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Visitor Guide North Central Washington

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Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter 2015

Wenatchee Valley ◆ Lake Chelan ◆ Leavenworth ◆ The Methow ◆ Okanogan ◆ Grant County ◆ Columbia Basin

Friday & Saturday October 2nd & 3rd

Eastmont Community ParkPARADE

Friday, May 1st, 6:30 pmCAR SHOW

Saturday, May 2nd, 12-5 pm

For more information on these events or other activities contact the East Wenatchee Events Office at 509-886-6108 or visit www.east-wenatchee.com

Valley Mall ParkwayCAR SHOW

Saturday, June 27th, 5-9 pm

Eastmont Community ParkCRUISE

Friday, Oct. 2nd, begins at 4 pm and finishes at the Hot Rod Cafe

CAR SHOW Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 12-5 PM

Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show Eastside Parkway Pile-Up Wings & Wheels Cruise & Car Show

Vacation and Water Sports Paradise. Cabins, 85 full hookups, 15 LW, boat rental, moorage, grocery store, tackle shop, gift shop, boat gas, propane, paddle bikes, canoes, games, fishing and water skiing. Great fishing in Blue and Park Lakes, special fisheries Dry Falls and Lake Lenore. From Seattle, I-90 to George exit 151 to Hwy. 283 North on Hwy 17 N. to Blue Lake and Park Lake.

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It’s All Here!Macy’s Ross Dress For Less

Marshalls Sportsman’s Warehouse

Sears Hometown Buckle

The Children’s Place & more

Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee

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Welcome

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen

People walk along the newly constructed Rocky Reach Trail that connects Lincoln Rock State Park to a viewpoint overlooking Rocky Reach Dam.

PLACES

ACTIVITIES

WenatcheePage 6

East WenatcheePage 10

WatervillePage 50

CashmerePage 52

LeavenworthPage 54

Lake ChelanPage 58

Lake WenatcheePage 70

Okanogan ValleyPage 74

Methow ValleyPage 80

Columbia BasinPage 84

Fruit StandsPage 12

Co� ee RoastersPage 14

BaseballPage 17

Pybus Public MarketPage 18

MuseumsPage 20

Town Toyota CenterPage 26

Mission RidgePage 30

SkiingPage 32

Art on the AvenuesPage 38

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Farmers MarketsPage 42

BreweriesPage 46

CampingPage 64

CasinosPage 68

Gol� ngPage 72

Cascade LoopPage 83

Dams Page 88

WineriesPage 91

FestivalsPage 96

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Design: Michelle Naranjo, Jessica Trondsen

Photographers: Mike Bonnicksen, Don Seabrook

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Mountain bike? Check. Hiking boots? Check. Golf clubs?

Yep. Fishing rod, swim suit and wine bottle opener? Oh yeah!

The Wenatchee Valley’s four seasons and wide range of activities means your packing list will be long when the visiting. Whether it’s outdoor sports, wine and beer tasting or indoor shopping — or all of the above — locals and visitors will be hard-pressed to run out of things to do.

Wenatchee, the valley’s commercial hub on the Columbia River and Apple Capital of the World, beckons with its lively and historic downtown,museum, hotels, convention and performing arts venues, bus and train depots and miles of riverside parks and trails.

Pybus Public Market, a waterfront retail and restaurant development, has become the go-to location for public events such bike races, marathons and live musical performances. The historic building — a renovated steel-fabrication plant — boasts 20 vendors, including its primary tenant: the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market, which runs outdoors May through October and year-round inside Pybus. The water-front market is just a block south of the city’s downtown, o� ering shopping, galleries, antique stores and eateries — which include a handful

of craft breweries producing regionally popular beers.

Wenatchee is a good base for exploring.

Fifteen minutes south and 5,000 feet up, Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort has some of the state’s best powder skiing, late-season compe-titions, rentals and lessons and food and drink at the Hampton Mountain Lodge.

Vineyards and tasting rooms attract thousands of wine bu� s annually.

Leavenworth, 22 miles west, celebrates Bavarian architecture, music and culture. Cashmere, 12 miles west, boasts eclectic shopping districts and is home to world-famous Aplets and Cotlets.

Chelan, 45 miles north, o� ers sun and water sports along the shores of the 55-mile-long Lake Chelan.

Waterville, 25 miles east, is home to an historic court-house, hotel and downtown, along with hundreds of artifacts at the Douglas County Historical Museum.

Trail trekking The 11-mile paved Apple

Capital Recreation Loop Trail follows both shores of the Columbia River and crosses two bridges. On the western shore, it passes downtown Wenatchee (with access via Riverwalk Crossing at the foot of First Street), and softball fi elds, and through the Horan Natural Area and Wenatchee Confl uence State Park. On the wilder east

side, the trail wanders through sand dunes and groves of trees. There’s lots of free parking in parks and trail-heads along the Loop.

In the rolling foothills of Wenatchee you’ll fi nd a sprawling network of paths that make up the Wenatchee Foothills Trail system. To the south, the Saddle Rock Trail takes you to a rocky saddle with sweeping views of the valley. Also check out the trails at Jacobson reserve, Castle Rock, Sage Hills and Horse Lake Ranch, popular with hikers, runners and mountain bikers. The wildfl owers are unbeatable

in the spring, and wildlife abounds throughout the year. Download a trail map at cdlandtrust.org.

Chug alongRound and round we roll

— woo! woo! — as engineers on the Wenatchee River-front Railway’s mini-train toot their own horns. And rightly so. The 10-inch gauge railway has to be some of the cheapest fun (kids $2, adults $3) in Wenatchee as it makes tracks on tracks in Riverfront Park on the Columbia River. The diminutive railway has a cute little train station with a real caboose to clamber

Jim Russell photo

The Rocky Reach Trail will soon connect with the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail.

WenatcheeAt the center of it all


over. Check them out on Facebook at Wenatchee Riverfront Railway.

First FridaysWenatchee First Fridays

Arts Walk is a great way to have fun downtown checking out the work of artists in shops, galleries and restau-rants. The afternoon-early evening lineup changes each month, so there’s always something new to see and do. Sculpture, painting, music ... and much more. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. For info and a list of artists and businesses for the current month’s lineup: Wenatchee First Fridays on Facebook.

Blue lagoonTalk all you want about

your favorite swimming holes in mountain lakes and lowland creeks. (Yeah, yeah, they’re all glorious.) Truth is, few dipping spots are as easy to reach and, some would say, more fun than the swimming lagoon at Wenatchee’s Walla Walla Point Park. Perfect for kids, the 225-foot long float-lined area (with beach) is a wading and dog-paddler´s paradise. Parking and restrooms are nearby.

Plus, the slowly moving water, fed by the Columbia River, warms by midday to ... well, not toasty

World photo/Don Seabrook

Wenatchee’s foothills trails offer fun for mountain bikers and hikers. Competitive mountain biker Cole Patton trains on the trails.

Savannah Slife, 13, Wenatchee, reacts to getting colored powder thrown at her by her friends at the end of the annual United Way’s Color Rush fun run in Wenatchee.


but comfortable. That means the lagoon’s only goosebumps will be on the geese at water’s edge, not your kids.

Bomber BowlBomber Bowl, one of the

most popular runs at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort, gets its name from the 1944 crash of a B-24 bomber. It crashed about 500 feet below the summit, killing all six crewmen. A monument — a wing of the plane and marker

— are mounted at the site.

Clickety-clackThat big hulking choo-choo

at the center of Locomotive Park should defi nitely chug to the top of your whistle-stop tour of Wenatchee’s must-see

sights. The Great Northern 1147 steam locomotive and its accompanying tender car weigh 129 tons, stretch nearly 70 feet long and lug a boxcar-full of history. It woo-woo’ed through the Leavenworth-Wenatchee

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areas up till the mid-1940s, when diesel engines replaced steam, and even ran the Wenatchee-Oroville route for awhile. Legend says Ol’ 1147 set a record on that route by hauling the longest train ever for its class. Now, the Wenatchee Riverfront Railway group and other community organizations help keep it on-track as a favorite attraction.

Seeds of knowledgeHere’s all the dirt, just

three words, on how to raise the most lush and colorful gardens possible in our arid area — Community Educa-tion Garden. Dig it? Designed and planted by our local WSU Master Gardeners, the one-and-a-half acre plot at

the Washington State Univer-sity Tree Fruit Research Center (Springwater and Western avenues) features fl owers, grasses, trees and various turfs that actually thrive on climatic extremes of hot summers, cold winters and, for some of us, lukewarm cultivation skills. The project’s goal is nothing short of providing you the know-how for a colorful garden year-round, say the Masters themselves. Visit soon — it’s bloomin’ terrifi c.

Ohme, Oh my!Grab a blanket and a picnic

and head to Ohme Garden, an alpine retreat overlooking the Columbia River on the north edge of Wenatchee. You’ll fi nd paths, lots of shade

from high-country trees trans-planted to the scenic spot. The ridgetop oasis, matur-ing for more than 80 years into an alpine wonderland, o� ers multiple water features — ponds, streams, waterfalls — surrounded by towering

fi rs and cedars. Our favorite: the Sylvan Pool, where hand-crafted stone benches deliver additional cool comfort. And don’t forget, fl ower lovers, that out in the sunny meadows alpine blooms last well into summer.

World photos/Mike Bonnicksen

Above: Walla Walla Point Park is a great place for kids. June Logstrom, 3, of East Wenatchee tries out the “rotating net climber,” in the playground. Left: Birds gather along the ice and water in the Columbia River at the park.

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The mall, the fast food joints, the discount stores, the growing number of auto dealerships are

all great. But East Wenatchee, largest city in Douglas County, stretches beyond commercial activity to include history, geology, wildlife, agriculture, fi ne wines, outdoor recreation and tons more.

Nestled between the Columbia River and basalt cli� s, East Wenatchee is defi ned by its terrain of gently rolling hills inter-spersed with wide, fl at spaces (perfect for neighborhoods and orchards) and avail-ability of plentiful water and cheap power (perfect for huge data centers).

Here’s a sampling of attractions:Like history? Check out the monument

for the fi rst nonstop fl ight across the Pacifi c Ocean, which ended in a crash

landing just north of city in 1931. The city celebrates the historic landing of Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon each year with the Wings & Wheels Festival in October.

Is sipping wine more your pace? Make a stop at Martin Scott Winery, a beauti-ful facility built on high banks above the Columbia River. Check for times by calling 886-4596.

Want to hit the links? Golfers have a choice between Wenatchee Golf & Country Club and Highlander Golf Course.

Too hot or too cold to play outside? Indoor shopping is available at Wenatchee Valley Mall, 511 Valley Mall Parkway, and the Wenatchee Valley’s only bowling alley — Eastmont Lanes — is located at 704

Grant Road.Ready to explore? Hop on the Apple

Capital Recreation Loop Trail at the foot of Ninth, 15th or 19th streets. The eastside stretch of the 10-mile loop trail o� ers such gems as Jude’s Oasis, Porter’s Pond and Bikini Beach. All great spots for viewing birds, beavers and (in season) migrat-ing salmon. You can also walk across the pedestrian Pipeline Bridge — the fi rst vehicle bridge across the Columbia River.

Thrills from aboveIf the Apple Capital Recreation Loop

Trail has a thrill spot — a point where hikers and bikers say, “Whoa, mama, this is cool!” — it’s gotta be the 104-year-old Pedestrian Pipeline Bridge. It’s just plain fun to be held aloft on the 1,000-foot-

East WenatcheeHistory, agriculture, � ne wines and high tech

World photos/Don Seabrook

Wenatchee Golf and Country Club, East Wenatchee, and the Wenatchee Valley.


long steel truss span, the very fi rst road bridge across the Columbia River. Sure, the wagons and Model-Ts have been replaced with swoop-helmeted cyclists and young moms pushing giant strollers. But the big irrigation pipe — a fi xture on the bridge since its construction — still carries water to 4,000 acres of East Wenatchee fruit trees.

Ancient remnantsClovis stone and bone tools

were discovered near East Wenatchee and are more than 11,000 years old. Ice Age fl oods shaped much of what you see in the valley, with some of the ancient deluges rising to 1,100 feet. And there were a lot of fl oods. Maybe 90 or so.

Power to the peoplePublicly owned dams on

the Columbia River provide the cheapest power in the United States, about a third of Seattle’s rates and a fi fth

of California’s. The Douglas County PUD, headquar-tered in East Wenatchee, runs Wells Dam, located on the Columbia River just a few miles south of Pateros.

A friendly oasisThe Bridge of Friendship

Japanese Garden in East Wenatchee is so creatively designed — shade, breezes, fl owing water — that visitors can fi nd cool relief even on the hottest summer evenings. This eight-year-old pocket park is tucked only a dozen steps from the busy inter-section of 9th Street N.E. and Eastmont Avenue, yet provides the unexpected paradox of stillness amid visual variety. No lie. Follow the park’s short trail to its cedar bridge, rest under its cover, listen to its waterfall’s gurgle, and you’ll agree this urban patch of perfection is a landscaping gem.

What looks like it has six legs, four arms and a head? That’s Jarrod Weaver, East Wenatchee, being towed on a long tube in the Columbia River near Hydro Park.

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◆ Stemilt Bountiful Fruit Store: 3615 Highway 97A, just north of Wenatchee; (509) 663-7848; bountifulfruit.com

◆ Blueberry Hills Farm: 1315 Washington St., Manson; (509) 687-2379; wildaboutberries.com

◆ Nicholson’s Orchard Fresh: Campbell Road and Highway 97, Peshastin; (509) 548-9152; ourorchard.com

◆ Okanogan Estate and Vineyard & Gift Shop: 1205 Main St./Highway 97, Oroville; (509) 476-2736; okano-ganwine.com

◆ Taber’s Taste of Summer: 33349 Highway 97, Oroville; (509) 476-2762; coppermountainvineyards.com/fruitstand.htm

Ripe for the pickin’World photo/Mike Bonnicksen

Fruit for sale at Feil Fruit Stand on Baker Flats north of East Wenatchee.

Crisp, juicy produce awaits you at these NCW fruit stands


◆ White Trail Produce: 10024 Road U NW, Quincy; (509) 787-1543; Facebook

◆ Stutzman Ranch: 2226 Easy St., Wenatchee; (509) 667-1664; thestutzmanranch.com

◆ Eagle Rock Fruit Stand: 4911 Selfs Road, Cashmere, 1.5 miles west of Monitor, 1.6 miles east of Cashmere, north side of Highway 2/97; (509) 470-6292.

◆ Smallwood’s Harvest: 10461 Stemm Road, Peshastin. On Highway 2, three miles east of Leavenworth; (509) 548-4196; smallwoodsharvest.com

◆ Prey’s Fruit Barn: 11007 Highway 2, Peshastin, 1.5 miles east of Leavenworth on south side of Highway 2; (509) 548-5771; preysfruitbarn.com

◆ Miller Orchards Fruit Stand: 7306 Highway 97, 1 mile up Highway 97 from the junction with Highway 2; (509) 548-7865; Facebook

◆ First Fruits Produce Market: 13023 Highway 2, East Wenatchee. On Highway 2/97, about 2 1/2 miles north of Sunset Highway and the Odabashian Bridge in East Wenatchee; (509) 884-3000; fi rst-fruits.com

◆ B&B: 13041 Highway 2, East Wenatchee. On Highway 2/97, about 2.6 miles from Sunset Highway and the Odabashian Bridge in East Wenatchee;

(509) 884-2522; Facebook ◆ Feil Pioneer Orchards: 13073 Highway 2, East

Wenatchee. Highway 2/97, 3 miles north of the Odabashian Bridge; (509) 884-7570; wenatcheefruit-stand.com

◆ Estes Fruit Stand: 13656 Highway 2, East Wenatchee. Four miles north of Lincoln Rock State Park on Highway 97; (509) 884-2034.

◆ Orondo Cider Works: 1 Edgewater Drive, Orondo. On Highway 97, fi ve miles from Daroga State Park, 10 miles south of the Beebe Bridge; (509) 784-1029; orondociderworks.com

◆ Lone Pine Fruit and Espresso: 23041 Highway 97, Orondo. Four miles south of Beebe Bridge on Highway 97; (509) 682-1514; lonepinefruit.com

◆ Sunshine Farm Market: 179 Highway 97A, Chelan; (509) 682-1350; sunshinefarmmarket.com

◆ Trader John’s: 14840 Highway 97A, Entiat; (509) 784-1430; Facebook

◆ Hilltop Harvest Barn: 10086 Road U.7 NW, Quincy; (509) 787-2276.

◆ Auvil’s Select Fruit: Pybus Public Market, 7 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee; (509) 888-7608; Facebook

◆ Royal Produce: Pybus Public Market, 3 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee; (509) 888-0077; myroyal-produce.com

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Above: From left, percussionist Jamie Heim, singer Jen Byrd, and guitarist Mike Bills entertain a small crowd during open mike night at The Upper Eastside Coffee & Wine Company in East Wenatchee. The restaurant is one of several in NCW to offer live music. Below: Michelle Giard applauds after listening to a band during open mike night at Upper Eastside Coffee.

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◆ Air: Pangborn Memorial Airport near East Wenatchee has daily Alaska Airlines fl ights to and from Seattle. Several major rental car companies operate at the airport. Charter fl ights are available to smaller airports throughout the region. Contact Horizon at 1-800-547-9308 and alaskaair.com. For airport information, call (509) 884-2494 or go to pangbor-nairport.com.

◆ Rail: Amtrak’s Empire Builder

passenger train is scheduled to arrive westbound in Wenatchee about 5:30 a.m. daily and eastbound at about 8:45 p.m. The train arrives westbound in Leavenworth about 6:10 a.m. daily and eastbound at 8 p.m. Call 1-800-872-7245 or go to amtrak.com.

◆ Bus: Link Transit runs buses Mondays through Saturdays in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee and to surrounding communities. Call (509) 662-1155 or go to linktransit.com.

◆ Northwestern Trailways has daily bus service to Wenatchee, Leaven-worth, Stevens Pass, Quincy, George and Ellensburg and Okanogan County cities. For information call 1-800-366-3830 or go to northwesterntrailways.com.

◆ Grant Transit Authority: Public bus service to several Grant County communities with weekday and weekend routes. Call (509) 765-0898 or 1-800-406-9177, or go to gta-ride.com.

Getting there


Pangborn Memorial Airport terminal in aerial view over the main runway.

All the ways to get to and from NCW


Bats, balls, buns, beer.That’s all you need

to know to enjoy a Wenatchee AppleSox baseball game on a sultry summer night at Paul Thomas Sr. Field.

It’s one of the valley’s primo all-American spectacles: the greenest grass, the handsomest ballplayers, the cutest kids, the juiciest hot dogs, the coldest beer.

Goofy activities — is that really a guy dressed as mustard racing a guy dressed as ketchup? — add spice between innings. Newcomers are ribbed for asking, “What the heck’s an Applesox?” (No clue.) And did we mention beer? It all makes you want to stand up and sing the Star-Spangled Banner. Wait a minute … everybody DOES stand up and sing it.

The Wenatchee AppleSox will begin their 2015 season with a nonleague game against the San Francisco Seals on June 4. The AppleSox — collegiate summer baseball players — play in the heart of Wenatchee at Wenatchee Valley College’s Paul Thomas Sr. Field.

Info: applesox.com, (509) 665-6900

Here are the home games:

June ◆ 4, San Francisco Seals

7:05 p.m. ◆ 5, San Francisco Seals

7:05 p.m. ◆ 6, Spokane Expos 7:05

p.m. ◆ 7, Spokane Expos 6:05

p.m. ◆ 12, Corvallis 7:05 p.m. ◆ 13, Corvallis 7:05 p.m. ◆ 14, Corvallis 6:05 p.m. ◆ 15, Medford 7:05 p.m. ◆ 16, Medford 7:05 p.m. ◆ 17, Medford 7:05 p.m. ◆ 23, Yakima 7:05 p.m. ◆ 24, Yakima 7:05 p.m. ◆ 25, Yakima 7:05 p.m.

July ◆ 3, Klamath Falls 7:05 p.m.

(Fireworks Night) ◆ 4, Klamath Falls 7:05 p.m. ◆ 5, Klamath Falls 6:05 p.m. ◆ 6, Bend 7:05 p.m. ◆ 7, Bend 7:05 p.m. ◆ 8, Bend 7:05 p.m. ◆ 13, Kelowna 7:05 p.m. ◆ 14, Kelowna 7:05 p.m. ◆ 15, Kelowna 7:05 p.m. ◆ 24, Yakima 7:05 p.m. ◆ 25, Yakima 7:05 p.m. ◆ 26, Yakima 6:05 p.m. ◆ 31, Victoria 7:05 p.m.

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It’s only 2 years old, but Pybus Public Market has quickly matured into one

of Wenatchee’s most popular shopping and gathering spots.

Marked by the big red “Public Market” sign, the $9 million restaurant-and-retail complex at the foot of Orondo Avenue has been hailed as the most ambitious commercial development yet on the Columbia River in North Central Washington. Its 16 full-time merchants and

three-season anchor — the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market — have helped shape what developers have called “an ongoing experiment” into a vital commercial hub for the region.

Tenant mix in the 65-year-old rehabbed building, formerly a steel fabrication plant, blends contemporary food trends — Latin fusion, French country, local-fresh and healthy — with boutique wares (teas, olive oil, exotic nuts) and public spaces for art, music, strolling and just lounging around.

Pybus has also become the go-to venue for many community events, including

fun runs, car shows, sports rallies and fundraisers for local nonprofi ts. Live music frequently fi lls the building and adjacent plaza, and the weekly Pybus University attracts the curious to learn about everything from cooking to knitting to birdwatching.

Smack-dab on the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail, Pybus is also a jump-o� spot for walkers, hikers and bikers. Bicycles can be rented on-site year ‘round (think fat tire bikes in winter), and Loop Trail survival gear (think bottled water and roasted cashews) are readily available.

From May through October, the local Farmers Market

attracts dozens of vendors and hundreds of shoppers every Wednesday and Saturday to the open-air plaza adjacent to the Pybus building. Look for fresh produce, arts and crafts, freshly prepared foods and live music.

Other events this year include:

May 23: Superhero 2K and 5K fun runs

June 13: Sole 2 Sole Fun RunJune 20: Pybus Market’s 2nd

Birthday PartyJuly 4: 2nd Annual

Washington State Cherry Pit Spit Contest

Dec. 16: A Jazzy Classy Christmas — local jazz band and chorus

Pybus Public Market

Dance instructors Derry Fitzsimmons and Melissa Hamilton demonstrate the Argentine Tango before starting to teach it to the 2 Left Feet Dance group at Pybus Public Market.


Downtown on the riverfront


What’s in the marketThe main Saturday

farmers market opens in May and a Wednesday market opens later in the year. The outside markets run through October. Info: 663-8712 or visit wenatcheefarmersmarket.com

◆ Almond Blossom Roasted Nuts

◆ Arlberg Riverfront Rentals

◆ chá: Fine teas and accessories

◆ D’Olivo: oils and vinegars

◆ Fire: Wood-fi red pizza, salads

◆ Full Bloom Flowers and Plants

◆ Hot Rodzz Espresso: In the Airstream trailer outside Pybus

◆ Ice: Ca� è Mela co� ee, crepes, gelato

◆ Jones of Washington Winery: Wine tasting

◆ Mike’s Meat & Seafood ◆ Mission Ridge & Board

Resort ◆ Pybus Bistro: French

bistro serving lunch and dinner

◆ Royal Produce: Fresh produce and local food products

◆ South: Latin restaurant ◆ The Cheesemonger’s

Shop ◆ Wenatchee Valley

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Stretch your legsStart at Pybus Market and

walk north about 350 yards on the paved Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail, past a boat launch, pole-top osprey nest, public art sculptures and great views of the Columbia River.

Take the Riverwalk Crossing pedestrian bridge to Wenatchee Avenue and First Street, about 400 yards. The Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee plaza o� ers seating, a big fountain and more public art.

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drag — the fi ve blocks of Wenatchee Avenue between Second and Kittitas streets — was rebuilt and repaved in summer 2014. Three months of dust and disruption has resulted in a cleaner, more modern look to curbs, crosswalks, roadways and lighting at some intersections.

Head south two blocks on Wenatchee Avenue past the Saddlerock Pub & Brewery, historic Owl Soda Fountain, more shops and antique shops and restaurants to Orondo Avenue.

Head east about 400 yards back to Pybus Market.

A downtown sampler ◆ Saddle Rock Pub

& Brewery: Pizza and microbrew stop

◆ Badger Mountain Brewing: Food and microbrews

◆ LeMolo Café & Deli: A big board of sandwiches and pizzas

◆ Cycle Central: Bike shop

◆ Inna’s Cuisine: Greek, Italian, Russian and Ukrainian specialties.

◆ Cuc Tran: Vietnamese food

◆ Tropical Salvadoran: Salvadoran food

◆ McGlinn’s Public House: Pizza, sandwiches, seafood, burgers

◆ Ca� é Mela: Co� ee and concerts

◆ Iwa Sushi Grill: Fresh Japanese sushi

◆ Arlberg Sports: Sporting gear and clothing

◆ India House: Indian food, weekday lunch bu� et

◆ Thongbai Thai Restaurant: Thai food, weekday lunch bu� et

◆ Etc.: Gifts and home decor

◆ Out On A Whim: Retail shopping

◆ Pak-It-Rite: Shipping, packaging supplies, locally-made items

◆ Pickle Papers: Gifts, journals, papers

◆ Tumbleweed Shop & Studio: Jewelry, fashion accessories, art decor items

◆ The Attic Window Quilt Shoppe: Quilt shop

◆ The Gilded Lily: Gifts, home decor

◆ The Kitchen Sync: Kitchen-related goods

◆ Firehouse Pet Shop: Healthy foods and supplies for dogs and cats

◆ Amanda’s Bookstore: Used books and local author’s books

◆ Mills Bros.: Formal men’s wear

◆ Wenatchee Natural Foods: Natural food store

◆ American Shoe Shop: Footwear and repair

◆ Performance Footwear: Hiking and running footwear

◆ Palmer Shoes: Formal footwear

Sit Back& RelaxWhile traveling throughout Chelan or Douglas Counties, leave the driving to

Link Transit.

Link Transit provides service to the cities of Manson, Chelan, Leavenworth and Wenatchee, and points in between, with frequent trips Monday through

Saturday. All buses are equipped with bike racks, and are wheelchair accessible.

Downtown Wenatchee and East Wenatchee are served by a fleet of alternative fuel vehicles to provide access to dining, shopping, lodging, meeting facilities and other services.No matter where you choose to go, Link Transit can take you there quickly, safely, comfortably and affordably. For more information, call Link Transit’s Guest Services at 509-662-1155 or visit www.linktransit.com.

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Chelan CountyWenatchee Valley

Museum & Cultural Center127 S. Mission St., Wenatchee.

(509) 888-6240, wvmcc.org, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays

Located in Wenatchee’s historic former post o� ce, the museum includes permanent exhibits on the life of Clyde Pangborn and the fi rst nonstop


The Washington State Apple Blossom top ten candidates watch the organ work at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center.

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The Washington State Apple Blossom top ten candidates watch the organ work at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center.

flight across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to Wenatchee; early Wenatchee history; Wenatchi Indians; and the Clovis archeological site near East Wenatchee. Check out the Great Northern Railway diorama with a coin-operated HO-scale model train and exhibits on the area’s apple industry.

Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth347 Division St., Leavenworth.

(509) 548-0728, uppervalley museum.org, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday April through October, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday November through March.

Located in the River Haus, the museum includes exhibits on Leaven-worth’s pioneer history through its rebirth as a Bavarian-themed town.

Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village600 Cotlets Way, Cashmere, (509)

782-3230, cashmeremuseum.org, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, March 27 through Nov. 2. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The museum on the bank of the Wenatchee River includes a large pioneer village of original buildings, an 1891 water wheel and one of the finest collections of American Indian artifacts in the western United States.

Entiat Historical MuseumIn the city park, (509) 784-1861.

Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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Members of the Shootists, K.C. Loveridge, left, and Seth Price, �ght it out in Cashmere’s Pioneer Village.

Lake Chelan Historical Society Museum

204 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan. (509) 682-5644, chelanmuseum.com. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winter hours: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Housed in a 1907 bank building, the museum includes exhibits from early Chelan life, Indian artifacts, a replica of a city store historical photos and hydro-plane racing memorabilia.

Rocky Reach Hydroelectric ProjectThe Museum of the

Columbia is at the dam, seven miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 97A. (509) 663-7522, chelanpud.org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 1 through Oct. 31.

Exhibits depict early life along the Columbia River and include electrical artifacts, a turbine display, a collection of early inventions by Thomas Edison and the Nez Perce Indian portrait collection.

Douglas CountyDouglas County Museum

124 Walnut St. Waterville, just o� Highway 2 at the city park. (509) 745-8435. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Exhibits include the old Withrow post o�ce, at one time the smallest operating post o�ce in the United States, and the largest nickel-iron meteorite found in Washington in the past 100 years.

Mansfield MuseumLocated at 28 N. Main St.

in Mansfield. Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Berryman Military ParkLocated in south Bridgeport

near the city swimming pool. Open year-round. Features military equipment — guns, jets, missile launchers and troop carriers — from past U.S. military service.

Okanogan CountyShafer Museum

285 Castle Ave., Winthrop. (509) 996-2712. Open daily

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day; open weekends in May and September.

This Old West museum includes pioneer buildings, stagecoach, mining equipment and historic photographs.

Molson Schoolhouse MuseumEast of Oroville in the

former boom town of Molson, (509) 485-3292.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Old Molson Museum and Ghost Town. Self-guided tours April through November.

Old Depot Museum1210 Ironwood St.,

Oroville. (509) 476-2739. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May through mid-September.

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Members of the Shootists, K.C. Loveridge, left, and Seth Price, �ght it out in Cashmere’s Pioneer Village.

of early life, a Great Northern Railway caboose and vintage photos.

Okanogan County Historical Museum

1410 N. Second St., Okanogan. (509) 422-4272, okanoganhistory.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day weekend.

Exhibits include replicas of a turn-of-the-19th century buildings, including Frank

Matsura’s photo shop. The Wilson Research Center next to the museum building features more than 5,000 historical photographs, many by pioneer photographers Matsura and George Ladd, who came to the Okanogan in the early 1900s.

Colville Tribal Museum512 Mead Way, Coulee

Dam. (509) 633-0751 or (509) 634-2200. Open 8:30 a.m. to

5 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Exhibits include native art and artifacts.

Grant CountyGrant County Historical Museum and Village

742 Basin St. N.W., Ephrata. (509) 754-3334. May through September, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, and closed Wednesdays.

Exhibits include a large historical village, farm machinery, military items dating to the Civil War and antique musical instruments.

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Magical summer music? Ready to be whisked away?

Dusk at Ohme Gardens is ethereal enough with its grottos, refl ecting pools, twisty stone paths and fairy hidey-holes. But add smooth jazz or a tremolos folk singer (what’s more American than

those?) and you’ve got an otherworld experience in the making. Every July and August, Ohme Gardens sponsors its Summer Concerts, an eclectic series that blends music with magical views — all under a starry sky.

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Veronica �owers are some of the earliest bloomers at Ohme Gardens.

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Town Toyota Center is the biggest stage and multipurpose venue in North Central Washington.

It hosts concerts, festivals, community events, year-round recreational ice skating and hockey, a North American Hockey League team, and summer roller skating.

The NAHL’s Wenatchee Wild play regular season games from September to April. Visit tickets.wenatcheewild.com for a schedule and

ticketing information.The 4,300-seat multipurpose center

also has an adjoining community ice rink for public skating and youth and adult fi gure skating and hockey games. Public ice skating is o� ered throughout the year, and summer roller skating starts in June.

Check towntoyotacenter.com or (509) 667-7847 for latest show announcements.

◆ April 7: Jordan Circus ◆ April 12: Sheryl Crow ◆ April 16: Travis Tritt

◆ May 1-2: Hell On Hooves Rough-stock Rodeo

◆ May 9: Touch A Truck ◆ July 11: SummerFEST: Bands, brews

and food ◆ Aug. 5: Steve Miller Band ◆ Aug. 22: Wenatchee Wine & Food

Festival ◆ Sept. 11-12: NCW Quilt Show ◆ Oct. 3: Maker’s Fair ◆ Oct. 16-18: Custer’s Arts and Crafts

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The Wenatchee Wild plays at Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee.

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The Harlem Globetrotters entertain a crowd at the Town Toyota Center arena. The Globetrotters pick out Kailani Cruz, 5, Chelan, from the crowd to play around with during one of the many timeouts during the game.

Come Worship With Us!

Calvary Chapel Fellowship2200 N. BakerEast Wenatchee, WA 98802(509)888-7771www.ccwenatchee.orgSunday Worship – 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Calvary Crossroads Church1301 Maple St.Wenatchee, WA 98801(509)888-2767www.calvarycrossroads.comSunday Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Christian Church12 N. Chelan Ave.Wenatchee, WA 98801www.cccwenatchee.com(509)663-2149Sunday Worship 10:15 AM

Eastmont Baptist Church400 S. Kentucky Ave.East Wenatchee, WA(509)884-6813Services: 9:00 & 10:30 AMwww.eastmontbaptist.org

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Join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 10:15 am

Bible Classes, Christian Counseling,Bell & Vocal Choirs

Contact Pastor Julio DuQue at church office (509) 663-2149

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Faith Lutheran Church171 Eastmont AvenueEast Wenatchee, WA 98802(509)884-7623www.faithlutheranwen.comSunday Worship 9:30 AMSunday School andAdult Bible Class at 10:45 AMVarious Bible Studiesthroughout the weekWednesday Night Bible Studiesfor children, youth and adultsincluding confirmation classes

First United Methodist Church Wenatchee941 Washington St.Wenatchee, 509.663.1607www.firstumchurch.org“Like” Us onFacebook.com/fumcwenatcheeFollow Us on Twitter @FUMCWenatchee

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This 2,000-acre snow playground has it all: challenging runs for

daredevils, easy slopes for beginners and views that take your breath away.

And the Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort is all less than a half hour drive from Wenatchee, which o ers lots of hotels for visitors to stay in. What’s more, the Ridge is near the middle of the state so it’s about a three-hour drive

from most major cities in Washington.

The Ridge, with its snow-making machines, is also one of the earliest resorts to open every season. Operating one of those machines is Jon Wax, who was one of a handful of snowmakers worldwide who laid powder on the slopes above Sochi, Russia, for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. With an expert like that on the payroll, the

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snow has to be darn good.The resort o�ers groomed

runs and open slopes. Take a ride on the high-speed quad up to the top of the ridge for starters and enjoy a 360-degree view. It takes in the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier, gorgeous forested back country and, looking east, the city.

There are three other chairs that let you roam the resort’s 2,000 acres. There are gentle and slower-paced runs for children, beginners, families and infrequent skiers and riders. Higher up, the

mountain o�ers a challenge for the most demanding skiers and snowboarders.

Many hotels and lodging properties throughout North Central Washington provide discounted lift tickets.

Take a hikeMission Ridge-Pipeline-

Squilchuck-Clara Lake Loop: When it’s not ski season, take the wide, paved road to the Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort, just 11.5 miles from Wenatchee. The hike’s 6,000 foot high point is at beautiful Lake Clara. It’s a great hike any time of year, but particularly

gorgeous in October when the larches change color. In the winter, it’s a wonderland — but bring your spikes because the train can get icy. Get to the trail from the Mission Ridge ski area parking lot. The loop is about 7 miles with about 1,050 feet of elevation gain, but several variations are possible for shorter or longer hikes.

No pass required.Frozen expressionsSome people know they’ve

finally found their sport when they hear about Mission Ridge’s annual Downhill Dummy Race. “Sign me up,”

they blurt. But here’s the thing … the race is only for real dummies — the sti�, stu�ed, glassy-eyed kind. (Oh wait, you do fit right in.) Participants handcraft their dummies, or wildly dress up a mannequin, and then bolt them to skis or snowboards and let ‘em slide to the finish line. The most elaborate concoctions are life-sized papier maché likenesses of baseball players or movie stars, or scarecrow-like characters riding a giant salmon or squeezed into an airplane.

Skiers and snowboarders head up Chair 1 at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort.


Alpine SkiingMission Ridge Ski & Board

Resort: 12 miles southwest of Wenatchee, 663-6543; missionridge.com

Stevens Pass Ski Area: 37 miles west of Leavenworth on Highway 2, (206) 812-4510; stevenspass.com

Leavenworth Ski Hill: (509) 548-5477; skileavenworth.com

Badger Mountain Ski Hill, Waterville: (509) 745-8273; skibadgermt.com

Echo Valley Ski Area: 10 miles north of Chelan; 682-3503;

echovalley.org

Loup Loup Ski Bowl: Highway 20 between Twisp and Okanogan; 557-3401; skitheloup.com

Sitzmark Ski Area: 21 miles northeast of Tonasket

Nordic SkiingLeavenworth: (509) 548-5477;

skileavenworth.com. Ski Hill, Ski Hill Drive; Golf course and Water-front Park; Icicle River, near Leaven-worth National Fish Hatchery.

Lake Wenatchee-Stevens Pass: Lake Wenatchee State Park: (509) 763-3101, stateparks.com/lake_

wenatchee.html. South Park; North Park; Nason Ridge.

Kahler Glen Golf Course, private: (509) 763-4025; kahlerglen.com

Stevens Pass Nordic Center: (206) 812-4510; stevenspass.com

Scottish Lakes: (509) 763-3044; scottishlakes.com

Lake Chelan: Echo Ridge: (800) 4-CHELAN, lakechelannordic.org

Methow Valley: Rendezvous, Mazama and Sun Mountain systems; (509) 996-3287; mvsta.com

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People in the torch light parade wind their way down Mimi ski run at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort.



Karlann Coughlin, 89, Wenatchee, enjoys an afternoon ski trip to Leavenworth.

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Artisan soft cider and apple juice are a natural tradition in

the tree fruit capital of the world, but no one has made it a business focal point the way the folks have at Orondo Cider Works.

The nearly 300 acres of apples, pears and cherries

produce the raw material for this commercial apple press operation that combines their own business savvy with fresh-grown fruit, craft-manship, tourism and fun.

The Cider Works’ star attraction is its stainless steel apple press, that hums to life on weekends, when visitors

can watch it in action. Fresh cider is always available to buy.

Or, if they’re not the cider-drinking types, they can try some made-on-the-spot ice cream with fruity fl avors, or fresh-baked pizza or donuts — both made with cider in the dough.

Whole families can board the tractor-pulled “bin train” for a tour through the orchard, take a spin by a very small petting pen with goats and llamas or just stock up on fresh fruit and grocery items from the “country store” that occupies the cider works building.


Dave Hoffert, Olympia, watches through an open door as Hugo Martinez, left, and Fernando Garcia, both of Orondo, load apples into the cider press at the Orondo Cider Works.

Main squeeze Sip on soft cider from the world’s best orchards


Cider Works expects to press between 150,000 to 200,000 gallons of cider for visitors and others, including cideries and distilleries, who make hard ciders out of the juice.

Nothin’ But ApplesThe Auvil family is

synonymous with the fruit business, but they’ve only just recently begun to produce their own line of Gee Whiz apple juice — made of their own apples, of course.

Sold in 12-ounce and quart-sized glass bottles, the juice is lightly strained and pasteurized for longer shelf life but its texture is substantive.

They’re currently pressing about twice a month at their headquarters in Orondo, making just enough to supply their store at Pybus Public Market and a few other places, including the Lone Pine Fruit Stand in Orondo.

Cider cocktailThe Cashmere Cider

Mill has been producing boutique, artisan ciders since 2007 made of locally-grown apples, including heirloom varieties.

The tasting room on Woodring Canyon Road sells 12 blends on site, some mixed with spices and other fruits — huckleberry, peach, pear, lavender and more — brought in from around the

Pacific Northwest. All are non-alcoholic.

The family also operates a farmhouse hotel at the site with two guest suites and organizes farm tours and a unique class in making heirloom apple butter for organized groups who call to reserve.

The tasting room closes from mid-December to April, but their products are available year-round at gourmet cider.com.

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1. Avenue Motel 38 $45 Q • O • • • • •

720 N. Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801 to QQ

509-663-7161 or 800-733-8981 $100

www.avenuemotel.com ◆

2. Gibson’s North Fork Lodge 5 $90 • D • • • • •

100 Boone Street

Conconully, WA 98819

509-826-1475 • gibsonsnorthforklodge.net

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites 65 $69 • • Q • I • • • • • • • •

1905 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801 to QQ

509-664-6565 •1-800-SLEEPLQ (753-3757) $179 K

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4. Laurent’s Sun Village Resort 19 $60 • D • • • •

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Coulee City, WA 99115 $135

509-632-5664 • laurentsresort.com

5. Mazama Ranch House 14 $100 • Q • • • • •

10 Country Rd. to QQ

Mazama, WA 98833 $350

509-996-2040 • mazamaranchhouse.com ◆◆◆

6. Spectacle Lake Resort 17 $79 • • D O • • • •

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Tonasket, WA 98855 $215

509-223-3433 • spectaclelakeresort.com

7. Super 8 102 $60 • Q • O • • • • • • • • •

1401 N. Miller Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801 to QQ

509-662-3443 • 800-800-8000 $125 K

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8. Travelodge 48 $54.95 • Q • O • • • • • • •

1004 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801 to QQ

509-662-8165 • 1-800-578-7878 $149.95

www.wenatcheetravelodge.com ◆◆

9. Value Inn 34 $49 Q • O • • • • • •

1640 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801 to QQ

509-663-8115 • 1-800-668-1862 $89.95

www.wenatcheevalueinn.com

10. Waterville Historic Hotel 12 $49 • • D • • • • •

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Waterville, WA 98858 $109 Q

509-745-8695 • www.watervillehotel.com QQ

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AAA approved. Enjoy our hospitality and relax in our hot tub and pool. We are located in Wenatchee with easy access to dining and shopping. We offer kitchenettes, cable TV, room service, complimentary continental breakfast, and more. www.avenuemotel.com

Vacation and Water Sports Paradise. Cabins, 85 full hookups, 15 LW, boat rental, moorage, grocery store, tackle shop, gift shop, boat gas, propane, pad-dle bikes, canoes, games, fishing and water skiing. Great fishing in Blue and Park Lakes, special fisheries Dry Falls and Lake Lenore. From Seattle, I-90 to George exit 151 to Hwy. 283 North on Hwy. 17 N. to Blue Lake and Park Lake.

Ideally located across from Valley North Mall on the intersection of Wenatchee Ave. and Miller St. behind Denny’s. In walking distance from several restaurants, newly remodeled rooms, FREE wireless internet ac-cess. FREE HBO. Fitness room. Just minutes from the Town Toyota Center and Wenatchee Convention Center.

Low Construction rates, weekly & long term low rates. Free continental breakfast. Full and mini kitchens, outdoor pool & sauna, in-room coffee. Extended cable TV, BBQ area, truck parking.Close to a variety of shopping and restaurants.

Located in the resort town of Conconully in Okanogan Co., with spectacular scenery and an abundance of wild life. There are 2 lakes just minutes away from your cabin that are well stocked with kokanee, triploids, rainbow trout and the ac-cidental bass. Full facility cabins sleep up to 6. We include free wood for your fire pits & gas BBQs. We are truly your vacation destination no matter your recreation.

Surrounded by beautiful green fields, snow capped mountains and large pon-derosa pines. Experience a little bit of country living where hay fields are being farmed, wildlife is at your doorstep and the stars at night are so bright. From our porch, step onto the world renowned Methow Valley Sport Trails. Horse facilities onsite that are free with the rental of a room and include corrals.

The resort is nestled in the Many Lakes Rec Area, just 12 mi NW of Tonasket. Great for fishing, water sports, wildlife watching and more. Our rooms are equipped kitchen units with a lake view. We have a small store, boat rentals & play areas. Near Tonasket restaurants, gift and antique shops.

AAA 2 Diamond rating, complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, in-room safes, hair dryer, coffee, extended cable TV. Jacuzzi suites, wired DSL hi-speed internet and Flat Screen TV’s. Close to convention center, shopping and Riverfront Park.www.wenatcheetravelodge.com

WOW - Waterville! This 1903 National Historic Register Hotel offers travel-ers a unique and memorable lodging experience. Conveniently located on US Hwy 2 between Seattle and Spokane, 25 miles from Wenatchee and Chelan. Numerous scenic and historic attractions nearby. Basic deluxe rooms at great rates. watervillehotel.com GPS: 47.647 -120.074

Enjoy our free bright side breakfast buffet, 24-hr indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center and business center. We offer free high-speed wireless, in-room fridge/microwave and comfy beds! Our friendly front desk serves evening fresh baked cookies. We have a smoke free policy and are pet friendly!


• FREE Super Start Breakfast• FREE High Speed Wireless Internet Service• Business Center • Meeting Room• Commercial Discounts Available• Microwave & Refrigerator in all rooms• Seasonal Pool & Hot Tub• Adjacent Restaurants• Close to Downtown, Recreational Park &

Ice Arena• 24-hour Guest Laundry

1401 Miller Street • Wenatchee, WA 98801 • (509) 662-3443 • 1-800-800-8000www.Super8Wenatchee.com • [email protected] Privileges

Welcome to in the Beautiful Wenatchee Valley!


Who says art has to be stu� ed into a museum? A walk through downtown

Wenatchee and along the Wenatchee side of the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail o� ers an environmental display of nearly 90 sculptures and other pieces of public art to add culture to your step.

The Art on the Avenues collection has grown since fi rst inspired by a Colorado display in 1994. The collection began with the instal-lation of 40 pieces in 1995. It has grown each year since then, largely supported by community donations to install and purchase works by noted artists from across the nation.

The organization founded its sculpture garden along the trail in 2008, with the late Twisp artist Bernard Hosey’s wrought-steel sphere “Pre-Mathematics” as its inaugural piece.

To reach the garden, walk from downtown on First Street over the Riverwalk Crossing pedestrian bridge. Pre-download a copy of the map from the project’s website, artontheavenues.org.


Visitors to Riverfront Park in Wenatchee have found art projects left from local � fth-graders taking part in the Art on the Avenues Beauty of Bronze program.


Talk about a hot foot. Sultan artist Kevin Pettelle uses a torch to remove water, before waxing his “PED” sculpture in the Art on the Avenues Sculpture Garden in Riverfront Park.

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Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval — wvso.com — is

above East Wenatchee o� Badger Mountain Road

April 18 ◆ Test & Tune

April 24-26 ◆ Tri Track “Apple

Blossom 200” ◆ Legends Regional Race ◆ Mini Stock “Spring

Spectacular”

May 16 — ◆ PRO Late Models ◆ Thunder Cars

◆ Mini Supers ◆ Super Tuners ◆ Youth Tuners

June 6 ◆ WESCO Winged Sprints ◆ Dwarf Cars ◆ Thunder Cars ◆ Mini Supers ◆ Super Tuners ◆ Youth Tuners

June 20 ◆ Bump-To-Pass ◆ PRO-4 Trucks ◆ PRO Late Models ◆ Mini Supers ◆ Thunder Cars ◆ Super Tuners ◆ Youth Tuners

At the track Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval 2015 schedule

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Car races at the Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval near East Wenatchee offer fast, fun action.


July 11 ◆ North American Big

Rigs ◆ OTRA CAN/AM Early

Stocks ◆ PRO-4 Trucks ◆ Mini Supers ◆ Thunder Cars ◆ Super Tuners ◆ Youth Tuners

July 25 ◆ WESCO Winged Sprints ◆ Vintage Modifieds ◆ PRO Late Models ◆ Mini Supers ◆ Thunder Cars ◆ Super Tuners ◆ Youth Tuners

Aug. 8 ◆ Bump-To-Pass ◆ PRO-4 Alliance ◆ WMRA Midgets ◆ Mini Supers

◆ Thunder Cars ◆ Super Tuners ◆ Youth Tuners

Aug. 21-22 ◆ West Coast Vintage

Racers ◆ Legends ◆ PRO Late Models ◆ Mini Supers ◆ Thunder Cars ◆ Super Tuners ◆ Youth Tuners

Sept. 11-12 ◆ Tri Track “Neal

Newberry 150”Championship night for:

◆ Mini Supers ◆ Thunder Cars ◆ Super Tuners ◆ Youth Tuners

*Schedule is tentative. Call ahead to confirm.

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The Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market at Pybus Public Market is the biggest

in North Central Washington. It’s outside the market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 9 through October at Pybus, 3 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee. In November and December: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: (509) 663-8712. Find them on Facebook

Leavenworth Community Farmers MarketJune through October, 4 to 8 p.m

Thursdays in Lions Club Park.

Web: leavenworthfarmers-market.org

Chelan’s Farmers MarketsLate May to early October, 4 p.m.

to 7 p.m. Thursdays, on Emerson Street between Riverwalk Inn Hotel and Riverwalk Park in downtown Chelan; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 102 E. Johnson Ave.

Web: chelanfarmersmarket.org.There are many more farmers

markets in small towns throughout North Central Washington.


Left: Ellie Parker, 3, Wenatchee, encourages her mother, Julie Parker, to keep moving along while walking through the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market at Pybus Public Market. Above: Debbie O’Dell, Wenatchee, looks over plants for sale. Top: French Breakfast or D’Avignon radishes for sale.

To market, to marketFood fresh from the farm


Hats o� to the legions of Granny Smiths who every harvest sacrifi ce their tarty fl esh for those of us who love America, mom and

apple pie.According to pie authority Crisco (who else?),

nearly 20 percent of all Americans pick apple as the top pie fl avor in the nation. Several of our own regional festivals honor the treat. And, not to brag, but the “world’s largest apple pie” was made right here in 1997 by the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center. The pie weighed 34,438 pounds (17 tons) and was baked at Walla Walla Point Park in a dish measuring 24-by-44 feet. Hey, it’s a slice of local history.

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John Green� eld, Wenatchee, throws � our, sugar and cinnamon out onto a giant pie pan in Wenatchee in 1997.

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1. Chateau Grill $$ • • • • • • • • At Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery

One Vineyard Way, Wenatchee, WA 98801

509-667-9463 • www.fairelepont.com

2. Cooper’s General Store & Cafe $$ • • • • • • •8855 Entiat River Road

Ardenvoir, WA 98822

509-784-2267

3. Country Inn Family Restaurant $$ • • • • • • • • • • • • 620 Valley Mall Parkway

East Wenatchee, WA 98802

509-884-6012

4. Fonda Oaxaquena $ • • • • • • • • 136 Eastmont Avenue |

East Wenatchee, WA 98802 $$

509-888-7317

5. Golden East $$ • • • • • • 230 Grant Road-Suite C2


509-884-1510 • goldeneastwenatchee.com

6. Harvest House Restaurant $$$ • • • • • • 217 E. Ash Street

Waterville, WA 98858

509-745-9955

7. Highlander Grill $ • • • • • • • 2920 8th Street SE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 |

509-888-2932 $$

www.highlandergc.com/-bar-and-grill

8. Jack’s Resort $$ • • • • • • • 425 S. Jameson Lake Road


509-683-1095

9.Twisp River Pub $$ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 201 N. State Route 20

Twisp, WA 98856

509-997-6822 • www.twispriverpub.com

10. The Windmill $$ • • • • • • • •1501 N. Wenatchee Avenue |

Wenatchee, WA 98801 • 509-665-9529 $$$

www.TheWindmillRestaurant.com

AVERAGE DINNER PRICES SMOKING POLICY $ $8 and below In accordance with$$ $9 to 15 Washington State Law,$$$ $16 and up all establishments are non-smoking.

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Cooper’s is a small Country store and Café with great food, prices and atmosphere. When you are here you are among friends and always invited!

The Country Inn Family Restaurant established in 1975, family owned and operated with a simple philosophy, serve Home Cooked style meals in a Warm Family atmosphere. We make our own from Scratch Biscuit gravy, variety of Great Comfort foods to hand cut steaks. Open 7 days a week from 5am to 10pm. Large group friendly with meals that cater to kids as well as grandma and grandpa.

The Highlander Grill offers both “Grab & Go” or sit down menus. If your looking for a relaxing meal, you can come in after your round ofgolf and sit inside or out on our patio that over looks the Columbia River. We offer local wines, beer and spirits. Now open 7 days a week - 7am to 9pm. Come on up after work and hit a bucket of balls and have dinner with us. We look forward to serving you!

Golden East was voted “Best Asian” Restaurant in the Wenatchee Valley numerous times. Check out their menu in the phone books! Great value lunch specials served daily until 3:00 pm! Also available are dinner spe-cials, 7-course family meals (min. 2), hot & spicy (e.g. Mongolian Beef) and vegetarian dishes! Beer & Wine! Save time! Call ahead for orders-to-go!

Handcrafted quality foods and homemade pies in a fun, friendly atmosphere with picturesque views. Open the last Saturday in April through July 4th and October 1st to October 31st 7am to 8pm daily. Nightly specials including seafood and Prime Rib. Call for off season catered parties and private party rentals.

A Steak and Seafood Destination! Located in a historic building that houses an award winning winery. Live music Thursday-Saturday. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am - 9pm

Waterville’s best fine/casual dining location! Offering suppers for an average of $20 per person. We also do off-site catering and banquet space for up to 25 people. Harvest House also offers Beer and Wine. We reopen in April, and our hours will be 5-8 PM, Thursday-Saturday.

Established in 1931 The Windmill has been known for having the Best Steaks in the West. We are returning to those days, by serving the best “Certified Angus Beef” available. We offer a fine line of Northwest wines, top shelf spirits and a verity of beers. Open 7 days a week.

The Twisp River Pub offers upscale Pub food in a relaxed family atmosphere. Twelve house-brewed beers, a variety of Northwest wines and a full bar complement a menu which combines traditional Pub fare like nachos and wings with ethnic-influenced dishes, fresh salads and bistro-style steak, seafood and pasta dishes.

We prepare Authentic Oaxacan Food (Oaxaca is located in Southern Mexico). Family dining featuring; Handmade Tortillas, Banana Leaves Tamales, Three kinds of Mole Sauce, Enchiladas, Mixiotes, Daily and Weekend Specials. We offer Beer, Wine & Spirits. Open Monday-Fri-day 11am to 9 pm. Saturday & Sunday 9am to 9 pm. Call ahead for Take-out or Dining in.


◆ Badger Mountain Brewing, 1 Orondo St., Wenatchee; 888-2234

◆ Columbia Valley Brewing, 538 Riverside Drive, Wenatchee; 888-9993; columbiavalleybrewing.com

◆ Icicle Brewing Co., 935 Front St., Leavenworth; 548-2739; iciclebrewing.com

◆ Lake Chelan Brewery, 50 Wapato Way, Manson; 687-4444; lakechelanmi-crobrewery.com

◆ Methow Valley Brewing Co. (Twisp River Pub), 201 N. Methow Valley Highway, Twisp; 997-6822; twispriverpub.com

◆ Milepost 111 Brewing Co., 407

Aplets Way, Cashmere; 888-0222; milepost111brewingcompany.com

◆ Old Schoolhouse Brewery, 155 Riverside, Winthrop; 996-3183; oldschool-housebrewery.com

◆ Saddle Rock Pub & Brewery, 25 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee; 888-4790; saddlerockbrewery.com

Breweries list

World photo/Christine Pratt

Icicle Brewing Company is a popular spot on Front Street in Leavenworth.

Grab a pint Take a load o� at one of these NCW breweries


Owners of Badger Mountain Brewing must have invited

a Godzilla-sized badger to tromp all over their building and leave its fi ve-toed, full-clawed tracks.

Or, at least that’s what it looks like. The simple and surprising mural boasts a promise to suds-lovers of something, er, di� erent inside — such as a yummy froth (on tap) called Bimbo Beach Blonde. Make tracks to Badger Mountain Brewing, 1 Orondo Ave., Wenatchee.


Mural of badger tracks at Badger Mountain Brewing in Wenatchee.

Tracking down microbrewsBadger Mountain Brewing really stands out in downtown Wenatchee

• Unique & Authentic• Nat’l Historic Register

• Great Rates!• Wi-Fi

Listed in Northwest Best Places102 E. Park St. • www.watervillehotel.com

WATERVILLEHISTORIC

(509) 745-8695

est. 1903

June Skinner, Owner • 509-860-5579

Amber Waves Assisted Living Facility

Safe & loving environment for people needing minimum assistance as well as

people with complex medical needs.302 East Ash • Waterville, WA 98858

WatervilleSenior Care Facility

Specializing in Dementia Care306 South Central,


DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT, COME TO PLAY IN WATERVILLE FOR A DAY

In Pioneer Park

Saturday July 11thEntertainment, Car Show, Crafts,

Artists, Horseshoes, Food,Quilt Show, Parade and more

Fire Dept. BenefitSpaghetti Feed & MusicFriday, July 10th, 5pm

• Downtown Historic District• Shops and Cafés

• Dining, BBQ, Bakery• Art Galleries

• Douglas County Museum• Ice Age Driving Loop

• Explore the Shrub-Steppe• Hiking, Biking and Sunshine

WWW.WATERVILLEWA.ORG

Harvest House (Visitors Guide)Janette—proof to Janette/client - jw0327.291414.1x2.125.VisitorsGuide.

Harvest House Gallery Restaurant

509-745-9955217 E. Ash, Waterville, WA

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Waterville CitySwimming

PoolOPEN DAILY

• Swimming Lessons• Women’s Exercise Class• Toddler TimeHeated Pool with Diving Board

Call for swim times

745-8871

ComeVisit

Jack’s ResortOPEN April 25 - July 4

& October 1 - 31Call for Off-Season

Private PartiesRestaurant

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner• FULL RV Hookups

• General Store• Boat Rentals • Cabins

(509) 683-1095

at South Jameson Lake

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August 27-30

WATERVILLE

Central Washington Grain Growers, Inc. Incorporated 1937

Almira, Alstown, Brewster, Coulee City, Creston, Douglas, Farmer, Govan, Grand Coulee, Hanson, Hartline, Mansfield, Marlin, Sherman, Supplee, Waterville, Wenatchee, Wheatridge, Wilbur and Withrow.

(509) 745-8551


The seat of Douglas County sits amid wheat fi elds that

seem to go on forever. Old barns and farmhouses dot the landscape, luring photog-raphers from near and far. Downtown feels historic, too, with quaint store fronts and, a few blocks away, the historic county courthouse.

Founded in 1889, this town now boasts a population of 1,145. There are more folks out in the hinterlands.

The town boasts of its Douglas County Museum, which is open to the public.

The biggest show of the year is the North Central Washington District Fair and Rodeo, which books in top-notch country music acts that attract big crowds. It runs from Aug. 27-30 at the fairgrounds (douglascountywa.net).

The lower-key Waterville Days are set for July 10-11. (watervillewashington.org).

Big scenesWaterville can also be a

base for exploring the sweep-ing, wheat-covered Waterville Plateau.

Drive north and see

“erratics,” epic-sized boulders dropped by a retreating ice sheet long, long ago. There’s a partic-ularly striking collection of the giants along the modern highway to Chelan down McNeil Canyon Road.

Just south of town is the Badger Mountain Ski Area, a family friendly place where a day of gentle skiing will cost you just $10.

Drive east on Highway 2 to tiny Douglas and lovely, gleaming St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and then through Moses Coulee where you the Nature Conservancy studies bats on its Moses Coulee/Beezley Hills Preserve.

Under, big, big skies, head east to Dry Falls State Park and its dramatic overlook and smart visitors center.

Turn right and head south on Highway 17 and take in the beautiful, dramatic drive on the edge of the Chain Lakes, south to Soap Lake.

Turn left and head north about 30 miles to Grand Coulee Dam.

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Waterville


Highway 172 looks like it runs in between two silos, but the highway ends at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 at Farmer, east of Waterville.

Jakers the sheep breaks out of its pen at the NCW District Fair.

A base for exploring




Hans Tonseth, 7, Waterville, waits around the goat barn as his family checks in their animals at the NCW District Fair.

tives. The longest, the tallest, the fastest and now — about 15,000 years after its last dribble — the driest. The 400-foot-high, 3.5-mile-long basalt precipice just south of

Coulee City is the former lip of what’s touted as the world’s biggest known waterfall. (Ten times the size of wimpy Niagara.) When glacial dams crumbled to release massive

Ice Age floods through the Columbia Basin, deep rivers of water coursed 65 mph over Dry Falls’ scalloped edge and raced south to carve the Channeled Scablands. Today’s

visitors can inch to the end of a short but thrilling overlook and visit the interpretive center to learn about cataclys-mic flooding and oozing magma.

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Cashmere draws you in quickly with its calm colonial charm. Trim

Craftsman style homes and overhanging trees line the town’s main street, Cottage Avenue, o� ering views of a quiet, quaint village stuck in the past.

But Cashmere has more to o� er than just serenity and postcard views. Not far o� that main road you’ll fi nd plenty of action.

Cashmere has become a hot spot for river rafters, bike riders, wine tasters, banjo pluckers and antique addicts in recent years. More than 20 raft companies and schools of kayakers fl oat the Wenatchee River white-water to Cashmere each spring and early summer. Mountain bikers know the canyons outside of town as some of the best trails in the Northwest.

With two antique malls and other vintage shops in town,

Cashmere is an antique lover’s paradise. There’s some great places to eat and drink. The 59er Diner o� ers two-napkin burgers and a full menu heaped with ’50s nostalgia. Mile Post 111 is the place to go for micro-brews and trendy dishes like tru� e fries and sirloin chili. Authentic barbecue is what’s cooking at Country Boys.

You’ll want to stop in at

Mission Square for wine tasting at Crayelle Cellars and Horan Estates Winery. The Five O’Clock Somewhere Distillery is just down the hall if you have a taste for something harder.

The town is home to some of the region’s biggest family events, including the Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival, Cashmere Founders Day, the Chelan County Fair

A charming town in the center of the state

Cashmere

The Cashmere Fire Department set up their

ladder truck and hoses to spray anyone who wanted to

get wet in front of their � rehouse during the Celebrate

Cashmere Festival.World photos/Don Seabrook

The Cashmere Museum features the most outstanding Columbia Plateau Indian artifact collection in the United States; 20 authentic pioneer cabins, a working water wheel and museum store.

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and rodeo and the Cashmere Museum’s Apple Days, along with kayak festivals, swap meets, farmers markets and music o� erings. The Cashmere Co� eehouse hosts top name bluegrass acts during the cooler months. Club Crow brings in the rock ‘n’ roll and blues bands for those who like to dance.

Not to be missed is a visit to the Cashmere Museum and

Pioneer Village. The museum holds one of the Northwest’s fi nest collection of Native American and archaeological artifacts.

For those who crave something sweet, there’s tours most days at Aplets and Cotlets, the world famous candy that’s been made right here in Cashmere for nearly 100 years.

Above: Sal Lanuza empties hot mix into forms at Liberty Ochards in Cashmere, home of Aplets and Cotlets. The mix is cooled for a day in the forms and then cut into Orchard Bars. Left: Wenatchee Applarian Sharon Cockrum dances with Anastacia Ellis, 2, Wenatchee, during the Celebrate Cashmere festival parade.

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WHERE YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS

Wenatchee River Festival ~ 2nd weekend in JuneBluegrass Festival ~ 3rd weekend in JuneCelebrate Cashmere Festival ~ Last weekend in JuneChelan County Fair ~ Weekend after Labor DayScare-Crazy ~ October 1-31Apple Days ~ 1st Weekend in OctoberChristmas in Cashmere ~ 3rd Thursday of December

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Revived from a down-in-the-mouth mill town in the early 1960s, Leavenworth embraced a

Bavarian theme and became a Northwest tourism powerhouse. Tucked into the eastern Cascades foothills, the town now greets hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Yet it’s more than just trachten and strudel. With easy access to outdoor recreation as well as a thriving tourism outreach, Leavenworth o� ers an all-around experience, whether in town or out in the country.

Quick tripsHead east on Highway 2 toward

Wenatchee and you’re in fruit stand and winery country. Peshastin’s Small-wood’s is a must stop for cars with kids. They have a petting zoo, lots of room to run and a tasty fruit stand and gift shop. Prey’s Fruit Stand is also nearby on Highway 2.

Head west on Highway 2 and take in the Wenatchee River as it roars through Tumwater Canyon. The dam on the river is a good spot to see leaping salmon

as they head upstream toward Lake Wenatchee. Or just keep going to the lake. Lake Wenatchee State Park gives you a great picnic spot on a picture-perfect lake.

Head south along Icicle Creek toward the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Stop at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. The

hatchery o� ers tours, fi sh and wildlife viewing and picnic grounds. It releases 1.6 million salmon every year to make the 500-mile journey to the Pacifi c Ocean. Open year-round. (509) 548-7641. The path to the hatchery’s dam on Icicle Creek also leads to some easy trails suitable for hikers of all ages.

Nut casesThe home of everything nutty — from

an 800,000-year history of nuts to 6,000 actual nutcrackers to occasional TV star Arlene Wagner, the Nutcracker Lady herself — seems to have come out of its shell in recent years as media worldwide went nuts over nutcrackers. Downtown Leavenworth’s Nutcracker Museum has been featured on network television, the Conan O’Brien late-night show and newspapers across the U.S. and Europe. Best of all, the Nutcracker Museum is all it’s cracked up to be — informative (top fi ve ways to crack a nut), mesmerizing (rooms lined with ‘crackers) and kitschy (nuts squeezed in gator jaws). Visit soon. You’d be nuts to miss it. 548-4573 or nutcrackermuseum.com.

Leavenworth World photo/Don Seabrook

A bridge links Blackbird Island to Leavenworth’s Waterfront Park.

A warm Bavarian handshake


Alex Chub, 5, of Redmond, catches a � sh during the Kids’ Fishing Day at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery.


It’s a hootThe petting farm at Small-

wood’s Harvest in Peshastin is defi nitely all it’s quacked up to be. You and the kids’ll cluck over the 14 di� erent kinds of animals — pigs, goats, rabbits, sheep, donkeys, ponies, ducks, geese and more — and coo at the farm’s easy critter access. Don’t snort, all you so-called grownups; this roadside, open-air, backyard farmyard really is something you’ll cackle about and maybe even tweet your friends. It’s open all winter, so plan now to sometime warm your hands in exhaled donkey breath. Best of all? Petting is cheep-cheep: just one buck. Find Smallwood’s just o� Highway 2 at 10461 Stemm Road. Call 548-4196 or visit smallwoodsharvest.com.

Icy artAblaze from the sun or

glowing in moonlight, the ah!-inspiring Chihuly Icicles at Leavenworth’s Sleeping Lady Resort gleams like, well, real ice shards. Formally known as the Icicle Creek Chandelier, the 1,200-piece outdoor installation by one of the world’s top glass artists stands just outside the Sleep-ing Lady Chapel. Dale Chihuly and his team of glassblowers assembled the 12-foot-high masterwork during the 1996 holiday season after shaping the crystalline icicles in, appropriately, below-zero temperatures and frequent snowstorms. Chihuly called

on engineers, welders, rock drillers, a solar consultant, a geologist and a forester to help give the project maximum impact. It worked. 548-6344 or sleepinglady.com.

Take a hike or twoIcicle Gorge Trail, near

Leavenworth: Easy and easily accessible, great for families. Mostly fl at, 4-mile trail loops around Icicle Creek, crossing at the scenic Icicle Gorge. About 16 miles up Icicle Road from Leavenworth.

Penstock Pipeline Trail, near Leavenworth: An easy hike with an unusual start over an historic bridge. You can sometimes see Coho salmon spawning in the

Wenatchee River from this old bridge that once carried water to generate electricity for the Great Northern Railroad. The railroad ran through Tumwater Canyon until 1929.

The 3-mile back-and-forth hike o� ers great views and fabulous fall colors along the river, and access to some good beaches if the weather is still hot enough for a dip.

No pass is required at the small parking lot, about 1.5 miles west of Leavenworth on Highway 2.

Hansel and Gretel goodiesA vacation’s not a vacation

without a sweet treat. Behind Leavenworth’s Front Street facade, fi nd the Ginger-bread Factory tucked away at its longtime home at 828 Commercial St. The cookie caterers make ginger-bread houses to order and ship them nationwide ... but they’re also a full-service sit-down bakery/bistro with scones, co� ees and cakes to spare. Summer’s a high time to relax on the GBF lawn and nosh on a biscuit, with a to-go latte at your elbow. 548-6592 or gingerbreadfactory.com.


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April 17-18: Ale Fest: Microbrew tasting and music at Leavenworth Festhalle. Fundraiser for the Nutcracker Museum: leavenworthalefest.com

May 1-Oct. 18: Village Art in the Park: Art booths, crafts, more: villageartinthepark.org

9-10: Maifest: Flowers, music, entertainment, maypole dance, parade: leavenworth.org

14-17: Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest: Birding, guided fi eld trips, arts events: leavenworthspringbird fest.org

June 6: Leavenworth Spring Wine Walk: Sample more than 60 wines at 20 downtown locations. leavenworth.org

June 6: Bavarian Bike & Brew Festival, Leavenworth; (509) 548-5615; dasradhaus.com, rideviciouscycle.com

18-21: Leavenworth Interna-tional Accordion Celebration: concerts, dances, compe-titions, accordion parade. accordioncelebration.org

JulyJuly through August:

Leavenworth Summer Theater, 2015 season features “Into the Woods,” “Anything Goes” and “Godspell.” Box o� ce opens May 29. (509) 548-2000; leavenworthsummertheater.org

4: Kinderfest, downtown Leavenworth; (509) 548-5807; leavenworth.org

AugustAug. 1: Dirtyface Music

and Arts Fest, Leavenworth; 548-2278 or infoartisforall; artisforall.org

9-13: Leavenworth Quilt Show, (509) 548-5311; quiltersheaven.com or leavenworth.org

25-27: Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival, Leaven-worth; (509) 548-5807; autumnlea� estival.com or leavenworth.org

September17-19: Wenatchee River

Salmon Festival, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery; (509) 548-6662; leavenworth.org or salmonfest.org

October2-3, 9-10, 16-17:

Oktoberfest: Authentic German food, beer, music and dancing. leavenworthoktoberfest.com

3: Oktoberfest Marathon, Leavenworth, full and half marathon; (509) 548-5807; teddriven.com/leavenworth-marathon

November27-29: Christkindlmarkt:

Leavenworth’s Annual Christmas market. Booths for crafts and food, enter-

tainment, activities for kids; (509)548-5807; www.projektbayern.com

December4-6, 11-13, 18-20: Christmas

Lighting Festival: Three weekends of all-afternoon fun

in downtown Leavenworth — music, entertainment, hot drinks and snacks and Father Christmas. The festive, spectacular lighting ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m.; (509) 548-5807. leavenworth.org

Leavenworth fun

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Left: Dobrila Marinkovich, Tacoma, � nds a quieter place to practice an accordion tune during a free instruction session during the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration. Right: Khloe Cosina, 3, of East Wenatchee poses in a � sh cutout for a photo at the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival held at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery.

Icicle Creek Center for the Arts

June 21-27: Icicle Creek Summer Symphony, Leavenworth; 877-265-6026 or (509) 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/IcicleCreek

June 28-July 18: Icicle Creek Chamber Music Institute, Leavenworth; 877-265-6026 or (509) 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/IcicleCreek

July 19-Aug. 1: Young Artists Theatre Camp, Leavenworth; 877-265-6026 or (509)

548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/IcicleCreek

Aug. 2-9: Icicle Creek Young Pianists’ Festival, Leavenworth; 877-265-6026 or (509) 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/IcicleCreek

Aug. 17-21: Young Filmmakers Camp, Leavenworth; 877-265-6026 or (509) 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/IcicleCreek

Aug. 19-23: Guitar Euphoria Festival, Leavenworth; 877-265-6026 or (509) 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/IcicleCreek


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Lake Chelan has something for everyone!

Rimmed by friendly commu-nities, each with a unique ambience and o� erings, the glacier-fed lake is both destination and gateway to adventure.

Kick back and relax from the deck of a lakeside resort. Sample a plethora of excellent local wines and restaurants. Browse the shops, hike, fi sh, water ski, sail, splash in crystal water, beat the odds in the local casino or lose yourself in the wild North Cascades.

A sparkling blue treasure, Lake Chelan is over 50 miles long with

depths of up to 1,500 feet. It’s the third-deepest in North America and one of the clearest. In fact, Native Americans called it “Tsill-anne” — “deep water.”

Early spring is a great time for beach-combing and chilly evening barbecues as the lake gets ready to capture the season’s mountain runo� .

The city of Chelan anchors the lake along its south shore. Its Ruby Theatre, which dates to 1914, is one of the state’s oldest movie spots and still boasts fi rst-run showings. Its oldest building, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, is home to weekly services.

From the vineThe region is known for its wines.

In 2009 its unique growing conditions were recognized as an o� cial, American Viticultural Area. Wineries and fruit stands are enticing stops around the lake.

The city’s riverside park invites a stroll and hosts seasonal open-air concerts and events.

Splish splashDon’t miss the new family-friendly

melodrama performances this summer at the Theater Under the Stars, the new

Lake ChelanDestination and gateway to adventure


playhouse at the Slidewaters water park. It’s a great way to dry o from a day of splishing and splashing in the Lazy River or down one of the thrilling slide and tube rides. See more at slidewater-swaterpark.com

In the wheelhouseGet a captain’s-eye view from the

pilot house of the original Lady of the Lake ferryboat. The 60-year-old, 65-foot-long Lady was salvaged in 2001, but wisdom prevailed and the pilot house was saved.

The wooden structure, complete

with captain’s wheel, was restored and mounted in 2008 to overlook the Chelan River at the foot of the lake near the Riverwalk Pavilion.

Bay watchHead ‘round the lake to leap the

swimming dock at Manson Bay Park. The relatively still bay waters are warmer than you’d expect and utterly irresistible. The lake’s only o�cial lifeguards keep everyone safe and sane.

And don’t forget Manson’s Mill Bay Casino, with its slot machines, card and table games, and a series of big-name

concerts, dancing, dining and live music (Check colvillecasinos.com for concert listings.)

Beebe, babyFeeling fit? Try the challenging new

upper trail system at the Beebe Springs Natural Area. Carved into the cliside, the trails traverse down to Highway 97 and will eventually be linked by under-pass to the natural area’s more leisurely Columbia River-side trail system.

Columbia River parks, nearby, are great for swimming, camping and picnicking.


Above: The swimming area at Lake Chelan State Park. Left: Riding a water slide at Slidewaters in Chelan.


There are a few di�erent ways to get to the village of

Stehekin. Driving is not one of them.

Located 55 miles west of Chelan, the only highway between the two towns is Lake Chelan. For more than 100 years, miners, trappers, explorers and thousands of other visitors have mainly traveled by boat. Some people hike in or travel on horseback. Others fly in by regular float plane service.

The Lady of the Lake o�ers daily excursions between Chelan and Stehekin. The trip is a must do for anyone who wants a glimpse of the North Cascades landscape from the viewpoint of a town that has been virtually unchanged by time. Stehekin is a Mecca for those who want to escape the

crazy cacophony of the 21st Century. There are places to lodge, camp, eat, fish, boat and hike. You can raft the Stehekin River and ride horses on mountain trails. There’s everything you need to get back to a quieter, more peaceful place and time.

Catch a ferry ride with the Lake Chelan Boat Co. — ladyofthelake.com (509) 682-4584.

Get o� the ferry and take a bus tour up the valley. Visit historic Buckner Orchard, managed by the National Park Service — nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/stehekin.htm — and working on its second 100 years.

Pacific Crest Trail long-distance hikers and ferry-hoppers are both drawn to the the Stehekin Pastry Co. — stehekin-pastry.com

Stehekin A tiny town tucked away at the far end of a 55-mile lake


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head of Lake Chelan.

Hikers pass the National Park Service’s Golden West Visitor Center.


Lake Chelan’s signature below-freezing event, Winterfest draws lovers of layers from near and far.

Celebrated the second and third weekends of January, the fest fi lls the streets with ice sculptures, live music, a beach bonfi re, a polar bear splash, a mystical luminary launch and spirited fi reworks. Another great chance to sample impressive local wines. For details visit the website, lakechelan.com/winterfest/, or contact the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the annual event.

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The feisty, fi nny rainbow fi ghter on the Trout apple logo has evolved somewhat over the last eight decades, but not much.

Whether it’s printed on vintage (1948) apple-box labels sold on eBay or emblazoned on fruit packing sheds (1960-2000) in Chelan, the bold, open-mouthed Salmoninae looks like it’s ready to gobble a minnow or make a fool of some Orvis-dressed fl y fi sherman.

Our favorite version overlooks the Columbia River from the corner of the huge Trout-Blue Chelan warehouse on McNeil Canyon Road, northeast of the Beebe Bridge. One glance, and you can’t help but think: “That’s one tough fi sh.”

One tough troutWorld photo/Mike Irwin

Trout-brand logo on the side of warehouse on McNeil Canyon Road near the Beebe Bridge.

Spot the � sh that overlooks the Columbia River


Our favorite swimming hole — Lake Chelan — stretches for 55 miles and plunges 1,200 feet deep.

We haven’t explored the whole thing yet because, well, our sloppy dog-paddling only takes us so far.

Besides, what we really love about the lake is lounging around and drying o on its mix of grassy-sandy shore-lines. Take popular Lakeside Park (on the south shore), where families gather on thick lawn, which gives way to 17,500-square-feet of beach, which gives way to a crystal-clear dog-paddling paradise.

Same for Lake Chelan State Park, about 7 miles uplake. For a change of pace, we wander to the north shore and Manson’s downtown swimming dock — the perfect spot to take a pre-dinner dip.


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Wenatchee area ◆ Daroga State Park: 24

miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 97.

◆ Entiat City Park: 20 miles north of Wenatchee o� of Highway 97A.

◆ Kirby Billingsley (Rock Island) Hydro Park: Two miles south of East Wenatchee on Highway 28.

◆ Lincoln Rock State Park: 10 miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 2/97.

◆ Orondo River Park: Three miles north of Orondo on Highway 97.

◆ Squilchuck State

Park: Nine miles south of Wenatchee on the way to Mission Ridge

◆ Walla Walla Point Park: 1351 Walla Walla Ave.

◆ Wenatchee Confl uence State Park: Confl uence of Columbia and Wenatchee rivers

◆ Wenatchee River County Park (Monitor): Eight miles west of Wenatchee on Highway 2/97.

U.S. Forest Service campgrounds

◆ Pine Flats: 14 miles from Entiat on Mad River Road

◆ Fox Creek: 27 miles from Entiat on Entiat River Road

◆ Lake Creek: 28 miles from Entiat on Entiat River Road

◆ Silver Falls: 30 miles from Entiat on Entiat River Road

Leavenworth area ◆ Chiwawa Horse Camp:

15 miles north of Fish Lake on Chiwawa River Road

◆ Goose Creek: One mile o� of Chiwawa River road on Forest Service Road 6100

◆ Nason Creek: Next to Lake Wenatchee State Park

◆ Glacier View: Five

miles up Cedar Brae Road o� Highway 207

U.S. Forest Service campgrounds

◆ Bridge Creek: Up Icicle Road about 9.5 miles

◆ Eightmile: Up Icicle Road about 8 miles

◆ Johnny Creek: 12.5 miles up Icicle Road

◆ Ida Creek: Up Icicle Road about 14 miles

◆ Tumwater: 10 miles west of Leavenworth on Highway 2

◆ Lake Wenatchee State Park: 18 miles northwest of Leavenworth o� of Highway 2.

Wenatchee area Park: Nine miles south of ◆ Fox Creek: 27 miles from

Parks and campingWorld photo/Mike Bonnicksen

Fishermen Leon Comeau, left, and Dan Tyrrell, both of Leavenworth walk in Wenatchee Con� uence State Park to the Wenatchee River.

Plenty of places to set up camp


Lake Chelan area ◆ Lake Chelan State Park:

Nine miles west of Chelan on the south shore.

◆ Twenty-fi ve Mile State Park: 20 miles west of Chelan on the south shore.

◆ Chelan Falls Park: In Chelan Falls, o� of Highway 97A.

◆ Chelan Falls Power-house Park: in Chelan Falls, o� of Highway 97A.

◆ Beebe Bridge Park: 34 miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 97

Okanogan County ◆ Alta Lake State Park:

Four miles southwest of Pateros on Highway 153.

◆ Bridgeport State Park: Near Bridgeport on Highway 17 near Chief Joseph Dam.

◆ Conconully State Park: 18 miles northwest of Omak near Conconully.

◆ Fort Okanogan State Park: Four miles northeast

of Brewster overlooking the Columbia River.

◆ Osoyoos Lake Veterans Memorial Park: Just north of Oroville on Highway 97.

◆ Pearrygin Lake State Park: Four miles northeast of Winthrop.

U.S. Forest Servicecampgrounds

◆ Early Winters: 15 miles northwest of Winthrop on

◆ Highway 20 ◆ Falls Creek: 11 miles

north of Winthrop on Forest Service Road 51

◆ Flat: 12 miles north of Winthrop o� of Forest Service Road 5130

◆ Klipchuck: 19 miles northwest of Winthrop, one mile o� Highway 20

◆ Lone Fir: 25 miles northwest of Wintrhop on Highway 20

◆ Blackpine Lake: 18 miles west of Twisp on U.S. Forest Service Road 43

◆ Foggy Dew: 12 miles

south of Carlton, up Gold Creek on U.S. Forest Service Road 4340

◆ Loup Loup: 14 miles east of Twisp o� of Highway 20

◆ Mystery: 18 miles northwest of Twisp o� of U.S. Forest Service Road 44.

◆ Poplar Flat: 20 miles northwest of Twisp on Twisp River o� of U.S. Forest Service Road 44

◆ Twisp River Horse Camp: 22 miles west of Twisp on U.S. Forest Service Road 4435

◆ War Creek: 14 miles west of Twisp on U.S. Forest Service Road 44

◆ Bonaparte Lake: 26 miles northeast of Tonasket on U.S. Forest Service Road 32

◆ Crawfi sh Lake: 20 miles northwest of Riverside on U.S. Forest Service Road 30

◆ Kerr: 4 miles northwest of Conconully on U.S. Forest Service Road 38

◆ Lost Lake: 34 miles northeast of Tonasket on U.S. Forest Service Road 33

◆ Salmon Meadows: 9 miles northwest of Conco-nully U.S. Forest Service Road 38

◆ Ti� any Springs: 30 miles northwest of Conco-nully on U.S. Forest Service Road 39

Grant County ◆ Coulee City Community

Park: On Banks Lake along Highway 2 at Coulee City.

◆ Ginkgo/Wanapum State Park: Near Vantage on the west bank of the Columbia River.

◆ Potholes State Park: 17 miles southwest of Moses Lake on Highway 262.

◆ Steamboat Rock State Park: 22 miles north of Coulee City on Highway 155.

◆ Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park: seven miles southwest of Coulee City on Highway 17.

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OMAK — If you’ve been holding out for a true Vegas-style experience, your time has come.

In May 2015, the 12 Tribes Resort & Casino opens in Omak. And the experience promises to be unique to North Central Washington.

For two decades, the Colvilles have operated casinos in Manson, Okano-gan and Coulee Dam. Now, Omak’s casino — which replaces one just down the road in Okanogan — will be glitzier than them all.

The multi-million dollar resort

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craps tables and poker games ◆ 80-room four-story hotel

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between Omak and Okanogan, the resort will be the Colville Tribes’ fl agship casino, and is expected to draw visitors from Canada and across Washington state.

Each of the tribal casinos o� ers a unique gaming experience.

Mill Bay is the only one of the three with an outdoor stage, attract-ing top name bands. Bad Company, the Beach Boys, Peter Frampton and Blood Sweat & Tears are just a few of the big names that have performed there in the last couple of years.

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Lake Wenatchee is a year-round playground. Less than 30 minutes from Leaven-

worth, this beautiful mountain lake draws swimmers to its shores in the summer. In winter, adventure-seekers with snowshoes and skis like its nearby trails, as do dog-sled teams and snowmobilers.

Nearby is Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort, and Nason Ridge towers over the lake.

Country driveTake a di erent route: From

Leavenworth, drive the winding, two-lane Chumstick Highway to Lake Wenatchee.

Lake Wenatchee State Park — parks.wa.gov/535/Lake-Wenatchee — o ers 489 acres of camping and trails. The 2,445-acre glacier-fed lake is its centerpiece, o ering opportunities for boating, fi shing and waterskiing. The park includes trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use, and in the winter, it’s a ski and snowshoe paradise.

Railroad historyThe main route from western

Washington is Highway 2 via Stevens Pass, named for the Great

Northern Railway engineer who managed the railroad’s passage through the Cascades. He also played an important role in building the Panama Canal.

The Iron Goat Trail near Stevens Pass, at the Cascade crest on Highway 2, o ers further insights into railway history. Look for the signs for the trailhead that starts by the red caboose with the Great Northern mountain goat logo on the side.

Ancient rest stopLake Wenatchee is where Indian

tribes stopped on their way to trade with tribes on the coast. On the lake menu: clams and salmon.

Sand and surfBeach-seekers need not navigate

to Lake Chelan for fun in the summer sun. Lake Wenatchee’s got 12,600 feet of waterfront, including a swimming-safe beach. Wind can kick up on the lake, which may freeze out the sunbathers on the sand but o ers speed for windsurfers on the waves. The breezes have also driven ashore weathered logs and giant tree stumps — natural sculptures of rich complexity.

Lake Wenatchee


Above: Gary Schuster plows snow from the edges of an ice rink at Kahler Glen. Right: Lucy Larkin, East Wenatchee, left, and Kathy Harris, Wenatchee, prepare to dry off from their dip into Lake Wenatchee at Jim So� e’s Polar Bear Dip.


Betsy Landrum, Seattle, pushes her daughter, Dylan, 3, along the ice at the rink on the Kahler Glen water driving range.

A reservoir for fun in the sun and snow


Wild, wild NCWWorld photo/Don Seabrook

Above: A big horn sheep makes its way up a hillside away from Highway 97 a mile north of Beebee Bridge near Chelan. Left: The state’s � rst wildlife area, the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area, near Loomis.

When Washington’s early game managers set aside land in northern

Okanogan County, they hoped to protect its important mule deer herd. That 14,300-acre preserve became the state’s fi rst wildlife area — the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area, with headquarters near Loomis.

The preserve protects mule deer and many other animals and plants. The Sinlahekin is the only place in Washington where all seven species of grouse are known to live. It also has 87 species of butterfl ies, along with bighorn sheep, elk, moose, mountain goats and bears.

When Washington’s early game managers set aside land in northern Okanogan County, they hoped to protect its important mule deer herd.

That 14,300-acre preserve

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Chelan CountyKahler Glen Golf & Ski Resort, near Lake Wenatchee: 800-440-2994; kahlerglen.com.

Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course: 800-246-5361 or (509) 682-8026; lakechelangolf.com.

Leavenworth Golf Club: (509) 548-7267; leaven-worthgolf.com.

Three Lakes, off the Malaga-Alcoa Highway: (509) 663-5448; threelakesgolf.com.

Mount Cashmere, Cashmere: (509) 782-1207; thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/WA/18384.htm.

Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course, Chelan: 877-917-8200 or (509) 682-8200; bearmt.com.

Douglas CountyDesert Canyon Golf Resort, Orondo: 800-258-4173 or (509) 784-1111; desertcanyon.com.

The Highlander Golf Club, East Wenatchee: (509) 884-4653; highlandergc.com.

Rock Island Golf Course, Rock Island: (509) 884-2806; rockislandgolfcourse.com.

Wenatchee Golf and Country Club, East Wenatchee (private): (509) 884-7105; wenatcheegolfclub.org.

Okanogan CountyAlta Lake Golf Resort, Pateros: (509) 923-2359; altalakegolf.com.

Bear Creek Golf Course, Winthrop: (509) 996-2284; bearcreekgolfcourse.com.

Gamble Sands Golf Course, Brewster: (509) 436 8323; gamblesands.com

Lake Woods Golf Course, Bridgeport: (509) 686-5721; thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/WA/1451.htm.

Okanogan Valley Golf Club, Omak: (509) 826-6937; okanoganvalleygolf.com.

Oroville Golf Club: (509) 476-2390; thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/WA/1540.htm.

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Brewster and Pateros A few years of great salmon

returns — and a new Chief Joseph Hatchery north of Brewster — have combined to make these twin cities on the Columbia River a fi shing mecca. Steelheaders fl ock to Pateros to fi sh at the mouth of the Methow River, and to Brewster for the salmon returns. Now, the Gamble

Sands Golf Course — named the best new course by Golf Digest last year — will draw golfers as well.

The two towns also have special festivals.

In Brewster, it’s the Fourth of July that includes a parade and fi reworks on the Columbia River. And in Pateros it’s the Apple Pie Jamboree held on the third weekend of July.

And if you’re in the area, it’s worth venturing to the recently reopened Fort Okanogan Interpretive Center, just north of Brewster. Built in 1911, this fi rst American fur trading outpost in Washington state has been given back to the Colville Tribes, which redid many of the displays to o� er more insight from a tribal perspective. The center hosts di� erent events

and exhibits, found on its Facebook page. Starting Memorial Day weekend, it’s open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sundays.

OkanoganThis is where you’ll fi nd

a community so enthralled with history, locals fought to keep the iconic county court-house and raised money to put clocks in its tower

Okanogan Valley


St. Mary’s Mission on the Colville Confederated Tribes Reservation, near Omak.

Wide open spaces, welcoming events and folks


instead of tearing it down to erect a modern structure. The historical society also erected billboards all over town featuring photographs of turn-of-the-century pioneers and American Indians in their day-to-day lives. Frank Matsura, a Japanese immigrant, captured these images more than a century ago. The Okanogan County Historical

Museum has hundreds more early photos, along with a building full of historical displays. It’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends. The town also hosts the annual Okanogan Days on the first Saturday in June, and the Okanogan Harvest Festival on the first Saturday in October. Visit okanoganchamber.com for

more information.

OmakOkanogan County’s largest

town also hosts its largest event, the Omak Stampede & World Famous Suicide Race, set this year for Aug. 13-16. It features a world-class rodeo and a unique American Indian horse race, along with tribal dancing and drumming competitions, and

unique stick games, a form of gambling. The four-day event also includes both a kids’ and grand parade, a carnival and a Western and Native art show. The Stampede arena also is home to everything from truck races to Mexican and junior rodeos. Check out the o�erings at omakstampede.org. Omak also hosts Summerfest on June 19-20, with art in the park, three-


A bull rider uses no hands as he stays on for the ride at the Omak Stampede arena during a Mexican Rodeo or jaripeo.


on-three basketball, and an historical celebration called the Sourdough Reunion. Visit omakchamber.com for more events and information.

ConconullyKnown for allowing

snowmobiles on its streets in the winter, Conco-nully turns to fishing and ATV riding in the summer. With two large reservoirs bordering it, Conconully hosts a trout derby on April 25. Throughout the summer, fishermen flock to the lakes in boats and on the shore-lines trying for rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and even some kokanee in the lower lake. The calendar at conco-nully.com is filled with other fun and unique events — check out the testicle festival — that may just draw you back for their most unusual, the annual outhouse races in January.

TonasketTonasket kicks o� summer

every year with an annual Founders Day rodeo and parade on the first weekend after Memorial Day. Then, between the town’s chamber of commerce and its Community Cultural Center, events ranging from a tractor pull to community dinners and an annual garlic festival are scheduled nearly every weekend. And if you’re there midweek, the town’s art walk, featuring work by local artists at 20 venues in a four-block area, is worth checking out. To the east, the barter fair is held every October, along with a newly emerging Conscious Culture Festival that focuses on art, sustainable living, and music — from reggae to rock on 4 stages, with 40 live acts and 40 DJs. It’s from June 19-21 this year. To the west of town, fishing and camping abound

in an area known for its many lakes. For a complete listing of events, go to tvbrc.org.

OrovilleThe border town of

Oroville seems to draw as many Canadians as it does Americans who come to enjoy wine tasting, antiquing and shopping. But Lake Osoyoos, known on both sides of the border for its warm waters, is probably the biggest draw. Water skiers, swimmers, fishermen and boaters share this 11-mile long lake that straddles the border. In addition to its lake, Oroville is also becoming known for its trail systems, including the Whistler Canyon Trail, and the Similkameen Trail. Summer events include the May Festival on May 9, and A Rally at the Border Blues Fest — the culmination of the Columbia River HOG’s

fundraising motorcycle ride from Wenatchee — on May 16-17. More events are listed at orovillewashington.com.

Molson/ChesawOnce boom towns, Molson

and Chesaw, east of Oroville, are now more like ghost towns. And true to this character, Molson has an outdoor ghost town museum and school house, open every day in the summer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you’re in the area on July 4 — which falls on a Saturday this year — you’ll want to keep heading east to Chesaw, where you can catch a real amateur rodeo, complete with a parade and games for kids — like money in the sawdust pile to crosscut saw challenges and the old favorite three-legged races. It’s the only day of the year this town with one street is packed full of visitors.


Churchill Clark carves a dugout canoe in Founders Day Park in Tonasket.


Winthrop’s Sun Mountain Lodge, one of the region’s prime spots to sip beer and soak up scenery — is

on the list of Condé Nast’s Best Hotels in the Pacifi c Northwest: Readers’ Choice Awards 2014.

The lodge came in 10th on the list of 25 to beat out Seattle’s Four Seasons Hotel (11th) and the Fairmont Olympic Hotel (15th), along with the venerable Heathman Hotel in Portland, Ore. (18th).

Sun Mountain stretches across 3,000 acres in the foothills of the North Cascades. It’s got a AAA-rated four diamond restaurant, a 3,500 wine collection, great trails for hiking and skiing and guest rooms with magnifi cent views.

Winthrop’s Sun Mountain Lodge,

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Last summer, the devas-tating Carlton Complex Fire raced across more

than 256,000 acres and razed more than 300 homes from Winthrop to Pateros.

It took only a few days for the largest wildfi re in state history to leave behind a path of destruction.

This summer, Okanogan County wants visitors to know two things:

First, the vast majority of the county did not see a lick of fi re, so all of the recreational opportunities and events will go on as usual.

Second, the fi re left behind a fi re landscape that will serve as an opportunity for education, inspiration and regeneration.

“It’s not every day you

get to be in a landscape that has gone through this major ecological event,”

says Amy Stork, executive director of TwispWorks, a public-private partnership in

Twisp supporting education, agriculture, technology and the arts.

She said just walking or bicycling through an area devastated by the fi re and fl oods is an education in the power of nature. “It’s a great reason to come and just travel through some places that are in the midst of that change.”

In April, the Methow Valley Interpretive Center in Twisp will open with a new exhibit highlighting specifi cs of this fi re and fi re ecology.

“Nature’s regeneration is beautiful,” says Jon Wyss, chairman of the Carlton Complex Long Term Recovery Group. “The grasses that are coming back have never been greener. It’s just beautiful.”


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charred are springing back to life, with green grass and wildfl owers.

And visitors will still fi nd what they always come to the Methow to fi nd – Winthrop’s Wild West town, Twisp’s arts and culture scene, Mazama’s recreational opportunities, and the same snow-capped peaks, many, many trails and other outdoor activities that this place is famous for.

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43 years now, the highway closes each winter due to heavy snow and avalanches, and usually reopens in April or May.

CarltonThose who travel up

the valley from Pateros on Highway 153 will come through Carlton, which now lends its name to the largest wildfire in Washing-ton state history. But it’s also home to the state’s first wolf pack, along with one of the best swimming spots in the Methow. It’s not exactly a business hub, but if you stop in at the Carlton General Store, Je� will tell you all about your fishing prospects, and his experiences with last summer’s fires.

TwispTen miles up the highway,

Twisp is the valley’s business district and the center of the valley’s arts culture. Between the many outlets for artistic expression, there’s always something to see or do in

Twisp. The Confluence Gallery is the largest venue for visual arts. The Merc Playhouse puts on large-scale productions along with a reader’s theater and regular dance performances. There’s also a pub and a local music association which draw top musical performers to the valley. TwispWorks is the newest player is in town, bringing to the mix some open artist’s studios and classes, a dye garden, historical listen-ing posts and the Methow Valley Interpretive Center, which features the valley’s natural surroundings, its native peoples, and an exhibit this year on fire. The center opens the first weekend in April, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Even when it’s closed, there’s a guided native plant walk outside, and a pit house similar to those used by the Methow Indians. Twisp’s summer events include the annual Heart of the Methow Powwow, on Aug. 22 this year. Find out what else is happen-

ing at twispinfo.com or twispworks.org.

WinthropThe remaking of Winthrop

into an Old West theme town after the valley’s lumber mill shut down is what initially put the Methow Valley on the map. With its wooden sidewalks and false store-fronts, Winthrop is the Methow’s crown jewel when it comes to attracting visitors. Many of its shops are geared toward the Western theme, while others cater to the needs of visitors who come to recreate. Downtown Winthrop is also home to Methow Trails, the nonprofit group that manages 120 miles of trails — the largest network of groomed cross country skiing in the country. Impeccably maintained, those trails and the 11 trailheads are free for use in the summer, becoming a mountain biker’s heaven. The Association hosts events for running, mountain biking and Nordic skiing, with information

available at methowtrails.org. Winthrop is also where you’ll be able to get passes and information about the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest that surrounds the valley on three sides. The ranger station is located at 24 W. Chewuch Road, or by calling 996-4003. Always fun, Winthrop’s even more entertaining if you’re there for one of its many special events. They’re hoping for a real Wells Fargo stagecoach at this year’s 70th ‘49er Days on May 8-10. Also watch for the Winthrop R&B Festival on July 17-19; the Chamber Music Festival on July 23 to Aug. 1; or one of two rodeos on May 23 and 24, or Sept. 5 and 6. Go to winthropwashington.com for details and more events.

MazamaDon’t let the tiny size of

this unincorporated town fool you. Mazama is on the main destination for many visitors who come to the valley. If you come over the North Cascades Highway to get here, you won’t see a lick of evidence that the Methow su�ered any wildfires last summer. They were all farther south.

This gateway to the North Cascades is fully geared for visitors, including a series of Ecology programs o�ered at a local lodge, the North Cascades Basecamp. And speaking of the North Cascades, this is where to go to see those spectacular views on Highway 20. You can enjoy it all from the car, or pull o� on one of the many wide spots along the road. If you’re heading all the way up, don’t miss the Washington Pass Overlook for the best view of Liberty Bell Mountain. A short trail brings you to the top of a fenced-in cli� face for a bird’s eye view of the highway’s hairpin turns, and Snagtooth Ridge across the valley.


Agnes amd John Almquist throw pottery in their small pottery workshop in Winthrop.


The nonprofi t group that made the Methow Valley famous for its trails has changed its name.

Methow Trails is still the same outfi t, but now found at methowtrails.org, or 309 Riverside Ave. in Winthrop. With 120 miles of groomed trails, they o� er the largest cross country ski area in the country. And when there’s no snow, these trails and many others o� er limitless well-maintained choices for hiking, bicycling, running and horseback riding.

This winter, they started a new running race on snow. Check out their website for the many competitive events, or stop in the o� ce for some maps and a friendly chat. Bicycling enthusiasts can stick around after the snow fl ies to try out the trails now open to fatbikes, specially made for riding in the snow.

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World photo/Rick Steigmeyer

Nordic skiing is still good on the Methow Trails near Winthrop.

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Wildfi res can create an opportunity for regrowth. This

year, the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway o� ers a chance to watch the comeback in action, while pausing along the way for a little vino.

The highway route ropes in many of North Central Washington’s most scenic settings — Lake Chelan, the Methow Valley, North Cascades National Park, Leavenworth and Wenatchee — before swinging over to the west side as far as Whidbey Island. The arm of the journey between Chelan and Twisp, however, saw some of the worst of the 2014 fi res, leaving scars that must slowly reforest themselves over time.

Still, the combination of natural landscapes and agrar-ian industry makes for a great weekend getaway — or longer, if you’ve got the time and the gas money. There are wineries, shopping spots and outdoor escapes all along the route, with many opportuni-ties mapped courtesy of the Cascade Loop Association. Get info about this highway trek at their site, cascadeloop.com.

MansonChelan’s little sister, the

uplake village is an apple mecca that also hosts lakeside fun-seekers throughout the summer. Apple and wine-grape harvests are underway in September and October, with the accompanying changes in orchard colors. Almost 20 wineries cluster along the lower rim of the lake, including Benson Vineyards Estate, Lake Chelan Winery, Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards, Cairdeas Winery, The Blending Room,

Tildio Winery and more.

PaterosThis confl uence of the

Columbia River and the tribu-tary Methow River is known for its fi ne fi shing during the salmon and steelhead run. Hungry anglers can satisfy their appetites at the Sweet River Bakery or the Rivers Restaurant afterwards.

Methow ValleyThe drive up Highway 153

along the winding Methow River is a trip back in time. The mountain-cradled valley’s rolling pastures — antique farm equipment left where it stopped, dilapidated barns, grazing livestock — will have you dreaming of simpler, quiet-er times. Unfortunately, much of that laid-back atmosphere was disrupted by wildfi re, so be patient if the landscape’s not immediately what you were expecting.

Cool stops along the loop◆ Fromaggio Artisan

Creamery and Bistro: cheese, gelato, co� ee, bistro meals, tapas and wine bar; 14 E. Wapato Way, Manson; fromaggiomanson.com

◆ Blue Star Co� ee Roasters: Espresso, gourmet co� ee and pastries; 3 Twisp Airport Road, Twisp; Blue Star’s owners placed fi rst in the America’s Best Espresso competition at the 2012 Seattle Co� ee Fest; bluestarco� eero-asters.com

◆ Glover Street Market: Twisp. The store o� ers locally

produced foods from growers who use sustainable practices as well as medicinals, spices, fresh ice cream and great wines. The lunch counter and juice bar are a hub for the town’s alternative community. gloverstreetmarket.com

◆ Thomson’s Custom Meats: Fresh-made sausages, jerky and meats cut the way you want; 992 Twisp-Carlton Road, Twisp; thomsonscus-tommeats.com

◆ Crown S Ranch: Certifi ed organic meats, poultry and farm products; 7 Twin Lakes Road, Winthrop; crown-s-ranch.com

◆ Bluebird Grain Farms: Grows certifi ed organic heirloom grains, cereals and fl ours. 228 Rendezvous Road, Winthrop; bluebirdgrain-farms.com

◆ Sun Mountain Lodge: Elegant lodging and dining at one of the Northwest’s premier destination resorts; 604 Patterson Lake Road, Winthrop; sunmountainlodge.com

◆ North Cascades Institute: Information about North Cascade National Park and North Cascades ecology; classes, hikes, boat tours; ncascades.org

Cascade Loop


Colors of Tumwater Canyon show through in a drizzle of rain around the old pipeline bridge in the canyon.

Make memories as you journey along this scenic highway

TWISPWORKSmake art • get inspired • meet the artists • learn a craft

visit the native plant garden • build communityexplore local history and culture

For hours, events and info, visit www.TwispWorks.org502 S. Glover St. (corner of Hwy 20 and Glover St.) • Twisp, WA • (509) 997-3300

A HISTORIC RANGER STATIONTRANSFORMED INTO A HUB OF CREATIVE ENTERPRISE


The recreation-rich Columbia Basin rests in the multi-county crescent formed by

the Columbia River from Grand Coulee Dam to south of Moses Lake.

It’s home to a number of cities and towns — including Ephrata, Soap Lake, Quincy, George and Moses Lake, the area’s largest community — and boasts year-round activities: boating, fi shing, hiking, o� -road trails, rock climbing, festivals, museums, concerts, wine tastings and lots more.

Here are a few Columbia Basin highlights:

George: The Gorge Amphi-theatre, a 20,000-seat concert venue above the Columbia River Gorge

near George, attracts some of the nation’s top performers to one of the world’s most dramatic stage settings. On the lip of the Columbia River Gorge, the amphitheater o� ers sweeping views of the river, ancient basalt cli� s, wind turbines in far eastern Kittitas County and western Grant County.

The Feathers: You don’t have to be a rock-climber to experience vertigo from The Feathers. Just stand at the base of this spread of six-story-high basalt columns and look up. Notice the tiny helmeted fi gures clinging for their lives by fi nger- and toe-tips. The rumor is they’re having fun. One of the state’s most popular rock-climbing sites, The Feathers stands just west of

George near the rim of Frenchman Coulee — a wide, high-walled gouge scoured clean by ancient fl oods. This breathtaking combination — columns thrusting skyward, basalt cli� s zig-zagging into deep canyon — has to be one of Eastern Washington’s grandest sights.

Quincy: The city’s annual Farmer Consumer Awareness Day spotlights the area’s rich agricul-tural history. Over the past 30 years, the event has grown to feature tours of area processing plants and farms, displays of farm equipment, infor-mational and commodity booths and a farmers market. Check the schedule for the Potato Peeling Contest, the skin-a-spud bout that pits the fastest and deftest peelers

Columbia BasinRecreation-rich region


Above: Lake Lenore Caves State Park near Soap Lake. Below: Boaters at Sun Lakes in the Columbia Basin.


in the region. The event is held on the second Saturday of September.

Crescent Bar: This riverfront community on a Columbia River island west of Quincy features a resort, golf, tennis, fishing, jet-skiing, wakeboarding, water-skiing and many other fun-in-the-sun activities. During peak season — Memorial Day to Labor Day — shops provide pizza, espresso, beach and boating supplies, sandwiches and grocery items.

Ancient Lakes: Also near Quincy, this area boasts dramatic natural features that include deep coulees, small and large lakes, desert waterfalls, sagebrush, wildflowers, birds and hiking trails. This area also is good for fishing, hunting and horseback riding. Snow can be scarce here, so winter’s often short and the recreation season long. Lakes fill with melting ice runo� and seeping irrigation water. Very primal, the timeworn trails lead hikers and horsemen back through the ages, through millennia of geologic and archaeologic history, through a majestic tableau of volcanic buttes, ice-carved waterways and sun-seared skies. And — get this — it’s only 17 minutes (10.2 miles) to the McDonald’s in Quincy, where you can gargle away antediluvian dust with a swig of McCafé Iced Caramel Mocha.

Soap Lake: This lakeside city has been a popular tourist destination for decades because the high mineral content in the lake is said to have healing properties. The lake water is sudsy and tastes awful but adding Soap Lake’s mineral-rich water to your bath and diet will cure what ails you. And if that doesn’t work, you can wallow like one happy hog in its therapeutic (if stinky) mud — touted for centuries as a cure-all by Native Americans and today by immigrant Ukrainians who claim the tar-like stu� eases arthritis and psoriasis. These healing properties harken back to Soap Lake’s heyday as a well-known resort and health spa in the early 1900s. What’s known for sure is that this meromictic (multi-layered) soda lake contains large quantities of 23 dissolved minerals — i.e., sodium, potassium, magnesium — and, hey, you float like a cork.

Lake Lenore Caves: Squat inside one of the Lake Lenore Caves, grunt like a caveman and pretend to gnaw some baby-back mammoth ribs — feels kinda like home, huh? Scientists who know this stu� say prehistoric man (and a few of his girlfriends) did indeed use the caves, located north of Soap Lake above Highway 17, as a home base from which to roam Central Washing-

ton’s vast volcanic landscape. No iTunes or Netflix, so what else you gonna do? The caves formed when Ice Age floods, racing down from Dry Falls, plucked basalt chunks out of the cli�s to carve out a little piece of heaven with cross-valley views.

Ephrata: The city’s annual Sage-N-Sun Festival has been entertaining audiences for over a century. The multi-day event features a variety of activities, including parades and live entertainment. The event is held during the second weekend in June.

Vantage: This Columbia River town is the hub for a host of attractions and activities on both sides of the river. Just upstream from the Interstate 90 bridge, explore the stair-stepped basalt of a popular Columbia River view point. Across the highway, view “Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies,” a stampede of metal horse sculptures on a high ridge. Downstream, check out Wanapum Dam from a roadside pull-out. Closer to town, the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park (and visitors center) stretches across 7,470 acres and provides year-round camping at the Wanapum recreational area. Nearby, visit the Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center on Whiskey Dick Mountain where wind turbines generate electricity.

Moses Lake: A city of about 21,000 on Interstate 90, Moses Lake is the largest city in the Columbia Basin and serves as Grant County’s primary hub for shopping, restaurants and many cultural and outdoor activities. The city-operated Surf ‘n’ Slide Water Park is a big warm-weather outdoor attraction, boasting a surfing simulator and multiple 200-foot-long water slides. In 2015, the park will be open May 23 through Aug. 31. Info: (509) 764-3842, (509) 764-3805.

Check out the Moses Lake Farmers Market, open Saturdays in McCosh Park from May 2 to October 31. Info: (509) 750-7831.

The city’s Spring Festival on Memorial Day weekend features live music, food and craft vendors, a parade and 3-on-3 basketball tourney. Info: moseslakespringfestival.com.

The Grant County Fair, largest in North Central Washington, bustles with live music, live magic and comedy performances, a rodeo, food booths and agricultural displays and showings. Aug. 18-22. Info: (509) 765-3581 or visit gcfairgrounds.com


Sergei Lavor of Auburn is covered in mud from Soap Lake. Soap Lake is known for its healing waters that come from the high concentrations of minerals. People come to visit the lake from all around the world.


The Columbia River shoreline between Wanapum and Rock

Island dams is back open with spi� y new upgrades — fi nished or soon-to-be fi nished — boat launches, picnic areas, trails, and campgrounds from Crescent Bar to below Vantage.

That’s excellent news for shoreline vacation commu-nities like Crescent Bar, which saw their normally red-hot summer season fi zzle

last year, when the shoreline around its stretch of the Columbia was closed during work to repair the cracked spillway at Wanapum Dam.

Here’s a look at the many improvements:

Apricot Orchard Boat Launch, about 20 miles south of Wenatchee o� Highway 28. Better boat launch; disabled access to boating, trails; vault toilet, info kiosk.

Crescent Bar, about 25 miles south of Wenatchee

o� Highway 28 at Trinidad. The boating channel has been dredged, boat launch extended.

Rattlesnake Cove Day Use Area, just south of Sunland Estates, o� I-90. Picnic tables, swim beach, kiosk, vault toilet.

Frenchman Coulee Recreation Area, 22 miles southwest of Quincy o� I-90. Sandy beaches, new boat launch ramp, disabled boarding fl oat, picnic tables,

kiosk, 1-mile trail, vault toilet.Rocky Coulee Recre-

ation Area, 1.5 miles north of Vantage o� of Lakeview Avenue. Picnic area, walk-in tent camping, vault toilets, hand boat launch, trails, kiosk, disabled access.

Vantage Boat Launch, at Vantage. Dredged, upgraded and extended boat launch; disabled boarding fl oat; picnic area; restroom, walking trail.

Sand Hollow Recreation


Workers spent months � xing Wanapum Dam

Making changesCrescent Bar is open again for sun, fun


Area, just south of the I-90 bridge o Highway 243. By June: day-use picnic area, 10 primitive walk-in campsites, 30 vehicle-access camp sites, vault toilets, swimming beach.

Huntzinger Road Fishing Access, about 6 miles south of Vantage at Wanapum Dam. Fishing pier with disabled access, vault toilet.

Wanapum Upper Boat Launch, just above Wanapum Dam o Highway 243. Single-lane launch large enough for recreational boats.

Visit grantpud.org/community/rec-area-maps# for driving directions to these sites and more on the Wanapum and Priest Rapids stretches of the Columbia.

World photo/Kelly Gillin

People gather on the beach at the Crescent Bar RV park.

OPEN SEASONALLY MAY–OCTOBER


Grand Coulee Dam is the largest hydro-power producer in

the United States and one of the top 10 largest producers of electricity in the world. It’s also the largest concrete structure in North America. (509) 633-9265, usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/visit/index.html

The U.S. Bureau of Recla-mation puts on a nightly laser show on the face of the dam, starting Memorial Day weekend through September. There is a visitor center and daily guided tours, April through October. (509) 633-9265 usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/visit/index.html

Rocky Reach Dam, seven

NCW damsWorld photo/Mike Bonnicksen

Scenes created by lasers, are shown on the face of Grand Coulee Dam during a showing of “One River, Many Voices,” the new $2 million laser light show. The show will take place nightly through September 30.

Home of the largest hydropower producer in the United States

A Walk Through the Past...

GRANT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & VILLAGE

38 BUILDINGS FROM THE PAST! • Original St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

• Marlin Jail • Pioneer Line Cabin • Pioneer Homestead • One-Room Schoolhouse

• Old Saloon • Blacksmith Shop • Doctor’s Office • Drug Store • Dentist’s Office

• Chinese Laundry with Wash House • Dress Shop • Millinery Shop • Original Grant County Journal

OPEN MAY 2 – SEPTEMBER 30JUNE 13: Annual Living Museum

Period Costumes, Bank Robbery, Shoot Out & Saloon Brawl every 1/2 hour & so much more!

Pioneer Day: September 26

Guided tours are provided daily until 3:30 p.m.Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sunday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Closed Wednesday742 Basin St. NW • Ephrata

For more information, call (509) 754-3334Paid for by Grant County Tourism

800-422-3199 | grantpud.org

Know before you goGo to grantpud.org for Columbia River recreationupdates in Grant County.


No mural in North Central Washington tops artist Walter Graham’s “Horse-power” for sheer emotional and

creative, um, horsepower.The 16-by-35-foot painting in Rocky Reach

Dam’s Visitor Center cleverly depicts scores of galloping stallions as the surging water that makes hydropower.

Graham’s horsey handiwork is spectacular enough, say dam employees, to draw many visitors back for one more glimpse and spur locals to snap family photos at its base. Feel the power and hoof it to Rocky Reach Dam, Highway 97A, Wenatchee.

Creative stampede

miles north of Wenatchee right o� Highway 97A, is a publicly-owned dam operated by the Chelan County PUD. This is a must-see stop.

The Visitor Center at Rocky Reach Dam is open from March through late October, o� ers movies and exhibits on dam construction, history, American Indian culture and a look back at life along the Columbia. Balconies provide views of the dam, fi sh ladder and the Columbia River. The popular fi sh-viewing room allows visitors to watch adult salmon, steelhead, trout and other species on their upstream migration to spawning areas.

There are fl ower gardens, picnic shelters, an arboretum, restrooms and a playground at Rocky Reach Park.

Info: (509) 663-7522, chelanpud.org

Chief Joseph Dam, located just

upstream from Bridgeport, is the second-largest hydropower-producing dam in the United States.

Tours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Info: (509) 686-5501 or corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors

Behind the dam is 51-mile-long Rufus Woods Lake. Fishing, boating, camping and hiking. Bridgeport State Park is nearby.

Lake Chelan Dam is at the base of the lake in the city of Chelan. Operated by the Chelan County PUD. Not open to the public.

Wanapum Dam, operated by the Grant County PUD, is on the Columbia River six miles downstream of Vantage.

Wells Dam, 50 miles north of Wenatchee o� Highway 97, is operated by Douglas County PUD. A tree-covered viewpoint includes information on the dam, a petro-glyph display, picnic shelter and restrooms.

Rock Island Dam, 12 miles downstream from Wenatchee, was the fi rst dam to span the Columbia River and is operated by the Chelan County PUD. The dam has no visitor center and is not open to the public.

Priest Rapids Dam, operated by the Grant County PUD, is on the Columbia River 24 miles south of Vantage. The dam has no visitor center and is not open to the public.


Detail of “Horsepower,” a mural by Walter Graham at Rocky Reach Dam’s Visitor Center.


Snowdrift Cider Company, is one of the Northwest’s most

notable and innovative hard cider producers. Its ciders are found in 60 pubs and restaurants around North Central Washington and the Puget Sound area.

Snowdrift’s cidermak-ers grow about 40 varieties of apples to produce what they say are the complex, multi-layered tastes of their most popular hard ciders. Thirty-fi ve of those varieties are grown specifi cally for making cider and wouldn’t be readily known by most apple lovers.

The bitter-sweet and bitter-sharp varieties, adapt-ed from English and French orchard stock, include Yarlington Mill, Harry Masters Jersey, Dabinett, Medaille d’or and others.

What is hard cider?At its core, cider is

fermented apple juice.Cider can range from

light, delicate and sparkly to rich, dark, and full of complexity, with alcohol content ranging from 4 to 9 percent.

There are hundreds of varieties of cider apples that can grow a wide variety luscious fl avors, fragrant aromatics and intense tannins. These are the building blocks for good cider. Cider makers carefully select their preferred varieties to get the fl avors they seek.

Source: Northwest Cider Association

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World photo illustration/Don Seabrook

Hard apple cider is a popular drink produced in NCW.

NCW is the place to � nd quality hard cider


Whether your thing is red wine or white wine — or both — local winemakers have applied their craft

to bring out the best of the grapes that went into that particular vintage you’re pouring.

Increasingly, those grapes are being grown right here in North Central Washington. Estate wineries are becoming more common as vines planted several years ago are now producing at greater levels.

Some wineries use a combination of estate-grown grapes and grapes from other sources, including the highly productive Wahluke Slope, which one wine writer has described as the “backbone” of the state’s wine industry.

Regardless of the source, local winemakers are doing better things with grapes than they were three or four years ago.

It should also be noted that the grapes from existing vineyards are also improving with age, so the combination of better grapes and evolving winemaking talents are paying big dividends for local wine fans.

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1. Chateau Fare Le Pont • • • • • • • • • • • • • •One Vineyard Way, Wenatchee, WA 98801

509-667-WINE(9463) • 888-874-WINE(9463)

www.fairelepont.com

2. Horan Estates Winery • • • • • • • • • • •207 Mission Ave (PO Box 367), Suite D

Cashmere, WA 98815

509-679-8705 • www.horanestateswinery.com

3. Malaga Springs Winery • • • • • • •3450 Cathedral Rock Rd.

Malaga, WA 98828

509-679-0152 •malagaspringswinery.com

4. Martin Scott Winery • • • • • • • • • • • • •3400 S.E. 10th Street,


509-885-5485 • www.martinscottwinery.com

5. Methow Valley Brewing Co. • • • • • 201 N. State Route 20

Twisp, WA 98856

509-997-6822 • methowbrewing.com

6. Tsillan Cellars Winery • • • • • • • • • • • •3875 Highway 97A, Chelan, WA 98816

509-682-9463 • 877-682-8463

www.tsillancellarswines.com

7. Tunnel Hill Winery • • • • • • •37 Highway 97A, Chelan, WA 98816

509-682-3243

www.tunnelhillwinery.com

8. Vin du Lac • • • • • • • • • • • • • 105 Highway 150, Chelan, WA 98816

866-455-WINE(9463)

www.vindulac.com

Visit this undiscovered gem of North Central Washington & experience our award winning, premium red & white wines. Our cozy tasting room & production facility are located in Cashmere’s historical Mission District. Horan Estates is family owned/operated & we invite you to celebrate our family heritage through our exciting new labels. Tasting room is open Fri. & Sat. 12-5 pm and Sun. from 11-3 pm – February through December or by appt. 1200 cases per year. Price range $20 to $25.

The Methow Valley Brewing Co. has been handcrafting small batch brews in Twisp since 1998. Classic styles like ESB, IPA, Pilsner and Porter are complemented by a rotating variety of seasonal beers sometimes using seasonal ingredients like coffee or fruit. Beers are available on tap at the Pub, in bottles at local stores and of course kegs to go can be purchased at the brewery.

Come visit a Lake Chelan landmark! Our family winery, housed in a charm-ing historical stone cottage on the south shore of Lake Chelan, marks the culmination of four generations of farming in the valley. Bring a picnic and sit in our Waterfall Garden, marvel at the artisan stonework, and savor our small batch estate wines. Tasting Room Open Daily May-September 11:00-6:00 pm. Tours Tuesdays 3:00pm. Happy Hour Thursdays 4:00-6:00 pm. Call for Winter hours. 1,200 cases produced annually. Price range $17 to $33.

Driving directions from South Wenatchee; South on Malaga-Alcoa Highway 3.1 miles, Right at West Malaga Road 1.2 miles, Right at Hamlin .8 miles, Right on Joe Miller .4 miles, At the sharp curve left on Cathedral Rock Road. Watch for our Signs.Open Fri., Sat., & Sun., noon to 6pmBy appt.: Wed. & Thur., noon to 5 pm

Martin-Scott Winery is located on a bluff overlooking the Columbia Riv-er with beautiful views of the Cascade Mountains. We are a boutique winery, specializing in small lots of great wine. Consisting of 9 acres of grape varietals and 50 acres of apples and cherries. Come relax on the patio and enjoy our award winning wine, such as: Montepuliciano, Counoise or Tempranillo. Tasting room is open Friday and Saturday year around, noon to 5:00 pm.

Praised for its architectural beauty, incomparable grounds and waterfalls, Italian hospitality, World-Class Sorrento’s Ristorante and Award-Winning Estate Wines. Tsillan Cellars Winery is Chelan’s most celebrated destination winery. Open year round. Please call for seasonal hours. 6,000 cases produced annually. Price range $10 to $28.

Vin du Lac has never just been about quick visits for wine tasting, however. Instead, we’ve always offered an environment and atmosphere that makes you slow down and immerse yourself in the lifestyle that defines Lake Chelan and Vin du Lac. Besides daily tasting, we have a great bistro, live outdoor concerts every Saturday during summer and fall, and jazz nights on Saturdays in the Winter and Spring.

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Chateau Faire Le Pont is a State-of-the-Art Ultra-Premium winery. We produce 5,000 cases with 15 different wines. We can accommodate weddings, business meetings, wine dinners or any special event. Open Sunday-Monday 11 am-6 pm and Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-9 pm. www.fairelepont.com. Price Range $9 to $40.


WenatcheeBella Terrazza Vineyards:

1260 Lower Sunnyslope Road, Wenatchee; (509) 662-9141; bellaterrazzavineyards.com

Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery: 1 Vineyard Way, Wenatchee; 888-874-9463; fairelepont.com

Jones of Washington: Pybus Public Market tasting room; 7 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee; jonesofwashington.com

Stemilt Creek Winery: 110 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee; (509) 665-3485 or 617 Front St, Suite 4A, Leaven-worth; (509) 888-5357; stemiltcreekwinery.com

The Chamber Tasting Room: 1 S. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee: (509) 662-2116

East WenatcheeMartin-Scott Winery:

3400 10th St. S.E., East Wenatchee; (509) 885-5485; martinscottwinery.com

MalagaMalaga Springs Winery:

3450 Cathedral Rock Road, Malaga; (509) 679-0152; malagaspringswinery.com

CashmereCashmere Cellars

Winery: 207 J, Mission Ave., Cashmere; tasting room; (509) 470-7036

Crayelle Cellars: 207A Mission Ave., Cashmere; (509) 393-1996; crayellecellars.com

Horan Estates Winery: 207 Mission Ave., Suite B, Cashmere; (509) 679-8705; horanestateswinery.com

Voila´ Vineyards: 6359 Kimber Road, Cashmere: (509) 679-7559; voilawinery.com

PeshastinIcicle Ridge Winery: 8977

North Road, Peshastin; (509) 548-7019; 821 Front St., Suite B, Leavenworth; (509) 548-6156; icicleridgewinery.com

Wedge Mountain Winery: 9534 Saunders Road, Peshastin; (509) 548-7068; wedgemountainwinery.com

LeavenworthBaroness Cellars: 939

Front St., Leavenworth; tasting room; (509) 548 7600; baronesscellars.com

Boudreaux Cellars: 4551 Icicle Creek Road, Leaven-worth; tasting room: 821 Front Street, Leavenworth; (509) 548-5858; boudreauxcellars.com

Eagle Creek Winery and

Cottage: 10037 Eagle Creek Road, Leavenworth; (509) 548-7668; d´Vinery tasting room: 617-4A Front Street, Leavenworth;(509) 548-7059; eaglecreekwinery.com

Elevage Wine Co./ Matterhorn Cellars: 827 Front St., Leavenworth; tasting room; (509) 548-0122; raisedbywolveswine.com

Goose Ridge Estate Winery: 920 Front St. B3, Leavenworth; tasting room; (509) 470-8676; gooseridge.com

Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards: 837 Front St., Leavenworth; tasting room; (509) 888-8266; hardrow.com

Kestrel Tasting Room: 843 Front St., Leavenworth; tasting room; (509) 548-7348;

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Vineyards: 1205 Main St./Highway 97, Oroville; (509) 476-2736; 703 Highway 2, Leavenworth; (509) 548-9883; okanoganwine.com

Pasek Cellars and Willow Crest Estates: 939 Front St. Suite B, Leavenworth; tasting room; (509) 548-5166

Ryan Patrick Vineyards: 636 Front St., Leavenworth; (509) 888-2236; ryanpatrickvineyards.com

Silvara Vineyards: 77 Stage Road, Leavenworth; (509) 548-1000; silvarawine.com

Swakane Winery: 725 Front St., Leavenworth; (509) 888-7225; swakanewinery.com

Villa Monaco: 703 Front

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St., Leavenworth; tasting room and winery; (509) 548-7216; villamonacowinery.com

‘37 Cellars: near Leaven-worth; (480) 548-8663; 37cellars.com

PlainPlain Cellars: 18749 Alpine

Acres Road, Plain, winery; 217 8th St., Leavenworth, tasting room; (425) 931-7500; plaincellars.com

EntiatSnowgrass Winery: 6701

Entiat River Road, Entiat; (509) 784-5101; snowgrasswines.com

Chelan areaCairdeas Winery: 3395

Highway 150, Chelan; (509) 687-0555; cairdeaswinery.com

Chelan Estate Winery and Vineyards: 755 S. Lakeshore Road, Chelan; (509) 682-5454; chelanestatewinery.com

Fielding Hills Winery: 565 South Lakeshore Road, Chelan; (509) 884-2221; fi eldinghills.com

Karma Vineyards: 1681 S. Lakeshore Road, Chelan; (509) 682-5538; goodkarmawine.com

Lake Chelan Winery: 3519 Highway 150, Chelan; (509) 687-9463; lakechelanwinery.com

Mellisoni Vineyards: 3155 Highway 97A; (509) 293-1891; mellisonivineyards.com

Nefarious Cellars: 495

S. Lakeshore Road, Chelan; (509) 682-9505; nefariouscellars.com

One Wines Inc.: 526 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan; tasting room; (509) 682-2646; onewinesinc.com

Rio Vista Wines: 24415 Highway 97, Chelan; 224 E. Wapato Way, Manson; tasting room; (509) 682-9713; riovistawines.com

Siren Song Wines: 4270 Highway 97A, Chelan; (206) 465-1047; sirensongwines.com

Tsillan Cellars: 3875 Highway 97A, Chelan; 877-682-8463 or (509) 682-9463; tsillancellarswines.com

Tunnel Hill Winery at The Sunshine Farm: 37 Highway 97A, Chelan; (509) 682-3243; tunnelhillwinery.com

Ventimiglia Cellars: 20 Howser Road, Chelan; (425) 466-2788; ventimigliacellars.com

Vin du Lac/Chelan Wine Co.: 105 Highway 150, Chelan; 866-455-9463; vindulac.com

MansonAlta Cellars: 135 Wapato

Way, Manson; tasting room; (425) 424-9218; altacellarswinery.com

Atam Winery: 750 Kinsey Road, Manson; (509) 687-4421; atam-winery.com

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery: 754 Winesap Ave., Manson; (509) 687-0313; bensonvineyards.com

Chelan Ridge Winery:

900 Swartout Road, Manson; (509) 687-4455; chelanridgewinery.com

C.R. Sandidge Winery: 145 E. Wapato Way, Manson; (509) 682-3704; CRSandidgeWines.com

Cuilin Hills Winery: 135 Wapato Way, Manson; tasting room; (425) 402-1907; cuilinhills.com

Four Lakes Chelan Winery: 4491 Wapato Lake Road, Manson; (509) 687-0726; fourlakeschelanwinery.com

Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards: 300 Ivan Morse Road, Manson; (509) 687-3000; hardrow.com

Legend Cellars: 150 A W. Wapato Way, Manson: (509) 888-4442; legendcellars.com

Radiance Winery: 546 Klate Rd., Manson; (509) 687-4142

Tildio Winery: 70 E. Wapato Lake Road, Manson; (509) 687-8463; tildio.com

Wapato Point Cellars: 200 Quetilquasoon Road, Manson; (509) 687-4000; wapatopointcellars.com

Wine Girls Winery: 222 E. Wapato Way, Manson; (509) 293-9679; winegirlwines.com

WinthropLost River Winery: 26

Highway 20, Winthrop; (509) 996-2888; lostriverwinery.com

OmakRockWall Cellars: 110

Nichols Road, Omak; (509) 826-0201; rockwallcellars.com

OrovilleCopper Mountain

Vineyards: 33349 Highway 97, Oroville; (509) 476-2762; coppermountainvineyards.com

Esther Bricques Winery and Vineyard: 38 Swanson Mill Road; (509) 476-2861; estherbricques.com

Okanogan Estate & Vineyards: 1205 Main St./Highway 97, Oroville; (509) 476-3646; 703 Highway 2, Leavenworth; (509) 548-9883; okanoganwine.com

Quincy areaBeaumont Cellars

Winery: 8634 Road U N.W., Quincy; (509) 787-5586; beaumontcellars.com

Cave B Estate Winery: 348 Silica Road N.W., Quincy; (509) 785-3500; caveb.com

Jones of Washington: 2101 F St., Quincy; (509) 787-3537; jonesofwashington.com; Pybus Public Market tasting room; 7 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee

White Heron Cellars: 23832 Fine Wine Road NW, Quincy; (509) 797-9463; whiteheronwine.com

MattawaFox Estate Winery:

24962 Highway 243 S., Mattawa; (509) 932-5818; foxestatewinery.com

Ginkgo Forest Winery: 22561 Road T, 7 SW, Mattawa, (509) 932-0082; ginkgowinery.com

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Chelan County ◆ April 11-12: Taste of

Leavenworth, food crawl; leavenworth.org

◆ April 17-18: Wenatchee Marathon. Health and Fitness Expo, April 17 at Wenatchee Convention Center. Marathon, half-marathon and 10K, April 18 at Wenatchee Avenue and First Street; teddriven.com/wenatchee-marathon

◆ April 17-18: Ale Fest, Leavenworth FestHalle; (509) 548-5807; leavenworthalefest.com or leavenworth.org

◆ April 18: Earth Day Fair, Riverwalk Park, Chelan; chela-nearthfairday.org.

◆ April 18-19, 25-26: Chelan Nouveau Spring Wine Release, Lake Chelan area. Wineries of the Lake Chelan Wine Growers Association celebrate new releases of whites and rosés; 877-440-7933; lakechel-anwinevalley.com

◆ April 23-May 3: Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, Wenatchee; North Central Washington’s biggest spring festival, in the Apple Capital of the World. (509) 662-3616; appleblossom.org

◆ May 1-Oct. 18: Village Art in the Park, Friday through Sunday. Thursdays added in July and August. Leavenworth; (509) 548-5809; villageartin-thepark.org

◆ May 2: Apple Blossom Run, Wenatchee, (509) 663-8711; appleblossom.org

◆ May 2-3: Beach-N-Fly, Chelan Falls Park;

nwparagliding.com ◆ May 9-10: Leavenworth

Maifest, (509) 548-5807; leavenworth.org

◆ May 8-9: Manson Apple Blossom Festival, mansonappleblossom.com

◆ May 14-17: Leavenworth Spring Bird Festival, (509) 548-7584; leavenworthspringbirdfest.com

◆ May 16: Warrior Challenge, Walla Walla Point Park, Wenatchee; (509) 667-1538, warriorchallenge.com

◆ May 16-17: Spring Barrel Tasting, Lake Chelan area. Wineries of the Lake Chelan Wine Growers Associ-ation o� er tastes of coming releases. (509) 679-2124; lakechelanwinevalley.com

◆ June 6: Wine Walk, Leavenworth, 20 locations and 60 wines; (509) 433-1054; cascadefarmlands.com

◆ June 6: Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary Apple Century Bike Ride, Walla Walla Point Park to Lake, Wenatchee through Leavenworth; (509) 663-1112; applebikeride.com

◆ June 5-6: Cruizin’ Chelan, car show and cruise, downtown Manson and Chelan; (509) 682-3503; lakechelan.com

◆ June 6: Bavarian Bike & Brew Festival, Leavenworth; (509) 548-5615; dasradhaus.com, rideviciouscycle.com

◆ June 18-21 Interna-tional Accordion Celebration, Leavenworth; accordioncelebration.org or leavenworth.org

◆ June 19-21: Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival, Chelan County Expo Center, Cashmere; (509) 548-1230, (509) 782-7404; cashmereco� eehouse.com, cashmerechamber.com

◆ June 20: Chelan Century Challenge, bike ride consists of three loops, each between 30 miles and 40 miles; (509) 682-4699; centuryride.com

◆ June 20: Chelan Cycle de Vine, bike tour of vineyards and wineries; (509) 682-4699; cycledevine.com

◆ June 27: Lake Entiat Summerfest & Rods on the River Car Show, Kiwanis Park on Highway 97A; (509) 670-5157; entiatchamber.com

◆ June 27: Founders’ Day, Cashmere; (509) 782-7404; cashmerechamber.com

◆ July through August: Leavenworth Summer Theater, 2015 season features “Into the Woods,” “Anything Goes” and “Godspell.” (509) 548-2000; leavenworthsummertheater.org

◆ July 4: Independence Day Celebration, the biggest in North Central Washington; Wenatchee at Walla Walla Point Park

◆ July 4: Kinderfest, downtown Leavenworth; (509) 548-5807; leavenworth.org

◆ July 10-18: Lake Chelan Bach Fest, concerts at venues around Chelan and Manson; (509) 682-3503; bachfest.org.

◆ July 11: Lake Chelan Poker Run, Lake Chelan Boating Club; (509) 679-4417, lc

boatingclub.com. ◆ July 18-19: ChelanMan

Multisport Weekend, Chelan at Lakeside Park; (509) 679-3560, chelanman.com

◆ Aug. 1: Dirtyface Music and Arts Fest, Thousand Trails Campground, Plain; (509) 548-2278; iciclearts.org/dirtyface

◆ July 31-Aug. 1: Lake Chelan Rodeo, at the rodeo grounds; on Facebook; lakechelan.com

◆ Aug. 14-16: Lake Chelan Fine Arts Festival, Chelan at Riverwalk Park; (509) 682-9781; lakechelan.com.

◆ Sept. 9-13: Leavenworth Quilt Show, (509) 548-5311; quiltersheaven.com or leavenworth.org

NCW festivals Events for every season, mark your calendars



Amancia Solano and Juan Cedeno dance during the Multicultural Festival at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center.

◆ Sept. 10-13: Chelan County Fair, Cashmere; (509) 782-3232; chelancountyfair.com

◆ Sept. 12: Lake Chelan Shore to Shore, full and half marathon, 10K run; (509) 387-0051; lakechelanmarathon.com

◆ Sept. 12: Leaven-worth Fall Wine Walk: 20 locations, 60 wines; (509) 433-1054; leavenworth.org

◆ Sept. 17-19: Wenatchee River Salmon Festival, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery; (509) 548-6662; leavenworth.org or

salmonfest.org ◆ Sept. 25-27: Manson

Hydro Fest, Manson Bay Marina; moretomanson.com.

◆ Sept. 25-27: Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival, Leavenworth; (509) 548-5807; autumnlea�estival.com or leavenworth.org

◆ Sept. 25-27: Roger Newton Gold Cup R/C Unlimiteds Championship Series, Chelan at Riverwalk Park, -scale unlimited hydro-planes compete; (509) 682-3503; rcunlimiteds.com, lakechelan.com

◆ Sept. 12-13: Bike & Fly;

Chelan Falls Park; nw paragliding.com

◆ Sept. 19: Taste of the Harvest, downtown Wenatchee; (509) 662-0059; wendowntown.org;

◆ Oct. 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17: Oktoberfest, Leavenworth; (509) 548-5807; leaven worthoktoberfest.com

◆ Oct. 3: Oktoberfest Marathon, Leavenworth, full and half marathon; (509) 548-5807; teddriven.com/leavenworth-marathon

◆ Oct. 2-4: Mahogany & Merlot Vintage Boat Event, Chelan Waterfront Park

and Marina; 206-764-9453 or 206-940-8687; mahoganey andmerlot.com

◆ Oct. 3-4 & 10-11: Lake Chelan Crush, Chelan; Harvested grapes are crushed; (509) 679-2124; lakechelanwine valley.com

◆ Oct. 3-4: Apple Days, Cashmere Pioneer Village and Museum; (509) 782-3230; cashmeremuseum.org

◆ Nov. 27-29: Fall Barrel Tasting in the Lake Chelan Wine Valley: (509) 679-2124; lakechelanwinevalley.com

◆ Nov. 27-29: Christkindl-


markt: Leavenworth’s Annual Christmas market. Booths for crafts and food, enter-tainment, activities for kids; (509)548-5807; www.projekt bayern.com

◆ Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20: Christmas Lighting Festival; Let Leavenworth help you get in the Christmas mood with a huge light dislay, music, entertainment, hot drinks, snacks and much more; (509) 548-5807; leavenworth.org

◆ Jan. 15-24: Lake Chelan Winterfest: Ice sculptures, polar bear plunge, music and a big fireworks show; lakechelan.com/winterfest/

◆ Mid-January: Bavarian Ice Festival, Leavenworth: Snow sculptures and ice carving, dog sled rides, games, chili cook-o�; (509) 548-5807; leavenworth.org

Douglas County ◆ May 1-2: Classy Chassis

Parade & Car Show, East Wenatchee at Eastmont Community Park; (509) 886-6108; east-wenatchee.com

◆ June 6-7: Bridgeport Daze, (509) 686-4041; bridge portchamber.net

◆ July 10-11: Waterville Days, (509) 745-8871; water villewashington.org

◆ Aug. 27-30: NCW District Fair, Waterville fairgrounds; (509) 745-8480; douglascountywa.net/ncwfair/

◆ Oct. 1-4: Wings and Wheels Festival, East Wenatchee at Eastmont Community Park. Car show; motorcycle fest, parade, kids activities; (509) 886-6108; east-wenatchee.com

Grant County ◆ May 8-10: Colorama

Festival, Grand Coulee; (509) 633-3074; grandcouleedam.org

◆ May 14-18: Sunbanks Rhythm & Blues Festival, Electric City; 888-822-7195; sunbanksresort.com

◆ May 21-24: Moses Lake Spring Festival, (509) 770-1630; moseslakespringfestival.com

◆ May 22-24: Coulee City Last Stand Rodeo, (509) 632-5309; laststandrodeo.com

◆ May 22-23: Kites and Chutes Festival, Quincy; (509) 787-2140; quincyvalley.org

◆ May 22-25: Sasquatch! Music Festival, Gorge Amphi-theatre at George; sasquatch festival.com

◆ June 6-8: Soap Lake Powwow; East Beach Park; (509) 855-5085; soaplakecoc.org

◆ June 11-13: Sage & Sun Festival, Ephrata; sage-n-sun.com

◆ June 14-15: Soap Lake Hydroplane Regatta; (509) 246-1821; soaplakecoc.org

◆ July 4: Soap Lake Smokiam Days: Fourth of July weekend, (509) 246-1821; soaplakecoc.org

◆ July 17-18: Basin Summer Sounds Music Festival, Ephrata; (509) 754-4656; ephratawachamber.com

◆ Aug. 18-22: Grant County Fair, fairgrounds, Moses Lake; (509) 765-3581; gcfairgrounds.com

◆ Sept. 10-14: Sunbanks Rhythm & Blues Festival, Electric City; 888-822-7195; sunbanksresort.com

◆ Sept. 12-13: Quincy Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day, (509) 787-4246; quincy farmerconsumer.com

Okanogan County ◆ May 1-3: Okanogan

Family Faire, okanoganfamily faire.net, (509) 486-2173

◆ May 8-10: Winthrop 49er Days, 888-463-8469 or (509) 996-2125; winthrop washington.com

◆ May 23-24: Methow Valley Rodeo, 996-2125; winthropwashington.com

◆ June 12-13: Conconully Miners Days, (509) 826-4308; conconully.com

◆ July 17-19: Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival, Blues Ranch in Winthrop; winthropbluesfestival.com

◆ July 17-10: Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree, (509) 923-2571; pateros.com

◆ July 23-Aug. 1: Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, (509) 996-6000; facebook.com/methowmusicfestival

◆ Aug. 1: Conconully Cowboy Caviar Fete, spring roundup celebration and western crafts show; (509) 826-9050; conconully.com

◆ Aug. 13-16: Omak Stampede and World Famous Suicide Race, (509) 826-1983 or (509) 826-1002; omakstampede.org

◆ Aug. 15-16: Conconully Outdoor Quilt and Craft Show; 509-826-9050; conconully.com

◆ Sept. 5-6: Methow Valley Rodeo, 996-2125; winthrop washington.com

◆ Sept. 12: Hawk Festival, Pateros; (509) 923-2571; pateros.com

◆ Sept. 11-13: Okanogan County Fair, fairgrounds, Okanogan; (888) 431-3080; okanogancouty.com

◆ Oct. 3: Okanogan Harvest Festival, okanogan chamber.com

◆ Nov. 27-28: Christmas at the End of the Road; Winthrop; 888-463-8469 or (509) 996-2125; winthrop washington.com


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