Ritz Hospitality Magazine – Fall-Winter 2009

R ITZ H OSPITALITY Your Travel & Entertainment Magazine

Fall/Winter 2009

Why Choose A Bed And Breakfast?

Visit the Idaho Botanical Garden!

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This weekend’s excursion is in the Southwest.

ARIZONA

Comfort Suites-at Metro Center 10210 N. 26th Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85021 • (602) 861-3900

Clarion Hotel-Sacramento 700 16th St. • Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 444-8000 • Fax: (916) 442-8129

Hot Breakfast • Pool & Spa • 24 Hr. Business & Fitness Center • Free Internet • In-Room Coffee, Micro, Fridge

www.clarion-mansion-inn.pacificahost.com Full Service Hotel With Free Parking Outdoor Pool & Fitness Room Meeting Spaces Available

Comfort Suites-Tucson Airport 6935 S. Tucson Blvd. • Tucson, AZ 85706 (520) 295-4400 • Fax: (520) 295-4497

Comfort Inn-City Center, Los Angeles 1710 W. 7th St. • Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 616-3000

Comfort Suites-Tucson Mall 515 West Automall Dr. Tucson, AZ 85705 • (520) 888-6676

www.comfortsuites.com/hotels/az127 Deluxe Cont. Breakfast • WiFi • Heated Pool Fridge, Micro & Coffee Maker In All Rooms

Quality Inn & Suites-Phoenix 202 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 528-9100

Cont. Breakfast • WiFi • Pool & Spa Business Center • Guest Laundry • Shuttle

Suburban Extended Stay Sierra Vista 1850 E. Wilcox Dr. • Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 458-0540 • Fax: (520) 452-4077 Well Equipped Kitchens • WiFi Exercise Room • Pets • 1 Bedroom Suites

CALIFORNIA

Clarion Hotel-Eureka 2223 Fourth St. • Eureka CA. 95501 (707) 442-3161

www.eurekaclarion.com Indoor Heated Pool • Deluxe Cont. Breakfast Fitness Room • Business Center

800.4CHOICE choicehotels.com

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Comfort Inn-Ventura 2094 E. Harbor Blvd.

Ventura, CA 93001 • (805) 653-5000

Quality Inn-Raton 533 Clayton Rd. • Raton, NM 87740 (575) 445-4200

Indoor Pool • Hot Tub • Deluxe Cont. Breakfast Fitness & Business Centers

Quality Inn & Suites-Albuquerque 25 Hotel Circle N.E. • Albuquerque, NM 87123 (505) 271-1000 • Fax (505) 291-9028 Full Hot Breakfast • Hi-Speed Internet Meeting Room • Pool

Sleep Inn-Airport 2300 International Ave. S.E. Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 244-3325

Hot Cooked To Order Breakfast • Complimentary Wireless Internet • Location Between Malibu & Santa Barbara • Within Walking Distance of Ventura State Beach

Cont. Breakfast • Indoor Pool & Spa WiFi • Fitness Center • Airport Shuttle Meeting Room

EconoLodge-Encinitas 410 N. Coast Hwy 101 • Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-4999 • (800) 567-6362

Sleep Inn-Gallup 3820 US 66 E. • Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-3535

www.econolodgeencinitas.net Free Cont. Breakfast • Walking Distance To Beach • WiFi • Outdoor Pool Platinum Award Winner

Sleep Inn & Suites-Bakersfield 6257 Knudsen Dr. • Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 399-2100 • Fax: (661) 399-2528 Cont. Breakfast • WiFi • Oversized Spa Fitness Center

NEW MEXICO

Comfort Inn & Suites-Las Cruces 1300 Avenida de Mesilla Las Cruces, NM 88005 • (575) 527-1050 Indoor Pool & Spa • Sauna • Fitness Room WiFi • Deluxe Breakfast • Pets Under 25lbs Ok

Indoor Pool & Spa • WiFi • Cont. Breakfast Fitness Center • Laundry Facility

Sleep Inn & Suites-Hobbs 4630 Lovington Hwy. • Hobbs, NM 88240 (575) 393-3355 • Fax: (575) 393-3365

www.sleepinn.com Pet Friendly • Hot Breakfast • Truck Parking Business Center • Meeting Rooms • Pool & Spa • Fitness Center • Private Jacuzzi Rooms

UTAH

Comfort Inn & Suites-Beaver 1540 S. Main • Beaver, UT 84713 (435) 438-6283 • Fax (435) 438-6894 Continental Breakfast • Free Internet Free Parking • Indoor Pool & Hot Tub

Destination Super CALIFORNIA Fortuna Hwy. 101, Exit Kenmar 1805 Alamar Way (707) 725-2888 Mariposa/ Yosemite National Park Gateway to Yosemite National Park 5059 State Hwy. 140 (209) 966-4288

IDAHO McCall Hwy. 55 S. 303 S. 3rd St. (208) 634-4637 www.mccallsuper8.com Twin Falls 1260 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. (208) 734-5801

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Ritz Hospitality

Fall/Winter Edition 2009

What’s Inside Recreation

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Lakeview Golf Club .................................... 8 Jeff Sanders Promotions and the Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Kraft - A perfect Team ......10 Fran Quinn wins 20th Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Kraft ............ 11 Utah Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commision .......................... 12 Beautiful scenery, wildlife and history is within REACH! ........................ 13

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On The Cover:

Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum ........ 14 Museum of Geology South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ........... 14 Kansas Cosmosphere And Space Center .....................................16 Bisbee, Arizona Queen Mine Tours ........ 17 Ice Cream Capitol of the World .............. 18 Visit the Idaho Botanical Gardens ......... 20 Spirit Lake Casino and Resort ............... 21 Remembering the Unity of the Buffalo ............................................22

Accommodations

The Izaak Walton Inn .............................

Why Choose A Bed & Breakfast? ........

Ocean Terrace Condominiums ............

Come Relax and Unwind in the Heart of Wine Country ..........................

Remember When Traveling Was Fun? ...............................................

Windmill Inns’ Top-Notch Services, Unique Amenities Generate Rave Reviews From Guests .................

Scenic Byways and Scenic Inns Colorado Offers Picturesque Places and Comfortable B&B Spaces .............

Community

City of Ellensburg, Washington ...........

Colorado Northwestern Community College ..............................

Welcome to Ontario Oregon ................

Brookings-Someplace Special ............

Historic Medora ....................................

Saratoga/Platte Valley ..........................

Golf, Hiking, Day Trips and More: Williams, Arizona is the Best of Route 66 And “Gateway to the Grand Canyon” .....................................

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Dining

Pinot Perfection in Oregon’s Willamette Valley ................................... 42

Departments

Publisher Information ............................ 6 Marketplace .......................................... 44 Advertiser Index ................................... 45

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ALASKA Best Western Golden Lion Hotel

1000 E. 36th St. • Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 561-1522

ARIZONA

Best Western CottonTree Inn

Best Western Inn-Tooele

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Indoor Pool & Hot Tub • Motorcycle Race Track Near Desert Peak Aquatic Center

1415 Bench Road • Pocatello, ID, 83201 (208) 237-7650

NEW MExICO

Best Western Canyon De Chelly Inn

Best Western Montezuma Inn & Suites

Best Western Arizonian Inn

Pool, Spa & Sauna • WiFi • Conf., Fitness & Business Rooms Hot Breakfast • Microwave & Fridge in Room 32 Inch Flat Screen TV’s in All Rooms

100 Main St. on Rt. 7 • Chinle, AZ 86503 (928) 674-5874 • (800) 327-0354 2508 Navajo Blvd. • Holbrook, AZ 86025 (928) 524-2611 • Toll Free: (877) 280-7300

www.bestwestern.com/arizonianinn Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast & Dinner Buffet • Micro/ Fridges, Free Hi-Speed Internet • Dennys Restaurant onsite Route 66 & Petrified • Forest/Painted Desert

Best Western Wetherill Inn

2020 N. Grand Ave. • Las Vegas, NM 87701 (505) 426-8000 • (505) 426-8738

OREGON Best Western Klamath Inn

4061 S. 6th St. • Klamath Falls, OR 97603 (541) 882-1200 www.bestwestern.com/klamathinn

365 N. Main St. • Tooele, UT 84074 (435) 882-5010

Best Western Capitol Reef Resort 2600 East Hwy 24 • Torrey, UT 84775 (435) 425-3761

Free WiFi • Restaurant On Site • Pets OK In Some Rooms

WASHINGTON Best Western Heritage Inn

151 E. McLeod Rd. • Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 647-1912 • (888) 333-2080

www.bestwestern.com/heritageinnbellingham New 32” Flat Screen & DVD Player In Every Room • Fitness Center • Business Center • Free Internet • Free Breakfast

1000 Main St. • P.O. Box 175 • Kayenta, AZ 86033 (928) 697-3231 • wetherill@gouldings.com

Best Western Oak Meadows Inn

Best Western Rama Inn

CALIFORNIA

Best Western Tillamook Inn & Suites

Best Western Othello Inn

UTAH

Best Western Bronco Inn

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Best Western Canoga Park Motor Inn

20122 Vanowen St. • Canoga Park, CA 91306 (818) 883-1200 • Fax: (818) 883-1202 Heated Pool • Spa • Arcade • Billiards 24hr Bowling • Cont. Breakfast

Best Western Desert Winds

16200 Sierra Hwy. • Mojave, CA 93501 (661) 824-3601 • Fax: (661) 824-3605 Hot Breakfast • Pool • WiFi • Data Ports Cable TV • Fridge • Microwave

Best Western Colorado River Inn

2371 W. Broadway • Needles, CA 92363 (760) 326-4552 • (760) 326-4562

Route 66 Preferred Lodging • Near Grand Canyon, Casinos, Colorado River • Indoor Pool & Spa

IDAHO Best Western Sawtooth Inn & Suites 2653 S. Lincoln • Jerome, ID 83338 (208) 324-9200

585 S. Columbia River Hwy. St. Helens, OR 97051 • (503) 397-3000 1722 North Makinster Rd. • Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-7599

Best Western Butch Cassidy Inn 161 S. Main • Beaver, UT 84713 (435) 438-2438 • (435) 438-1053

Full Breakfast • Sauna • Heated Seasonal Pool Family Units With Fridge & Microwave

Best Western Baugh Motel

153 S. Main Street, Logan, UT 84321 (435) 752-5220 • (800) 462-4154

1818 Basin St. S.W. • Ephrata, WA 98823 (509) 754-7111 • www.bestwestern.com/ramainn 1020 E. Cedar St. • Othello, WA 99344 (509) 488-5671 105 W. Galbreath • Ritzville, WA 99169 (509) 659-5000 • www.bestwesternritzville.com

Best Western Walla Walla Suites Inn

7 E. Oak Street • Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 525-4700

Indoor Pool • Extensive Hot Continental Breakfast Fridge, Coffee Pot, Hair Dryer, Microwave, Iron & Ironing Board In Every Room

www.bestwesternbaugh.com

Best Western Canyonlands Inn 16 S. Main St. • Moab, UT 84532 (435) 259-2300 • (800) 649-5191

www.canyonlandsinn.com Comp. Full Hot Breakfast • Located At Center & Main In Downtown Moab • Free Hi-Speed Internet • Flat Screen TV in All Rooms • Year Round Pool & Hot Tub • 24 Hr. Guest Fitness Center & Guest Laundry

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Destination Super ARIZONA Flagstaff/West Walking Distance to the Convention Center 602 W. Route 66 (928) 774-4581

Holbrook

NEW MEXICO Belen 428 S. Main Street (505) 864-0766

Las Cruces/ White Sands 3405 Bataan Memorial W. (575) 382-1490

1989 Navajo Boulevard (928) 524-2871

Williams/East/ Grand Canyon

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Roswell

3575 N. Main Street (575) 662-8886

Santa Fe

3358 Cerrillos Road (505) 471-8811

Socorro

1121 Frontage Road NW (575) 835-4626

1805 W. 2nd Street (575) 356-8518

800 E. U.S. Rte. 66 (928) 635-4700

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Recreation

Lakeview Golf Club

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akeview Golf Club, located at 4200 W. Talamore, is situated in west Meridian neighborhoods.

The 18-hole course meanders through many different subdivisions with homelined fairways that give the course a

tranquil setting but an intimidating look.

Although there is Out of Bounds on every hole and water that comes into play on seven of the holes, the course is very playable for all skill levels.

With new owners as of April 2005, the course is in outstanding condition and is turning into one of the Treasure Valley’s premier public golf courses.

In 2006, the course improved three of the holes on the front nine. The redesign of these holes included building three new greens, added length and additional bunkers, and brought water more into play. In 2007, the ponds to the left and right of the fairway on #4 have been increased in size and connected, turning what was a testy par 3 into a downright scary one. As if that weren’t enough, this year a new tee box has been added to #4 that requires the tee shot to go directly over the length of the pond on the left. Also, the back tee area on #5 was lengthened and lev-

eled. Addi tional upgrades are planned for the fu ture, including leveling more of the tees and improving the irrigation system.

Lakeview’s drastic improvements over a short time have been noticed by the community, the Idaho Golf Association and the U.S.G.A. Lakeview was the home site for the Idaho Golf Association 2006 and 2007 Men’s State Amateur II, and also hosted the men’s and ladies 2008 United States Amateur Public

Links qualifiers.

Corporate and group outings is a viable part of their business, and they strive for excellent customer service in their golf operations, food service and a golf shop that has quality brand name equipment.

And Bogies Bar & Grill is a great place to have a group outing that will meet all your needs.

Some of the golf course amenities include a grass tee (no mats) practice range, putting and chipping greens, and -- a practice bunker for green side shots. After a day on the links you’ll want to visit Bogies Bar & Grill at Lakeview. A variety of options are available from a beer and a sandwich to an evening dinner of juicy Tender-

loin with sautéed prawns or a meaty Halibut fillet. Whatever your palate desires, Bogies is sure to have something for you. If a top shelf drink is in the works come and sit in the bar and enjoy the view of the lake and the ridge line view of Bogus Basin.

When the weather is fitting, the patio is open for those who enjoy an outdoor setting. Of course, breakfast, lunch and dinner are available every day. The Golf Shop has quality brand name equipment (Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Cobra, Nike and more) in stock to deck you out and make you the envy of your four-some. If you’re not quite ready for the course or are in need of a tune up, Lakeview has P.G.A golf instructors ready to help you improve your game.

Green fees run $34.00 on weekends and $29.00 on weekdays from March thru October. Senior and junior rates are also available during Monday thru Thursday after 11:00 a.m. Winter rates are typically in effect from November to March and specially-priced winter passes are available Mid-October. More information is available by calling 208888-4080, or visiting their website at RH www.golflakeviewgc.com Pictured are the new greens for holes #1(top), #6(middle) and #7(bottom).

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Jeff Sanders Promotions and the Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Kraft - A Perfect Team The Nationwide Tour’s 2009 Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Kraft event was once again managed by Jeff Sanders Promotions, as it has been every time in its 20-year existence.

Promoting and managing golf events should come naturally for Jeff Sanders.

He played competitive golf for over30 years, highlighted by playing the PGA TOUR from 1980-1985. Jeff chose to pursue a career in the golf event management business back in his hometown of Portland, Oregon beginning in 1986.

After participating at the highest level of professional golf, Jeff took the same dedication and commitment to excellence and applied it to his business.

Since inception the company has earned a national reputation as one of the premier organizations in the golf event management industry.

Jeff Sanders Promotions is a complete golf event management company capable of executing all aspects of any golf tournament or special event. They can create a tournament from scratch or take on an existing event and propel it to

the next level. Jeff Sanders Promotions utilizes its in-house sales team to generate revenue to cover the ever increasing costs of producing golf events and then their operations team will execute all details making sure every aspect of your

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Jeff Sanders talks with Fran Quinn, winner of the Nationwide Tour’s 20th Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Kraft.

event is handled and that your event is produced at the highest level while staying within budget. They will utilize their in-house video production facility and art department to produce creative and memorable marketing pieces.

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ing excellent relationships with the PGA TOUR and the United States Golf Association. Jeff Sanders Promotions has been the tournament management company for the Albertsons Boise Open presented

by First Health since its inception in 1990 as one of the original members of the Ben Hogan TOUR. In addition, Jeff Sanders Promotions was the exclusive management company on both the1996 United States Amateur and the 1997 United States Women’s Open golf championships.

Along with producing TOUR events and National Championships, Jeff Sanders Promotions has produced high profile celebrity tournaments, major charity events and the highly acclaimed regional professional golf events in the United States.

Jeff Sanders Promotions’ experience also extends into made for television golf events. Jeff Sanders Promotions has produced the Albertsons Team Championship since 1989. The show now airs in fifteen broadcast markets throughout the Western United States over 304 hours and boasts one of the largest first place prizes restricted to a PGA Club Professional at $50,000.

Jeff Sanders built his company into what it is today by focusing on the customer.

Whether a National Championship, charity event, celebrity event or made-fortelevision golf tournament, Jeff Sanders Promotions is your one stop for complete turnkey tournament management.

For more information, you can reach Jeff Sanders Promotions at (503) 644- 6057, or write them at: Jeff Sanders Promotions, Inc. 5671 SW Arctic Drive Beaverton, OR 97005-4153 or visit them online at: www.jeffsanderspromotions.com. RH

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Fran Quinn wins 20th Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Kraft Boise, ID, Sept. 17-20, 2009 - Fran Quinn, behind by 5 strokes after the first two rounds of the Nationwide Tour’s 20th Albertsons Boise Open Presented

By Kraft, shot a third round 68 to trail by only two going into the final round and - perhaps just as important - found himself in the final group with Blake Adams, the man who led after each of the first three rounds of this event held each year at Hillcrest Country Club.

And as is often the case at this tournament, the winds picked up and the scoring got tougher in the afternoon for Sunday’s final round leading to a thrilling finish.

Adams, looking like he was going to run away from the field after posting 63-65 the first two rounds for a 4-stroke lead heading into the weekend, found the going tougher as the greens firmed up on the weekend. After posting a 71 on Saturday, his lead had been cut in half heading into the final round and he found himself in a dogfight to the finish.

On the front nine Sunday, Adams carded eight pars and a birdie to still hold a two stroke lead as he and Quinn made the turn. Playing two groups ahead of Adams and Quinn, Roger Tambellini, the 2003 tournament winner, birdied the 11th hole while Adams bogeyed the 10th, and suddenly Adams - who had led after the first, second and third rounds, was in a tie with Tambellini, with Quinn just one shot back.

Tambellini, however, wasn’t able to keep the pressure on and gave back five strokes over the next four holes and was never a factor again. He ultimately faded to a four-way tie for 5th.

Fran Quinn proudly displays the trophy.

Adams, after a bogey on 11 and a birdie on 12, had his two shot lead again.

However, Quinn, who was even par for the day but without a birdie since the 3rd hole, continued his steady play with pars on 13, 14 and 15 while Adams struggled with bogeys on 14 and 15, and suddenly it was tied up again - this time with Quinn and Adams as they headed to the reachable par-5 16th.

Both players hit the 16th in two, and neither was able to hole the eagle attempts, but they put some separation between them and the field with their 2-putt

birdies and turned it into a two man race.

Quinn and Adams both two-putted the 17th for pars to come to the 18th hole tied for the lead after 71 holes. It was only fitting that the final round of the 20th Albertsons Boise Open Presented

by Kraft would be a duel to the end.

Quinn striped his tee shot down the middle of the par-4 uphill finishing hole, while Adams pulled his into the left rough. With a bad angle and thick rough, Adams, in search of his first career win, did well to get his ball onto the middle of the green, some 40 feet away from the cup located in the back left corner of the green.

Quinn stood over his shot in the fairway, 169 yards away. With his eight iron in hand and the tournament on the line, he hit what he later described as the best shot of his life. It landed in the back corner of the green and spun to a stop, just four feet away from the cup. After waiting while Adams two putted for his par, Quinn - who had never held the lead by himself during the entire tournament - calmly stroked in the winning putt. It was his first victory since 2000, and with the $130,500 first place check, put himself in good position to finish in “The 25” and earn his PGA TOUR card for 2010.

RH Editor’s Note: Fran Quinn finished tied for 46th in the Nationwide Tour Championship played Oct. 22-25, 2009, but more importantly, he secured the 25th spot in the money list to finish in “The 25” and earn his PGA TOUR card for 2010. Also, Chris Tidland, the 2008 Albertsons Boise Open champion, and Roger Tambellini, the 2003 winner, also finished finished in “The 25” and earned their PGA TOUR cards for 2010.

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Utah Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission

Josh Teater wins Utah Championship (Kenneth E. Dennis/PGA TOUR)

Sandy, UT, Sept. 10-13, 2009 - Josh Teater earned his first professional victory in the Nationwide Tour’s Utah Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission.

Teater trailed by two strokes after the first and second rounds. In the third round, however, he blistered the course with a 64 to lead by one going into he final round. He came out of the gates fast on Sunday, with an eagle-par-birdie start to increase his lead to four. After bogeying three of the last four holes on the

front nine, he came back with birdies on three of the first four holes on the back to reclaim his lead. After eagling the 17th to go up by six strokes, he finished with a double bogey on the 18th for a final margin of victory of four strokes.

With the win, Teater moved to 8th in the money list and looks solid to finish in “The 25” and get his PGA TOUR card for 2010.

Editor’s Note: Josh Teater went on to finish tied for third in the Nationwide Tour Championship Oct. 22-25, 2009. He also finished seventh in the overall money list placing him in “The 25” and earning his PGA TOUR card for 2010.

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The Museum In The Heart Of The Gorge

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Beautiful scenery, wildlife and history is within REACH!

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roups and individuals can escape civilization and experience the Hanford Reach – the last free flowing stretch of the mighty Columbia River.

of viewing this federally protected area where vehicle access is limited.

As the twin-engine shallow draft jet boat motors upstream, signs of civilization disappear as you enter the seldom

mental hulks of long-silenced nuclear reactors, the only visible signs of the top-secret Manhattan Project, the captain will tell how the project shaped the area’s history.

A trip with Columbia River Journeys showcases the scenery and wildlife of the Hanford Reach National Monument.

Passengers will enjoy a 40 mile trip upstream from Richland, Washington into a stretch of unbridled river flows through a landscape of the White Bluffs, dunes and desert plateaus. Columbia River Journeys provides groups and individuals with one of the only ways

seen lands and waters of the Hanford Reach. Wildlife sightings are common. Passengers may see great white pelicans, osprey, blue heron, great white egret, mule deer and many other animals. The boat captain will provide an interesting narrative that explains the geology of this area that is accessible only by water.

As the boat passes the ghostly, monu-

The city of Richland, a former government town, was built to support the Manhattan Project as part of the effort to end World War II. The B Reactor that was built at Hanford was the world’s first full-scale nuclear reactor and produced the plutonium that was used in the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, thus ending World War II. Passengers also learn about the Native Americans who lived along the Hanford Reach as well as some of the area’s earliest settler’s.

Columbia River Journeys currently runs the Chinook Wind a Coast Guard certified, 20 passenger jet boat. An onboard restroom is provided on the vessel. Tours run daily from May to mid October, though groups can book tours outside of the regular season. Group discounts are available.

Columbia River Journeys offers customizable water tours and exclusive wine tasting cruises. They also offer land tours that focus on local agriculture and wineries, can provide customizable itineraries for groups, and can provide step-on RH guide service for motorcoaches.

Columbia River Journeys P.O. Box 1463, Richland, Wa. 99352 1-888-486-9119 • 1-509-734-9941 www.columbiariverjourneys.com

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Attractions & Entertainment Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum

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ather Eugene Buechel, was born in Germany in 1874. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1897. In 1902, he came to South Dakota to minister to the Lakota people who gave him the name “Black Eagle.” During his 52 years with the Lakota, he published three books in their native language.

After his death, his compilation of almost 30,000 words were assembled and

published in a “Lakota-English Dictionary.” His love for the Lakota people led to the accumulation of the pieces in this museum, which include the artifacts, ethnographic notes, plant specimens and the extensive photo-graphic collection. In 1947, this museum was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fr. Buechel as a Jesuit. Fr. Buechel passed RH away in 1954.

Museum of Geology

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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xplore the world through Geology! Geology is a fascinating and broad science, which incorporates almost all of the other sciences!

At the Museum of Geology, you’ll find extensive exhibits focusing on Paleontology – the study of ancient life, and Mineralogy – the study of minerals, including gems, crystals, and the rocks they form. Our displays are engaging and accessible to those of any age!

The Museum of Geology is located on the campus of the esteemed South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

The Museum opened its doors in 1885, and has been collecting and displaying new specimens ever since.

Come and see our fascinating mounted skeletons of dinosaurs, mammals, ma-

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rine reptiles, and fish! Dozens of rare fossils from the White River Badlands are arranged in age-specific dioramas.

Our mineral displays include the Hall of South Dakota Minerals, meteorites, gold, and a fluorescent mineral room that’s sure to fascinate. See our unique specimens from as far away as Antarctica.

We also feature a brand new exhibit titled Charles Darwin: The Man and his Legacy in honor of Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday in February. It features Darwin’s life, adventures and research process as he developed the theory of evolution. The exhibit itself will be evolving throughout the year as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species in November.

Don’t miss the gift shop with a wide selection of toys, books, jewelry, mineral specimens, geology tools, and apparel.

Free Admission, donations are always

welcome! Guided tours are available for groups. Please call ahead to schedule, for more information and hours (605-3942467). http://museum.sdsmt.edu RH

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The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Invites You to learn the rich history and culture of their people.

For more information contact

The Standing Rock Tribal Tourism Office LaDonna Brave Bull Allard, Director Building 1#, North Standing Rock Ave. Fort Yates, ND 58538 email: ladonnabrave1@aol.com Phone: 701-854-3698 Fax: 701-854-8595

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Kansas Cosmosphere And Space Center “Apollo 13” Courtesy: Kansas Cosmosphere And Space Center

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ounded in 1962, the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center started out as the Hutchinson Planetarium. It now consists of 105,000 square feet dedicated to space science exhibits and educational programs, including a planetarium, an IMAX® Dome Theater and the internationally recognized Hall of Space Museum.

The Cosmosphere houses the most significant collection of U.S. space artifacts, outside of the National Air and Space Museum, and the largest collection of Soviet space artifacts in the Western world, allowing it to tell the story of the Space Race in a way that no other museum can.

The Cosmosphere’s collection includes one-of-a-kind artifacts such as the Apollo 13 command module Odyssey, the space capsule Gemini X, the SR-71 Blackbird #961, and rare V-1 and V-2 rockets. It also has on display a complete set of Mercury, Gemini and Apollo spacecraft juxtaposed with a complete set of Russian Vostok, Voskhod and Soyuz spacecraft.

Approximately 217,000 visitors visit the Cosmosphere every year from every state and dozens of foreign countries. Named one of the first affiliates of the Smithsonian Institution in 1998, approximately 33,000 students visit the facility every year as part of school field trips.

More than 8,500 students in grades 7-10 have participated in the Future Astronaut Training Program since its inception in 1985. In addition, the Cosmosphere was just the fifth recipient of the U.S. Space Foundation’s Education Achievement Award for its variety of camp programs for participants of all ages

including hundreds of people 55 and older from around the country who have participated in the Cosmosphere’s Elderhostel Astronaut Training Program.

Named an official project of Save America’s Treasures by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the White House, the Cosmosphere is known worldwide for its space artifact restoration program including the complete restoration of Apollo 13 and Liberty Bell 7.

When Liberty Bell 7 completed its nationwide tour late in 2005 and returned for permanent display at the space museum, the Cosmosphere became one of only three locations in the world to have a flown Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo spacecraft.

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Adams County Museum Working Blacksmith Shop • Circa 1930’s Conoco Station Red Caboose • One Room Schoolhouse • Garden w/ Oriental Influence • Carlson Cultural Center With Changing Exhibits • Large Scale Collection, Bronze Sculptures, Painting And Quilts • Restored 1887 Victorian House • Hoffman Hall Containing Antique Equipment, Military Display & Scale Collections w/ Antique Tools, Farm Machinery, Household Goods, Jail And Other Exhibits.

Main History Museum Contains 1890’s Clothing, Children’s Memorabilia, Miniature Farm Replicas, Working Miniature Machinery, Earth Science & Fluorescent Displays, Archeological Artifacts & Other Displays. Main Museum Donations. $2.00 Per Person For Conducted Tours. Please Call For Group Reservations 9601 Henderson Road • Brighton, CO 80601

303-659-7103 • Fax (303) 659-7988

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Bisbee, Arizona Queen Mine Tours

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n 1877 a reconnaissance detail of army scouts and cavalrymen was sent to the Mule Mountains to search the area for renegade Apaches. What civilian tracker Jack Dunn found instead were signs of mineralization indicating the presence of lead, copper and possibly silver. The first mining claim was staked in what would later become the City of Bisbee. The filing of this claim, and a multitude of others filed by George Warren, sent prospectors and speculators scurrying to the Mule Mountains in hopes of striking it rich. Numerous rich ore bodies were located and Bisbee soon became known as the "Queen of the Copper Camps" During almost a century of mining, 8 billion pounds of copper, 102 million ounces of silver and 2.8 million ounces of gold along with millions of pounds of zinc, lead and manganese were produced. By 1974 ore reserves had been depleted and December brought the announcement of the impending closure of mining operations in Bisbee. Phelps Dodge curtailed open pit operations that year and ceased underground operations in 1975. It appeared as though the queen was about to be laid to rest.

With the departure of its industrial base, the real estate market in Bisbee collapsed as hundreds of homes went up for sale.

The availability of cheap real estate drew retirees, "hippies" and eventually a new group of speculators. These new resi-

dents purchased property and slowly began to contribute to the renovation of the city.

The Bisbee of today is a well-known artist's community whose architectural and historic heritage has been preserved.

Located at the center of the natural and historic beauty of Cochise County, the city has transformed itself into the ideal spot for tourism. These benefits combined with "the most perfect year round climate" make it an attractive place to visit and a RH great place to call home.

National Buffalo Museum & Prairie Winds Gift Shop www.nationalbuffalomuseum.com

Open All Year

500 17th St. SE • Jamestown, ND

701-252-8648 • 800-807-1511

Evolution of the buffalo through displays and exhibits.

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Ice Cream Capital of the World

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e Mars, Iowa, has been officially recognized as “The Ice Cream Capital of the World®” since 1994, when Iowa lawmakers signed a resolution statement confirming that more ice cream is produced in Le Mars, Iowa, by a single company in one location than anywhere else on the planet.

“How much?” you ask. In excess of 120 million gallons of ice cream every year – and that’s no bull. Get it? No bull!

If you are an ice cream enthusiast... and you know, deep down, that you are, a visit to the Ice Cream Capital of the World Visitor Center Museum and vintage-themed Blue Bunny® Ice Cream Parlor should be a definite “must see” on your life’s list.

Located 25 miles north of Sioux City, Iowa, Le Mars has been the home to Wells’ Dairy, Inc., manufacturers of Blue Bunny ice cream and frozen novelties since it was founded here by Fred H. Wells Jr., in 1913. The “Ice Cream Capital of the World” Visitor Center Museum

and Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor are located at the intersection of Iowa Highways 3 and Business 75 (exit 118 off the bypass) in Le Mars and are open year ‘round. Guests to the museum will learn the history of ice cream, the history of Wells’ Dairy and the process of how ice cream is made. A simulated production theater experience will whet your appetite for the Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor, located adjacent to the museum. A wide variety of hard-dip ice cream, sundae specialties, malts, phosphates and more are available for purchase in the 1920’s themed parlor area.

The museum charges $3 admission for adults (age 13 and over); $1 for youth (ages 5 – 12) and children (four and under) are free. Museum tours are self-guided and will take 35-40 minutes.

Museum hours are seasonal; please call ahead (712-546-4090) or check our website www.wellsdairy.com for current hours of operation.

Whether you love Blue Bunny ice cream or simply love ice cream in general, make plans to visit the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” Museum and Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor in beautiful Le Mars, Iowa – where life is sweet! e

New 20,500 Sq. Ft. Museum

Hours: June-Sept. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday Oct.-May 10 a.m. - 5p.m. Tues.-Sat. • “USO” Reception Area • Laurence Mark Military Reference Library • Stan Price Video Viewing Room • POW / MIA Display • 9,000 Sq. Ft. Main Gallery With 85 8’ x 7’ Display Cases • 30’ x 60’ Flag From USS Abraham Lincoln • Civil War Medal Of Honor; Vietnam Medal Of Honor • Souvenir & Gift Shop • Artifacts From The Revolutionary War To Current Era Weapons • Uniforms • Equipment • Medals • Original Letters • Memorabilia Photographs • Wall Of Honor • Military Vehicles

100 S.W. Veterans Way • I-5, Exit 77 Chehalis, WA 98532 For Information Call:

(360) 740-8875

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W Wright Centennial W Museum M M Wright Wyoming Was Founded In 1976 With The Location In The Heart Of Coal Energy, Powder River Basin.

The Purpose Of The Wright Centennial Museum Is To Preserve And Interpret The History, Culture and Development Of Southern Campbell County. To Preserve For Public Education And Enjoyment, The History, Heritage And Environment Of Southern Campbell County.

Open May - August Mon. - Sat. Museum: (307) 464-1222 Appointments Call: (307) 464-1200 • (307) 939-1249 104 Ranch Ct. • Wright, WY

Working Gold Mine Gold Ore Sample Available For Directions Call

The Idaho Springs Information Center

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mine:

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Summer Hours 9am - 5pm 719.486.1229 120 West 9th Leadville, CO

Sweetwater County Historical Museum Railroad, Trails & Mining History Book & Gift Shop 3 E. Flaming Gorge Way Green River, WY 82935

(307) 872-6435

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Visit the Idaho Botanical Garden!

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orn of inspiration, hard work and numerous donations, the Idaho Botanical Garden has been a labor of love since the first seeds were sown in 1984. The Garden’s 33 acres, nestled in the Boise foothills, were originally part of the Old Idaho Penitentiary farm and nursery. The sandstone walls of the “Old Pen” form a unique and historic backdrop to the Garden’s spectacular horticultural displays.

We invite you to stroll among our many exquisite gardens and linger in whichever spot you find most captivating. Read a book, listen to the rhythm of a bubbling fountain, brush up on botanic names or relax and enjoy the solitude of the site.

Visitors to the Garden enjoy heirloom roses, lush shade specimens, aromatic herb collections, and native plant displays. Experience the many charms of hardscape – arbors, gates, walls, pathways, and an enchanting garden swing. Stroll through the English Garden’s abundant floral collection and feel the calm of the Meditation Garden. Walk the labyrinth. Linger with children and butterflies in their own special gardens. The new Lewis and Clark Native Plant Garden features four different biomes showing plants native to canyon, prairie, montane and wetlands recorded in the explorer’s journals.

Membership in the Idaho Botanical Garden offers free admission, discounts for classes, special events and in the Garden Store, quarterly newsletters, and advanced notice of continuing education classes and events.

For a complete listing of educational programs for youth and adults, community events, volunteer opportunities, and private event availability, visit the website at www.idahobotanicalgarden.org or call 208-343-8649 for more information.

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SPIRIT LAKE CASINO AND RESORT

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he Spirit Lake Nation has invested roughly over 14 million dollars into the 49,000 square foot Spirit Lake Casino. This facility has been in operation since June 1, 1996 and the tribe has added lodging to the facility along with RV camping sites and 6 rental cabins. The exceptional

view and location make staying at the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort an unforgettable experience. The 124 room resort and the recent addition of six fully furnished log cabins have made the resort truly a year round destination. The casino & resort is located on the scenic shores of Devils Lake and just 7 miles south of Devils Lake, ND on Highway 57.

HISTORY: The first tribal casino in North Dakota was opened in St. Michael, ND, housing 50 video slot machines and pull-tabs, employing approximately 35 people. In 1993 blackjack tables and reel slots were added. Then, in 1994 the tribe renovated a gymnasium and added an additional casino in Tokio, ND. This development created employment for 191 people with 75% being Native Americans. Presently, the casino employs approximately 450 employees and is the first in North Dakota to feature ticket only machines 100%.

At present, the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort has expanded to include a bingo hall, a full service marina with pavement (boasting the best access to the lake), an RV camp with 24 hour security, and 6 fully furnished cabins available year round.

Spirit Lake Casino & Resort offers the largest variety of games in the state.

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Remembering the Unity of the Buffalo

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fter many oppressive years of reservation life the dream of free roaming buffalo, was reignited in 1932 by tribal leaders of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The vision was to re-establish a tribal buffalo herd that would once again roam the land of the Oglala. Tribal leaders acquired the majestic buffalo and established two areas as tribal game ranges, both on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Thus was the new beginning, the new way of life for the buffalo and the Lakota.

Today the Oglala Sioux Parks & Recreation Authority is responsible for managing the buffalo and elk herds for the tribe. We have grown the herd from 200

to nearly 700 head. In managing the herd we provide meat to family mem-

bers across the reservation, and provide by-products too many of the sun dances, provide trophy and non-trophy hunts, established a share cropping plan with tribal members, and provide profound

educational experiences for the youth and communities.

The buffalo are once again a significant part of the Lakota economy and way of life. Reconnecting the holistic beliefs and lifestyles, the buffalo is honored and each spring a celebration is held to celebrate the new life of the buffalo calf as well as the new life of the Lakota People.

Managing the buffalo herd is an immense challenge and one that can be experienced by all. If you are interested in attending a buffalo round up, scheduling a hunt or would like more information please give us a call at 605/455-2584 or check out our website at www.osprabuffalokeepers.com RH

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Accommodations

The Izaak Walton Inn L

isted on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Izaak Walton Inn was constructed in 1939 by the Great Northern Railroad. This historic Inn offers a full-service restaurant, twenty-nine charming rooms, four family suites and four one-of-a-kind caboose cabins all in an area of astounding beauty and quiet isolation.

Fall and Winter are special times at the Inn, one of the few area lodgings

open year-round. Our guided ski tours unlock the door to Glacier National Park’s pristine winter splendor. Wildlife, spectacular scenery, experienced guides (and over twenty feet of snow a winter) provide for memorable days of skiing. Trips can be tailored to any ski level and rental equipment is available upon request.

Located in Essex (pop. 42), just off HWY 2 between East and West Glacier in Northwest Montana. Fly into Glacier

at Tomichi Village 41883 E. Hwy. 50 Gunnison, CO 81230

Free WiFi • Free Hot Breakfast • Indoor Pool & Spa Coffee Makers • Microwaves / Fridges In All Rooms Exercise Room • Picnic Area

International Airport and rent a car for a scenic drive. Even better, ride Amtrak right to our door on the classic Empire Builder line. Rental cars are also available at the Inn. Don’t miss your chance to experience a true Montana Rocky Mountain winter at one of the country’s premiere XC and snowshoeing destinations.

See more information online at www.izaakwaltoninn.com or call us at 406-888-5700.

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Reservations (888) 325-1191

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3355 E. Pine Ave. Meridian, ID 83642

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www.countryinns.com •High-Speed Internet •Indoor Pool •Fitness Center •Suites

West Yellowstone Wonders await outside Beautiful oversized Rooms • Hot Tubs Yellowstone’s gate… Stay and 100 ft. Water Slide • Free Wireless Internet sled with All Yellowstone Sports. Conference Room • Two Meeting Rooms Guided tours and independent rentals available … Make your deep powder dreams come true.

Book your sledding adventure today!

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301 Madison Ave. West Yellowstone, MT 59758

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Why Choose A Bed And Breakfast?

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ll over the country people are discovering the new versions of the old style Bed and Breakfast inns. In the olden days you would call them a “tourist home” or a “traveler’s rest.” Now most are called inns, lodges, or Bed and Breakfasts and people are reconnecting to with great alternative to ho-hum motels.

In South Dakota we offer over 60 Bed and Breakfast inns that are all uniquely different, with one common feature - Personal Attention. Weary travelers have discovered the pleasure of having a person with local knowledge always available to provide information about the local area.

The Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of

South Dakota Feature the INN-Route, a way to travel across the state, stop-

ping often in smaller communities or

rural areas with the intent of exploring the lesser known yet still incredible places.

Need to know the best kept secret in the region? Ask your innkeeper. Want to find out-of-the-way hiking trails that won’t be littered with people?

Ask your innkeeper. Hoping for a romantic get-away with no stress or noise pollution? Try a bed and breakfast that offers deluxe rooms with wonderful bedding, jetted spa tubs or hot tubs under the moonlight.

And then there are the meals. Most bed and breakfast inns offer a full breakfast. They often include hearty entrees with home baked goodies on the side. In some areas you can also

Ocean Terrace Condominiums

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cean Terrace Condominiums is located in the quiet south end of Lincoln City, Oregon. Located 65 feet above the sand, with one of the most spectacular views on the Oregon Coast, we are the perfect spot to relax while you are exploring the area.

Each 1 bedroom unit at Ocean Terrace is individually owned so no two rooms are alike, each has its’ own unique décor.

We are sure you will find the perfect unit for you, whether it’s a romantic get-away or a family vacation. All ocean view units have fully equipped kitchens, living room, and full bath. Non-view units have either full equipped kitchens or effi-

ciency kitchens. There are DVD players

as well as internet access in all units. We

Vineyard Inn

In the Heart of Wine Country

Complimentary Continental Breakfast Jacuzzi Suites Available King & Queen Beds Microwave, Refrigerator In-Room Coffee • Indoor Pool & Spa Guest Laundry • Wireless Internet Pet Friendly Rooms Available Commercial Group Rates AAA & AARP Discounts

2035 S. HIGHWAY 99W MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128 1.800.285.6242 503.472.4900

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also have an indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, pool table, table tennis and beach access from the property. We are a smoke-free establishment and we do not allow pets on the premises.

At Ocean Terrace Condominiums we pride ourselves in making sure this is an establishment where you can come relax, and bring the whole family. We have barbeques and picnic tables for those fun family dinners, or a romantic dinner under the setting sun. We are sure that you will find what you are looking for, and we will do our best to ensure that you have a great vacation at Ocean RH Terrace Condominiums.

Cascade Inn Outdoor Heated Pool • Year-Round Outdoor Jacuzzi River Front Picnic BBQ Area • Free Continental Breakfast Pets Welcome • High Speed Internet

(509) 996-3100 • Resv: (800) 468-6754 1006 Hwy. 20 • Winthrop, WA 98862

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Come Relax and Unwind in the Heart of Wine Country

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ith the gas prices ever increasing, and the work week becoming longer, why not plan a special get-a-way to the Red Lion Inn & Suites located in McMinnville, Oregon. There are over 35 wineries, each offering wine tasting and tours. McMinnville has many activities to choose from, including the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, Spirit Mountain Casino, which is 30 minutes away, and the towns historic downtown which boasts many unique shops and

first class restaurants.

If you prefer to stay indoors, then come and relax in our newly renovated rooms.

There are 67 spacious guest rooms to choose from, including Jacuzzi and 2 room suites. All the rooms include inroom coffee, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, microwaves, mini fridges. The pool and spa are located on the first floor.

Red Lion Inn & Suites is not only a relaxing retreat; it includes services for businesses with 2 meeting facilities. Our Willamette room can accommodate up

to 75 people in a variety of different seating options, and our Harvest room can provide space for 20 to 25 people.

After a restful sleep on our pillow top mattresses, come down and enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast, which includes, but is not limited to: waffles, donuts, bread, bagels, cereal, hard boiled eggs, and bacon.

If you are looking to reserve a room or simply have more questions about our wonderful property please call 503472-1500 or 1-888-489-1600.

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arrange to have a dinner at the inn featuring local specialties, which in South Dakota usually include beef, buffalo or pork.

Some of our inns even offer entertainment. At certain times you may be able to join a group of fellow travelers who are at a murder mystery dinner theater, and you are the actors. Some inns offer evening desserts, night time star gazing, or day time bird watching, along with horseback rides, four wheel tours and “chores.”

If you have a particular interest, don’t hesitate to ask your innkeeper if there are any opportunities to pursue that while in the area.

Winter sports often bring travelers to bed and breakfast inns. What could be nicer than waking up to the scent of hot coffee brewing after spending the evening before in front of a big fireplace warming up after a full day of skiing?

The South Dakota State Motto is “Land of Infinite Variety.” Beyond the beautiful Black Hills are the uniquely different Badlands, the bluffs and woodlands of the Lewis and Clark trail that follows the mighty Missouri River, the fishing opportunities along the Missouri and into all the glacial lakes of the northeast region.

There are heritage farms and ranches, Sioux Indian villages, forts, Hutterite Colonies - and all across the state are warm and friendly innkeepers who will help you make the very most of your RH travels through this great state.

2533 Three Mile Ln. McMinnville, OR • Indoor Pool & Spa • Conference & Meeting Rooms • Jacuzzi Suites Available • Complimentary Continental Breakfast • In-Room Coffee • Microwave, Refrigerator • Guest Laundry • Commercial/Group Rates • AAA & AARP Discounts • Pay Per View • Newly Remodeled • Free Wireless Internet

Red Lion inn & SuiteS McMinnviLLe

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Remember when traveling was fun?

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hether for leisure or business a stay at any of the Blair Hotels properties will leave you refreshed. The Buffalo Bill Village Resort in Cody, Wyoming is home to Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn and the Buffalo Bill (Cabin) Village. The Holiday Inn and Comfort Inn have rooms equipped all the features you expect as a traveler, including high speed wireless internet and cable television. The Buffalo Bill (Cabin) Village (open May through September) is a historical hotel consisting of individual log cabins offering nostalgic accommodations with all the modern com-

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forts. During the summer we invite all guests to the Boardwalk and our complimentary welcome reception each evening. All guests have access to the outdoor courtyard heated pool, QT’s Restaurant and the Bottom’s Up Lounge. The entire complex is located in downtown Cody within easy walking distance to main streets and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

The Holiday Inn-Riverton Convention Center is located in the center of Wyoming on Highway 26. All guests have access to the indoor Fundome pool, Fitness Center, QT’s Restaurant and the Bottom’s Up Lounge. Riverton is in the heart of Wyoming enroute to Grand

Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.

Blair Hotels “Crown Jewel” is the Ranch at Ucross. This four-star guest ranch is located between the Black Hills of South Dakota and the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains on US Hwy 14A. Accommodations range from restored Victorian rooms in the main house, to modern hotel rooms, to family cabins along the bank of Piney Creek.

If we can assist in any way with the planning of your vacation or meeting, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-5275544 (Cody), 1-877-857-4834 (Riverton) or 1-800-447-0194 (Ucross). Visit our website: www.blairhotels.com.

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Wherever life takes you in the Rocky Mountains and beyond....

Best Western is there.SM

ALBERTA Best Western Westwood Inn

18035 Stony Plain Rd. Edmonton, AB T5S 1B2 (780) 483-7770 • (800) 557-4767 toll free www.bestwesternwestwood.com

KANSAS Best Western Wichita North Hotel & Suites

WYOMING Best Western Pioneer Motel

Hot Breakfast Buffet • Indoor Pool & Spa Free High Speed Internet

Best Western Sheridan Center

915 E. 53rd St. N. • Wichita, KS 67219 (316) 832-9387 • (316) 832-9443

COLORADO Best Western Sundance

MONTANA Best Western Heritage Inn

Best Western Bent’s Fort Inn

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903 Main St. • Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-9781 • (800) 626-1994 10950 E. US 50 • Las Animas, CO 81054 (719) 456-0011

1700 Fox Farm Road • Great Falls, MT 59404 (406) 761-1900 • (800) 548-8256

NEBRASKA Best Western Doublewood Inn

731 South Main • P.O. Box 87 • Lusk, WY 82225 (307) 334-2640 • Fax: (307) 334-2660 612 N. Main • Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-7421• (877) 437-4326

www.bestwestern.com/sheridancenter Blackstone Grill/Main Street Tavern • Convention, Meeting, and Banquet Facilities • Free Hi-Speed Internet • Indoor Pool & Spa • Complimentary Hot Breakfast

1400 E. Interchange Ave. • Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 258-7000 • 1(800) 554-7077 Toll Free

1-800-WESTERN bestwestern.com

Each Best Western hotel is independently owned and operated. ©2009 Best Western International, Inc.

KANSAS Concordia 1320 Lincoln Hwy. • (785) 243-4200

NEBRASKA Nebraska City I-29 & Hwy. 2 Exit 10 • P.O. Box 68 • (712) 382-2828

MINNESOTA St. Cloud I-94 Exit Hwy.15 N. • 50 Park Ave. S. • (320) 253-5530

SOUTH DAKOTA Sioux Falls/41st Street 4100 W. 41st St. • (605) 361-9719

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Windmill Inns’ Top-Notch Services, Unique Amenities Generate Rave Reviews from Guests

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ou know you’re doing something right when guests say their only disappointment is not finding your hotels everywhere they travel.

The Scottsdale-based group of six hotels—three in Roseburg, Ashland, and Medford, Ore., and three in Surprise/ Sun City, Chandler, and Tucson, Ariz.— Is earning rave reviews from guests who have experienced Windmill Inns & Suites’ spotless guestrooms and public areas, top-notch service and highly affordable rates. Guest satisfaction is so high that many patrons take the time to not only fill out comment cards, but to write glowingly of their experience.

“Our hallmark has always been great rates; sincere, friendly service; and roomy, clean accommodations,” said Windmill Inns & Suites President and C.E.O John Cauvin, a 30-year hotel veteran who in 1984 purchased the thenstruggling Windmill Inns in Medford and

Roseburg and within a year turned them into highly successful, profitable properties—and has since built four more.

“It’s incredibly satisfying to have people tell us personally, in the lobby or at the front desk, that they’ve enjoyed their stay,” Cauvin said. “But when they take the time to write to us about how much they enjoyed the experience... well, that’s very special and meaningful to us. It tells us that all the hard work we put into delivering great service, clean accommodations and desired amenities—all at affordable rates—is being rewarded.”

At Windmill Inns, those amenities include free Continental breakfast, free local calls (and free access to long-distance calls), free daily newspapers for each guest, and free parking. Cauvin points out that some of these amenities are also offered at other hotels, so he’s implemented an amenity program that goes above and beyond the typical hotel offerings.

For example, all five Windmill Inns & Suites allow pets to stay—for free; all make bicycles available for free; all make available free lending libraries and free games for children; and all offer high-speed Internet access—for free—as well as access to free help-desk assistance, should the need arise, via a toll-free phone number. And there’s even a bonus included in the free Continental breakfast—guests can even make

their own waffles!

“We’ve always tried to do things that set us apart from our competitors and provide more satisfaction for our guests,” Cauvin said. “That’s been our philosophy for more than 20 years, and we’ve instilled it in our staff culture and emphasized it in our ongoing staff-training programs. We believe in it thoroughly, and that is why we’re proud to offer guests our unique, 110 percent guaranRH tee of satisfaction.”

Cedar Village Motel & R.V. Park 5415 W Sunset Hwy. Spokane, WA 99224

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This weekend’s excursion is in the Northwest.

OREGON

Comfort Inn-North 2280 Biddle Rd. • Medford, OR 97504 (916) 233-8453 • Fax: (541-772-0772

Quality Inn-Albany 1100 Price Rd. SE Albany, OR 97322 (541) 928-5050

Kids Stay Free • Indoor Pool & Spa Deluxe Cont. Breakfast • USA Today Microwaves/Refrigerator & Iron Free Internet Access Available

A recipient of the Platinum Award From Choice Hotels Deluxe Breakfast • WiFi • Indoor Pool & Spa • Business Center

Comfort Inn-South 60 Stewart Ave. • Medford, OR 97501 (916) 233-8454 • Fax: (541-772-0772

Quality Inn-Klamath Falls 100 Main St. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 882-4666

Kids Stay Free • Indoor Pool & Spa Deluxe Cont. Breakfast • USA Today Microwaves/Refrigerator & Iron Free Internet Access Available

Comfort Suites-S.W. Portland 11340 S.W. 60th Ave. Portland, OR 97219 (503) 768-4400 • (877) 768-4401 www.cspdx.com Indoor Pool • Exercise Room

www.choicehotels.com/hotel/OR413 Outdoor Seasonal Heated Pool & Spa WiFi • Extended Cont. Breakfast Microwave, Fridge, Coffee, Hair dryers in Every Room

WASHINGTON

Comfort Inn-Kelso 440 Three Rivers Dr. Kelso, WA 98826 • (360) 425-4600 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/wa060 Indoor Pool & Spa • Business Ctr. Wi-Fi • Comfort Sunshine Breakfast • Free Local Calls Free Newspaper

Quality Inn & Suites-Seattle 618 John St. • Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 728-7666

www.qualityinnseattle.com 3 Blocks From Seattle Center • Indoor Pool Free Parking • Shuttle Service • Cont.

Breakfast

Rodeway Inn-Stevenson 40 N E. 2nd St. • Stevenson, WA 98648 (509) 427-5628

Comfort Inn & Suites-Bremerton Cont. Breakfast • WiFi • Micro, Fridge & Cof5640 Kitsap Way. fee In All Rooms • Cable TV w/HBO Bremerton, WA 98312 AC Free (360) 377-7666 Wifi • Newly Renovated • Indoor Pool • Sleep Inn-Sea Tac Airport Meeting Space • Panoramic Views • Deluxe 20406 International Blvd.

Breakfast SeaTac, WA 98198 • (206) 878-3600 Airport Shuttle • Exercise Room • Free Comfort Suites Cont. Breakfast • Wireless Internet Downtown/Seattle Center Meeting Space Non-Smoking Rooms 601 Roy St. • Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 282-2600 Free Cont. Breakfast • Free WiFi Free Parking

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Scenic Byways and Scenic Inns-Colorado Offers Picturesque Places and Comfortable B&B Spaces…

by Sallie Clark, Marketing Chair of Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado, the Colorado Association of B&B Inns

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iving in Colorado, each time I travel around the state I’m reminded why this is such a great place to visit. It’s no wonder Katharine Lee Bates was inspired to write the words to America the Beautiful from atop 14, 110 foot Pikes Peak, just one of the fifty-eight 14,000 foot mountain peaks, known to us locals as “fourteeners”. Colorado offers scenery that is unsurpassed in its variety and beauty.

From our purple mountain majesties to

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our amber waves of grain, Colorado’s 25 scenic byways provide the perfect opportunity to pack up the car and seek out our spectacular hidden gems and experience friendly B&B lodging.

And what better way to make that Rocky Mountain getaway more special than to plan your trip around Colorado’s Scenic Byways while stopping for a restful and hospitable stay at one of Colorado’s quality bed and breakfasts.

Staying at a Bed & Breakfast Innkeep-

ers of Colorado (BBIC) inn, you’ll find great locations which embody the impression of Colorado…western heritage, mountains, plains, ranching, agriculture and most of all, homespun hospitality.

The website at www.byways.org/explore/states/CO/ lists the many byways throughout Colorado and along the way, you’ll find a warm welcome with great accommodations to make your exploration both adventurous and comfortable.

In 1998, the U.S. Secretary of Transpor-

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tation Rodney Slater stated, “the current administration believes that transportation is more than concrete, asphalt, and steel: it is about people, and about providing them with the opportunity to lead safer, healthier and more fulfilling

lives”. Here in Colorado, inns are standing by to fulfill your lives with vacation hospitality to restore your personal relaxation “tank” with an enjoyable stay.

The Colorado Byways offer you a chance to see our fabulous scenery and a sampling of some terrific B&Bs. The Colorado River Headwaters Byway drops from 1,700 feet to the past reservoirs and lush ranchlands, then continues to Grand Lake on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Starting or ending in Estes Park, bed and break-

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fasts including The Anniversary Inn, Black Dog Inn, Sonnenhof, Quilt House or Taharaa Mountain Lodge will help you start your day drive to Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs and Kremmling.

The Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway mirrors the paths of Zebulon Pike, Charles Goodnight, Juan Bautista de Anza and showcases rugged mountains, wildflowers, foothills and aspen trees. A stop at B&Bs in Pueblo at the Abriendo Inn or Jewel of the Canyons in Canon City would be an excellent choice stay after a two-hour drive or a full day tour which might include Bishop’s Castle, El Pueblo Museum, and Lake San Isabel.

Take in the San Juan Skyway Byway and travel the “road to the sky” which offers views of the towering San Juan Mountains to rolling hillsides speckled with ancient Indian pueblo ruins. Victorian towns also offer excitement and charm. You’ll want to schedule your overnight accommodations in one of the many towns close by or along the route.

Hot Springs will soak away troubles while visiting Elkwood Manor in lovely Pagosa Springs or Spangler House in Ouray. The little town of Ouray is

known fondly as the “Switzerland of the Rockies” because of its winding roads and picturesque overlook. Be sure to plan extra time when in the Durango area to stay in nearby Hesperus at Blue Lake Ranch where you can catch the

Durango-Silverton narrow gauge train or see Mesa Verde National Park just to the west. Arbor House Inn B&B in South Fork sits on the river bank forks of the Rio Grande to the east of famous Wolf Creek Pass and offers a peaceful setting after a busy day of traveling.

To top off the selection of byways, the Gold Belt Tour follows historic railroad and stagecoach routes leading to North America’s greatest gold camp, three world-class fossil sites and Phantom

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Canyon Road (cut along unpaved routes through winding canyons). Five byway areas allow a glimpse into rich heritage.

Starting in the Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region, which boasts one of the largest B&B communities, Crescent Lily, Holden House 1902, Hughes Hacienda, Old Town GuestHouse, Our Hearts Inn, St. Mary’s Inn, Summit House Inn, A Rocky Mountain Lodge, Eastholme in the Rockies, Chipita Lodge, 1892 Victoria’s Keep, Avenue Hotel, Blue Skies, Two Sisters Inn, Pikes Peak Paradise, Pikes Peak Resort, Woodland Inn, Stonehaven Inn, Carr Manor and Whispering Pines are all close by; offer-

ing varied architectural and decorating styles in urban, small town or mountain settings and each sure to appeal to any Colorado visitor.

While only four of the 25 Colorado Scenic Byways have been featured here with just a sampling of great B&Bs along the way, your exploration opportunities are endless. For more information on the Scenic Byways program, visit: www.byways.org/explore/states/CO/ and for general Colorado visitor information, check out www.Colorado.com .

Visit our www.InnsofColorado.org website or call 800-265-7696 for “inspected and approved” bed and break-

fasts throughout Colorado, order a free B&B state guide, and sign up for our free Colorado Inn-Spirations e-newsletter. Our Colorado BBIC member B&Bs are waiting to make your scenic road trip enjoyable and adventurous. So give us call now—the coffee’s on and the cinnamon rolls are baking…

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Black Dog Inn Inc.

970-586-0374 • 866-786-0374 157 Basalt Center Circle Basalt, CO 81621 970-927-3191 Toll Free: 877-379-6476

www.aspenalt.com Bed & Breakfast Available Year Round 2 Cabins • Sleep 1-6 Persons Ranch Style Meals Private 1200 Acre Pheasant Shooting Preserve Open Sept.-March Meeting & Conference Room Available Located 14.5 Miles N. of I-94, Exit 67

48 Cat Coulee Lane Hysham, MT 59038 Cell: 406-749-0095 or 406-342-5692 Fax: 406-342-5692

Small Weddings, Elopements And Romantic Getaways

650 South Saint Vrain Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517 www.blackdoginn.com • carlos@blackdoginn.com

P. O. Box 444 402 U.S. Hwy. 2 East East Glacier Park, MT 59434 All new, 2-story motel, with beautiful view of Rocky Mountains in the heart of East Glacier. Rooms with • 2 queens, 1 king • 1 suite with full kitchen, king bed • 1 double, 2 doubles, or 1 queen available at lower rate • New big cabins with full kitchens • phone, internet, Dish TV, refrigerators, microwaves, AC, and heat • open year round • state and government rate available

(406) 206-9331 phone/fax • www.circlermotel.net email: circlerm@3rivers.net

Energy Inn (307) 877-6901

42 Units • 11 Kitchenettes DD Phones • Air Conditioning WiFi Internet • Fridge/Microwave In Room • 2½ Acres of Parking

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Community

City of Ellensburg, Washington

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ecently voted one of the “Dozen Distinctive Cities of 2007” by the National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation, Ellensburg is the epitome of outdoor charm and historic beauty. There is always something happening in Ellensburg, no matter what the season! Join us in January for the local “Winterhop Brewfest,” where over 20 of Washington’s microbreweries sample their finest products. If summer is your preferred traveling season, then let the Ellensburg Rodeo on Labor Day weekend supply you with all the fun and excitement you and your family can handle. Our small town offers everything in events, from wine tasting and jazz festivals to river rafting and barrel racing.

No matter when you choose to come, let the friendly staff at the newly remodeled Ellensburg Quality Inn & Conference Center assist you in planning your next visit. With 106 guest rooms, a full service restaurant

and lounge, complimentary continental breakfast, high speed wireless and wired internet access, and indoor pool, the Quality Inn has everything you need. Our very own Cattleman’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant is home to the “Best Steak in Town”,

as well as other tasty dishes including an assortment of classic American entrees.

But it doesn’t stop with great service and wonderful food. The Quality Inn is the only facility in Ellensburg to offer on-site catering and multiple meeting facilities. Our property plays host to all types of events, from the very grand in size to the most

intimate gatherings, including birthday parties, business conventions, and government meetings. With over 5,000 square feet of conference and meeting space, our meeting rooms can hold up to 300 people.

Our experienced event staff will provide you with everything you need to make your next event a memorable one.

Looking for something a little newer?

Then try our sister hotel, the Holiday Inn Express. As the newest hotel in Ellensburg, the Holiday Inn Express offers a variety of rooms to choose from, including king suites, an indoor pool and Jacuzzi, and a deluxe continental breakfast that offers our famous cinnamon rolls. The Holiday Inn Express also offers the business traveler all the comforts of the office with in-room wireless internet, a boardroom facility, and a business center. Enjoy the luxury of a late checkout or earn miles towards a free flight on selected airfares when you become a Priority Club member.

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Quality Inn & Conference Center Welcome to Ellensburg’s only full service hotel.

• 106 Hotel Rooms • Lounge • Meeting Rooms • Banquet Facilities • Large Swimming Pool • Guest Laundry • 1 Jacuzzis • Large Hotel Lobby

ELLENSBURG

Cattleman’s Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant (home of the Best Steak in Town!)

The Quality Inn and Conference Center is conveniently located in the center of the state, one block north of Interstate 90 at exit 109.

1700 Canyon Rd – Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-925-9800 E-mail: frontdesk@ellensburginn.com

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Fitness Center Open 24 hours Indoor Pool – Whirlpool High Speed Internet Access Guest Self-Laundry Facilities Near Central Washington University, Historic Downtown Ellensburg, and the Ellensburg Rodeo and Fairgrounds Located just off exit 109

1620 CANYON RD. ELLENSBURG, WA 98926 UNITED STATES 1-509-962-9400 | Fax: 1-509-962-5330

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Colorado Northwestern Community College The Meeker Center Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Meeker Center is located at 345 Sixth Street. The Community/Continuing Education Coordinator for the Meeker Center ensures that Meeker residents are offered learning opportunities from arts and crafts to industry training. Stop in to visit or call 970-878-5227. The Center is equipped with videoconferencing capability, so students can attend classes in Meeker that are physically taught at either the Rangely or Craig campus locations.

A Brief History In 1962, Rangely College, a branch campus of Mesa Junior College, opened its doors for the first time to a freshman class of 82 students. The college’s initial programs included Dental Hygiene, Electronic Technology, Medical Office Assisting, and Arts & Science, with an Aerospace Program (flight training) added in 1967.

Eight years after its opening, Rangely College separated from Mesa Junior College and, in 1974, adopted the name Colorado Northwestern Community College, which better reflected the many communities the college serves. By 1985, three

Our classrooms are

MEEKER CENTER 345 6th Street Meeker, CO 81641

service area centers were open in Meeker, Hayden, and South Routt County. A vote by the electorate in Moffat County in 1990 created an affiliated junior college district and a mil levy tax-base to support a Craig branch campus.

The College Today

Now part of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), Colorado Northwestern relies on the support of the communities it serves. The College strives to provide training and education to meet the high demand of the region’s workforce needs, offering both degree and certificate programs. Colorado Northwestern educates over 3,000 individual students per year within its region. Colorado residents make up 86% of these students. Of these

resident students, the majority comes from the College’s service areas.

Colorado Northwestern is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The general education degree programs and core courses are guaranteed to transfer to any 4-year college in Colorado. The college offers both degree and certificate program options. The faculty members are experienced and dedicated to student success.

Besides quality general education and transfer degree programs, Colorado Northwestern Community College offers a wide range of career and technical programs, including Process Technology – Oil & Gas Emphasis, Dental Hygiene, Geographic Information Systems, Power Plant Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Technology Flight Training, Cosmetology Occupations, Criminal Justice, Natural Resources, and Nursing. Exciting new programs include Horsemanship & Horse Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Banking and Financial Services, Industrial Electrician, Massage Therapy, and HelicopRH ter Flight Training.

everywhere!

RANGELY CAMPUS 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648

CRAIG CAMPUS 50 College Drive Craig, CO 81625

Also serving Hayden and South Routt

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Welcome to

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ntario is nestled on the lush banks of the Snake River and is proud to be the first Oregon city you encounter when traveling west from the Idaho border. Once you enter the uniquely rugged landscape of the Treasure Valley, you will come to understand why many people never want to leave. Those who choose to live here understand the meaning and importance of a quality, family oriented lifestyle.

Thus, the community reflects the energy, distinction, and diversity of the surrounding geography.

Ontario is the kind of laid-back town you dream about when you want to get away from the hectic schedule of a busy, big city lifestyle. It is a town where you will find the people are genuine, authentic, friendly, and down to earth. It is a town with a fascinating history, rich traditions, and a diverse population.

Ontario boasts a myriad of recreational activities for all ages, interests and skill levels within driving distance from its downtown area. Here you can enjoy mountain biking, hiking, golfing, camping, sport fishing, bird watching, kayaking, river rafting, horseback riding and much more. Ontario is situated only two hours from four separate ski resorts including the world renowned Tamarack Ski Resort in Cascade Idaho. You can not only downhill ski to your heart’s content, but also snowmobile, cross country ski and ice skate as well. There are also 61 acres of lush parks within the city, so there are many opportunities to just enjoy the landscape.

Ontario is known for its wonderful annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade - the largest Christmas Parade in our region. It is held on the

first Saturday of December, although the weather may be cold, the people of Ontario are warm and friendly. We invite you to join us to watch the wonderful Christmas Parade and enjoy the mix of local entries of floats, marching bands, dignitaries and of course the

big guy himself Santa Clause!

Ontario is a city full of things to do, places to see, and four distinct and beautiful season’s, so anytime you choose to visit will be the perfect time. Visit us on our web site at www.ontariochamber.com RH

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Hi-Speed Internet • Outdoor Pool Cable TV & HBO • Lowest Rates in Town Microwave & Fridge • Weekly Rates Truck Parking

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Brookings Someplace Special

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ituated along Interstate 29, Brookings is a university town with much to offer visitors.

Brookings Summer Arts Festival The 38th annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival will be held July 11 and 12, 2009.

200 selected National artists display their wares along with 43 food booths, 20 historic, 12 antique and 10 children’s booths compliment the festivities in Pioneer Park on West Hwy. 14. Free entertainment on 3 stages. www.bsaf.com South Dakota Art Museum The Museum exhibits our permanent collections as well as bringing in a variety of contemporary and traditional artwork to the Museum. Children love the Kids Sensation Station, a room for

families to share; and the Museum Store offers original artworks from local, regional, and national artists. The Museum’s hours are: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 12 noon - 4 p.m. Located on Medary Ave. at Harvey Dunn Street: Phone 605-688-5423, Toll Free 1-866-805-7590; Website: www.southdakotaartmuseum.com State Agricultural Heritage Museum The State Agricultural Heritage Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of South Dakota’s rich agricultural heritage. The Museum is located on the South Dakota State University campus in the historic Stock Judging Pavilion. Exhibits include a 1915 farm house, an 1882 claim shanty,

a 1915 Case 65hp steam traction engine as well as a variety of tactors, farm implements and household items. Open daily. Free admission.

Accommodations For a complete listing of services and accommodations, visit our website at www.brookingssd.com RH

Dubois Museum & Wind River Historical Center A Living History Museum The Dubois Museum and Wind River Historical Center preserves and interprets the history and culture of the Upper Wind River Valley.

Summer Hours: Mid-June through Mid-September 9a.m. - 6p.m.

Winter Hours: Mid-September through Mid-June 10a.m. - 4p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday

909 West Ramshorn • P.O. Box 896 Dubois, Wyoming 82513 Phone: 307- 455-2284 FAX: 307- 455-2912 email: dmuseum@dteworld.com www.duboismuseum.org

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Historic Medora

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edora offers an opportunity for those people who want to find off the beaten path, out of the way remote places that offer solitude, a close up view and interaction with nature on a one-to-one basis and an ability to refresh and reframe their lives within the context of the circle of life.

The Maah Daah Hey Trail offers mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders 97 miles of scenic views through the badlands while meandering along the Little Missouri River. Along the trail, one can see many species of wildlife and experience a quality of place.

Open 24-hours a day, the Theodore Roosevelt National Park offers 95 miles of backcountry trails for hikers, horseback riders, birders, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, nature lovers or people just wanting fresh air, wide open spaces and a moment to reflect. Medora is a historical cultural mecca of the Northern Great Plains, located inside the rugged geography of the North Dakota badlands. There are seven museums that recall, display, and retell the history of the community, country and region.

Everyday in Medora is an experience– and it will be great in 2009. There are senior days, kids days, hiking days, horseback riding days, golfing days, nature days, and birding days.

The Pitchfork Fondue combines mouthwatering taste and breathtaking scenery from atop a bluff overlooking the town of Medora. The Burning Hills Amphithe-

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ater hosts the internationally recognized Medora Musical.

As a cultural heritage center, Medora is home to seven museums. The Billings County Museum, Harold Schafer Heritage

• All Horse Flag Day Parade in June • Bird Walk in June • Antique Car Show in June • Independence Day Parade in July • National Day of the Cowboy in July

Center, Medora Doll House, North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, Theodore Roosevelt National Park Visitor Center Museum, and Transportation Museum all celebrate and preserve Medora’s old west flavor.

Annual events in Medora are as follows: • Wildlife Show and Feed in November • Old Fashioned Cowboy Christmas in December • Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering in May

• Home on the Range Rodeo in August • Burning Hills Bash in September • Surprise Weekend – Hot Air Balloon Rally in September For more information, contact the Medora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, P.O. Box 364, 475 4th Street, Medora, ND, 58645; phone: 701-6234829; e-mail: bcm@midstate.net; web: RH www.medorand.com

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Saratoga/Platte Valley By: Stacy Crimmins, Executive Director

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here’s nothing more peaceful than to stand in the middle of a forest full of pines after the morning dew evaporates in the sunshine.

Do you hear the sound of silence: the aspen leaves “quaking” and the meadowlark’s warble? You can experience this in the Snowy Range and the Sierra Madres, located between Encampment and Saratoga.

There’s nothing more exhilarating than a big stretch after climbing out of your tent in the morning or climbing a boulder just because it’s there. You can also experience this in the Snowy Range and Sierra Madres of southeastern Wyoming.

There’s nothing more spine-tingling than to skillfully reel in a plump, colorful trout, measure him up, and gently release him back into the babbling stream. And you can experience this in the solitude of the Medicine Bow National Forest, just a few miles from the busy interstate. Blue herons, bald eagles, pronghorn antelope and mule deer are plentiful, and so are the acres of public lands.

In the pristine Platte Valley, you will experience wilderness areas without crowds, hear the crackling pine needles under your feet, smell the bountiful wildflowers, and watch a new fawn play in the sun. Then let your senses rejuvenate with a tingling soak in the mineral hot springs in Saratoga. Legend has it that these are medicinal waters and were enjoyed by Indian tribes in the area for many years. The municipal soaking pool has an average temperature of 117 degrees and is free and open everyday,

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all day and night, all rear round! Did we mention it was free?

The Platte Valley is surrounded by the Sierra Madre and Snowy Range mountains with the Upper North Platte River winding through the town of Saratoga.

The Encampment River flows through Riverside and feeds into the Platte River. These rivers boast some of the best fishing in the western United States for Blue Ribbon Trout. Be sure to travel the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, which links the Platte Valley and Laramie via a 10, 847 foot seasonal mountain pass.

In the colder months, the Snowies are rated #3 for snowmobiling by SnoWest Magazine top 15 places to snowmobile in Wyoming. Groomed trails for cross country skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers exceed 300 miles, and with an annual snowfall of over 200”, there is sure to be plenty of powder for everyone.

Here in the Upper North Platte River Valley, the Old West truly is alive and well. The low-key lives of ranchers and cowboys still ring true, and the people continue to hold dear their deep sense of Western history. Our version of a “traffic jam” is when the cattle are crossing the road on their way to a new pasture.

The Town of Encampment has a rich history dating back to the mining boom days of the 1880s. The Grand Encampment Museum, open Memorial Day through Labor Day, allows you to relive much of this history with their exhibits, cabins, an old printing press, and even a two-story outhouse for winters with deep snow.

Saratoga Museum offers interpretive displays, maps and dioramas. Exhibits include archeology, tie hacks and geology.

The museum has a beautiful pavilion that hosts summer-time concerts and weddings for a most distinctive experience.

Shopping in the Valley is a unique experience with specialty shops to fill your every need. Whether you are looking for something special for you, your home, your family or your horse, it can be found in the Platte Valley. Hungry?

Choose hand-crafted burgers, tasty sandwiches, the perfect steak, or homemade ice cream in one of the many restaurants and cafes.

The Valley hosts several events throughout the year including Saratoga Lake Ice Fishing Derby, Sierra Madre Winter Carnival, Don Erickson Memorial Chariot Races, Festival of Birds, Woodchopper’s Jamboree & Rodeo, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet, Festival of the Arts, Independence Day Parade, Grand Encampment Cowboy Poet Gathering, Living History Days, Platte River Rodeo Association Rodeo, Steinley Cup Official State Microbrewery Competition, Chili Cook-Off and Saratoga Bullfest, Sierra Muzzleloaders Mountain Man Rendezvous & Black Powder Shoot, Coppers Days Festival, Antique Tractor Pull and Melodrama, Lighted Christmas Parade, Winter Wonderland, and Festival of Trees!

For more information about the “Good Times Valley,” visit our website www.saratogachamber.info or call RH 307-326-8855.

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Golf, Hiking, Day Trips and More: Williams, Arizona is the Best of Route 66 And “Gateway to the Grand Canyon”®

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ool summers and high elevations make Williams one of the most picturesque and visitor-friendly communities along historic Route 66. With average summer temperatures of 85 degrees and nearly 7000 feet above sea level, travelers have a wonderful variety of activities and events to choose from: golf, hunting, hiking, shopping, camping, fishing, or simply cruising along Route 66.

Travel to America’s greatest natural wonder, the Grand Canyon, in style by boarding the Grand Canyon Railway at the depot in Williams and taking the 65 mile two-hour tour journey by rail. Package tours are available by going online to www. thetrain.com Outside the Grand Canyon Railway depot, daily gunfights involving costumed Wild West outlaws are on display to the public.

With dust flying and guns blazing, these re-creations have become a staple of Williams summertime events. Wild West Junction continues the western tradition in Williams with a fabulous Museum, shows, live entertainment, restaurants and themed rooms.

Lots of Activities! Elephant Rocks Golf Course in Williams

offers some of the most scenic and challenging golfing in the state. Rent their banquet hall or book your tee-time online at www.elephant-rocks.com. Families enjoy the Grand Canyon Deer Farm with charm that lends itself as the perfect place to bring children and learn about and interact with animals. A day trip to the Planes of Fame Air Museum is incredible. Sycamore Canyon wilderness will take your breath away. The Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation Area is a family-oriented ski, snowboard and tubing resort.

The allure of Route 66 still brings streams of visitors who traverse this Scenic Byway annually. Williams has a wonderful and vibrant Historic Main Street loop, that you can enjoy by carriage ride or walking tour. With 38 great accommodations (1512 Rooms!), 28 Restaurants, and 36 Shops and Galleries, you will find plenty to keep you entertained. Award winning restaurants and sophisticated Bed and Breakfasts make Williams a great destination during your time in Northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon State. Call 1-800-863-0546 for more information or visit www.williamschamber.com RH

Skyview Junction LLC Amoco Station Truck Stop • Hunting & Fishing Licenses • Deli Food • Soft Ice Cream Pizza & Subs • Broasted Chicken Video Lottery

18 Miles East of Brookings at Hwy Jct. 13 & 14 Elkton, SD 57026

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Dining

Pinot Perfection in Oregon’s Willamette Valley Photo Credit: Mr. Janis Miglavs

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ome to the Pinot Noir grape, as well as other members of the Pinot family like Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, Oregon’s Willamette Valley landscape has remained virtually unchanged in its 40 year wine history. While the slow, meandering pace has increased a bit and sloping vineyards blanket more of the horizon, the valley has remained accessible to wine lovers eager to meet a winemaker or taste wine directly from a barrel. The

Willamette Valley’s long, broad slice of wine country has grown to more than 200 wineries and tasting rooms nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Coastal Range, providing a perfect balance of sun-drenched summers, warm fall days with cool evenings and mild winters.

For the past few decades, wine tourists have descended on the Willamette Valley for its two popular open house weekends during Thanksgiving (November 27-29,

Our family was among the first to plant a vinyard in the Willamette Valley and are proud to have some of the oldest vines in the region. We are firm believers that producing high quality wine starts with carefull attention to detail in the vinyard.

• Intriguing Rieslings • Elegant Pinot Noirs

WINE SALE

Buy 3 Wines For The Price Of 2!

Call ahead for appointments:

VITAE SPRINGS VINYARD Tel: (503)581-3411 • Fax: (503) 581-7999

3675 Vitae Springs Road • Salem, Oregon 97306

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2009) and Memorial Day (23-25, 2009).

Today, the valley is popular all year long with new events such as 150 Days of Wine in the Willamette Valley running through Labor Day weekend and celebrating Oregon’s 150th birthday. Red, White and True Oregon Wines marks the Willamette Valley Wineries Association’s inaugural Fourth of July weekend in wine country. The region’s smaller American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) have also created special weekend events like Dundee Hills Passport Tour (April 18-19), Yamhill Carlton Open House (April 25), Discover the McMinnville AVA (July 16) and Chehalem Mountains Winegrower’s Explore, Tour & Taste (September 5-7). For a detailed listing of all events, please visit www. willamettewines.com. Visitors can also order a free 2009 Guide to Willamette Valley Wineries with a detailed map and listings for wineries and tasting rooms throughout the region.

Where to Sip: Visit the Willamette Valley Wineries Association website at www.willamettewines.com for a complete list of member wineries and tasting rooms with links to member websites. Or call 503-646-2985 to order a wine touring map. There are also ideas for Where to Stay, Where to Eat and Other Things to do in the WilRH lamette Valley. www.ritzhospitalitymag.com

Gold Mine Eatery restaurant & Bar

Rock City Manor RV Park 3867 highway 21 P.O. Box 573 Idaho City, ID 83631

(208) 392-2233

Twin Wok Chinese Food & Lunch Buffet 11-2 Everyday $7.95 per adult $4.95 per child Ely, NV

(775) 289-3699

D&K Outpost LLC Gas • Groceries Bar & Home Cooking Restaurant

(605) 852-2889 Hwy. 14 W. & 47 N. Highmore, SD 57345 Karen Swenson

Where great food & good friends go hand in hand.

Open 7 Days A Week From 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Dining Room Open 7 Days 6 a.m. - 1 a.m.

541-382-4592

927 N.W. Bond • Bend, Oregon www.homestead.com/ddbargrill

Located at 5th & Ash Toledo, WA 98591

(360) 864-4867

Where a stranger is just a friend we haven’t met yet.

Burgers, French Fries, Chicken Strips, etc.

16 Shake Flavors!

INVASION

Restaurant & Bar Brandin’ Iron Bar & Lounge Dance Hall & Keno 3 GENERATION FAMILY RESTAURANT

“Famous for over 57 years” 308-254-9080 2126 Illinois St. Sidney, NE 69162

J.W. Hugus

Down Home Cookin’ & Spirits Since 1943

BETTY’S PLACE

Restaurant&Catering Dine by the River on our Deck!

405 First St. • Saratoga, Wyo. Open 7 Days a week 6:00 a.m. - 9 p.m.

307-326-5046

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Homemade Homestyle Cooking

“ Come as a Stranger, Leave as a Friend! ” 343 Nolan Ave Kaycee, WY 82639 Crosby & Amanda Taylor ~ Owners ~

(307) 738-2211

* 23 Beers on Tap! * Domestic, Micros, Imports! * Happy Hour!

Mon.-Fri. 4-8pm, Sunday All Day!

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Marketplace

accommodations A - Maverik Motel

LUPINE INN

Exercise Area • Indoor Pool • Cable TV • WiFi • A/C Full Kitchens • Recliners & Coffee In Every Room Large 2 Room Suites • Mini Museum Open Year-Round

702 S Hauser Red Lodge, Montana 59068

625 N. 6th Street Greybull, WY 307-765-4626

Toll Free:888-567-1321 www.lupineinn.com

Cody Lodging Company 1102 Beck Ave. Cody, WY 82414

800-587-6560 • 307-587-6000 www.codylodgingcompany.com

The Historic Virginian Hotel

“When You Call Me That Smile” On Historic Registry • Hotel • Restaurant • Bar 404 Lincoln Hwy. • Medicine Bow, WY 82329

406-446-1321

Nez Perce Motel

Wireless Internet & Cable TV In Every Room P.O. Box 123 • 509 Hwy 43 Wisdom, MT 59761 • (406) 689-3254 wdm3254@smtel.com

Salmon River Motel

www.historicvirginianhotel.net

104 Courthouse Drive Salmon, ID 83467 (208) 756-8880 Sincere “small town” Hospitality www.salmonmotel.com

LA CASA MOTEL

Sunlac Inn

(307) 379-2377 historicvirginianhotel@gmail.com

238 1st Ave. N. • P.O. Box 91 Glasgo, MT (406) 228-9311 or 1(877) 228-9311 13 Rooms • DSL • Non-Smoking Rooms Pets Ok • All Major Credit Cards Accepted

bar/tavern Brews Brothers Pub

* 23 Beers on Tap! * Domestic, Micros, Imports! * Happy Hour! Mon.-Fri. 4-8pm, Sunday All Day! Located in the Northgate Shopping Center 6928 W. State • Boise, ID 83703

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310 4th Ave SE Lakota, ND 58344 (701) 247-2487 www.sunlacinn.com

dining Paragon Cafe Good Home Cooking • Meals & Soups 26 + Years In Business 107 Main St. W. • Mohall, ND 58761 (701) 756-6415 Open 7 Days A Week

Calm, Quiet, Restorative

• Massages • Private SPA’s • Movies • Fireplaces • Fishing, Hiking, Golfing • Over 22 things to do • 2 hrs. W. Portland

WHEELER on the BAY Lodge WheelerontheBay.com

Call: 1-800-469-3204

pharmacy peace garden pharmacy Main Street, Dunseith, ND (701) 244-5711 “The Friendly Staff at Peace Garden Pharmacy Welcomes You to Dunseith!”

Located on Hwy. 281 North of Dunseith, Commemorates the friendship between Canada and the United States.

recreation Peabody Creek RV Park

2nd & Lincoln Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 457-7092 or (800) 392-2361 www.peabodyrv.com Located in the heart of Port Angeles

Riverbend RV Park

19961 Hwy. 20 • Twisp, WA 98856 Between Twisp & Winthrop FHU Riverside Sites • WiFi

(509) 997-3500 • (800) 686-4498 www.riverbendrv.com

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Advertiser Index A Maverik Motel 44 Adams County Museum 16 Affordable Inns - Gunnison 24 All Yellowstone Sports 25 America’s Best Value Inn - Cascade Inn 26 America’s Best Value Inn - Torrington 34 Andrea Carlson 38 Armstead Campground & RV Park 10 Aspenalt Lodge 34 Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado 32 Best Western - Arizonian Inn 5 Best Western - Baugh Motel 5 Best Western - Bent’s Fort Inn 29 Best Western - Bronco Inn 5 Best Western - Butch Cassidy Inn 5 Best Western - Canoga Park Motor Inn 5 Best Western - Canyon de Chelly Motel 5 Best Western - Canyonlands Inn 5 Best Western - Capitol Reef Resort 5 Best Western - Colorado River Inn 5 Best Western - Cotton Tree Inn, Pocatello 5 Best Western - Desert Winds 5 Best Western - Doublewood Inn 29 Best Western - Golden Lion Hotel 5 Best Western - Heritage Inn, MT 29 Best Western - Heritage Inn, WA 5 Best Western - Klamath Inn 5 Best Western - Montezuma Inn & Suites 5 Best Western - Oak Meadows Inn 5 Best Western - Othello Inn 5 Best Western - Pioneer Motel 29 Best Western - Rama Inn, WA 5 Best Western - Sawtooth Inn & Suites 5 Best Western - Sheridan Center 29 Best Western - Sundance 29 Best Western - The Vineyard Inn Motel 26 Best Western - Tillamook Inn & Suites 5 Best Western - Walla Walla Suites Inn 5 Best Western - Westwood Inn 29 Best Western - Wetherill Inn 5 Best Western - Wichita North Hotel & Suites 29 Best Western Inn - Tooele 5 Betty’s Place 43 Black Dog Inn 34 Blair Hotels 28 Brews Brothers Pub 43, 44 Brookings Convention & Visitors Bureau 38 Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum 15 Cat Coulee Beds N Birds 34 Cedar Village Motel & RV Park 30 Circle R Motel 34 Clarion Hotel - Eureka 2 Clarion Hotel - Sacramento 2 Clarion Inn & Conference Ctr - Garden City 48 Clearwater Drifters & Guide Shop 8 Cody Lodging Company 44 Colorado Northwestern Community College 36 Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center 12 Columbia River Journeys 13 Comfort Inn - Canon City 46 Comfort Inn - City Center, Los Angeles 2 Comfort Inn - Cody 46 Comfort Inn - Denver International Airport 46 Comfort Inn - Garden City 48 Comfort Inn - Jamestown 48 Comfort Inn - Kearney 48 Comfort Inn - Kelso 31 Comfort Inn - Medford, North 31 Comfort Inn - Medford, South 31 Comfort Inn - North Platte 48 Comfort Inn - Omaha at the Zoo 48 Comfort Inn - Pueblo West 46 Comfort Inn - Salida 46 Comfort Inn - Sioux Falls 48 Comfort Inn - Southwest 48 Comfort Inn - South Wichita 48 Comfort Inn - Sterling 46

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This weekend’s excursion is in the Rockies.

COLORADO

Comfort Inn-Cañon City 311 Royal Gorge Blvd.

Cañon City, CO 81212 • (719) 276-6900 Indoor Pool & Spa • WiFi • Cont. Breakfast Guest Laundry • Non-Smoking In-Room Coffee • Pets Allowed

Comfort Inn-Denver International Airport 16921 E. 32 Ave. • Aurora, CO 80011 (303) 367-5000 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/co732

Comfort Suites-Fort Collins 1415 Oakridge Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80525 • (970) 206-4597 Indoor Pool & Spa • Deluxe Breakfast Free Hi-Speed Internet & Business Center Micro & Fridge In All Rooms

Quality Inn & Suites-Fort Collins 4001 S. Mason St. • Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 282-9047 Exercise Room • Free Cont. Breakfast Internet • Non-Smoking Rooms • Pets Allowed • Indoor Pool • Whirlpool

Comfort Inn-Pueblo West 77 S. Radnor Dr. • Pueblo West, CO 81007 (719) 547-9400

Rodeway Inn-Cortez 1120 E. Main St. • Cortez, CO 81321 (970) 565-3761 • (970) 564-9320

Comfort Inn-Salida 315 E. Rainbow Blvd., US 50 (719) 539-5000

Comfort Inn-West Yellowstone 638 Madison Ave. West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-4212 • (888) 264-2466

Indoor Pool & Spa • Cont. Breakfast Exercise Room • Hi-Speed Internet

Indoor Heated Pool & Spa • Deluxe Cont. Breakfast Free WiFi & Guest Computer In Lobby Oversized Rooms With Double Vanities

Comfort Inn-Sterling 2020 Leisure Ln. • Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 522-3700

Business Center • Exercise Room • Free Cont. Breakfast • Hi-Speed Internet • Meeting Space Indoor Pool • Non-Smoking Rooms

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MONTANA

www.westyellowstonecomfortinn.com Large Heated Indoor Pool & Spa • WiFi Free Cont. Breakfast • Micro & Fridge in All Rooms 5 Blocks From Yellowstone National Park!

WYOMING

Comfort Inn-Cody 1601 Sheridan Ave. • Cody, WY 82414 (307) 587-5556 (local) (800) 527-5544 (toll free) Comfort Inn & Suites-Rawlins 2366 East Cedar St. Rawlins, WY 82301 • (307) 324-3663 Comfort Inn & Suites-Riverton 2020 N. Federal Blvd. • Riverton, WY 82501 (307) 856-8900 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/wy052 Business Center • Internet • Indoor Pool Free Deluxe Cont. Breakfast Fitness Center • Guest Laundry • Hot Tub

Rodeway Inn & Suites Pronghorn Lodge 150 East Main St. • Lander, WY 82520 (307) 332-3940 Cont. Breakfast • Hot Tub Restaurant On-site • Exercise Room

Destination Super COLORADO Cortez 505 E. Main St. (970) 565-8888 Durango 20 Stewart Dr. (970) 259-0590 Florence/ Canon City 4540 State Hwy. 67 (719) 784-4800 MONTANA Gardiner/ Yellowstone Park Hwy. 89 S. (406) 848-7401

WYOMING Casper/East I-25 Exit 185 269 Miracle St. (307) 237-8100 www.timberlinehotels.com

Jackson Hole Hwy. 16 & I-25 750 S. Hwy. 89 (307) 733-6833 www.jacksonholesuper8.com jacksonsuper8@wyom.net

Casper/West I-25 Exit 188B S on Poplar 3838 CY Ave. (307) 266-3480 www.timberlinehotels.com

Laramie I-80 Exit 310 1987 Banner Rd. (307) 745-8901

Green River Bus. 80 & U.S. 30 280 W. Flaming Gorge (307) 875-9330

Powell 845 E. Coulter Ave. (307) 754-7231 • (866) POW-SUP8 Fax (307) 754-3387 www.powellsuper8.com Pool & spa • Business center Expanded breakfast

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Rawlins I-80 Exit 211 2338 Wagon Circle Rd. (307) 328-0630 Rock Springs 88 Westland Way (307) 362-3800 Thermopolis Lane 5, Hwy 20 S. 307-864-5515 www.thermopolissuper8.com

All Super 8 locations offer: Free SuperStart® breakfast • Free high speed Internet • In-room coffee maker, hair dryer & alarm clock radio Children 17 & under stay free with adult • Free coffee in the lobby 24-hour WWW.SUPER8.COM | 1.800.800.8000 | En Español 1.877.202.8812

All Super 8 hotels are independently owned and operated.

Proud Member of the WYNDHAM Family.Family.

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This weekend’s excursion is in the Heartland.

Kansas

Clarion Inn & Conference Center 1911 E. Kansas Ave. Garden City, KS 67846 (620) 275-7471

Pillow Top Beds & 32” Plasma’s • Hot Breakfast • Restaurant & Lounge On Site WiFi • Smoke Free • Indoor Pool With Water Slide • Award Winner

Comfort Inn-Garden City 2608 E. Kansas Ave. Garden City, KS 67846 (620) 275-5800

Quality Inn-Colby 1950 S. Range Ave Colby, KS 67701 • (785) 462-3933

Deluxe Cont. Breakfast • Indoor Heated Pool & Spa

Iowa

Comfort Suites-Council Bluffs 1801 S. 35th St. Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (712) 323-9760

Indoor Pool & Spa • WiFi • Savory Start Breakfast • Smoke Free • Fitness Room

Nebraska

Indoor Pool, Spa & Sauna • WiFi Exercise & Meeting Room • Deluxe Breakfast • Guest Reception Mon-Thur

Comfort Inn-Kearney 903 2nd Ave. • Kearney, NE 68847 (308) 237-5858

Comfort Inn-South Wichita 4849 S. Laura St. Wichita, KS 67216 • (316) 522-1800

Comfort Inn-North Platte 2901 S. Jeffers St. North Platte, NE 69101 • (308) 532-6144

Deluxe Breakfast • Hi-Speed Internet Pool • In-Room Coffee, Micro, Fridge

Comfort Inn & Suites-Pittsburg 4009 Parkview Dr. Pittsburg, KS 66762 • (620) 231-8800

Cont. Breakfast • WiFi • Indoor Pool & Spa Exercise Room • Suites w/Micro/Fridge Guest Laundry

Buffet Breakfast • Hi-Speed Internet Indoor Pool & Spa • Exercise Room

Comfort Inn-Omaha at the Zoo 2920 S. 13th Court • Omaha, NE 68108 (402) 342-8000 Indoor Pool • WiFi

Sunshine Breakfast with Biscuits & Gravy EconoLodge-Pittsburg Fitness Room • Guest Laundry 2408 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66767 • (620) 231-8300 Comfort Inn-Southwest Hot Breakfast • Seasonal Outdoor Pool 10728 L Street • Omaha, NE 68127 Guest Laundry • WiFi • RV Parking (402) 593-2380 Fridge & Micro Available

Pool • Deluxe Breakfast • Hi-Speed Internet • Spa & 2 Room Suites Available

Comfort Inn-West Omaha 9595 S. 145th St. Omaha, NE 68138 • 402) 896-6300

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Comfort Inn & Suites West Dodge 8736 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 343-1000 • Fax: (402) 398-1784 Indoor Pool& Spa with Sun Deck • Business & Fitness Room • Hi-Speed Internet Deluxe Breakfast

Quality Inn-Kearney 121 3rd Ave. • Kearney, NE 68845 (308) 237-0838 Cont. Breakfast • WiFi • Indoor Pool Exercise Room • Meeting Room

Quality Inn & Suites North Platte 2102 S. Jeffers North Platte, NE 69101 (308) 532-9090

North Dakota

Comfort Inn-Jamestown 811 20th St. SW Jamestown, ND 58401 (701) 252-7125

Indoor Pool & Spa • WiFi • Cont. Breakfast Business Center • In-Room Coffee Iron & Ironing Board

South Dakota

Comfort Inn-Sioux Falls 3216 S. Carolyn Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 361-2822

Indoor Pool & Spa • WiFi • Cont. Breakfast Truck, Bus, RV Parking

Comfort Suites-Sioux Falls 3208 S. Carolyn Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 362-9711

Hot Breakfast • Hi-Speed Internet • Indoor Pool • Exercise Room • Spa • Canteen Indoor Pool & Spa • WiFi • Exercise Room Bar & Grille • Spa Suites • Pet Friendly Free Breakfast • Micro/Fridge & Coffee in Free Parking Room

Sleep Inn-Fremont Quality Inn-Spearfish 120 W. Cathy St. 2725 1st Ave. • Spearfish, SD 57783 Fremont, NE 68025 • (402) 721-8400 (605) 642-2337

Indoor Pool & Spa • WiFi • Cont. Breakfast Guest Laundry • Coffee, Microwave & Fridge In Many Rooms

Sleep Inn-Lincoln 3400 N.W. 12th St. Lincoln, NE 68521 (402) 475-1550

Free Cont. Breakfast • Free USA Today Free Wireless Hi-Speed Internet Free Local Calls

Indoor Heated Pool • Cont. Breakfast Hi-Speed Internet • Whirlpool Rooms 24-7 Access to Anytime Fitness, Next Door • 100% Non-Smoking