.

Whether you like to spend your time on a still lake catching fish or near a clearing in the woods scouting for wildlife, Central Washington has your perfect spot. With wildlife species ranging from elk and deer

to pheasant and turkeys in addition to the assortment of marine life like rainbow trout and salmon, there is likely to be something of interest in each Washington State hunting category.

If you like going out and getting your blood pumping while enjoying the fresh air and breathtaking views, you will like what Central Washington has to offer. You don’t have to be an expert outdoorsperson to enjoy the variety of trails - nearly 50 can be counted and hiked in Central Washington.

If you’re into winter sporting activities, Central Washington has more to offer those with a taste for adventure.

Come winter, the mountains in Central Washington offer everything from black-

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diamond runs for intrepid skiers and snowboarders to “bunny slopes” for inner tubing with the kids. Whatever draws you to the mountains, there’s no shortage of them here. Or if you love the power of a snowmobile, or a quiet snowshoe trek, winter is prime time to explore Central Washington. No matter your favorite activities of adventure on the mountain or trails, you will find something to do during the winter months.

The variety of seasons that Central Washington has to offer comes with an even bigger array of adventure. Don’t forget that wherever you are paddling, hiking, skiing or biking, there is always a photo op waiting. Enjoy Central Washington’s natural beauty.

Pet Events

The 19th Annual Pooch & Pal Run and Walk, will be held in warmer weather this year on Sat., May 4, 2019 at Columbia Pt. Marina in Richland.

Starting at 9 a.m., there is a $20 registration fee for you and your pet and children 10 and under are free. Everyone is encouraged to dress themselves and their pooches for the Star Wars themed event. Online registration closes May 1.

It is a one mile or 5K run/walk. There will be free Spudnuts, Starbucks Coffee and lots of vendors. Strollers are welcome.

Course closes at 11:00 a.m. You can also register on the morning of the event at 8 a.m at the Marina. Sponsored by Pet Over Population Prevention (POPP), a West Richland non-profit organization.

POPP is a volunteer based, no-kill pet rescue supported by the generosity of our community providing spay/neuter assistance and a foster/adoption program.

The Parade of Paws 2019 is hosted

by Spokane Humane Society and is a dog friendly event which will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 15, 2019 at Spokane Humane Society in Spokane. Join the community in raising funds for animals in need with a fun-packed two to four mile walk to benefit the animals waiting for a forever home. You, your dog, family, co-workers and friends are all welcome to join in the fun for a great cause. Each participant is asked to raise funds for the animals and collect pledges from family, friends, co-workers and anyone else.

Woofstock is an annual event featuring plenty of food, beer, and live music is all for a good cause because all proceeds go to Paws-Abilities Place Dog Park to help with needed amenities. This dog friendly

event will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on August 17, 2019 at Paws-abilities Place Dog Park in Richland. Admission is $5/dog. 341 Englewood Dr., Richland.

Sponsored by Tri-City Dog Park Society of Richland, this Society was founded to promote, establish and maintain off-leash dog parks in our community.

Pooch Plunge - This dog friendly event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2019 at Howard Amon Park in Richland, (500 Amon Park Dr.) Also sponsored by the Tri-City Dog Park Society of Richland, bring your dogs for one last swim of the season in the wading pool!

Ocean Shores Woof-A-Thon - This dog friendly event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 10, 2019 at North Beach Jr/Sr High School in Ocean Shores.

Come out and enjoy the most fun day of the year for your dog and you! This event brings the community together to raise awareness and funds for worthy animal related charities.

Event features a walk, demonstrations, raffles, vendors, and more! Sponsored

by Seabrook Community Foundation, ADCO Printing & Graphics.

DoggieStock Music Festival - This dog friendly event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2019 at Old Cascade Golf Course in North Bend.

Admission is free; donations accepted.

DoggieStock is a music festival benefitting Valley Animal Partners, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in the Snoqualmie Valley which provide services for pets of low income families, seniors and veterans. Activities throughout the day include Pet Adoptions, Doggie Parade,

Pooch Plunge

Doggie Olympics, Live Music, Agility, Obedience & Safety demonstrations, The Running of the Pugs Races, Fast & Furious Corgi Races, 2 Pet Costume Contests: Pet Costume (Overall), HumanPet Lookalike Contest.

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Tour Craft Beers of Central Washington Eastern Washington has more to offer than just wineries. From Ellensburg to the Tri-Cities there is a wide range of breweries to tour and taste. Just like wine tours, the craft beer industry allows for the tasting of their finely brewed creations. A tour of these breweries can become a new favorite adventure for the Yakima Valley.

Ellensburg Iron Horse Brewery Location: 412 N Main St., Ellensburg - Phone number: 509-933-3134 - Website http://www.ironhorsebrewery.com Home to a dark beer - Irish Death.The Iron Horse was established in 2013. They are the ninth largest producer of beer in Washington, at roughly over 10,000 barrels produced per year. The Iron Horse Brewery’s Pub is the official tasting room for their Indie made beer and locally sourced food available.

Naches BRON YR AUR ® BREWING CO Location:12160 US Hwy 12, Naches - Phone: 509-653-1109 - Website https:// www.bronyraurbrewing.com Bron Yr Aur is a Yakima Brewpub crafting beer and pizza. The brewery is located at the gateway to the Cascade Mountains in Naches.

Yakima Bale Breaker Brewing Company Location: 1801 Birchfield Rd, Yakima - Phone number 509-424-4000 - Website http://www.balebreaker.com

Enjoy a pint of their award-winning craft brewed beer on the fourth-generation family hop farm.

Hop Nation Brewing Co. Location: 31 N 1st Ave.,Yakima Phone number: 509-367-6552 - Website: http://hopnation.us Hop Nation’s freshly crafted beers contain superior flavors that can only come from the “Hop Capitol of the Nation.”

Sunnyside Snipes Brewery and Restaurant Location: 905 Yakima Valley Hwy., Sunnyside - Phone: 509-837-2739 Website: http://snipesmountain.com Snipes Brewery and Restaurant is open all week long and serves a full menu of food. Snipes also features daily food specials. As for the beer, Snipes serves: Coyote Moon, an America Brown Ale; Extra Blonde Ale, an America Blonde Ale; Dos Borrachos, a Mexican Style Lager; Indian Pale Ale, a Robust Porter; and the Sunnyside Pale Ale, a Special Best Bitter.

Varietal Beer Co. Location: 416 E. Edison Ave., Sunnyside - Website: https://www. varietalbeer.com Varietal Beer Co. is a microbrewery and tap-room located in the lower Yakima Valley. Their goal is to produce beers for all levels of enjoyment, with each new

beer creating a unique experience. Ther tap list changes often, with guest taps and ciders available for limited periods of time. If you enjoyed something and are interested in having it again, just let them know.

Prosser Horse Heaven Hills Brewery Location: 1118 Meade Ave, Prosser Phone number: 509-781-6400 - Website: http://www.horseheavensaloon.com/ horse-heaven-hills-brewery They brew beautifully handcrafted ales and lagers utilizing local and regional hops and malts. Additional specialty ingredients and brewing techniques from around the world are utilized for seasonal and specialty beers. The Brewery and Tap Room offer a nice variety of eight to ten different microbrews for your tasting pleasure. From “Honey Girl” Ale, “Buck Off” IPA to the “Dark Cherry Stout,” there is a beer for everyone. Horse Heaven offers growlers and kegs to go and they cater to special celebrations at your location or our tap room.

Richland Atomic Ale Brewpub and Eatery Location: 1015 Lee Blvd., Richland Phone: 509-946-5465 - Website: http:// atomicalebrewpub.com Atomic Ale and Brewpub opened their doors in the late 1990’s. They are a full service restaurant along with a brewery.

For patrons looking for a beer and pizza, Atomic Ale is your place to go with 11

pizzas on the menu.

For beer, Atomic Ale Brewpub offers a Half-Life Hefewizen, Atomic Ambers, and Plutonium Porter. Atomic Ale also offers growlers to go.

Kennewick Ice Harbor Brewing Company

Location: Ice Harbor at the Marina is located on 350 Clover Island Drive - Phone number: 509-586-3181.

Location: Ice Harbor Brewery and Pub is located at 206 N. Benton St., Kennewick - Phone number:509-582-5340.

Ice Harbor has two different locations to enjoy their brews. For a nice view of the Columbia River, Ice Harbor at the Marina has a restaurant open seven days a week - Saturday and Sunday they open at 8 a.m. for breakfast.

Up the road from the marina, Ice Harbor Brewery and Pub offers nine different selections at both locations. Ice Harbor has a wide variety of beer ranging from light (Lighthouse lager) to a dark (Strenwheerler stout). Having tried many of brews at Ice Harbor, their Hefeweizen is one of the best on the market. Ice Harbor has a full menu of pub food, appetizers and salads.

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SPORTS

Professional Sports in Central Washington Central Washington has several professional sports teams. The Tri-City Americans, the Tri-City Dust Devils, the Yakima Valley Pippins, the Yakima Sun Kings, and now the Tri-Cities Fire, are the teams which have made a home for themselves in Central and Eastern Washington.

The Tri-City Americans are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League, based in Kennewick, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center.

The Americans begin their season in September and end in March.

The Tri-City Dust Devils are a minor league baseball team based in Pasco, Washington. The team’s first season was

in 2001, moving up the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. The Dust Devils are a member of the short-season Class A Northwest League and are a farm team of the San Diego Padres. The Devils play their home games at Gesa Stadium.

The Dust Devils start competition in June and ends in September.

The Yakima Valley Pippins are a collegiate wood bat baseball team based in Yakima, Washington. They are a member of the West Coast League and began play in 2014 at the 3,000seat Yakima County Stadium. They replaced the Yakima Bears of the Northwest League, who relocated to Hillsboro, Oregon, and were renamed the Hillsboro Hops. The Yakima Valley

Pippins are named after the pippin apple. The Pippins begin their season in June and ends in August.

The Yakima SunKings is a North American Premier Basketball (NAPB) franchise located in Yakima, Washington, covering the central Washington sports market of Yakima, Tri-Cities, and Ellensburg. Previously the team competed in the Continental Basketball Association. The SunKings play at the Yakima SunDome. The SunKings begin their competition season in January and end in April.

The newest professional sports team in Eastern Washington, is the TriCities Fire. The Tri-Cities Fire are a professional indoor football team to be

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based out of Kennewick, Washington.

Beginning in late Spring of 2019, they will play their home games at the Toyota Center, filling the void left following the departure of the Tri-Cities Fever, an Indoor Football League of 2016. The Fire’s season runs from late March to the end of June. Check out their website www.gofirefootball.com for their schedule or to check out their roster. They have a former Mustang standout in Michael Kernan playing wide-receiver.

Central Washington is a perfect spot for sports fans during all seasons. You can catch a game during all four seasons.

No matter the sport - there is bound to be something that will entertain you.

Yakima Valley Sports Commission Annual Events players participated in the 14th Annual Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in 2016, bringing approximately 10,000 people to the streets of downtown Yakima. Visit HotShots3on3.com for more information. The official date for the 2019 Hot Shots Tourney will be June 22-23rd, 2019.

Athletes and event organizers throughout the Pacific Northwest appreciate the Yakima Valley for its outstanding sports venues, convenient location, supportive community and terrific weather. That level of service has earned us the title of Where Sports Come to Play. Each year, they host four signature events: Yakima Valley Sports Awards Luncheon - Honoring high school athletes, coaches and teams in 20 interscholastic sports, the Yakima Valley Sports Awards Luncheon is annually held in the Yakima Convention Center prior to the end of each school year.

Approximately 500 athletes, coaches and fans attend this event. This year it will be held on Thursday June 6.

Yakima Hot Shots 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament- Over 460 teams and 1,800

Dye Hard 5K Color Run - The Dye Hard 5K, the newest Sports Commission Signature Event, debuts in the summer of 2018. An untimed running event, the Dye Hard 5K, provides participants with an opportunity to have fun with friends and family while getting covered in fluorescent colored powder. And don’t forget about the post-event party with music, dancing and even more powder. Visit DyeHard5k.com for more information. This event will be held July 13, 2019.

SunDome Volleyball FestivalSeptember 13-14, 2019. Sixty-four (64) high school varsity volleyball teams from Washington and Oregon, as well as 16 junior varsity teams, will participate in the 2016 SunDome Volleyball Festival. The Festival is fast becoming an elite pre-season tournament in the Pacific Northwest.

Visit YakimaValleyVolleyball.com for more information.

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2019 Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo

Each August, the Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo entertains the Lower Yakima Valley.

The Fair and Rodeo will start this year on Aug. 7 through Aug. 10 at the County Park in Grandview, WA. On Thursday, Aug. 8, the fair kicks-off with a parade down Second Street in Grandview, WA. The parade features, the Miss Grandview court, Mariachi Bands, and dancing horses.

The highlight for both Friday and Saturday night, is the ProWest Rodeo and Beer Garden at the Rodeo Arena.

The cowboys put on various events for the crowd’s delight including: Wild Cow Milking, Stalk Horse Race, Bareback Riding Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, and Ranch Bronc Riding.

Also on Saturday morning (Aug 10), the Grandview Chamber of Commerce Car show will be held at the Amphitheater at the County Park. Cars, motorcycles, tractors, and trucks will be on show. The car show will start at 10:00 a.m.

For more information, please visit http://yvfair-rodeo.org/ or Facebook page Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo.

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Gorgeous Picnic Places in Eastern Washington Picnics can be one of the best parts of summer. Listed are some favorite spots to picnic: 1. Swan Lake, is in the Colville National Forest, just off Hwy 21, south of Republic.

The annual Fall Mountain Bike Fest is held at the Swan Lake Campground.

2. Rimrock Lake is easily accessible from Highway 12. Look up and see the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

3. Stonehenge Memorial, is a full-scale replica built by Sam Hill. The stones are near Maryhill, Museum off Hwy 14. The Memorials are open daily 7 a.m. to dusk.

4. Taneum Road, Take I-90 to the Thorp exit (Exit #101), turn left and travel to the Thorp Cemetery Road, turn right and eventually you come to Taneum Road.

5. Manastash Ridge, from Ellensburg, take Umptanum Road. After about two miles, Umptanum intersects with Manastash Road. Follow Manastash Road west to Cove Road, then left to the parking area.

6. Madame Dorian Memorial Park is located 23 miles south of the Tri-Cities, on State Hwy 12.

7. Anjou Bakery, 3898 Old Monitor Highway Cashmere, WA 98815 off Hwy 97 is the beautiful Anjou Pear Orchard, with a bakery in an old farm house. Open Thursday to Sundays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

8. Banks Lake extends over 27,000 acres of warm water from Grand Coulee to Coulee City, aligned with basalt-rock coulees.

9. Charbonneau Park is on Lake Sacajawea, 10. Palouse Falls, that which lies on confluence of the Snake and Palouse Rivers. This 105-acre park allows for a picnic with a view of the falls, and nature’s soundtrack of the water falling.

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