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5: Welcome6: Calendar of Events9: Winter Activities10: 4 County Map/B.C.
11: Region 1 - Okanogan Valley12: Oroville 25: Conconully19: Ellisforde 27: Omak19: Tonasket 30: Okanogan24: Riverside
32: Region 2 - Canada33: Oliver, Osoyoos, B.C.
35: Region 3 - Okanogan Highlands36: Molson 39: Okanogan Highlands37: Chesaw 40: Nighthawk39: Havilla/Sitzmark 41: Loomis
42: Region 4 - Ferry County/Republic/Curlew43: Ferry County/Republic/Curlew
46: Region 5 - Methow & Lower Okanogan Valley47: Winthrop 48: Methow47: Carlton 49: Pateros48: Twisp 51: Brewster
55: Region 6 - Chelan & Douglas County56: Bridgeport 60: Waterville58: Mansfield 62: Lake Chelan/Orondo
63: Camping & Lodging65: Businesses & Services
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Recreationland 2010
Welcome to beautiful North Central Washington and lower British Columbia, one of the greatest “undiscovered” and unspoiled recreational areas in the Pa-cific Northwest. By traveling north from Wenatchee along the many scenic by-ways like the Okanogan Trails Byway on the International Discovery Loop, you will experience two countries, many cultures and unique history and heritage.Okanogan, Douglas and Chelan counties
abound in ghost towns, historical land-marks, abandoned (and active) mines, camping, fishing, hunting, 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 burgeoning wine industry. There are wine festivals and tastings, and wineries in the Osoyoos and Oliver areas welcome visitors.Back in the United States, north central
Washington is staking out a whole wine industry as well, with established and new wineries from Chelan to Oroville.Although fishing and hunting remain two
of the biggest recreational pastimes in the area, watchable wildlife activities like birdwatching are increasing in popularity. This region offers a variety of flora and fauna for wildlife fans to explore.Even though the area is semi-desert,
the region of fers several f ine lakes for swimming, boating, jet skiing and
fishing. Water recre-ation choices range from the international Lake Osoyoos to in-ternationally famous Lake Chelan, from the mighty Columbia River to the undiscov-ered Similkameen.If wide open spac-
es are the thing, the wide-open plateau is the spot; the drive between Bridgeport and Waterville, over the top as it were, is full of straight roads and big skies. Water-ville is the Douglas County seat—check out the historic courthouse—and is full of houses and shops that show its late 19th Century, red brick roots. Good fish-ing spots are hidden here and there, old houses can be spotted from the road, and occasionally a hang glider will pass by, since the plateau is good for that sort of unusual recreation.The Columbia, Methow and Okanogan
rivers provide excellent fishing, as do the many local lakes. There’s good water for 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.How about taking a hike, or maybe a
mountain bike ride, maybe even a horse-
back ride? Try one of the many fun and interesting trails in the Methow Valley—more than 400 miles for the choosing—or anywhere from Chief Joseph Dam to Pate-ros. Summer days can hit 100 degrees or more, so one of the rivers, the swimming holes or local pools might be appealing.Golfers have a plethora of choices, from
the Oroville Golf Club to Lake Woods in Bridgeport, Alta Lake near Pateros to Omak and Okanogan and Chelan, as well as courses in Osoyoos and Oliver. Camping and RV facilities are available at numerous locations from Waterville to Oroville.Again, welcome to north central Wash-
ington 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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Region 1 - Okanogan Valley
Region 2 - Canada
OSOYOSS, B.C.
April3: Easter Eggstravaganza20-May 8: Ok Spring Wine Festival
May20-25: Meadowlark Festival
June11-13: Cactus Jalopies Show & Shine18-20: Free Family Fishing Weekend19: Osoyoos Relay for Life
TBA: Wine Country RacingTBA: SO Annual Chamber Golf Tourney
July1: Canada Day in Okanagan Falls1: Cherry Fiesta - Canada Day23: Home Hardware Street Dance
OROVILLE
MayOroville Farmers Market Opens8: 76th Annual May Festival8: Oroville Chamber Barbeque15: 8th Annual Run for the Border Motorcycle Rally15: Spring Barrel Tasting23-25: Watchable Wildlife Weekend
July4: Oroville Fireworks Display Deep Bay Park4: Chesaw Family Rodeo24: Annual Heritage & Airport Days31: Toast of Oroville Wine Festival (City Park)
August14-15: CAN-AM Hydroplane Races
September3-5: Annual Rendezvous Rhythm and Blues Festival
TONASKET
April9: 4D Barrel Racing10-11: Tonasket Junior Rodeo
May1: Consignment Auction at Rodeo Ground
June3: Kids Nite and BBQ at Rodeo Grounds4: Jeremy Ives Bull Riding5: Bronc Riding4-5: 75th annual Tonasket Founder’s Day Jubilee19: Father’s Day Car Show and Barbecue20: Father’s Day Fly-In
August6: Junior Bulls & Barrels20-21: Garlic Festival & Wine Tasting
September5: Demolition Derby (Labor Day Weekend)
OctoberTBA: Okanogan Family Faire
RIVERSIDE
August1: Riverfest
CONCONULLY
April24-25: Trout Derby
May29-30: Arts and Crafts Festival
June19: Cowboy Caviar Fete
July3: Independence Celebration and Car Show
August6-4: Town-Wide Yard Sale6-7 Miner’s Days21: Grubstake Open Golf Tournament (Okanogan Valley Golf Club)Country Music Fest (One week prior to Labor Day)
October2: Stew and Brew16: Opening Day Holiday Bazaar
OMAK
April24-25: Fishing Season Opener
May7-8, 13-15: Annie Get Your Gun at Omak Performing Arts Center7-9: Friendly OK Car Show, Swap Meet and Flea Market14-15: Relay for Life15-16: Okanogan County Junior Rodeo
JuneFarmer’s Market Opens (through October)19-20: Art in the Park
August11-15: Davis Shows Carnival11-15: Western Art Show12-15: Omak Stampede & Suicide Race12-15: Omak Stampede Native American Encampment
September9-12: Okanogan County FairHunting Season Opens
October23: Loup Loup Ski Foundation Auction & Taste of Two Valleys30: Hallelujah Carnival
OKANOGAN
MayFarmer’s Market, Tuesday afternoons
and Saturday mornings, Legion Park (through October)14-15: Relay For LifeHistorical Museum Opens Memorial Day Weekend
June5: Okanogan Days Main Street Celebration6: Farmer’s Market
August21: Grubstake Open Golf Tournament
September9-12: Okanogan County Fair (Second weekend)
October2: Harvest Festival
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Region 3 - Okanogan Highlands
Region 4 - Ferry COunty/Republic
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS
FebruaryIce Fishing Festival
MayMolson Schoolhouse Museum is open (Memorial Weekend through
September 4)
June19: Molson Mid-Summer FestivalJuly3: Chesaw Community Dance4: Chesaw Family Rodeo
WAUCONDA
JuneFlag Day Celebration and Picnic
July17: Fabulous 50’s Sock Hop & Car Show
REPUBLIC/FERRY COUNTY
April9: Annual Bingo games at the Curlew Civic Hall17: 35th Annual Conservation Plant Sale17: Fairgrounds Swap Meet24: Annual Stonerose Art, Antique and Collectibles Auction
MayFishing Season begins for lakes, ponds and reservoirs1: Community Yard Sale/ Malo Grange7: May Bingo Games/ Curlew Civic HallTBA: Stonerose Opens
June4: June Bingo Games/ Curlew Civic Hall6: Barrel Derby Celebration6: 9th Annual Ansorge Artists’ Affaire12-13: Prospector Days in Republic12: Prospector Days Rodeo and Race/ Ferry County Fairgrounds12: Barn Dance/Ferry County Fairgrounds21-24: Pioneer Arts Camp25-27: Republic Motorcycle Rally 2010
July4: Fireworks and Lighted Boat Parade/ Curlew Lake17: Wauconda’s Fabulous 50’s Sock Hop & Car Show
August21-22: Shakespearean Play27-29: Wings Over Republic Fly-In31: Ferry County Fair TBA: Mountain Music FestivalTBA: Washington Open Fiddle Contest
SeptemberLabor Day Weekend: Ferry County Fair11: Harvest Market & Community Yard SaleTBA: Swan Lake Mountain Bike Festival
OctoberFishing Season EndsTBA: Curlew’s Annual Duck DerbyTBA: Stonerose closes for the season
24: Romancing The Desert Gala
August6-8: Bluegrass Country in Osoyoos13: Home Hardware Street Dance29: Subaru Ironman TriathlonTBA: Osoyoos Summer Curling BonspielTBA: OK Falls Street Dance
September10-12: Osoyoos Skaha Kennel Club Dog Show18-19: OK Falls Days & Outhouse RaceTBA: Wine Country RacingTBA: Sailing RegrattaTBA: Bass Fishing TournamentOctober30-10: Annual 30th OK Fall Wine Festival3: Festival of the GrapeTBA: Wine Country RacingTBA: Oktoberfest Celebration
OLIVER, B.C.
April3: Oliver Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt10: Oliver Legion Flea Market11: Jack Wessell - 10k Race16: Taste of the South Okanagan17: Oliver Quilt Show20-May 8: Ok Spring Wine Festival
May20-25: Annual Meadowlark Festival22: Tinhorn Creek Concert
June4-6: Sosa Black Powder Rendevous6: Half Ironman Triathlon11-13: Celebrity Wine Festival12: Junior Triathlon18-20: Oliver Blue Grass Festival18-20: Free Family Fishing Weekend26: Tinhorn Creek Concert
July1: Canada Day Celebration11: Desert Half Ironman Triathlon17: Oliver Sunshine Festival & Parade31: Tinhorn Creek ConcertJuly-Sept.: Oliver’s Country Market A-Fair
August1: Tinhorn Shakespear Co.14: Oliver Airport Public Fly In BreakfastTBA: OK Falls Street Dance
September4: Annual Y.A.K. Fly In/ Oliver Airport18-19: Rock Creek Fall FairTBA: Hillbilly Lawnmower Race
October30-10: Annual 30th OK Fall Wine Festival2-3: Fall Art Show/ Community Centre3: Festival of the GrapeTBA: SO Concert Society
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Region 6 - Chelan/Douglas COunty
Region 5 - Methow/Lower Okanogan Valley
Bridgeport
April3: Easter Egg Hunt
June5: Bridgeport Daze
December1 - 25: Christmas in Bridgeport
Mansfield
JanuaryFind the Lions Club Lion
April3: Easter Egg Hunt
May29-31: Rocket Launches29: Graduation
June11-13: Mansfield Centennial & Playdays
July4: Town Celebration & Fireworks
September4-6: Rocket Launches
October2: Annual Lion’s Club Auction
Waterville
April3: Easter Egg Hunt
July3: Demolition Derby and Fireworks9-10: Waterville Days
August26-29: NCW District Fair & Rodeo
December4: Community Tree Lighting
Orondo
August20-21: Apple Capital Duathon and Triathalon, Daroga State Park
October2-3: Cider & Donut Days, Orondo Cider Works
Lake Chelan
May7-8: Manson Apple Blossom Festival
June4-5: CruiZin Chelan 20095: Wally Peterson Memorial Fly-In26: Chelan Century Challenge Bike Ride25-27: Lake Chelan Street Fair
July4: Fireworks over Manson Bay10-17: Lake Chelan Bach Fest17-18: Chelan Man Multi-Sport Weekend23-24: Chelan Pro-West Rodeo
August14-15: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
September10-11: Fall in Lake Chelan Car Show11-12: Lake Chelan Sailing Regatta17-18: Lake Chelan State Park Music Festival18: Shore to Shore Run25-26: Lake Chelan Hydrofest
October1-3: Norm Evans Memorial Apple Cup hydroplane race
November26: Santa Arrives in Chelan26: Downtown Chelan Holiday Lighting26: Hot Friday, day after Thanksgiving sale27: Manson’s Holiday Lighting Festival
For more events go to www.lakechelan.com
Winthrop
February19-20: Winthrop Snowshoe Softball
March4-6: Balloon Round-Up
May7-9: 49er Days29-30: Methow Valley Rodeo
June19 - 20: Winthrop Wine Festival
July16-18: Rythme And Blues Festival30 - August 7: Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival
August28: NC Old Time Fiddlers Contest
September4-5: Methow Valley Rodeo11: Auto Rally
November27-28: Christmas at the Endof the Road
Twisp
May-AugustFarmers Market
July4: Parade And Town Celebration Cascadia Concert Series Year Round
DecemberBazaar And Mistletoe Madness
Carlton
May-AugustFarmers Market AugustFloat Regatta & Bbq
Pateros
April12: Chamber Banquet
May21-23: Pateros Business Appreciation Day/ City Wide Yard Sale
July16-18: Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree17: 3rd Annual Dragon Boat Races and 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
August28-29: Pateros Hydro Classic
December1-31: Christmas At The Confluence15: Community Tree Lighting and Santa Claus Visit
Brewster
July4: Bonanza Days/Celebration with Fireworks
August5-8: 5th Annual Budweiser Lowrance King Salmon Derby
December8-21: Christmas on the Columbia
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Winter-time Activities Abound
There are lots of winter-time activities available in the Okanogan including downhill and cross-country skiing, sled-ding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing.A great place for downhill skiing and
snowboarding is the Sitzmark Ski area located on the Havillah Road about 20 miles from Tonasket. The hill has seven main runs and has been the training grounds for generations of skiers from Tonasket and Oroville. There is a chair-lift and 660 vertical foot ski run with an elevation of 4,950 feet. Runs range from easy to “expert only.” Sitzmark also offers ski rentals and there is also a day lodge where skiers can warm up with some-thing to eat and some coffee or cocoa.The Loup Loup Ski Bowl is located
between Twisp and Okanogan near the summit of the Loup Loup Pass. Loup Loup has six primary runs to choose from with a 1,200 ft. vertical drop. There are great tubing runs and rentals for the whole family to enjoy at Loup Loup as well.The Loup has been a countywide effort
of ski enthusiasts since its inception; volunteers helped build it back in the day, the chair lift was paid for through fundraising efforts, it’s one of the few non-
profit ski areas around. People who want more information on skiing opportunities on the Loup can check the website at skitheloup.com.Mount Baldy Ski Area is located north-
east of Osoyoos, B.C. and is popular with skiers on both sides of the border. In addition to great ski runs there are 20 km of marked snowshoe trails and non-groomed cross-country trails, 20 km of groomed cross country ski trails for day use and a tobogganing area. Another choice for intermediate and
advanced skiers is helicopter-assisted skiing. North Cascade Heli-Skiing, lo-cated in Mazama has a variety of down-hill and Nordic ski packages available. They offer world-class powder skiing on 300,000 square acres in the North Cas-cades, with some of the most spectacular scenery and best skiing conditions in the Northwest.About three miles down the road from
Sitzmark is the Highland Sno-Park with 21 miles of groomed trails for those who enjoy cross-country (telemark) skiing. There are many areas in the Okanogan to go sledding and tubing as well or for a great work out try snowshoeing.
Nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades is the perfect quite spot for your celebration
Loup Loup Basin
Beautiful in any season
(509) 557-3401
2 miles off highway 20 between Twisp & Okanogan The Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation
operates The Loup Loup Ski Area under permit on the Okanogan National Forest
You’ll find the gate open Saturdays year round and the ski area operational December - March
Nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades is the perfect quite spot for your celebration
Loup Loup Basin
Beautiful in any season
(509) 557-3401
2 miles off highway 20 between Twisp & Okanogan The Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation
operates The Loup Loup Ski Area under permit on the Okanogan National Forest
You’ll find the gate open Saturdays year round and the ski area operational December - March
Nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades is the perfect quite spot for your celebration
Loup Loup Basin
Beautiful in any season
(509) 557-3401
2 miles off highway 20 between Twisp & Okanogan The Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation
operates The Loup Loup Ski Area under permit on the Okanogan National Forest
You’ll find the gate open Saturdays year round and the ski area operational December - March
Nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades is the perfect quite spot for your celebration
Loup Loup Basin
Beautiful in any season
(509) 557-3401
2 miles off highway 20 between Twisp & Okanogan The Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation
operates The Loup Loup Ski Area under permit on the Okanogan National Forest
You’ll find the gate open Saturdays year round and the ski area operational December - March
Nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades is the perfect quite spot for your celebration
Loup Loup Basin
Beautiful in any season
(509) 557-3401
2 miles off highway 20 between Twisp & Okanogan The Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation
operates The Loup Loup Ski Area under permit on the Okanogan National Forest
You’ll find the gate open Saturdays year round and the ski area operational December - March
Nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades is the perfect quite spot for your celebration
Loup Loup Basin
Beautiful in any season
(509) 557-3401
2 miles off highway 20 between Twisp & Okanogan The Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation
operates The Loup Loup Ski Area under permit on the Okanogan National Forest
You’ll find the gate open Saturdays year round and the ski area operational December - March
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Lake Chelan
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Pateros
Methow
Winthrop
Carlton
Malott
Riverside
Omak
Brewster
Okanogan
Conconully
Tonasket
Oroville
Ellisforde
Molson
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Loomis
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OrovilleIncorporated in 1908Population: 1710Elevation: 938 ft.
TonasketIncorporated on Dec. 16, 1927Population: 994 (2000 Census)Elevation: 919 ft
OkanoganIncorporated on Oct. 29, 1907Population: 2,484Elevation: 840 ft.
ConconullyIncorporated on Nov. 11, 1908Population: 185 (2000 Census)Elevation: 2,303 ft
OmakIncorporated on February 11, 1911Population: 4,721Elevation: 843 ft.
RiversideIncorporated in 1913Population: 327Elevation: 860 ft
EllisfordeElevation: 981 ft.
Region 1 - Okanogan Valley
Malott
Riverside
Omak
Okanogan
Conconully
Tonasket
Oroville
Ellisforde
FACTS n’ FIGURES
Oroville - Ellisforde - Tonasket - Conconully Riverside - Omak - Okanogan
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OrovilleOroville, or “Gold Town,” is situated four
miles south of the Canadian border. An average of 2,000 vehicles a day, pass through the nearby Port of Entry to enter the U.S. or go to Canada. The shared entry is open 24 hours and is the busi-est and only commercial port in Eastern Washington.Incorporated in 1908, Oroville sits just
north of the confluence of two rivers – the Similkameen and the Okanogan and borders Lake Osoyoos, an international body of water shared by Oroville and Osoyoos, B.C..Oroville was originally noted for its
mining, cattle and timber, but today is better known for its apples, cherries, pears and grapes and for being the birthplace of the apple industry in Wash-ington. The area’s first white settler was Hiram “Okanogan” Smith, who arrived here in 1860. Smith, who later served in the territorial and state legislatures, became recognized as the first apple orchardist in Washington after packing 1,200 tree seedlings on his back down from Canada to his homestead on Lake Osoyoos. He planted 24 acres of apples and eight acres of peaches, pears and grapes. Some of the original apple trees still survive and continue to produce to this day.The industry he started nearly 150
years ago is still important today, with millions of boxes of fruit packed here every year. Gold Digger Apples led the way in the American Okanogan Valley in grape growing. Their Okanogan Estates & Vineyards winery has produced sever-al award winning vintages. In addition to Okanogan Estate & Vineyards, Oroville boasts Lake Crest, Copper Mountain and Esther Bricques Wineries.
In addition to the burgeoning wine industry, Oroville has a fine microbrew-ery – Alpine Brewery. The small brewery handcraf ts authentic German-style beers that are enjoyed in the home mar-ket, as well as pubs and restaurants on both sides of the Cascades. Spr ing ushers in the annual May
Festival. This yearly festival is held the second weekend in May and features, among other activities, a parade, fun run, bass tournament, 3-on-3 basketball tournament and spring barrel tasting. Over 350 riders will be cruising into
town for their six annual Run for the Border on Armed Services Day, Sat-urday, May 15. Riders take of f from Wenatchee in the morning and arrive in Oroville around 1 p.m. as part of the charity event. Two fine parks are situated on the
lake. Osoyoos Lake Veteran’s Memorial Park is located in town is a big draw to the area. The park offers handicapped campsites and access to the day park
Did you know...• Tourism, timber-based
products, apple, pear and cherry orchards, vineyards
• First gold strike inWashington State at Rich Bar on Similkameen River
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and picnic areas. It also offers boat-launching facilities, as does Deep Bay Park about one and a half miles north of the city limits. Deep Bay Park has open and covered picnic areas and public restrooms. There is also a fireworks display there every July 4th.Osoyoos Lake offers swimming, boat-
ing, sailing, water and jet skiing, as well as first-class fishing. Or, if you want, you can just sit on the beach and relax. From Lake Osoyoos you can paddle your canoe or kayak south down the Okanogan River and stop by Oroville’s Henry Kniss Riverfront Park. There are picnic tables and the park is a great spot to watch local wildlife.Oroville has several other small parks,
some designed with picnicking in mind and others for softball or soccer. Bud Clark Memorial ball fields, just south-east of Oroville on Chesaw Road, was designed with three diamonds to ac-commodate Lit tle League and adult softball tournaments. “City Park” is just west of Main Street. Centennial Park, built to mark the city’s 100th Birthday, is located in the heart of downtown. The park with gazebo, grass, flowers, trees, tables and benches was designed as a place to sit back and relax after enjoying a walk downtown among the town’s many shopping and dining op-portunities.Osoyoos Lake is also home to power
boat racing. This will be the tenth year powerboats have roared around the lake in the Can-Am Apple Cup Limited Hydroplane Races on Aug. 14 and 15. The races feature both inboard and out-board powerboats, including the limited hydroplanes. Oroville Heritage Day and Airport Day
are both in August. The Rendezvous Rhythm and Blues Festival is held on Labor Day week-end. In addition to all
these events and festivities, this bor-der town offers the sports enthusiast many outlets dur-ing the spring and summer. There is golfing at the Oro-ville Golf Club. Its nine-hole course is considered one of the most beautiful and challenging small courses in the state. A trailhead to the Similkameen River Trail, which follows the old Great Northern Railroad grade from Oroville, across a steel trestle bridge over the Similkameen River and
through an old railroad tunnel, is being developed.Dorothy Scott International Airport can
accommodate light planes and has 24-hour credit card operated fuel pumps as well as U.S. Customs check in for international travelers.
509-476-44441510 Main St., Oroville, WA
For all of your Real Estate Needs!
Outstanding Agents.
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Call Cindy or Rocky DeVon,Jaden Taber, Rob Kammeyer or Laura Daubert
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Open 6 days a week: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.(closed on Tuesdays)
1918 Main St., Oroville
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Lake Crest WineryAward winning wines. Estate grown at the Mathews Vineyards. Our production is small and elite. Great Wines at affordable prices. Come in to our tasting room on the corner of Main & Appleway, Oroville, WA. Apr. - Dec. 12-5 daily. Party Tue. eve. on Patio & Park!
509-476-2347, [email protected]
Wannacut Lake
Okanogan Hill Country Homestead Sites Stagecoach Road Abandoned Mines
Veteran Guide:Claude Newton
15 E. Wannacut Lane - Oroville
509-476-2918
Stagecoach Road Abandoned Mines
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O R O V I L L E ’ S
A unique experience in the Northern part of Okanogan County! We invite you to our Tasting Rooms.Oroville is located just 5 miles south of the British Columbia border.
Copper MountainVineyards
1. Copper Mountain Vineyards 33345 Hwy 97 Oroville, WA 98844 Located in Taber’s Fruit Barn 509-476-2762 509-322-0011www.coppermountainvineyards.comTasting Room Open Daily9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment
Winery & Vineyard
2. Esther Bricques Winery & Vineyard 38 Swanson Mill Rd. Oroville, WA 98844 509-476-2861www.estherbricques.comSummer Wine Tasting12 to 5 p.m. Daily or by appointment
3. Lake Crest Winery Corner of Main & Appleway Oroville, WA 98844 Tasting Room: 509-476-2259 Winery: [email protected] Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4. Okanogan Estate & Vineyards 1205 Main St. / Hwy 97 Oroville, WA 98844 509-476-2736www.okanoganwine.comOpen Year RoundFree Wine Tasting
Wines of the Okanogan Valley
Whistler
‘Neil
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Chamber of Commercewww.orovillewashington.com
2010 Calendar of Events
The Oroville Depot Museum1210 Ironwood St.
(509) 476-2739
Northern Gateway to the Okanogan Trails Scenic Byway and the Columbia River Water Trail
-OROVILLE-Visitor WELCOME Center
Now located atFeb. 13th – 6th Annual Northwest Ice Fishing FestivalMay 8th – 76th Annual May FestivalMay 8th – Chamber BarbecueMay 15th – 8th Annual Run For the BorderJuly 4th – Fireworks at Deep Bay ParkJuly 4th – Chesaw Family RodeoJuly 24th – Annual Heritage & Airport DaysJuly 31st – Taste of Oroville Wine FestivalAugust 14 - 15th – CAN-AM Hydroplane RacesSept. 3 - 5th – Annual Rendezvous Rhythm & Blues FestivalOct. 29th – Annual Trick or Treat & Costume ContestDec. 4th – Christmas Tree Lighting & Caroling
Information: 509-476-2739
EstherBric ues TastingsToursSales
509-476-2861
Handcrafted Wines
from theOkanogan Valley
w w w. e s t h e r b r i cq u e s . co m estherbricques@nvinet .com38 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville,WA
EstherBric uesWinery
Summer HoursNoon to 6 pm
or by appointment
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“Your RX Specialist”“Your RX Specialist”
OROVILLEPHARMACY
Hallmark & Leanin’ Tree CardsYour Local AT&T Cell Phone Dealer
Frames, Unique gifts, Books on order,Webkinz, Russ Plush Stuffed Animals
Much More!
1416 Main St., Oroville 509-476-3411
Hallmark & Leanin’ Tree Cards
Dick
New Arrivals almost Daily!
Quik - MartYour Full Service
Mini-Mart...
Gas Tackle Convenience Store Cold Drinks Ice Cream Fast Food Snacks Hot Food / Pizza Fresh SandwichesHwy 97—1501 Main St., Oroville 476-2161
~ Fast & Friendly ~
O K A N O G A NESTATE & VINEYARDS
Open Year RoundFREE Wine Tasting
www.okanoganwine.com
1205 Main St. / Hwy. 97Oroville, WA509-476-2736
FREE Wine Tasting
www.okanoganwine.com
1205 Main St. / Hwy. 97
FREE Wine Tasting
509-476-2762 509-322-0011Located in Taber’s Fruit Barn
33345 Hwy 97, Oroville
Copper MountainVineyards
Tasting Room Open:Daily 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. or by appointment
Enjoy a glass of wine on ourdeck overlooking Lake Osoyoos
www.coppermountianvineyards.com
Visit us in 2010. See our new exhibits,fi nd out about our ‘Gossip’ Tours.
76th Annual May Day Celebration, May 8th.Our MuseumsThe Old Depot
&The McDonald Cabin
The Oroville Depot was built in 1907 by Great
Northern. You will fi nd new exhibits for 2010, along
with railroad memorabilia, a caboose, pictures and
many other items from the past. Come and see all the historic treasures.Hours: Mon. - Fri.10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
You will fi nd vacation, relocation, economic development and community information. Also local and state maps, brochures,
history, camping and RV information, hotels, motels,directions and much, much more.
Now hosting the Oroville Visitor Information Center
1210 IronwoodOroville, WA 98844
509-476-2739 Email: [email protected] Website: borderlandshistory.com
Old Depot Museum Open May 1 - Sept. 11
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Experience & Integrity
1408 Main St., Oroville 509.476.3378
CAN-AM APPLE CUP 2010
Deep Bay Park on Lake Osoyoos
Aug. 14th & 15th
Racing starts at 11:00 a.m.
Concessions Beer Garden Vendors
Parking will be limited at thePark so come
EARLY!
Limited Inboard Hydros,Flatbottoms & Outboard Performance Crafts
at:Racing starts at 11:00 a.m.
“An Old-fashioned fruit stand”Providing fresh LOCAL food!
2 1/2 miles North of Ellisforde
Katie Wheat, owner
102 O’Neil Rd. Oroville [email protected]
APPLEWAY
509-476-3900Fax: 509-476-3633
811 ApplewayOroville, WA 98844
Ken & Vivian TaylorProprietors
OrovilleGolf Club
509-476-23902 mi. W. of Oroville on Nighthawk Rd.
Open Daily Tee Times Required
Power Carts Available!
"Come visit our WorldFamous Groundhogs"
Ground Hog OpenAugust 20, 21 & 22
OGLE ChapmanApril 23, 24 & 25
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Ellisforde
Did you know...• Named after Chief
Tonasket of the Okano-gan People
• Average TemperatureHigh/Low: 61 °F/ 37.1 °F
• Average Precipitation:12.3 inches
• Average Snowfall: 14inches
• Activities: fishing, hiking,mountain biking and hunting
Tonasket
To look at Ellisforde today, many people might miss the rich history of the tiny town between Tonasket and Oroville.Early day missionaries to the county from
the Catholic Church chose Ellisforde as the site where they would build their first mis-sion church. Father de Rouge’ built a home and the original chapel, named Our Lady of Lourdes, in 1885 along the Okanogan River near Ellisforde. Both Native Americans and whites attend-
ed Catholic Mass there. He later constructed a small school. The original chapel burned in 1894. Today only the mission cemetery re-mains, located behind the Ellisforde Church
of the Brethren. The town has two convenience-
type markets located on opposite sides of State Highway 97 which in-tersects the small community. One store also offers a few Hispanic food items that they prepare. Ellisforde is mostly a bedroom community for those that work in the nearby orchards and for people who work in Oroville and Tonasket. From El-lisforde you can either travel north to Oroville or south to Tonasket or use the bridge to cross the Okanogan River to County Highway 7.
All roads lead to Tonasket
Tonasket 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, including the annual Founder’s Day Rodeo and Grand Parade, as well as newer events like the Garlic Festival.Tonasket, with a population of 1,000
very close-knit people, is nestled 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. The Founder’s Day Rodeo and Parade
is June 4 through June 5 this year. The rodeo begins Friday evening with the Jeremy Ives Memorial Bull Riding. The Founders Day Grand Parade is on Sat-urday. Following the parade it’s back to the rodeo grounds south of town for some bronco busting. The Tonasket Father’s Day Fly-In on
June 19 and 20 is an annual event featur-ing local and visiting pilots at Tonasket’s Municipal Airport west of town. Tonasket has been the local leader in these crowd-
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pleasing events and the town is gearing up for its 16th year. There’s a barbecue on Saturday and a pilot’s breakfast on Sunday morning. Also on Sunday, kids under 12-years-old fly free.The Okanogan River Garlic Festival,
held in August at History Park, is one of the newer traditions in Tonasket, but is getting quite a following. The event at-tracts local farmers selling a variety of garlic’s, as well as other fresh produce and flowers.If you like to see drivers crash into one
another in an effort to demolish one another’s cars, the Tonasket Demolition Derby on Sunday, Sept. 5 is the place for you. The contest is always exciting and attracts drivers and machines from throughout the county. There are compe-titions for both men and women and the event is a big hit with the kids.Tonasket is intersected by state High-
ways 97 and 20. Highway 97, an inter-national roadway, links the town with Canada to the north, and California on the extreme south. Highway 20 is an east/west route from the Pacific Coast via the North Cascades Highway, to Republic and Spokane.
If you miss the bigger commu-nity events, take a d v a n t a g e o f Tonasket’s wide range of recre-ational possibili-t ies. There are picnic and barbe-cue facilities that are conveniently located at Histo-ry Park, near the Okanogan River. There is also a swimming pool where swimmers a re under the watchful eyes of trained lifeguards. There is a walking trail next to the Okanogan River at Chief To-nasket Park, which also features several soccer fields and a covered picnic area. The new B3 - Blade and Bike - Skate Park is also at Chief Tonasket Park. The original town site of this western
village was located on the west side of the Okanogan River, about one mile south of its present location. Elva Helm
and the late Henry Colbert noted in their book “All Roads Lead to Tonasket” that 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 pur-
chased from the Bonaparte Land Com-pany in 1910 and was soon platted. It was named Tonasket after Chief Tonasket of the Okanogan Tribe.
jubilee
BULLS 7:00 p.m.....Jeremy Ives Memorial Open Bull Riding / $6000 Added Purse 40 Bulls- Top 10 Finals - Entry Fee, $150 prepaid. Admission: $12 Adults, $8 6-12, 5 & under FREE.
BRONCS 7:00 a.m....11:00 a.m. Cowboy Breakfast at the Rodeo Grounds 8 a.m.........Tonasket Community Freedom 5K
in support of Girls on the Run Contact 509-429-2289 11 a.m.......Kiddies & Grand Parade - entry forms at either Bank 1:00...........Queen’s Luncheon at Rodeo Grounds 7:00 p.m....OutWest Open Bronc Riding / $6000 Added Purse 35 Broncs - Top 10 - 5 Short Go - Entry Fee, $150 prepaid. Pre-paid entry fee $150 cash, money order or cashiers check payable to Tonasket Comancheros, PO Box169, Tonasket, WA. 98855 Entry Open: May 1st 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entries Close: May 31st Information: 509-486-1150 or 509-429-0141 (Teena Vickers) — Big Bend Rodeo Co. Stock —
Rodeo Tickets: General Admission: $12 adults $8 6-12 5-Under FREEFood, Camping & Beer Garden Available
Queen Taylor AyersPhoto by Terry Mills
jubilee2010
Taylor Ayers
KIDS NITE & BBQ Thursday, June 3rd at the Rodeo Grounds. Starts at 5:30 p.m. Kids Games at 6 p.m.
Friday, June 4th
Saturday, June 5th
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Freshest Lunch in Town!FREE Wi-Fi
PH. 509-486-4188 Sun., Sept. 5, 2010at 1:00pm
$100.00 Entry Fee$2000.00 Guaranteed added money5 Heats, Powder Puff & Mechanics Concessions 10 a.m. at Grounds Beer Garden Admission: $9 for Adults, $5 for children 6-12, 5 & under FreeEntry forms and rules can be picked
up at Napa Stores: Omak,Okanogan, Oroville and Tonasket. Les Schwab: Omak and Oroville
Superior Auto: Tonasket
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TONASKET RODEO GROUNDS
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For more Information call509-486-2398 or 486-4160
TONASKET RODEO GROUNDS
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The Biggest Little Eagles in the State!
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Fishing Hunting
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213 S. Western Ave., Tonasket509-486-2299
(509) 486-1411220 Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket
Bar & GrillMAVERICK'S
Steaks&
Burgers areour
Specialty!
ROOSTER’SROOSTER’S
Roy’s PharmacyRX Billing
for NumerousInsurances.
Known for its friendly service & unique gift items
318 S. Whitcomb, Tonasket Phone: 509-486-2149
Fax: 509-486-2196
for all your prescription needs!
Pawn New & Used Furniture Glassware/Gifts Unique Treasures Jewelry Sports Memorabilia
224 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket
509-486-2460
ANTIQUESTHE OLD CREAMERY
New & Used Furniture
& Collectibles~
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Collectibles&
Many Unique & Unusual Treasures!Owner, Jean Cooksey
Home Shop: 233 Joseph, Tonasket (Top of 3rd St.)509-486-4366
NOW & THEN Welcome to the “Sunny Okanogan Valley”
Tonasket is the Home of Hilltop Realty, LLC
www.hilltoprealtyllc.com 509-486-2138
HILLTOP REALTYLocated at the Jct. of U.S. Hwy 97 and State Rte 20; 21 mi.
S. of the Canadian Border; 150 mi. W of Spokane;and approx. 250 mi. NE of Seattle.
Jan Asmussen, Broker - Owner
18 W. 4th, Tonasket � 486-2127
— Friendly Service —One Stop Grocery Shopping!
Red Apple
InnMicrowaves RefrigeratorsHigh Speed Wireless Internet
Great Beds!www.redappleinnmotel.com509-486-2119
20 S. Whitcomb (Hwy. 97), Tonasket
Lee Frank Mercantile
324 S. Whitcomb, Tonasket
Bait / Tackle / Ammo Camping Supplies Hunting & Fishing Licenses Sporting Equipment Reloading
Scholz
DowntownTonasket
Farm, Ranch & Garden Appliances
Equipment Rental Hardware / Paint
We have what you need to get a job done.
509-486-2105
and
SPORTING GOODS
TonasketCommunity Cultural Center
Proud promoter of Okanogan River Garlic FestivalAugust 20 & 21
411 Western Ave.Tonasket, WA.
Ph. 486-1328www.cccoftonasket.org
August 20 & 21
411 Western Ave.
Ph. 486-1328
Wine Tasting&
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www.tonasketchamber.com
TONASKETwww.tonasketchamber.comwww.tonasketchamber.com
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Friendly People Excellent Schools Bus. Resource Center Airport Motels Banks Attorneys RV Parks City Parks / Public Pool Specialty Shops Dining Public Fishing & Boating
Forest Service Library Guest Ranches Real Estate Game Reserve Skiing / Resorts Civic Organizations Hospital / Medical Clinics Assisted Living Rehabilitation Clinics Extended Healthcare Dental / Vision Clinics
PO Box 523, Tonasket, WA 98855509-486-4429
Email: [email protected]
AMENITIES...
A LandFor AllSeasons!
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Did you know...
• Was once the busy hub of the Okanogan with paddlwheel steamers bringing equipment and supplies up river for the gold miners in the northern part of the county.
• Once hosted the Okanogan County Fair• Average High/Low Temperature: 85.3 °F/16.6 °F.• Average Precipitation: 12.83 inches• Historic Western Store, market, gas available.• Activities - nearby fishing, hiking and hunting and the
annual Riverfest celebration.
Paddlewheelers and brisk com-merce part of its past
Perhaps one of the most important towns in Okanogan County’s early day history, Riverside is still a quaint and picturesque town, as it sits nestled between the Oka-nogan River and State Highway 97.Riverside was once a booming commer-
cial center. As head of navigation for the Okanogan River, goods transported up the Columbia River and further up the Okano-gan could not get past Riverside. So Riv-erside became an important connection between then isolated Okanogan County and more populated areas of the region. Paddle-wheeled steamships chugged up the Columbia from Wenatchee, con-tinuing their journey up the sometimes barely navigable waters of the Okanogan, stopping to unload their merchandise at Riverside. Much of the valley’s produce also left for other markets by way of this lifeline to the world, which was only navi-gable past Brewster for six to eight weeks of each year.Supplies for the then booming gold mines
often came up the river in this way. Freight wagons then carried the supplies to the outlying mining towns. When the railroads arrived, the steamers became less eco-nomical and eventually died out.In celebration of the importance of
Riverside’s past, the community holds RiverFest, which includes a street fair, music and community auction. The annual festival is held in early August every year and is scheduled for Aug. 7 this year. Call (509) 826-7161 for more information.Even when temperatures hit their highest,
Riverside always seems plush and green. Farmland still surrounds the town and a bridge gives one of the few accesses to
the east side of the Okanogan River. Many find Riverside a pleasant place to live and commute to jobs in Omak and Okanogan to the south, or Tonasket to the north.There are parks for picnicking and two
RV parks for travelers. In addition, there is a boat launch with parking area man-aged by the state Department of Natural Resources. The site on the Okanogan River is one of the main access points for the upper branch of the Greater Columbia Water Trail. Riverside is also the launching point for many who travel up to Crawfish Lake, which has an enjoyable recreation area.
Riverside
Owner: Kim Nagy
102 N. Main St.PO Box 185
Riverside, WA 98849
Ph. 509-826-2049
RIVERSIDE
Jewelry by SandieSandra Schneider, Owner
104 State Street � PO Box 52Riverside, WA 98849
509-826-7161
[email protected]#602 402 679 1 1
2010 — 10th Annual
August 7, 2010 In Riverside, WA
Parade at 10 a.m.Live Music Kids Games Large Auction Vendors
For Information Call: 509-826-7161
ComeJoin the
FUN!
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Did you know...
• Began as a gold miners camp called Salmon City• Average Temperature High/Low: 56.8 °F/ 34.1 °F• Average Precipitation: 15.3 inches• Average Snowfall: 39.1 inches• Attractions: Conconully Museum, Conconully Lake, Con-
conully Reservoir and Liar’s Cove• Snowmobiling allowed in town during the winter• Activities - fishing, hiking, hunting and Outhouse Races
and Dog Sled Races in the winter
CONCONULLYWhere the past is always present
With Conconully State Park right on the reservoir, restaurants that offer everything from hot dogs to haute cuisine, 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 lodg-
ing, several restaurants and a general store with gas pumps to serve visitors. Most of the resorts in Conconully offer boat and/or canoe rentals. Some resorts feature such amenities as pools, showers, RV parking, campsites and laundromats. Kids have a good time wading in the pond and playing on the swings, slides and big toys at Conconully State Park, which also has excellent camping and picnic facilities. 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 trout in
the Conconully Lake season’s opening weekend.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 with summer tempera-tures averaging a cool 10 degrees lower than nearby Omak.As fall nears and deer season opens the
town becomes a base camp for local and visiting hunters.Conconully is truly a recreational destina-
tion for casual vacationers and outdoors enthusiasts. For more information on Conconully, call the Conconully Chamber of Commerce, visit their website www.conconully.com or call them at (877) 826-9050 or (509) 826-9050.
LUCKY D’s509-826-2573
215 North Main, Conconully
Family Friendly Banquet Facilities Children’s MenuRestaurant & Lounge
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Ice & Bait RV Hookups Cabins with Kitchens Rental Boats & Motors
2 Lakeside Resorts to Serve You2 Lakeside Resorts to Serve You
CONCONULLYThe Best Rainbow Trout Fishing in Sunny Okanogan
Liar’s CoveResort
Steve & Dena Byl
800-552-2287509-826-2287
www.shadypinesresort.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Gene & Linda Bussell
800-830-1288509-826-1288
www.liarscoveresort.comemail:
Just Plain Fun!Shady Pines
ResortConconullyLake
Conconully Reservoir
Liar’s Cove Resort
Shady Pines Resort
To Omak 19 mi.
Boat Launch
CONCONULLYCONCONULLY Complete stock of Fishing Tackle Hiking/Sightseeing/Road trips Other Nearby Lakes Much More
For more information: (877) 826-9050 or [email protected]
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ONCONULLYONCONULLYONCONULLYONCONULLY
Just for theFun of It!
Lodging RV Parks Lake Resorts State Parks Food/Drink Groceries/Fuel Snowmobiling
ATVing Fishing Hunting Water Sports Hiking Biking Much More!
ONCONULLYONCONULLYFor a FREE Calendar of Events check out our website at
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OMAKThe busy hub of the Okanogan
Omak has events planned for every sea-son of the year.In summer there’s the Stampede and
World Famous Suicide Race which is always the second weekend in August. Omak has been a rodeo town almost from the beginning and in it’s early days every Saturday night, settlers and Native Americans gathered from miles around. Horse races took place down a dusty Main Street and bucking horse contests were held in a crude canvas arena.
Omak’s Stampede and World Famous Suicide Race has been held since 1935. The event features four rodeo perfor-mances followed by the World Famous Suicide Race, where horse and rider race down a steep embankment and cross the Okanogan River for the push to the finish line. There is also a Western Art Show held in conjunction with the annual event.Other attractions include a carnival
and midway, parades, Western dances, concession row shopping, and a genu-ine Native American encampment. The encampment is complete with over 100
Did you know...
• Main Industry: Retail &Manufacturing
• Average TemperatureHigh/Low: 59 °F/ 35 °F
• Average Precipitation:12.4 in.
• Recreation: Appleblossoms, mushroom hunting, photography, fishing, golf, gardens, off-road vehicles and many festivals
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teepees, native dance competitions with dancers in full traditional dress, conces-sions and more.There are plenty of parking and camp-
ing facilities. For more information, call (509) 826-1002 or (800) 933-6625. There is fun for the whole family at the Omak Stampede.During the spring, visitors can enjoy the
apple blossoms, mushroom hunting, pho-
tography, fishing, golf, gardens, off-road vehicles and many festivals.In May, there is the Paschal Sherman
Indian School Sunflower Fest. This year’s Sunflower Fest is on May 28 and begins at 10 a.m. Call (509) 422-7590 for more information.The town is full of recreation options,
many of them around Omak’s 72-acre East Side Park. The park includes three softball
fields, the Stampede and Rodeo Arena, an Olympic size pool, two soccer fields, Babe Ruth and Little League diamonds, covered picnic area, archery range, horse shoe pits, lighted tennis courts and a bas-ketball 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.
Newly Remodeled Kitchenettes Coffee in Rooms Mi cros/Refrigs
P Motor Lodgeonderosa
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1034 S. 2nd Ave., OkanoganFirst Motel East of Twisp on Hwy 20
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Ph. 509-422-0400Toll Free 1-800-732-6702
P Motor Lodgeonderosa
Clean 2 Bedroom Suites
Cable TV/Free HBO Air Conditioning Senior Discount Pets Welcome
FREE Wireless Internet
Caribou Trail Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
James W. Lamberton, D.O.
Brewster • Chelan • Grand CouleeOmak • Republic • Tonasket
(800) 639-1100 Brewster: (509) 689-4000 Omak: (509) 826-6704
HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES HERE!
HUNTING, FISHING &CAMPING SUPPLIES
CARHARTT CLOTHINGRV SUPPLIES
GREAT SERVICE
& HARDWARE, PAINT,PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL,
HOUSEWARES OF COURSE
OMAK ACE HARDWARE661 Riverside Drive
826-0640
Three clinics.
you.ONE FOCUS.
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - NoonClosed Sunday
Family Medicine, Behavioral Medicine, Eye Care, Radiology, Urgent Care, Diabetic Education, Anticoagulation, Physical Therapy and
several Visiting Specialists from Wenatchee Valley Medical Center.
916 Koala • (509) 826-1800 or (800) 591-2765
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Saturday: 9 a.m. - NoonClosed Sunday
Family Medicine, Obstetrics, Anticoagulation andWomen’s Health Care
North Valley Family Medicine
17 S. Western • (509) 486-2174
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Saturday & Sunday
Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Women’s Health Care
North Valley Family Medicine
1617 Main • (509) 476-3631
tonasket
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OkanoganWashington’s best kept secret
The town first began as a trading post established north of Salmon Creek by Frank “Pard” Cummings, but Okanogan, incorporated in 1907, later became the county seat of the largest county in the area in Washington in 1914. One of the highlights of the year for Okano-
gan County residents is the county fair held at the fairgrounds each September. This year’s fair is Sept. 9 through Sept. 12. During fair week, thousands of people flock to the area to find an understanding of the history and culture of the area. Competitions are held in hundreds of categories, ranging from arts and crafts to dog handling, with prizes given to ribbon winners in each cat-egory. A rodeo and horse race are also held each year, in conjunction with the fair.The month of June is traditionally beauti-
ful and sunny in the Okanogan Valley, just right for the Okanogan’s annual community celebration, Sunny Okanogan Days. The celebration is on the first Saturday in June and starts off early in the morning with the Kiwanis pancake breakfast. Merchants remain open during the celebration and sidewalk vendors offer tempting food, gifts and souvenirs. The Okanogan Days Parade features
festively decorated floats, antique autos, the old-time Okanogan fire engine spraying innocent bystanders, community royalty, horseback drill teams and more. Music per-
formances by local groups are scheduled throughout the day. Other events include a fun run, lots of children’s games and activi-ties, a kids’ pet parade and a street dance with live music. In October the town pays homage to the area’s agriculture industry with a Harvest Festival.Being the county seat, Okanogan is also
the home to the historic Okanogan County Courthouse. Its architecture is reminiscent of the old mission-style and is one of the county’s most attractive buildings. Also in Okanogan is the Okanogan County Mu-seum, which features an extensive history of the county, as well as many ‘Frank Matsura’ photographs from the famous Japanese frontier photographer who made the Oka-nogan his home before the turn of the last century. Matsura is the subject of some mystery, having arrived in the Okanogan in 1890. The photographer’s images are much sought after by collectors for their depiction of early rural life and the Native Americans and cowboys in a time when the cattle in the
county far outnumbered the people. Matsura’s studio and shop are recreated at
the Okanogan County Historical Museum, as is the old Okanogan Fire Hall with its soaring roof, designed for drying of the fire hoses. The museum is one of five operated by the Okanogan County Historical Society. In the museum, a series of dioramas, mod-els, photographs and displays of relics tell the county’s story from earliest to modern times. Beside the museum is a replica of an Old West town of the early 1900s. Outdoor displays include farm equipment and what is believed to be the Okanogan’s oldest structure, a log cabin built in 1879. The museum is located adjacent to the Legion Park, which can accommodate overnight RV parking (no hookup) for a small fee, which will facilitate seeing the museum as well as visiting the surrounding area. For more information on Okanogan, call
the Okanogan Chamber of Commerce at (509) 422-9882.
Did you know...
Okanogan, pronounced /oke-na-gen/, is a Salish Indian • word meaning “rendezvous”Main industries: retail trade, government• Average Temperature High/Low: 60.1 F/ 36.2 F• Average Precipitation: 12.2 inches• Average Snowfall: 26.4 inches• Recreation: the Okanogan County Historical Museum in • Okanogan features a replica of an old west town of early 1900’s and a Fire Hall Museum. Enjoy apple blossoms, mushroom hunting, photography, fishing, golf, gardens, off-road vehicles and many festivals
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Fair Grounds:[email protected]: (509) 422-1621
Fax: (509) 422-1203PO Box 467
175 Rodeo Trail RoadOkanogan, WA 98840
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2010 Fair September 9th - 12th
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Oliver, B.C.Incorporated in 1946Population: 4505Elevation: 1017 ft.
Osoyoos, B.C.Incorporated in 1946Population: 4500Elevation: 1001 ft.
Region 2 - Canada
Oroville
OsoyoosOliver
CANADA CANADAFACTS n’ FIGURES
Oliver, B.C. - Osoyoos, B.C.
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Osoyoos/Oliver, B.C.Playground in Canada’s only desert
With countless opportunities for year round recreational fun, it’s hard to un-derstand why Osoyoos, B.C., located in Canada’s only desert, has remained “Canada’s Best Kept Secret.” Just four miles north of the U.S., Osoyoos
has the warmest average temperature in Canada and the warmest freshwater lake in Canada in Lake Osoyoos. There are several public boat launches and the lake is accessible through any of four sandy public swimming beaches. Visitors will enjoy water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, golf, tennis, water slides, hiking and horseback riding – and that’s just in the summertime.On the northeast side of the lake is Can-
ada’s only desert area, featuring a variety of flora and fauna only to be 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.Five miles west of Osoyoos off Hwy 3,
is Klikuk (Spotted Lake), a natural phe-nomenon. In the summer, evaporation and crystallization of the minerals in the lake causes the formation of odd-looking white circles all over the surface, hence the name Spotted Lake. The First Nations People consider the lake a sacred area and it has recently gone back to the local Indian band.In winter, nearby Mt. Baldy offers a vari-
ety of downhill terrain for beginning and expert skiers. Visitors will find facilities in Osoyoos that offer lawn bowling, rac-quetball, basketball, curling, hockey and badminton. The town boasts three large grocery stores, over 100 merchants and several businesses and a public recre-ation facility.The village’s biggest celebration of the
year is the Osoyoos Cherry Fiesta on July 1 on Canada Day. Now in its 60th year, the celebration features a parade, live enter-tainment, food and crafts fair, activities for the kids and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Osoyoos.In the Canadian Okanagan (spelled with
three “A’s, rather than two as in the states), Osoyoos was once primarily an agricul-tural community. Today Osoyoos enjoys a quiet lifestyle, with tourism playing an increasing role in the local economy. Motels and hotels offer over 1,000 accom-modation units. Osoyoos is well known for its local restaurants, attracting tourists, lo-cals and their neighbors to the south from nearby Oroville. Several campgrounds are within a few minutes of downtown.In Canada’s Desert Wine Country, visitors
can check out one of the several wineries that produce award-winning vintages sold throughout Canada and the world. The Okanagan Valley Spring Wine Festival helps to celebrate these wines and will be held April 30 through May 9 this year and the Fall Wine Festival will be Oct. 1 through Oct. 11. The area is also well known for its apple and cherry crops, as well as stone fruits. These fruits and many types of veg-etables can be found for sale in roadside fruit stands that dot the landscape.Another attraction is the Osoyoos Des-
ert Model Railroad, located a short drive west of town on Hwy 3 at the Buena Vista Industrial Park. The display is 2,000 square feet, featuring hand painted de-tail on each piece. The model railroad is Canada’s largest Marklin train layout with multiple rail lines and European style towns. The railroad can be enjoyed in a climate-controlled, wheelchair accessible building. There is also a well-known public art gallery.Osoyoos’ impressive new Destination
Osoyoos B.C. Visitor Centre is located at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 3. To reach Osoyoos, travel north on High-way 97 from Oroville, crossing the border about four miles north. From Vancouver, take Highway 3 across British Columbia.
Did you know...
Osoyoos
• Home to many hotels,resorts, restaurants and wineries
• 24-hr. Port of Entry to theAmerican Okanogan Valley
• Lake Osoyoos, inter-national lake shared with American neighbor to the south, Oroville, Wash. A warm water lake and home to rainbow trout and bass fishing, ice fish-ing in the winter, swim-ming, camping, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, wildlife watching
9912 Hwy #3, P.O. Box 500 Osoyoos, British Columbia V0H 1V0 Tel. (250) 495-5070, ext. 202 Toll Free 1-888-OSOYOOS Web. www.destinationosoyoos.com
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Did you know...Oliver
• Tourism and agriculturebased economy
• Close to Mt. Baldy SkiArea
• Attractions include twoworld-class golf courses, Oliver Museum, Pocket Desert Reserve, Vaseux Lake Bird Sanctuary, winery tours, ostrich farm tours, wild boar ranch, Indian Head Cliffs and Oliver Heritage Society Museum
Capital of Canada’s wine country
Oliver and the surrounding district is a land of sunshine and fruit. The village was incorporated in 1945 and is situated at the base of the valley slope beside the Okanagan River, approximately 998 feet above sea level.Oliver is 16 miles north of the U.S. Port
of Entry at Oroville. Some 70 years ago a hardy group of
people from many parts of Canada im-migrated to this area, a group dedicated to building a new community and a new way of life. This semi-desert area was gradually changed over the years to the lush countryside you drive through today. Water and hard work were mainly responsible for this change.Oliver’s many wineries of fer tasting
rooms where various vintages can be sampled. Wine festivals are held throughout the grape growing region of the Canadian Okanagan. Oliver’s own Festival of the Grape is held in early May and kicks off the Spring Wine Festival. In addition, Oliver hosts the Wine Capital Sprint Triathlon in June. The early spring, hot summers and
late-arriving fall, coupled with short, mild winters, make Oliver a year-round playground. Warm summer and ad-equate water means an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, available to residents and visitors from picturesque fruit stands, which are featured at al-most every orchard.Oliver is a friendly area, a place where
families can come and find excellent camping, f ine ac-commodations and a variety of shop-ping facilities. Oli-ver’s many fine res-taurants make it a popular destination for people from the U.S. for special oc-casions, and young-sters enjoy the op-portunity to see the latest movies at the Oliver Theatre. Fo r more in fo r-
mation check out the town of Oliver Web site at http://w w w.ol ivercham-ber.bc.ca to learn about Oliver’s his-tory and local econ-omy, including tour-ism, manufacturing, grape and wine pro-duction.
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BonaparteElevation: 3500 ft.
WaucondaPopulation: 173Elevation: 4310 ft.
ChesawPopulation: 24Elevation: 3875 ft.
MolsonFounded in 1900Population: 23Elevation: 3707 ft.
LoomisPopulation: 522Elevation: 1,316 ft.
Region 3 - Okanogan Highlands
Molson
Havillah
NighthawkChesaw
Loomis
FACTS n’ FIGURES
Molson - Chesaw - Havillah n’ Sitzmark - Okanogan Highlands:
Aeneas Valley - Wauconda - Bonaparte - Nighthawk - Loomis
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Did you know...• Rich mining history• Dry land farming and
ranching, tourism, includ-ing agritourism
• Annually Molson has theMid-Summer Festival and hosts the NW Ice Fishing Festival
• Molson features twomuseums, the Molson School Museum and the Old Molson Museum
molsonHistoric tale fraught with turmoil and controversy
Molson was the product of the govern-ment’s decision to open the old north half of the Colville Indian Reservation to gold mining. It was initially financed by John W. Molson of Canadian brewing and banking fame. Promoter George Meacham had an option on the nearby Poland China Gold Mine and persuaded Molson to buy into the townsite.The town grew, but in 1901 Meacham
departed for the Texas oilfields. Boom times returned when homesteaders came and the Great Northern Railway began construction in 1905. The first passenger train arrived from Spokane on Nov. 2, 1906. There were two passenger and one freight train daily during the peak years. At one time it was the largest shipping point in the state. Molson also had the highest railroad depot with 3,708 feet. When the train made its way down to Oroville, it had to stop at Circle City to let its brakes cool and some say they could be seen glowing red after dark.John H. McDonald filed a homestead
claim, which included the original town-site. Business owners filed a suit and the fight was on. Noah LaCass platted 40 acres just north of Old Molson. It became a thriving town and was known as New Molson. Competition and rivalry went on between the two towns for some time.In spite of the friction, in 1914 a new
three-story brick schoolhouse was built between the two towns and Central Mol-son was platted. Eventually, a court ruled that three-square blocks in McDonald’s original Molson constituted a valid town-site, but by then it was too late as Old Molson was nearly a ghost town. Central and New Molson became the present community of Molson.Now that schoolhouse is the Molson
School Museum. It houses artifacts and a souvenir shop. Many exhibits reflect Molson and the area’s mining and farm-ing history and other facets of rural life. It is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Today, the ghost town is the Old Molson Outdoor Museum. The variety of build-ings include the original bank building, two homestead cabins, an assay office and other structures housing early day farm machinery and horse-drawn equip-ment. Old Molson can be viewed from April through November. Both museums
are sponsored by the Okanogan County Historical Society, but are manned and maintained by a local group of dedicated volunteers.Each June is the annual Molson Mid-
summer Festival. The day begins with a Fun Run/Walk, where participants are encouraged to collect wild flowers to be tied to the May pole later in the day. The festival includes kids’ games, races, mu-sic, horseshoe tournament, Frisbee golf, May pole dance, classic cars, food, arts and crafts and more. Proceeds go toward maintaining the museum.Historic sites can be viewed from Molson
to Oroville via the Nine Mile Road. Sites include Molson railroad history, Molson and Sidley lakes, the historic Sidley, B.C. and Circle City townsites. The historical society has developed and maintains signs posted at each site that describes some of the local history. Between Molson and Chesaw, one may read about the Hee Hee Indian legend.In the winter the North-
west Ice Fishing Festival is held on the Saturday of President’s Day weekend and attracts anglers from all over the state to com-pete for the biggest fish on Sidley Lake. There are dog sled rides, as well as food, arts and crafts and music in the Molson Grange Hall.The Inn at Molson is the
area’s newest business and features lodging at their Bed and Breakfast and has recently opened the only restaurant in Molson.
Enjoy a scenic drive and experience some of Okanogan County's early history!
For information: 509-485-3292
Visit the Molson Museums
Old MolsonOutdoor Museum
Open dailyApril through November
MolsonSchool MuseumOpen daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day
Molson Museum
Molson, Washington
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Did you know...
• Rich mining history• Dry land farming and
ranching, tourism, includ-ing agritourism
• Great spots for hiking, wildlife watching, snow-mobiling, horseback riding and other outdoor activities
• Chesaw has a tavern and country store. Each Fourth of July the town’s tiny population swells to over 1000 for the Che-saw 4th of July Rodeo
ChesawFamous for its rodeo, but there’s much more
Chesaw, an old gold mining town, was named for Chinese miner Joe Che Saw, who lived there in the early days of the settlement with his Indian wife. Chesaw is 21.5 miles east of Oroville. When the northern half of the Colville
Indian Reservation was opened up to mineral claims, prospectors flocked to the area. The town of Chesaw sprang up and the founding fathers decided to name it after the old settler and it became the only town in the state to have the distinction of having a Chinese name.The gold mining, long gone, has come
back to life at nearby Buckhorn Moun-tain with Kinross’ Buckhorn Project. The
town’s population has dwindled to just a handful, but every Independence Day the folks put on the family-oriented Chesaw Rodeo Fourth of July Rodeo. The event draws thousands of rodeo fans from all over the state and southern BC. But there is more to Chesaw. The beauti-
ful scenery and wildlife, the hiking, camp-ing and fishing in the national forest and at the nearby lakes like Lost, Beaver and Beth, make Chesaw a place you won’t want to miss. Eden Valley Guest Ranch, consisting of
10 deluxe cabins and a meeting lodge in the middle of a productive 900-acre farm, is located about halfway between Chesaw and Oroville off Dry Gulch Road. The guest ranch offers many activities, including horseback trail rides and snow-mobiling in the winter.
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Havillah/sitzmark
Did you know...• Town has Cafe, U.S. Post Office, Country Store and
Community Hall• Originally settled by the Hedge Brothers who opened the
Wauconda Mine• Nearby Bonaparte Lake has snowmobiling in the winter
and fishing, camping and hiking in the spring, summer and fall.
• Fine fishing at nearby Beth and Beaver Lakes.
Okanogan Highlands
Havillah is one community that has not lost its identity. Once the center of grain growing country, Havillah was founded by German Lutherans in about 1910. The Havillah Lutheran Church, still in use today with a full-time pastor, is the main struc-ture that remains of the town and recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.Winter sports fans can enjoy great down-
hill and cross-country skiing near Havillah at the Sitzmark Ski Area, with its chair lifts, rope tow, lodge and pro shop and the state operated Highland Sno Park.Many locals cut their teeth, so to speak,
on Sitzmark Ski Area’s white slopes, but most from outside of the Tonas-ket and Oroville area are unaware of Sitzmark’s long, colorful past. Started as a project by a group of area volunteers, the community’s “ski hill” went from a simple rope tow in the early days and grew to become a modern ski area with chair lifts and a cozy, neighborly atmosphere.Good snow years have helped to increase the ski area’s popularity, but you won’t see giant lines to catch the chair lift, as with other ski facilities.
The Okanogan Highlands - Aeneas Valley, Wauconda and Bonaparte
There are many small communities in the Okanogan Highlands that are enjoyed both for their recreational opportunities as well as their history and culture.The Aeneas Valley was a favorite winter
ground for Indians because of its mild climate and in 1863 Chief Aeneas settled there permanently with his wife and fam-ily. The first settlers came in the spring of 1897. Fishing and camping number among
the many recreation possibilities around the Aeneas Valley area. There are several small lakes located along Aeneas Valley Road. These include Round, Long and El lakes. Crawfish and Lyman lakes are not far away either.El Lake, 16 miles southeast of Tonasket,
has selective gear rules and a one trout limit. A boat launch and toilets are avail-able. Open season is from the last Satur-
day in April through Oct. 31. Round and Long lakes are just down the road and are also favorite fishing spots for many.The nearby Aeneas Valley Store is fully
stocked and convenient for picking up something to eat or gassing up your ve-hicle while on your fishing trip. Lyman Lake Campground charges no fee for camping. Four single camps provide campers with
fishing opportunities. Crawfish Lake has 15 single and four multiple no-fee camp sites at an elevation of 4,500 feet. Rec-reational opportunities include fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking at the picnic facility.The community of Wauconda, 24 miles
east of Tonasket, is centered in an old wooden building that sits beside Highway
615 Bonaparte LK. Rd., TonasketPh. 509-486-2828
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Fishing/HuntingHiking & RelaxationCabins w/Kitchens
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nighthawk
20 like an oasis, inviting and colorful after the vast miles of ranches and rolling hills that surround it. Inside are a tiny U.S. Post Office, grocery store and café that hear-kens back to a simpler time. It’s a place where neighbors meet and travelers can catch their breath before heading on to their destination. The big event for Wauconda is the Flag
Day Celebration at the Wauconda Com-munity Hall. The celebration takes place on the Sunday closest to June 14 and dates back more than 100 years. Wau-conda celebrated a century of Flag Days in 1998, making it the oldest continually held event in Okanogan County.Rock collecting enthusiasts are encour-
aged to visit abandoned Sheridan Mines near old Toroda that have crystallized glass-like ingots and copper/gold/iron containing rock. The area is also well known for its diversity of outdoor sports – fishing, hunting in season and snow-mobiling near Lake Bonaparte. Nearby is mountain hiking, cross-country and snow skiing activities.A road to the left of the store takes
travelers to the sites of old Toroda and Bodie, which were founded in the 1890s when gold and silver were discovered in
the area. Wauconda is now mainly a farming community.Many communit ies
that sprang up in this area during the home-stead era have van-ished. Only their names l inger on – K ipling, Circle City, Knob Hill and Golden, to name a few.In 1886 the U.S. gov-
ernment built a water-powered sawmill at Bonaparte for the local Native Americans. By 1904 there was also a livery barn, two-story rooming house and a store. Bonaparte Lake Resort is located on the shores of a beauti-ful mountain lake, mid-way between Tonasket and Republic, six miles north of State Hwy. 20. Nearby is the Boy Scouts of America campground, where many young scouts earn merit badges during summer camp. It’s only a short drive to Lost, Beaver and Beth lakes,
which offer some of the areas best fishing and camping opportunities. This same area offers some of the most varied hunt-ing you will find anywhere. You can also enjoy boating, swimming, hiking, snow-mobiling and other winter sports.
Evokes memories of times past
Nighthawk is the name of both an old western town and the nearby border crossing into Canada. The town as it stands is no longer open to the public, with most of the historic buildings in private hands. However, the flavor of the town can still be seen from the Loomis-Oroville Highway with its nearby bridge that crosses the Similkameen River as the river makes its way to Oroville.Nighthawk is in the middle of a farming,
ranching and mining area. From the late 1890s to the 1950s, it was a gold milling center. The most famous mining opera-tion in the area was the Palmer Mountain Gold Mining and Tunnel Company, which blasted a tunnel more than a mile long into the mountain and built the biggest concentrating mill in the state at the time yet the mill never turned a wheel.According to Boomtown Tales and
Historic People, Nighthawk was the headwater for six mining companies. Its permanent population of 50 served hundreds of miners and railroad work-ers throughout the area. By 1903, there
was a general store, railroad station and the Nighthawk Hotel and Saloon. Today, only a handful of people dwell there in the shadows of the empty two-story Nighthawk Hotel.Nearby there are four state-owned river
access points for kayakers and rafters. On three of these access areas the state has improved parking for those who wish to leave their vehicle before launching into the river.Trave le r s f rom
Oroville heading up the Loomis-Oro-ville Highway will eventually come to a fork in the road. Head to the lef t and you go to the town of Nighthawk and further on to Loomis. Head to the right and north and you will end up at the Nighthawk-Chopaka Por t of
Entry (you’ll need your Passport to cross). This U.S.-Canadian Port of Entry is a day-light only border crossing that sits in the shadow of stately Mount Chopaka, which often is capped with snow well into the spring. Crossing into Canada travelers can either head northwest toward Caw-ston and Keremos or east to Osoyoos.
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Did you know...• Originally called
Loomistown after William Allen Loomis, who came to the Okanogan in 1886
LoomisCenter of the Many Lakes Recre-ation Area
Located 16 miles northwest of Tonasket or 16 miles southwest of Oroville, the quaint little town of Loomis rests in the center of the “Many Lakes” area. While the town is tiny, the area draws folks from around the state of Washington and the province of British Columbia from the start of fishing season in the spring until the end of hunting season in late fall. Throughout the summer, visitors can
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 all of North Central Washington. The trout and bass are all gigantic and the mule deer are abundant. Nearby lakes include Spectacle, Palmer and Whitestone. Other fishing op-portunities abound in the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area at Forde, Connors and Fish lakes, Reflection Pond and Touts Coulee Creek. Chopaka Lake is a well-known fly-fishing-only mountain lake that attracts anglers from throughout the Pacific Northwest.Started in 1889, the first store in Loomis
was opened by Guy Waring. Originally it was called Loomistown in honor of William Allen Loomis, who came to the Okanogan in 1886. Early day cattlemen settled here and in the 1870s, the biggest outfits trailed herds over Snoqualmie Pass to settle. Nearby several silver mines were started, including the famous Palmer Mountain Mine, which at the time had the longest mine tunnel in the state. Even though the town is small, all the ameni-
ties can be found within a few short blocks, and people are welcomed visitors to this lovely little town. Nearby wildlife is abundant
with California Bighorn Sheep and deer that can sometimes be seen strolling through town, black bear and mountain goats can also be spotted, as well as eagles and hawks. Even in the winter, people are drawn to the Loomis area because of the hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails in the moun-tains. If you’re in the area, take the loop and discover the charm of this peaceful area.
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RepublicIncorporated on May 22, 1900Population: 954Elevation: 2,569 ft.
Ferry CountyCreated on February 21, 1899Population: 7,260Elevation: approx. 2400 ft
Region 4 - Ferry County/Republic
Republic
Curlew
Ferry County
FACTS n’ FIGURES
Republic - Ferry County - Curlew
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Did you know...
Republic• Main Industry: Mining
& Logging• Average Temperature
High/Low: 56 °F/ 39 °F• Recreation: Republic is
surrounded by National Forest lands and within short driving distance of numerous lakes and campgrounds. Hunting, fishing, bird watching, bicycling, hiking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, boating, motor-ized recreational sports and fossil digging bring people to the area
Ferry COunty/Republic/Curlew
There’s lots to do In Ferry County
You can dig for fossils at the rich Stoner-ose fossil beds with the family and go home with a piece of history, fish or swim in one of the area’s many lakes and streams and horseback ride into the for-est, hike the Kettle Crest Trail or one of the other 430 miles of trail in the area. If you’re a camper, the Republic area has 21 camp-grounds around lakes and streams.Something is happening almost every
week; stock car races every other week-end in the summer, Prospector’s Day, rodeos, draft horse shows or Winterfest. And you can take a number of scenic drives; see the historic Ranald MacDan-ald grave site, the Ansorge Hotel, cross into Canada to have lunch or visit the shops and sites in downtown Republic. Return a different way just to enjoy the magnificent scenery. In Republic, the Stonerose Interpretive
Center and Fossil Site is one of the few places in the U.S. where visitors can view a collection of 50 million year-old “pho-tographs” of flowers and leaves. That’s because 50 million years ago, during the Eocene Epoch, the area now occupied by Republic lay beneath the waters of an ancient lake. As the lakebed filled with volcanic ash and sediment, leaves, flowers, fish and insects were trapped in the layers of resulting mud. Today the lake is gone, along with the unusual mix of topography and climate that produced plants and animals that haven’t been found together in any other location.At the nearby Boot Hill Fossil Site, pa-
leontologist and amateur fossil hunters alike have the unprecedented opportu-
nity of discovering world class examples of Eocene plant life such as leaves belonging to the rose family, birch fam-ily, maple family and redwood family. A small fee for a permit is required, but the museum’s curator will give fossil hunters instructions on how to best split open the fossil bearing rocks.Located next door to the Stonerose
Interpretive Center is the Republic His-torical Center. Visitors will get the op-portunity to walk through the Kaufman Cabin (the oldest surviving structure in Republic), peruse the extensive collec-tion of Republic’s historical photographs in the nearby historical center, and listen to firsthand accounts of times past from the volunteers who operate the small museum.Between the towns of Republic and
Curlew alongside Highway 21 North is the Antique Car and Truck Museum. The museum provides visitors with the op-portunity to view 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. There are also several examples of antique farm machinery, as well as a blacksmith shop. The museum opens on Memorial Day from Friday through Monday until Labor Day. The museum, which charges no admission fee, is open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.Built in 1903, the historic Ansorge Hotel
in Curlew is now a museum. The hotel retains many of its original furnishings and all of its charm. Unlike most big-city museums, however, the curators of the small, but lovingly cared for museum, still allow visitors to browse nearly every
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Did you know...
Ferry County• History: The county seat
is at Republic, which is also the county’s larg-est city. It was named after Elisha P. Ferry, the state’s first governor. With about 3.3 inhabit-ants per square mile (1.3 /km2), it is Washington’s least densely populated county.
• Recreation: Curlew Lake(Elev: 2400 ft) is nestled in the glacier-carved valley 6 miles north of Republic. The spring- and stream-fed lake is named for the wading birds that once frequent-ed the area. The seven-mile long and 42 ft. deep lake provides visitors and lakeshore homes with wonderful opportunities for kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, canoeing, and sailing.
room in the hotel. They also suggest visi-tors don’t overlook the small details, like the knotted rope ladders at each of the second-story windows. Tours are avail-able on weekend afternoons from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., until the museum closes for the season on Sept. 6. Visitors are asked to call ahead to arrange a tour.Nestled in the forested hills of Ferry
County is pristine Curlew Lake. Camp-ers will appreciate the spread-out and grass-covered campsites, some of which have power, water and sewer hook-ups. Curlew Lake is a favorite destination for fishermen, sporting different varieties of trout.The park features 82 camp sites, a
roped-off swimming beach, a boat ramp, a trailer dump and a restroom with hot
showers. A short nature trail has been developed, which leads hikers through the natural Ferry County landscape.The park is located on State Highway
21, nine miles north of the historic mining town of Republic.Ferry County’s economy for many years
was driven by the gold mining industry, as well as a healthy timber industry. Small mining towns sprang up during the gold rush. Some like Curlew, Orient
and Keller still survive, while others, like Toroda, Ferguson and Ferry are only memories. The Colville Indian Reserva-tion also constitutes a vast part of Ferry County.Ferry County’s fortunes have shifted
with the times. Periodic rises of mineral prices still cause excitement and one mine remains a faithful producer of gold ore. Ferry County is a quieter place today than it was in the 1890s, but its history is
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Did you know...
Curlew• Curlew was a pick up
point for moonshine that was dropped in the Kettle River during the prohibition days. The tra-dition is still celebrated on the first Sunday in June each year during the Curlew Barrel Derby Days. A barrel is set adrift in the Kettle River at the Canadian border and local citizens bet on when it will reach town.
as rich as the quartz veins that lured the prospectors of 1896. However, with the opening of the new gold mine near Che-saw, the Kettle River Mill is active again, processing ore into gold ingots.Today, many county residents look to
attract visitors to enjoying the abundant natural resources and beauty of the area. Whether for a day picnic or an experi-ence extending for weeks or even years, discovering the old sites and history of Ferry County can truly be an adventure back into time.
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The Ansorge Hotel at Curlew, Washington is the only old hotel still standing in Ferry County. It is a wood frame structure with tin siding made to resemble stone, constructed in 1903 when the Great Northern Railroad was just coming into the country and is located adjacent to the tracks. The ground floor contains a lobby, dining room, kitchen and large billiard or game room. Nine bedrooms, one bathroom, and a sitting room comprise the upstairs. Most of the original furniture is on display, as well as dishes, cloth-ing, pictures and numerous memorabilia.
The Ansorge Hotel Museum River Street, Curlew is open from June through September on weekends from 1:00 to 5:00. Tours are available on request.Contact: Judy Thompson 509-779-4741 or Janet Stephens at 509-779-4951
The kitchen displays early day cooking equipment, as well as the originial dishes. The largest room in the hotel has seen many uses. Before prohibition it was a saloon, and had a beautiful back-bar that was subsequently sold. This room was used for billiards, games and cards, and at one time had a soda fountain. Upstairs six bedrooms have been redecorated with original furnishings. Each is complete with a rope fire escape. A sitting room, used as a parlor to entertain guests, features a balcony overlooking a bend in the beautiful Kettle River. One small bedroom has been converted to a 1930's boutique.
The Ansorge Hotel is listed in the National Historic Register. Leo Strassburg, with his wife Emma, was the hotel proprietor for many years. He also served as the town barber. The Lobby has been restored to its original appearance. The furnishings include an old Hexaphone that playes cylinders for only a nickel. In one corner Strassburg's barber chair may be seen, along with his shaving and hair cutting equipment. Visitors may browse through the hotel registers and a large carousel of historic pictures from this area are also on display.
The Ansorge Hotel Museum
— Courtesy of Kettle River History Club —
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TwispFounded in 1898Population: 897Elevation: 1,614 ft.
CarltonElevation: 1,440 ft.
PaterosIncorporated in 1913Population: 625Elevation: 776 ft.
MethowPopulation: 60Elevation: 1,135 ft.
Region 5 - Methow/Lower Okanogan Valley
WinthropIncorporated in 1924Population: 373Elevation: 1,760 ft.
Twisp
Pateros
Methow
Winthrop
Carlton
FACTS n’ FIGURES
Winthrop - Carlton - Twisp - Methow - Pateros - Brewster
BrewsterIncorporated April 29, 1910Population: 2190Elevation: 820 ft.
Brewster
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FACTS n’ FIGURES
Did you know...• Named for Theodore
Winthrop, governor of Massachusetts at the time, in 1891
• The Duck Brand Saloon(which is still in business) was nationally famous in the early 1900s for its policy of not serving liquor to drunks
• The North CascadesSmokejumper Base is open to the public for tours during forest fire season, usually June 1 through October 1
• Principal industriesinclude lumber produc-tion, cattle and agricul-ture, and tourism
WINTHROPThe North Cascades Smokejumper Base
is set among the Old West setting of Win-throp. The picturesque town nestled high in the Cascades is a destination for a variety of enthusiasts. The mix of year round out-door recreations and sophisticated events is sure to entertain everyone. The Methow Valley offers a variety of rec-
reations during the summer months. Public access to the Methow River offers fly fishing and reel fishing. Kyaking and tubing during the months of snow run off for the water sports. There are numerous trails for hiking or horseback riding. The warmer months also offers bird watching and camping at one of the many camping areas. Winter in Winthrop is a bustle of activities
as well. The numerous hiking trails offer many adventures for snowmobiling and snowshoing. Loup Loup ski area has snowboarding and downhill skiing areas. Lodging for your Winthrop winter adventure can be had at the Sun Mountain Lodge resort and bed and breakfasts. The downtown streets are lined with
unique artisan shops in an array of areas. There’s classical concerts, rhythm and blues, and old time country fiddlers in a variety of venues. Wine tastings and hot air balloons round out the array of activities available for visitors to Winthrop. To begin planning your next vacation to
Winthrop visit the website winthropwash-ington.com.
CarltonCarlton offers a farmer’s market during
the weekends while Twisp features music of all types all summer long. There’s bal-loon rentals to see the valley from a whole new perspective, horseback trail riding or longer pack trip riding. The Outpost Market in Carlton offers fresh produce to have on your picnic along the river.
For more information of the array of ad-ventures to be had in along the Methow contact the Twisp Chamber of Commerce at (509) 997-2020 or at their website www.twispinfo.com. Information can also be found at the Okanogan County Tourism Council www.okanogancountry.com or 888-431-3080.
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They look at the spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains visible from practi-cally every window in Twisp and sigh, "Need I say more?"Actually, there's a lot more to say. More
to the point, there's a lot to do in Twisp. There are really spectacular views on every side in Twisp, but both Twisp and
Winthrop have long been go-to places for outdoor enthusiasts.There's stream fishing all around, world-
class fly fishing instruction available; there are some lakes with good fishing tucked away here and there around the valley. There are hiking trails galore, from easy walks to serious hikes; there are plenty of mountain bike trails. There's rock climb-ing, camping, river rafting. . .whew. And that's just in the summer.The Methow Valley is a well-known des-
tination for cross country skiing, snowmo-biling, snowshoeing. The Loup Loup ski area is 13 miles away.Because it's a go-to place, Twisp and
its sister city of Winthrop have tons of ac-commodations and dining choices. In the summer Twisp and Winthrop host art and music festivals, ranging from rhythm and blues to outdoor classical concert to ol' time fiddlers. People who want more infor-mation about the recreation opportunities available in and around Twisp can check out the website at twispinfo.com.
Did you know...• Twisp originally named
“Gloversville” for (and by) the first settler on the site
• Its name is anamalgam of two Native American words, mean-ing “yellow jacket” and the noise made by buzz-ing insects
TWISP
MethowMethow is located along SR 153 from
Pateros to Carlton and Twisp. This is 34 miles of nature at its most beautiful. The Methow River follows the highway and winds throughout beautiful mountain ter-rain offering visitors 34 miles of stunning mountain vistas. There are over 400 miles of back country trails for hiking, snow-mobiling, cross country skiing or horse back riding. Fly fishing is especially popular along the
Methow River offering trout, whitefish, and
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Did you know...• Named for an Indian tribe• Pronounced MET - HOW• Chinese placer miners• Recreation & Tourism:
river rafting, wildlife view-ing, river floating, fly-fishing, camping, hiking, snow mobiling, mt biking, sightseeing, picnicking
steelhead. The Washington Department of Wildlife maintains many public fishing accesses. In spring and early summer the Methow offers some of the best whitewa-ter rafting, while during summer you can lazily drift along.
Did you know...• “Gateway to the Methow
Valley”• Pronounced PUH-Ter-Us• Recreation & Tourism: 3
city parks, 2 boat launch-es, playgrounds, swim area, historial walking tour, hunting, camping,boating, water skiing, snow mobiling, horse-back riding, Alta Lake Golf course - 18 holes
PaterosPateros is all about relaxing fun and spir-
ited adventures around the Methow Valley. The footpath winds through the Pateros Mall and along the Columbia River. Shady gazebos offered in two of the seven parks throughout Pateros offer ample opportu-nity to picnic and the playgrounds will keep the children entertained. Alta Lake State Park, just four miles out-
side of Pateros on Methow Valley Highway/ WA 153 North, is 181-acre camping park. Alta Lake is two miles long and half a mile wide offering good trout fishing during summer months. There are two watercraft launches with 60 feet of dock space, 91 tent spaces, 32 utility spaces, four restrooms and 12 showers. An eighteen hole golf course is available during the season. The Alta Lake area was given to State Parks by the city of Pateros and was established “Alta Lake State Park” in 1951. The lake was named “Alta” in 1900 by Mr. Heinz, a
jeweler from Wilbur, who was mining in the area. Finding the lake without a name, he called it after his daughter, Alta Heinz.There are eight boat docks available, $10
curbside camping along the river, with showers and bathrooms nearby at Memo-rial Park. Pennisula Park offers a swimming and beach area, Big toys, gazebos for picnicking and public restrooms. Summer time is when Pateros really shines
with Pateros Days/ Customer Appreciation Day/City Wide Yardsale” in May, The Apple Pie Jamboree and Dragon Boat Races in July and the Hydro Races in August. Dur-ing the Winter Pateros hosts Christmas at the Confluence with a town tree lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa. For more information on this beautiful
vacation spot contact the Pateros Cham-ber of Commerce at (509) 923-2571 or at their website www.pateroschamberofcom-merce.com or www.pateros.com.
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Did you know...• Miners were some of the
first settlers• Original spelling of town
was Bruster, but the US Post Office would not recognize the spelling so changed it to Brewster
• Ft Okanogan is closeby (founded in 1811 by Hudson Bay Co.) and sits above the confluence of the Okanogan and Co-lumbia Rivers
• Recreation & Tourism:Pool with water slide, Rec Center, RV Park, Airport, City Park, T33A Star at City Center, boat launch-es, swim area, 20 miles of boating and water fun on the Columbia between Dams, fishing up the Oka-nogan River
BrEWSTEROfficially incorporated on April 29,
1910, Brewster is a quiet town with many recreational opportunities available. Be-ing nestled along the Columbia River, Brewster offers some of the best fishing, ample boat launches and docks, and riv-erside picnic areas. Nearby Chief Joseph Dam, offers additional fishing, watersports and parks as well. The Brewster Swimming Pool is open
every weekday, Memorial Day thru Labor Day and offers two waterslides with two diving boards. The Columbia Cove Com-munity Recreation Center offers pool, table soccer (foosball) , basketball and internet access through the many comput-ers available. Fun events and celebrations abound
throughout the year. Paradise Amuse-ments Culpepper & Meriwether Circus,
Health Fair, Bonanza Days/4th of July Celebration, Annual Budweiser-Lowrance King Salmon Derby, Main Street Hallow-een Trick-or-Treat Parade and Christmas on The Columbia are but some of the festivaties that take place every year. Bird watching and hiking are among the
quieter options available to visitors and residents. The Fort Okanogan Museum provides a history of the area includ-ing David Stewart of Astor’s Pacific Fur Company establishing the first post in Washington in 1811. Young and old alike will find Brewster a comfortable and fun place. Surrounded by apple and cherry orchards, the beauty of farmland and the mighty Columbia River offers everyone many relaxing options. For information about this relaxing
small town among the orchards contact the Brewster Chamber of Commerce at (509)689-3464 or at their website www.brewsterchamber.org
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MansfieldIncorporated in 1909Population: 338Elevation: 2,262 ft.
OrondoElevation: 755 ft.
WatervilleIncorporated in 1897Population: 1,175Elevation: 2,622 ft.
BridgeportIncorporated 1910Population: 2,014Elevation: 829 ft.
Region 6 - Chelan/Douglas County
Lake ChelanIncorporated in 1902Population: approximately 10,000Elevation: Lake elevation - 1,100 ft.
mountains rising above 8,000 ft.
Bridgeport - Mansfield - Waterville - Orondo - Lake Chelan
FACTS n’ FIGURES
Waterville
Bridgeport
Mansfield
Chelan
Orondo
Lake Chelan
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Did you know...
• ”Gateway to the Mighty Columbia River”• Originally named Westfield renamed in 1889 after
Bridgeport, Conn• Chief Joseph Dam - 2nd largest hydro producer in the US,
enough power to supply 1.5 million homes, generates in excess of $200 million in power annually
• Recreation & Tourism: Rufus Woods Lake - 51 miles offishing for Triploid Trout, Walleye, native Rainbow Trout and Bass. Camping, boating, hunting, wildlife watching, Lake Wood - 9 hole golf course, cross country skiing,snow-shoeing, biking, & hiking
BridgeportIn 2009, Bridgeport began the Foster
Creek Improvement Project. Wood Sculp-tures are being created along our main entrance offering visitors thirteen beautiful wooden statuaries. Bridgeport State Park is a 748-acre camping park with 7,500 feet of freshwater shoreline on Rufus Woods Lake. Set directly behind Chief Joseph Dam, this lake is actually a segment of the Columbia River. The park provides 18 acres of lawn and some shade in the midst of a desert terrain. “Haystacks,” unusual volcanic formations resembling their name, are the park’s most striking feature.The city of Bridgeport offers four city
parks with ample shade and picnic areas. Berryman Park boasts a serene setting with expansive lawns, a barbecue area with covered picnic area, basketball court, play area, war memorial and the City’s swim-ming pool. The swimming pool is open from Mid-June to Mid-August and offers a place to splash in the cool water and enjoy the wading pool. Marina Park is a peaceful, over-night campground featuring a breath-taking view, marina, boat launch, play area,
restrooms, showers, gazebo and plenty of green grass for picnics and lazy days.For the anglers, Bridgeport offers Rufus
Woods Lake for Triploid Trout, Walleye, native Rainbow Trout, and Bass. Lake
Wood offers a 9-hole golf course, trails for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snow-shoeing. For more information about visiting Bridgeport go towww.bridgeportwashington.net
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Did you know...• “Town at the end of the Rails”• Town was built by the Great Northern Railroad• Town was moved 3 times, almost destroyed by fire 3 times
in 1914 had a population of about 2,500• 1981 saw its largest intake of grain - 3.2 million bushels• Recreation & Tourism: museum, hang gliding, high
powered rocket launches, snowmobiling, Jameson Lake, unique land formations
Mansfield“The town at the end of the rails” is the
nickname of Mansfield but is better de-scribed as “the town you drive too, not through”. The long enduring history of Mansfield is recorded in the Mansfield Museum, open during “Play Days” and by appointment, it offers photographs and artifacts of the rich history of this little town.Rocketeers from around the country
converge on Mansfield on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends to conduct launches. Hang glider pilots utilize the spiraling thermals and open spaces to enjoy the serene beauty of this farming community. Jameson’s Lake is open from the first
weekend of fishing season to July 4 and for the month of October for trout fishing. Grimes Lake, located just outside Mans-field is open June 1 to August 1 for anglers as well. The charming farm community of
Mansfield offers a balm for the soul in the peacefulness of the area and the beauty of nature around you.For more information about serene
Mansfield go to www.geocities.com/mansfield_washington/
January - Find the Lions Club LionApril 3 - Easter Egg HuntMay 29-31 - Rocket LaunchesMay 29 - GraduationJune 11-13 - Mansfield PlaydaysJuly 4 - Town Celebration & FireworksSeptember 4-6 - Rocket LaunchesOctober 2 - Annual Lions Club Auction & Bazaar
Schedule of Events:
(509) 683-1112 • www. geocities.com/mansfield_washington/
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Did you know...• Douglas County Seat• Courthouse was built in 1889 at the cost of $4,046.70• Agriculture base: dry land wheat 40-70 bushels per acre• Museum, Badger Mt Ski Hill, Douglas County Fair• 5 miles from Waterville on Hwy 2 is Douglas where the German Lutheran Church (built in 1915), and general store are still standing
WatervilleIncorporated in March 1889, Waterville
has always been a center for wheat commerce; farming is still a mainstay of the local economy. Waterville’s many historic buildings are listed on the State and National Historic Registers of Historic Places. Located at the base of Badger Mountain, Waterville is the highest in-corporated community in Washington at 2,600 feet above sea level with sweeping vista viewsof the distant mountain ranges, shrub-steppe, and wheat fields. Winding through town is U.S. Highway
2 offering abundant shopping, dining or to simply stretch your legs with a walk through historic downtown. The Douglas County Historical Museum is located on West Walnut, open the end of May through October offering a glimpse into pioneer life and extensive rock collec-tions. Waterville is also part of the “Ice Age Floods Geologic Trail”, a self guided loop driving tour that includes Dry Falls Interpretive Center. Pioneer Park offers a tennis court and
playground equipment with plenty of shade to enjoy a picnic. There’s a Com-munity Swimming Pool available during the summer and during the winter months hit the slopes at Badger Mountain Ski Area. Nearby Desert Canyon of fers 18-holes of golf with package deals available. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt-
ing game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of com-munity and support for the environment.Summer time events include Waterville
Days in July which includes a Horse Shoe Tournament and The North Central Washington Fair in August. Waterville is the weekend get away location for your next visit. The Waterville Chamber of Commerce can be reached atwww.watervillewashington.org.
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102 East Park St. � Waterville, WA 98858
509-745-8695Wi-Fi, Smoke free - Great rates
Basic to deluxe rooms - All recently restoredListed in Northwest Best Places
Located in downtown Waterville on Hwy. 225 miles from Wenatchee and Chelan
Waterville Historic Hotel
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For generations, stress weary Washington families have packed up their flip-flops and tank tops and come to the lake…Lake Chel-an. The resort community is at the foot of the 55-mile long lake, surrounded by rolling hills and serenity. At the head of the lake, the Stehekin Valley is nestled in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. As featured in National Geographic Magazine, this fjord-like setting is accessible only by boat, floatplane or foot, by hiking in from outside the valley. The Lake Chelan area offers an unparal-
leled variety of scenic and recreational ex-periences. While boating, fishing and water sports have long been the most popular pastimes on the lake, the area is becoming well-known for a variety of activities such as agri-tourism, wine tasting, golf, walking, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, hang gliding and paragliding, as well as winter sports with downhill skiing; and miles of snowmobile, cross-country and snowshoe trails. And of course, there are year-round ac-
tivities like gaming, bowling, shopping and sightseeing. When you are ready to sit back, relax and
take in the sights, many scenic tours are available by char-ter boat, passenger ferry and floatplane. While there is no road to the end of the lake, you can drive along the north shore to the end of the road and see incredible views of the lake. From here you begin to see the dramatic contrast from the azure blue water, orchards and rolling hills in the populated Chelan and Manson re-gion at the foot of the lake to the granite cliffs and snow-covered mountains rising dramati-cally from glacier-green water uplake. Whether you are looking for a place to
play or just plan to relax, Lake Chelan has it all. Come to the lake and make your own memories. Orondo is a small community in Douglas
County at the base of Pine Canyon. Douglas County is bordered on the north and west by the Columbia River and Grand Coulee Dam marks the southeast corner of the county.
The Orondo River Park provides access to the Columbia River, as do Lincoln Rock State Park and Daroga State Park, which are only minutes away.
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Camping/Lodging
ALTA LAKE STATE PARKHighway 153, located four miles southwest of Pate-ros. Day-use and Camping - April 1 thru October 31BRIDGEPORT STATE PARKHighway 17, BridgeportDay-use and Camping - April 1 thru October 31CONCONULLY LAKE STATE PARKHighway 97, 5.2 miles north of OmakDay-use - The park is open year round for day use Camping - April 1 thru October 31CURLEW LAKE STATE PARKHighway 21, 9.1 miles north of RepublicDay-use and Camping - April 1 thru October 31DAROGA STATE PARKHighway 97, located 18 miles north of East Wenatchee, on the east side of the Columbia River FORT OKANOGAN INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Highway 17, 5 miles east of BrewsterOpen May 7 thru September 1Day-use park only - Summer: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The interpretive center is open five days a week in the summer, Wednesday-Sunday. Group tours available by appointment, call the park at (509) 923-2473.LAKE ChELAN STATE PARKHighway 971, 9 miles west of ChelanDay-use and Camping year-roundLINCOLN ROCK STATE PARKHighway 97 - 7 miles north of East Wenatchee, on the east side of the Columbia RiverDay-use and Camping - March thru October 12OSOYOOS LAKE VETERAN’S STATE PARK1/2 mile north of OrovilleDay-use and Camping - March 26 thru November 1In winter, RV campers may park in the
picnic area parking lotPEARRYGIN LAKE STATE PARKHighway 20, WinthropDay-use and Camping March 26 thru October 25STEAMBOAT ROCK STATE PARKSR 155, located on Banks Lake 11 miles south of Electric City, and 16 miles north of Coulee CityDay-use and Camping year-roundSUNLAKE-DRY FALLS STATE PARKHwy. 17, located seven miles southwest of Coulee CityDay-use and Camping year-round25 MILE CREEK STATE PARKSouth Lakeshore Road, 19.5 miles west of ChelanDay-use and Camping - March 26 thru October 4
For more information on these parks go towww.parks.wa.gov
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APPLE AVENUE MOTEL16 Hwy. 97, Brewster (509) 689-3000 17 54-
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BONAPArTE LAkE rEsOrT615 Bonaparte Lake resort, Tonasketwww.bonaparte-lake-resort.com
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CANAAN GUEsT rANCH474 Cape LaBelle road, Tonasketwww.canaanguestranch.com
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DEEr HAVEN LODGEs117 ‘B’ Avenue, Conconullywww.2deerhaven.com
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EDEN VALLEy GUEsT rANCH31 Eden Valley Lane, Orovillewww.edenvalleyranch.net
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GIBsON’s NOrTH FOrk LODGE100 Main, Conconullywww.gibsonsnorthforklodge.com
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JAMEsON LAkE rEsOrT580 Jameson Lake road, Mansfield (509) 683-1929 15 12-
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CAMAry MOTEL1320 Main street, Oroville (509) 476-3684 38 50-
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PONDErOsA MOTOr LODGE1034 2nd Avenue, Okanogan (509) 422-0400 25 5 45-
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PrOsPECTOr INN979 Clark Avenue, republicwww.theprospectorinn.com
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rED APPLE INN20 s. Whitcomb Avenue, Tonasketwww.redappleinnmotel.com
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THE INN AT MOLsON31 Mary Ann Creek road, Molsonwww.theinnatmolson.com
(509) 485-2018 • 3 2 80-105 All • • • • • • •
WEsT rIDGE INN MOTELJunction of Hwy. 3 and 97Osoyoos, [email protected]
(250) 495-7322(800) 977-8711 32 14 All • • • • • • • •
WATErVILLE HIsTOrIC HOTEL102 East Park street, [email protected]
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Businesses n’ ServicesANTIQUES,
COLLECTIBLES & GIFTSAnother Man’s Treasure(509) 449-6789, (509) 670-1637See ad Page 57Hidden Treasures(509) 486-4496See ad Page 22Now and Then Antiques & Collectibles(509) 486-4366See ad Page 21Riverside Grocery(509) 826-2049See ad Page 24The Old Creamery(509) 486-2460See ad Page 21
AUTOMOTIVE/PARTSBrewster Les Schwab(509) 689-3215See ad Page 54Rio Auto Parts(509) 689-2429See ad Page 54
ATM/BANKSCoulee Dam Credit Union106 State Hwy. 97, BrewsterCoulee Dam Credit Union1130 Columbia Ave., BridgeportWells Fargo Bank112 N. 7tth Street, Brewster
BAKERYSweetRiver Bakery(509) 923-2151See ad Page 50
BREWERYAlpine Brewing Company(509) 476-9662See ad Page 14
BUILDING SUPPLIES/CONSTRUCTION
Grovers Building Supply(509) 689-2553See ad Page 54Hungry Mountain Construction(509) 923-1907See ad Page 48
CAR WASHCommunity Car Wash(509) 476-3902See ad Page 17
CLOTHINGFashion For Twelve(509) 682-3183See ad Page 62Tagg’s Rags(509) 775-3354See ad Page 45
CLUBSTonasket Eagles #3002(509) 486-2299See ad Page 21
COMMUNITY CENTERTonasket Community Cultural Center(509) 486-1328www.cccoftonasket.orgSee ad Page 22
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Businesses n’ ServicesCONVENIENCE STORES/
GAS & SERVICE STATIONS
76 Quick Mart(509) 476-2161See ad Page 17Dale’s Shell Station(509) 476-2502See ad Page 13Loomis Kwik Stop(509) 223-3126See ad Page 41
DECKINGBear Creek Lumber(800) 597-7191, (509) 997-3110See ad Page 67
ESPRESSOJava Joy’s Espresso(509) 775-2025See ad Page 44Java Junkie(509) 476-3893See ad Page 18Lone Pine Fruit & Espresso(509) 682-1514See ad Page 62Mountain View Espresso(509) 689-0466See ad Page 54Rooster’s(509) 486-1406See ad Page 21
FENCINGBear Creek Lumber(800) 597-7191, (509) 997-3110See ad Page 67
FLORISTBayless Trustworthy Hardware(509) 683-1234See ad Page 59Brewster Marketplace/Subway(509) 689-3404See ad Page 52Kay’s Floral Design(509) 686-0171See ad Page 57
FRUIT STANDPaws Produce(509) 560-0148See ad Page 18Taber’s Taste of Summer/Copper Mountain Vineyard(509) 476-2762See ad Page 18, 20
FURNITUREWebster Furniture(509) 689-2131See ad Page 54
GOLF COURSESLakewoods Golf Club(509) 686-5721See ad Page 56
GOLF COURSESOroville Golf Club(509) 476-2390See ad Page 18
GROCERIESAl’s IGA(509) 486-2183See ad Page 22Anderson’s Grocery(509) 775-3378See ad Page 43Brewster Marketplace/Subway(509) 689-3404See ad Page 52Curlew Store(509) 779-4825See ad Page 45Grant’s Market(509) 486-2127See ad Page 22M & R Supermarket(509) 686-4151See ad Page 56Mansfield Mercantile(509) 683-1011See ad Page 59Prince’s Center(509) 476-3651See ad Page 18
HAIR SALONDivine Salon(509) 689-2109Nubia Miranda, Adriana Aparicio, Esther Cazarez, Selina Aparicio
HARDWAREBayless Trustworthy Hardware(509) 683-1234See ad Page 59Brewster Ag Supply/Ace Hardware(509)689-2423 • 1-800-399-2423See ad Page 54Lee Frank Mercantile(509) 486-2105See ad Page 22Omak Ace Hardware(509) 826-2151See ad Page 28Yancey’s Pateros Ace Hardware(509) 923-2662See ad Page 50
HEALTH CARE/BEAUTYFITNESS
Beauty & Skin Care Spa(509) 557-8700See ad Page 54Brewster Medical Center(509) 689-2525See ad Page 54Caribou Trail Orthopedics & Sports Medicine(509) 689-4000See ad Page 28
HEALTH CARE/BEAUTYFITNESS
Eagle Rock Physical Therapy/Her Space Fitness Center509-689-4301See ad Page 53Healthbeat Fitness(509) 689-2206See ad Page 54Main Street Health Association(509) 689-8900See ad Page 53North Valley Family MedicineOroville: (509) 476-3631Tonasket (509) 486-2174North Valley Hospital(509) 486-2151(877) 542-2877Tonasket Clinic (509) 486-3107Oroville Clinic (509) 476-3911Wenatchee Valley Medical Clinic(509) 826-7919See ad Page 28
HEALTH FOODSTonasket Natural Foods(509) 486-4188See ad Page 21
INFORMATIONConconully Chamber of Commerce(509) 826-9050See ad Page 26Destination Osoyoos(250) 495-3366See ad Page 33Mansfield Chamber of Commerce(509) 683-0123See ad Page 58Okanogan Chamber of CommerceE-mail: [email protected] County Tourism Council(509) 826-5107See ad Page 31Omak Chamber of Commerce(509) 826-0390See ad Page 29Oroville Chamber of Commerce(509) 476-2739See ad Page 16Pateros Chamber of Commerce(509) 923-2571See ad Page 50Tonasket Chamber of Commerce(509) 486-4543See ad Page 23Waterville Chamber of Commerce(509) 745-8695See ad Page 60
INSURANCEThomsen Insurance(509) 632-5561, (509) 745-8842See ad Page 61VIP Insurance Agency(509) 689-0904See ad Page 53
JEWELRYJewelry by Sandie(509) 826-7161See ad Page 24
LAUNDROMATNell’s Cafe(509) 686-39011955 Foster Creek Ave., BridgeportSee ad Page 57
LIQUOR STOREYancey’s Pateros Ace Hardware(509) 923-2662See ad Page 50
LODGING/GUEST RANCHES/RV PARKS
Bonaparte Lake Resort(509) 486-2828See ad Page 39, 63Camray Motel(509) 486-3684See ad Page 18, 64Canaan Guest Ranch(866) 295-4217See ad Page 22, 63Deer Haven Lodges(509) 826-0108See ad Page 26, 63Eden Valley Guest Ranch(509) 485-4002See ad Page 38, 63Gibson’s North Fork Lodge(800) 555-1690See ad Page 26, 63Klondike Motel(509) 775-3555See ad Page 44, 64Liars Cove Resort(509) 826-1288See ad Page 26, 63Lightning Pine RV Park(509) [email protected] ads Pages 48, 63Omak Inn(509) 826-3822See ad Page 27, 64Ponderosa Motor Lodge(509) 422-0400See ad Page 28, 64Prospector Inn(509) 775-3361See ad Page 44, 64Red Apple Inn(509) 486-2119See ad Page 22, 64
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LODGING/GUEST RANCHES/RV PARKS
Shady Pines Resort(509) 826-2287See ad Page 26, 63Spectacle Lake Resort(509) 223-3433See ad Page 41, 63The Inn at Molson(509) 485-2018See ad Page 3, 64Waterville Historic Hotel(888) 509-8180. (509) 745-8695See ads Pages 61, 64West Ridge Inn Motel(800) 977-8711See ad Page 13, 64
LUMBERBear Creek Lumber(800) 597-7191, (509) 997-3110See ad Page 67
MININGKinross Gold/Kettle River Mine(509) 775-3157See ad Page
MUSEUMSKettle River History Club(509) 779-4963See ad Page 45Molson Museum(509) 485-3292See ad Page 36Okanogan Borderlands Historical Society & Depot Museum(509) 476-2476See ad Page 17
OUTDOOR/TOURIST ACTIVITIES
Loup Loup Ski Area(509) 557-3401See ad Page 9US Army Corps of EngineersChief Joseph Dam/Rufus Woods Lake(509) 686-5501See ad Page 57
EVENTSCan Am Apple Cup Hydroplane RacesDeep Bay Park – Oroville, Aug. 14-15, 2010See ad Page 18Okanogan County FairgroundsSept. 9-12: Okanogan County Fair(509) 422-1621See ad Page 31RiverfestRiverside, Wash. Aug. 1, 2010See ad Page 24Tonasket Comancheros Demolition Derby(509) 486-4297See ad Page 21
HORSEBACK RIDINGWannacut Lake Trail Rides(509) 476-2918See ad Page 14
RECREATIONJameson Lake Resort(509) 683-1929See ads Pages 59, 63
RODEOSChesaw Rodeo Club(509) 485-3041Chesaw Rodeo - July 4, 2009See ad Page 38Tonasket Comancheros Rodeo(509) 486-4297See ad Page 20
PHARMACYGross Drug(509) 686-5191See ad Page 57Oroville Pharmacy(509) 476-3411See ad Page 17Roy’s Pharmacy(509) 486-2149See ad Page 21
PUBLISHINGNCW Media, Inc.Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune(509) 476-3602, (866) 773-7818www.gazette-tribune.comQuad City Herald(509) 689-2507, (866) 833-0873www.qcherald.comLake Chelan Mirror(509)682-2213www.lakechelanmirror.comSee ad Page 4
REAL ESTATEAssociated Real Estate GroupDonna Conran(509) 393-6449Chelan Cedar Homes(509) 682-9783See ad Page 62Hilltop Realty(509) 486-2138See ad Page 22Land Company(509) 689-3610, (509) 429-0908See ad Page 51, 53Morgan Picton & Associates(509) 470-2324, (509) 470-2324ReMax Lake and Country(509) 476-4444See ad Page 13Sonora Shores(509) 476-4444See ad PageSun Lakes Realty(509) 476-2121See ad Page 12Windermere Real Estate Oroville(509) 476-3378See ad Page 18
RESTAURANTS, BARS & GRILLS
Brewster Marketplace/Subway(509) 689-7827See ad Page 52Camperos Mexician Restaurant(509) 689-2183See ad Page 53Campo Marina(250) 495-7650See ad Page 34Chesaw Tavern(509) 485-2102See ad Page 37Chief Joe Bar & Grill(509) 686-9760See ad Page 56El Petate Steak House(509) 686-0408See ad Page 56Hometown Pizza(509) 476-2410See ad Page 18Kodi’s Noon Saloon(509) 923-9767See ad Page 23Lake Pateros Sports Bar & Grill(509) 923-1976See ad Page 49Lucky D’s(509) 826-2573See ad Page 25Malott Wagonwheel(509) 826-9930See ad Page 54Maverick’s Bar & Grill(509) 486-1411See ad Page 21Nell’s Cafe(509) 686-3901See ad Page 57Peerless Restaurant & Lounge(509) 476-4585See ad Page 14Sunflower Cafe(509) 683-1068See ad Page 59The Inn At Molson(509) 485-2018Add ad Page 3The Ridge Brewing Co.(250) 495-7679See ad Page 34Trino’s Mexican Restaurant(509) 476-9151See ad Page 13Twisp River Pub(509) 997-6822See ad Page 48
SANITATION SERVICESBlue Water Sanitation Services(509) 689-0373See ad Page 54
SHOWERSNell’s (509) 686-39011955 Foster Creek Ave., Bridgeport
TACKLENell’s Cafe(509) 686-39011955 Foster Creek Ave., BridgeportSee ad Page 57
TOWINGShull’s Towing & Auto Wrecking(509) 689-2293See ad Page 53
VIDEO STORESAppleway Video Store(509) 476-3900See ad Page 18Brewster Marketplace/Subway(509) 689-3404See ad Page 52
WINERIESCopper Mountain Vineyard(509) 476-2762See ad Page 15, 17Esther Bricques Winery & Vineyard(509) 476-2861See ad Page 15, 16Lake Crest Winery(509) 476-2347See ad Page 14, 15Okanogan Estate & Vineyards(509) 476-3646See ad Page 15, 17
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Conveniently located in town, our condos offer 1 and 2 bedroom units. Interiors are tastefully decorated with earth toned colors, granite counter tops and custom wood cabinetry. Units will have decks facing the water. Owners will enjoy beautiful grounds and lake access, a hot tub, swimming pool and a lakeside walkway!
Cindy DeVonRE/MAX Lake & Country1510 Main StreetOroville, WA 98844Direct: (509) 476-4444Email: [email protected]
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This new, beautiful lakeside community is situated on a unique part of Lake Osoyoos, in Oroville Wa. Here you will fi nd a lakeside sanctuary, with wild birds and natural vegetation. Oroville is in the northern part of the Sonora Desert, averaging only 12” of precipitation annually. Oroville is located near the US/CAN border crossing, beside the international Lake Osoyoos.
Area AmenitiesAward Winning Wineries
Fantastic Golf CoursesLocated by a full Water Sport Lake
Within Driving Distance to World Famous Winter Ski ResortsDesignated Scenic Hiking Trails
Shopping and Restaurants Close by