Visitor Guide 2015

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North Central Washington Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter 2015

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

Vacation and Water Sports Paradise. Cabins, 85 full hookups, 15 LW, boat rental, moorage, grocery store, tackle shop, gift shop, boat gas, propane, paddle bikes, canoes, games, fishing and water skiing. Great fishing in Blue and Park Lakes, special fisheries Dry Falls and Lake Lenore.

From Seattle, I-90 to George exit 151 to Hwy. 283 North on Hwy 17 N. to Blue Lake and Park Lake.

www.LaurentsResort.com

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Friday & Saturday October 2nd & 3rd

Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show Eastmont Community Park PARADE Friday, May 1st, 6:30 pm CAR SHOW Saturday, May 2nd, 12-5 pm

Eastside Parkway Pile-Up

Wings & Wheels Cruise & Car Show

CAR SHOW Saturday, June 27th, 5-9 pm

CRUISE Friday, Oct. 2nd, begins at 4 pm and finishes at the Hot Rod Cafe CAR SHOW Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 12-5 PM

Valley Mall Parkway

Eastmont Community Park

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

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It’s All Here!

Macy’s Ross Dress For Less

Marshalls Sportsman’s Warehouse Sears Hometown Buckle The Children’s Place & more

Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee

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Lake Chelan

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

Fruit Stands

Mission Ridge

Camping

Coffee Roasters

Skiing

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Managing Editor: Cal FitzSimmons (509) 665-1176 fitzsimmons@wenatcheeworld.com

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Editor: Russ Hemphill (509) 665-1161 hemphill@wenatcheeworld.com

Farmers Markets

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General Manager, advertising and sales: Joe Pitt (509) 664-7143 pitt@wenatcheeworld.com

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Wenatchee

At the center of it all

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ountain bike? Check.

Hiking boots?

Check. Golf clubs?

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

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

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

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

of craft breweries producing regionally popular beers.

Wenatchee is a good base for exploring.

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

Vineyards and tasting rooms attract thousands of wine buffs annually.

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

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

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

Trail trekking The 11-mile paved Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail follows both shores of the Columbia River and crosses two bridges. On the western shore, it passes downtown Wenatchee (with access via Riverwalk Crossing at the foot of First Street), and softball fields, and through the Horan Natural Area and Wenatchee Confluence State Park. On the wilder east

Jim Russell photo

The Rocky Reach Trail will soon connect with the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail. side, the trail wanders through sand dunes and groves of trees. There’s lots of free parking in parks and trailheads along the Loop.

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

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

Chug along Round and round we roll — woo! woo! — as engineers on the Wenatchee Riverfront Railway’s mini-train toot their own horns. And rightly so. The 10-inch gauge railway has to be some of the cheapest fun (kids $2, adults $3) in Wenatchee as it makes tracks on tracks in Riverfront Park on the Columbia River.

The diminutive railway has a cute little train station with a real caboose to clamber

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

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

First Fridays

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

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

Blue lagoon Talk all you want about your favorite swimming holes in mountain lakes and lowland creeks. (Yeah, yeah, they’re all glorious.)

Truth is, few dipping spots are as easy to reach and, some would say, more fun than the swimming lagoon at Wenatchee’s Walla Walla Point Park. Perfect for kids, the 225-foot long floatlined area (with beach) is a wading and dog-paddler´s paradise. Parking and restrooms are nearby.

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

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

Bomber Bowl Bomber Bowl, one of the

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

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Clickety-clack That big hulking choo-choo at the center of Locomotive Park should definitely chug to the top of your whistle-stop tour of Wenatchee’s must-see

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

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World photos/Mike Bonnicksen

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

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

Seeds of knowledge Here’s all the dirt, just three words, on how to raise the most lush and colorful gardens possible in our arid area — Community Education Garden. Dig it? Designed and planted by our local WSU Master Gardeners, the one-and-a-half acre plot at

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

Ohme, Oh my!

Grab a blanket and a picnic and head to Ohme Garden, an alpine retreat overlooking the Columbia River on the north edge of Wenatchee.

You’ll find paths, lots of shade

firs and cedars. Our favorite: the Sylvan Pool, where handcrafted stone benches deliver additional cool comfort. And don’t forget, flower lovers, that out in the sunny meadows alpine blooms last well into summer.

from high-country trees transplanted to the scenic spot.

The ridgetop oasis, maturing for more than 80 years into an alpine wonderland, offers multiple water features — ponds, streams, waterfalls — surrounded by towering

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

East Wenatchee History, agriculture, fine wines and high tech

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he mall, the fast food joints, the discount stores, the growing number of auto dealerships are all great. But East Wenatchee, largest city in Douglas County, stretches beyond commercial activity to include history, geology, wildlife, agriculture, fine wines, outdoor recreation and tons more.

Nestled between the Columbia River and basalt cliffs, East Wenatchee is defined by its terrain of gently rolling hills interspersed with wide, flat spaces (perfect for neighborhoods and orchards) and availability of plentiful water and cheap power (perfect for huge data centers).

Here’s a sampling of attractions: Like history? Check out the monument for the first nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean, which ended in a crash

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

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

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

Too hot or too cold to play outside?

Indoor shopping is available at Wenatchee Valley Mall, 511 Valley Mall Parkway, and the Wenatchee Valley’s only bowling alley — Eastmont Lanes — is located at 704

Grant Road.

Ready to explore? Hop on the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail at the foot of Ninth, 15th or 19th streets. The eastside stretch of the 10-mile loop trail offers such gems as Jude’s Oasis, Porter’s Pond and Bikini Beach. All great spots for viewing birds, beavers and (in season) migrating salmon. You can also walk across the pedestrian Pipeline Bridge — the first vehicle bridge across the Columbia River.

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

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But the big irrigation pipe — a fixture on the bridge since its construction — still carries water to 4,000 acres of East Wenatchee fruit trees.

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

Power to the people Publicly owned dams on the Columbia River provide the cheapest power in the United States, about a third of Seattle’s rates and a fifth

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

A friendly oasis The Bridge of Friendship Japanese Garden in East Wenatchee is so creatively designed — shade, breezes, flowing water — that visitors can find cool relief even on the hottest summer evenings.

This eight-year-old pocket park is tucked only a dozen steps from the busy intersection of 9th Street N.E. and Eastmont Avenue, yet provides the unexpected paradox of stillness amid visual variety. No lie. Follow the park’s short trail to its cedar bridge, rest under its cover, listen to its waterfall’s gurgle, and you’ll agree this urban patch of perfection is a landscaping gem.

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

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

Ripe for the pickin’ Crisp, juicy produce awaits you at these NCW fruit stands

◆ Stemilt Bountiful Fruit Store: 3615 Highway 97A, just north of Wenatchee; (509) 663-7848; bountifulfruit. com ◆ Blueberry Hills Farm: 1315 Washington St., Manson; (509) 687-2379; wildaboutberries.com ◆ Nicholson’s Orchard Fresh: Campbell Road and Highway 97, Peshastin; (509) 548-9152; ourorchard.com ◆ Okanogan Estate and Vineyard & Gift Shop: 1205 Main St./Highway 97, Oroville; (509) 476-2736; okanoganwine.com ◆ Taber’s Taste of Summer: 33349 Highway 97, Oroville; (509) 476-2762; coppermountainvineyards. com/fruitstand.htm

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◆ White Trail Produce: 10024 Road U NW, Quincy; (509) 787-1543; Facebook ◆ Stutzman Ranch: 2226 Easy St., Wenatchee; (509) 667-1664; thestutzmanranch.com ◆ Eagle Rock Fruit Stand: 4911 Selfs Road, Cashmere, 1.5 miles west of Monitor, 1.6 miles east of Cashmere, north side of Highway 2/97; (509) 470-6292. ◆ Smallwood’s Harvest: 10461 Stemm Road, Peshastin. On Highway 2, three miles east of Leavenworth; (509) 548-4196; smallwoodsharvest. com ◆ Prey’s Fruit Barn: 11007 Highway 2, Peshastin, 1.5 miles east of Leavenworth on south side of Highway 2; (509) 548-5771; preysfruitbarn.com ◆ Miller Orchards Fruit Stand: 7306 Highway 97, 1 mile up Highway 97 from the junction with Highway 2; (509) 548-7865; Facebook ◆ First Fruits Produce Market: 13023 Highway 2, East Wenatchee. On Highway 2/97, about 2 1/2 miles north of Sunset Highway and the Odabashian Bridge in East Wenatchee; (509) 884-3000; firstfruits.com ◆ B&B: 13041 Highway 2, East Wenatchee. On Highway 2/97, about 2.6 miles from Sunset Highway and the Odabashian Bridge in East Wenatchee;

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(509) 884-2522; Facebook ◆ Feil Pioneer Orchards: 13073 Highway 2, East Wenatchee. Highway 2/97, 3 miles north of the Odabashian Bridge; (509) 884-7570; wenatcheefruitstand.com ◆ Estes Fruit Stand: 13656 Highway 2, East Wenatchee. Four miles north of Lincoln Rock State Park on Highway 97; (509) 884-2034. ◆ Orondo Cider Works: 1 Edgewater Drive, Orondo. On Highway 97, five miles from Daroga State Park, 10 miles south of the Beebe Bridge; (509) 784-1029; orondociderworks.com ◆ Lone Pine Fruit and Espresso: 23041 Highway 97, Orondo. Four miles south of Beebe Bridge on Highway 97; (509) 682-1514; lonepinefruit.com ◆ Sunshine Farm Market: 179 Highway 97A, Chelan; (509) 682-1350; sunshinefarmmarket.com ◆ Trader John’s: 14840 Highway 97A, Entiat; (509) 784-1430; Facebook ◆ Hilltop Harvest Barn: 10086 Road U.7 NW, Quincy; (509) 787-2276. ◆ Auvil’s Select Fruit: Pybus Public Market, 7 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee; (509) 888-7608; Facebook ◆ Royal Produce: Pybus Public Market, 3 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee; (509) 888-0077; myroyalproduce.com

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

Get your java fix Meet the NCW roasters ◆ Blue Star Coffee Roasters, Highway 20 and Twisp Airport Road, Twisp, 509-997-2583, bluestarcoffeeroasters.com ◆ Caffé Mela, 17 North Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, 509-888-0374, caffemela.com ◆ Lariat Coffee Roasters, 6 Horizon Flat Road No. 4, Winthrop, 509-996-3371, lariatcoffee.com ◆ J5 Coffee, 215 9th St., Leavenworth, 509-741-7707, j5coffee.com ◆ Alpine Coffee Roasters, 894 Highway 2, Leavenworth, (509) 548-3313, alpinecoffeeroasters.com

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Customers relax in the expanded interior of Bella Bistro, a downtown Wenatchee coffee shop.

World photo/Mike Irwin

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

Getting there ◆ Air: Pangborn Memorial Airport near East Wenatchee has daily Alaska Airlines flights to and from Seattle.

Several major rental car companies operate at the airport. Charter flights are available to smaller airports throughout the region. Contact Horizon at 1-800-547-9308 and alaskaair.com. For airport information, call (509) 884-2494 or go to pangbornairport.com. ◆ Rail: Amtrak’s Empire Builder

All the ways to get to and from NCW

passenger train is scheduled to arrive westbound in Wenatchee about 5:30 a.m. daily and eastbound at about 8:45 p.m. The train arrives westbound in Leavenworth about 6:10 a.m. daily and eastbound at 8 p.m. Call 1-800-872-7245 or go to amtrak.com. ◆ Bus: Link Transit runs buses Mondays through Saturdays in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee and to surrounding communities. Call (509) 662-1155 or go to linktransit.com.

◆ Northwestern Trailways has daily bus service to Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Stevens Pass, Quincy, George and Ellensburg and Okanogan County cities. For information call 1-800-3663830 or go to northwesterntrailways. com. ◆ Grant Transit Authority: Public bus service to several Grant County communities with weekday and weekend routes. Call (509) 765-0898 or 1-800-406-9177, or go to gta-ride.com.

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Catch a game this summer 2015 AppleSox season June ◆ 4, San Francisco Seals

◆ 3, Klamath Falls 7:05 p.m.

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

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1, Victoria 7:05 p.m.

2, Victoria 6:05 p.m.

4, Walla Walla 7:05 p.m.

5, Walla Walla 7:05 p.m.

6, Walla Walla 7:05 p.m.

Wenatchee AppleSox player Cooper Elliott, from Cashmere, races home to score the winning run.

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ats, balls, buns, beer.

That’s all you need to know to enjoy a Wenatchee AppleSox baseball game on a sultry summer night at Paul Thomas Sr. Field.

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

Goofy activities — is that really a guy dressed as mustard racing a guy dressed as ketchup? — add spice between innings.

Newcomers are ribbed for asking, “What the heck’s an Applesox?” (No clue.) And did we mention beer? It all makes you want to stand up and sing the Star-Spangled Banner. Wait a minute … everybody DOES stand up and sing it.

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

Info: applesox.com, (509) 665-6900 Here are the home games:

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

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Pybus Public Market Downtown on the riverfront

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t’s only 2 years old, but Pybus Public Market has quickly matured into one of Wenatchee’s most popular shopping and gathering spots.

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

Its 16 full-time merchants and

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

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

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

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

Smack-dab on the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail, Pybus is also a jump-off spot for walkers, hikers and bikers.

Bicycles can be rented on-site year ‘round (think fat tire bikes in winter), and Loop Trail survival gear (think bottled water and roasted cashews) are readily available.

From May through October, the local Farmers Market

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

Other events this year include: May 23: Superhero 2K and 5K fun runs June 13: Sole 2 Sole Fun Run June 20: Pybus Market’s 2nd Birthday Party July 4: 2nd Annual Washington State Cherry Pit Spit Contest Dec. 16: A Jazzy Classy Christmas — local jazz band and chorus

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What’s in the market The main Saturday farmers market opens in May and a Wednesday market opens later in the year. The outside markets run through October. Info: 663-8712 or visit wenatchee farmersmarket.com ◆ Almond Blossom Roasted Nuts ◆ Arlberg Riverfront Rentals ◆ chá: Fine teas and accessories ◆ D’Olivo: oils and vinegars ◆ Fire: Wood-fired pizza, salads ◆ Full Bloom Flowers and Plants ◆ Hot Rodzz Espresso: In the Airstream trailer outside Pybus ◆ Ice: Caffè Mela coffee, crepes, gelato ◆ Jones of Washington Winery: Wine tasting ◆ Mike’s Meat & Seafood ◆ Mission Ridge & Board Resort ◆ Pybus Bistro: French bistro serving lunch and dinner ◆ Royal Produce: Fresh produce and local food products ◆ South: Latin restaurant ◆ The Cheesemonger’s Shop ◆ Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market

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

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

Downtown’s main

drag — the five blocks of Wenatchee Avenue between Second and Kittitas streets — was rebuilt and repaved in summer 2014.

Three months of dust and disruption has resulted in a cleaner, more modern look to curbs, crosswalks, roadways and lighting at some intersections.

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

Head east about 400 yards back to Pybus Market.

A downtown sampler ◆ Saddle Rock Pub

& Brewery: Pizza and microbrew stop ◆ Badger Mountain Brewing: Food and microbrews ◆ LeMolo Café & Deli: A big board of sandwiches and pizzas ◆ Cycle Central: Bike shop ◆ Inna’s Cuisine: Greek, Italian, Russian and Ukrainian specialties. ◆ Cuc Tran: Vietnamese food ◆ Tropical Salvadoran: Salvadoran food ◆ McGlinn’s Public House: Pizza, sandwiches, seafood, burgers ◆ Caffé Mela: Coffee and concerts ◆ Iwa Sushi Grill: Fresh Japanese sushi ◆ Arlberg Sports: Sporting gear and clothing ◆ India House: Indian food, weekday lunch buffet ◆ Thongbai Thai Restaurant: Thai food, weekday lunch buffet ◆ Etc.: Gifts and home decor ◆ Out On A Whim: Retail shopping ◆ Pak-It-Rite: Shipping, packaging supplies, locallymade items

◆ Pickle Papers: Gifts, journals, papers ◆ Tumbleweed Shop & Studio: Jewelry, fashion accessories, art decor items ◆ The Attic Window Quilt Shoppe: Quilt shop ◆ The Gilded Lily: Gifts, home decor ◆ The Kitchen Sync: Kitchen-related goods ◆ Firehouse Pet Shop: Healthy foods and supplies for dogs and cats

◆ Amanda’s Bookstore: Used books and local author’s books ◆ Mills Bros.: Formal men’s wear ◆ Wenatchee Natural Foods: Natural food store ◆ American Shoe Shop: Footwear and repair ◆ Performance Footwear: Hiking and running footwear ◆ Palmer Shoes: Formal footwear

Sit Back & Relax

While traveling throughout Chelan or Douglas Counties, leave the driving to Link Transit.

Link Transit provides service to the cities of Manson, Chelan, Leavenworth and Wenatchee, and points in between, with frequent trips Monday through ay. All buses are Saturday. s, and are equipped with bike racks, wheelchair accessible.

Downtown Wenatchee and East hee are served by a fleet Wenatchee o of alternative fuel vehicles to provide access to dining, shopping, lodging, meeting facilities and other services. hoose No matter where you choose to go, Link Transit can take you there quickly, safely, comfortably and affordably.

For more information, call Link Transit’s Guest Services at 509-662-1155 or visit www.linktransit.com.

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

Many museums Learn the history of NCW

Chelan County Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center 127 S. Mission St., Wenatchee.

(509) 888-6240, wvmcc.org, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays Located in Wenatchee’s historic former post office, the museum includes permanent exhibits on the life of Clyde Pangborn and the first nonstop

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

Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth 347 Division St., Leavenworth.

(509) 548-0728, uppervalley museum.org, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday April through October, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday November through March.

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

Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village 600 Cotlets Way, Cashmere, (509) 782-3230, cashmeremuseum.org, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, March 27 through Nov. 2.

Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

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

Entiat Historical Museum

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In the city park, (509) 784-1861.

Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The museum was the first framed structure in Entiat.

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

Monday through Friday Housed in a 1907 bank building, the museum includes exhibits from early Chelan life, Indian artifacts, a replica of a city store historical photos and hydroplane racing memorabilia.

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

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

Douglas County Douglas County Museum 124 Walnut St. Waterville, just off Highway 2 at the city park. (509) 745-8435. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Exhibits include the old Withrow post office, at one time the smallest operating post office in the United States, and the largest nickeliron meteorite found in Washington in the past 100 years.

Mansfield Museum Located at 28 N. Main St. in Mansfield. Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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

Berryman Military Park Located in south Bridgeport near the city swimming pool.

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

Okanogan County Shafer Museum 285 Castle Ave., Winthrop.

(509) 996-2712. Open daily

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Memorial Day to Labor Day; open weekends in May and September.

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

Molson Schoolhouse Museum East of Oroville in the former boom town of Molson, (509) 485-3292.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Old Molson Museum and Ghost Town. Selfguided tours April through November.

Old Depot Museum 1210 Ironwood St., Oroville. (509) 476-2739. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May through mid-September.

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Grant County Grant County Historical Museum and Village 742 Basin St. N.W., Ephrata. (509) 754-3334. May through September, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Sundays, and closed Wednesdays.

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

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Okanogan County Historical Museum 1410 N. Second St., Okanogan. (509) 422-4272, okanoganhistory.org.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day weekend.

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

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

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Visitors enjoy the different plants and wonderful views of the Wenatchee Valley from Ohme Gardens.

Blooms and buds Enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of Ohme Gardens

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agical summer music? Ready to be whisked away?

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

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

For more info, visit ohmegardens.com.

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Veronica flowers are some of the earliest bloomers at Ohme Gardens.

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The Wenatchee Wild plays at Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee.

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

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

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

ticketing information.

The 4,300-seat multipurpose center also has an adjoining community ice rink for public skating and youth and adult figure skating and hockey games. Public ice skating is offered throughout the year, and summer roller skating starts in June.

Check towntoyotacenter.com or (509) 667-7847 for latest show announcements. ◆ April 7: Jordan Circus ◆ April 12: Sheryl Crow ◆ April 16: Travis Tritt

Tons to do at Town Toyota Center

◆ May 1-2: Hell On Hooves Roughstock Rodeo ◆ May 9: Touch A Truck ◆ July 11: SummerFEST: Bands, brews and food ◆ Aug. 5: Steve Miller Band ◆ Aug. 22: Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival ◆ Sept. 11-12: NCW Quilt Show ◆ Oct. 3: Maker’s Fair ◆ Oct. 16-18: Custer’s Arts and Crafts Show

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The Harlem Globetrotters entertain a crowd at the Town Toyota Center arena.

The Globetrotters pick out Kailani Cruz, 5, Chelan, from the crowd to play around with during one of the many timeouts during the game.

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Eastmont Baptist Church 400 S. Kentucky Ave. East Wenatchee, WA (509)884-6813 Services: 9:00 & 10:30 AM www.eastmontbaptist.org

Come Worship With Us! Faith Lutheran Church

171 Eastmont Avenue East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (509)884-7623 www.faithlutheranwen.com Sunday Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:45 AM Various Bible Studies throughout the week Wednesday Night Bible Studies for children, youth and adults including confirmation classes

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Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort is less than 30 minutes from Wenatchee.

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his 2,000-acre snow playground has it all: challenging runs for daredevils, easy slopes for beginners and views that take your breath away.

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

from most major cities in Washington.

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

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

snow has to be darn good.

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

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

mountain offers a challenge for the most demanding skiers and snowboarders.

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

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

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

No pass required.

Frozen expressions Some people know they’ve finally found their sport when they hear about Mission Ridge’s annual Downhill Dummy Race. “Sign me up,”

they blurt. But here’s the thing … the race is only for real dummies — the stiff, stuffed, glassy-eyed kind.

(Oh wait, you do fit right in.)

Participants handcraft their dummies, or wildly dress up a mannequin, and then bolt them to skis or snowboards and let ‘em slide to the finish line. The most elaborate concoctions are life-sized papier maché likenesses of baseball players or movie stars, or scarecrow-like characters riding a giant salmon or squeezed into an airplane.

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

Hit the slopes Alpine Skiing

Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort: 12 miles southwest of Wenatchee, 663-6543; missionridge. com Stevens Pass Ski Area: 37 miles west of Leavenworth on Highway 2, (206) 812-4510; stevenspass.com Leavenworth Ski Hill: (509) 548-5477; skileavenworth.com Badger Mountain Ski Hill, Waterville: (509) 745-8273; skibadgermt.com Echo Valley Ski Area: 10 miles north of Chelan; 682-3503;

echovalley.org

Loup Loup Ski Bowl: Highway 20 between Twisp and Okanogan; 557-3401; skitheloup.com Sitzmark Ski Area: 21 miles northeast of Tonasket

Nordic Skiing

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

Kahler Glen Golf Course, private: (509) 763-4025; kahlerglen. com Stevens Pass Nordic Center: (206) 812-4510; stevenspass.com

Scottish Lakes: (509) 763-3044; Leavenworth: (509) 548-5477; scottishlakes.com skileavenworth.com. Ski Hill, Ski Hill Drive; Golf course and WaterLake Chelan: Echo Ridge: (800) front Park; Icicle River, near Leaven4-CHELAN, lakechelannordic.org worth National Fish Hatchery.

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

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

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

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

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rtisan soft cider and apple juice are a natural tradition in the tree fruit capital of the world, but no one has made it a business focal point the way the folks have at Orondo Cider Works.

The nearly 300 acres of apples, pears and cherries

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

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

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

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

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

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The Wenatchee World Visitor Guide | 2015 Cider Works expects to press between 150,000 to 200,000 gallons of cider for visitors and others, including cideries and distilleries, who make hard ciders out of the juice.

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

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

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

Cider cocktail The Cashmere Cider Mill has been producing boutique, artisan ciders since 2007 made of locallygrown apples, including heirloom varieties.

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

A girl watches the making of cider at the Orondo Cider Works.

Pacific Northwest. All are non-alcoholic.

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

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

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Cider Pressing every week • www.ciderworks.com 509 784-1029 • Corner of Hwy. 97 & Suncove Rd., 10 mi. S. of Beebe Bridge, 5 mi. N. of Daroga State Park

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

509-826-1475 • gibsonsnorthforklodge.net

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7. Super 8 1401 N. Miller Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-662-3443 • 800-800-8000 www.super8wenatchee.com

8. Travelodge 1004 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-662-8165 • 1-800-578-7878 www.wenatcheetravelodge.com

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in the Beautiful Wenatchee Valley!

• FREE Super Start Breakfast • FREE High Speed Wireless Internet Service • Business Center • Meeting Room • Commercial Discounts Available • Microwave & Refrigerator in all rooms • Seasonal Pool & Hot Tub • Adjacent Restaurants • Close to Downtown, Recreational Park & Ice Arena • 24-hour Guest Laundry

1401 Miller Street • Wenatchee, WA 98801 • (509) 662-3443 • 1-800-800-8000 www.Super8Wenatchee.com • Super8@nwi.net

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World photo/Don Seabrook

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

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen

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

Art on the Avenues An eclectic collection of outdoor sculptures

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ho says art has to be stuffed into a museum? A walk through downtown Wenatchee and along the Wenatchee side of the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail offers an environmental display of nearly 90 sculptures and other pieces of public art to add culture to your step.

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

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

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

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

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enatchee Valley’s Super Oval — wvso.com — is above East Wenatchee off Badger Mountain Road

April 18 ◆ Test & Tune

April 24-26 ◆ Tri Track “Apple

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

May 16 — ◆ PRO Late Models ◆ Thunder Cars

◆ Mini Supers ◆ Super Tuners ◆ Youth Tuners

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WESCO Winged Sprints Dwarf Cars Thunder Cars Mini Supers Super Tuners Youth Tuners

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Aug. 21-22 ◆ West Coast Vintage

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

Sept. 11-12 ◆ Tri Track “Neal Newberry 150” Championship night for: ◆ Mini Supers ◆ Thunder Cars ◆ Super Tuners ◆ Youth Tuners

*Schedule is tentative. Call ahead to confirm.

Authorized Dealer & Service Center

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BOATS & MOTORS, INC. Mon.-Sat. 8:30-5:30 2131 Sunset Hwy. • East Wenatchee www.bobfeil.com • 509-884-3558

BAYLINER • CENTURION • BLUEWATER • HARBERCRAFT JET CRAFT • KINGFISHER • SUNCHASER • TROPHY • SMOKER CRAFT SYLVAN • LIVINGSTON • SUPREME • REINELL • DUROBOAT ALUMAWELD • MERCURY • PCM • INMAR • VOLVO • YAMAHA ARCTIC CAT ATV’S & SNOWMOBILES

NCW’s Largest Boat Dealer Family Owned & Operated for Over 60 Years

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World photos/Don Seabrook

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

To market, to market Food fresh from the farm

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he Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market at Pybus Public Market is the biggest in North Central Washington.

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

Leavenworth Community Farmers Market June through October, 4 to 8 p.m Thursdays in Lions Club Park.

Web: leavenworthfarmersmarket.org

Chelan’s Farmers Markets Late May to early October, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, on Emerson Street between Riverwalk Inn Hotel and Riverwalk Park in downtown Chelan; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays in Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 102 E. Johnson Ave. Web: chelanfarmersmarket.org.

There are many more farmers markets in small towns throughout North Central Washington.

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World photo/Don Seabrook

John Greenfield, Wenatchee, throws flour, sugar and cinnamon out onto a giant pie pan in Wenatchee in 1997.

A big apple pie Wenatchee set world record for pastry

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ats off to the legions of Granny Smiths who every harvest sacrifice their tarty flesh for those of us who love America, mom and apple pie.

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

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Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am - 9pm

At Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery One Vineyard Way, Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-667-9463 • www.fairelepont.com

2. Cooper’s General Store & Cafe

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

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

8855 Entiat River Road Ardenvoir, WA 98822 509-784-2267

3. Country Inn Family Restaurant

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4. Fonda Oaxaquena 136 Eastmont Avenue East Wenatchee, WA 98802 509-888-7317

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6. Harvest House Restaurant

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Waterville’s best fine/casual dining location! Offering suppers for an average of $20 per person. We also do off-site catering and banquet space for up to 25 people. Harvest House also offers Beer and Wine.

We reopen in April, and our hours will be 5-8 PM, Thursday-Saturday.

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Handcrafted quality foods and homemade pies in a fun, friendly atmosphere with picturesque views. Open the last Saturday in April through July 4th and October 1st to October 31st 7am to 8pm daily.

Nightly specials including seafood and Prime Rib. Call for off season catered parties and private party rentals.

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

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

425 S. Jameson Lake Road Waterville, WA 98858 509-683-1095

9.Twisp River Pub

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10. The Windmill 1501 N. Wenatchee Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 • 509-665-9529 www.TheWindmillRestaurant.com

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

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8. Jack’s Resort

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

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Breweries list World photo/Christine Pratt

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

Grab a pint ◆ Badger Mountain Brewing, 1 Orondo St., Wenatchee; 888-2234 ◆ Columbia Valley Brewing, 538 Riverside Drive, Wenatchee; 888-9993; columbiavalleybrewing.com ◆ Icicle Brewing Co., 935 Front St., Leavenworth; 548-2739; iciclebrewing. com

Take a load off at one of these NCW breweries

◆ Lake Chelan Brewery, 50 Wapato Way, Manson; 687-4444; lakechelanmicrobrewery.com ◆ Methow Valley Brewing Co. (Twisp River Pub), 201 N. Methow Valley Highway, Twisp; 997-6822; twispriverpub. com ◆ Milepost 111 Brewing Co., 407

Aplets Way, Cashmere; 888-0222; milepost111brewingcompany.com ◆ Old Schoolhouse Brewery, 155 Riverside, Winthrop; 996-3183; oldschoolhousebrewery.com ◆ Saddle Rock Pub & Brewery, 25 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee; 888-4790; saddlerockbrewery.com

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World photo/Mike Irwin

Mural of badger tracks at Badger Mountain Brewing in Wenatchee.

Tracking down microbrews Badger Mountain Brewing really stands out in downtown Wenatchee

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wners of Badger Mountain Brewing must have invited a Godzilla-sized badger to tromp all over their building and leave its five-toed, full-clawed tracks.

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

Come Visit

HISTORIC Jack’s Resort

at South Jameson Lake OPEN April 25 - July 4 & October 1 - 31 Call for Off-Season Private Parties

Restaurant Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner • FULL RV Hookups • General Store • Boat Rentals • Cabins

(509) 683-1095

Waterville Senior Care Facility

Specializing in Dementia Care 306 South Central, Waterville, WA 98858

Jack’s Resort (Visitor’s Guide) Full Color Proof to Janette—SB 0327.291550.1x2.125.WatervilleCoOp

Amber Waves

Assisted Living Facility

Safe & loving environment for people needing minimum assistance as well as people with complex medical needs.

302 East Ash • Waterville, WA 98858

June Skinner, Owner • 509-860-5579

WATERVILLE H I ST O R I C Harvest House Gallery Restaurant 509-745-9955

(509) 745-8695 est. 1903

217 E. Ash, Waterville, WA

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Waterville City

Swimming Pool OPEN DAILY

• Swimming Lessons • Women’s Exercise Class • Toddler Time Heated Pool with Diving Board Call for swim times

745-8871

• Unique & Authentic • Great Rates!

• Nat’l Historic Register • Wi-Fi Listed in Northwest Best Places 102 E. Park St. • www.watervillehotel.com

In Pioneer Park

Saturday July 11th Entertainment, Car Show, Crafts, Artists, Horseshoes, Food, Quilt Show, Parade and more

Fire Dept. Benefit Spaghetti Feed & Music Friday, July 10th, 5pm

• Downtown Historic District • Shops and Cafés • Dining, BBQ, Bakery • Art Galleries • Douglas County Museum • Ice Age Driving Loop • Explore the Shrub-Steppe • Hiking, Biking and Sunshine WWW.WATERVILLEWA.ORG

WATERVILLE www.watervillewashington.org Do You Have the Right Coverage for Your Wheat?

Central Washington Grain Growers, Inc. Incorporated 1937

Thomsen Insurance Inc. Cindy Thomsen 103 E Locust Street PO Box 250 Waterville, WA 98858

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100 WEST LOCUST P.O. BOX 624 WATERVILLE, WA 98858

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

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Waterville A base for exploring

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he seat of Douglas County sits amid wheat fields that seem to go on forever. Old barns and farmhouses dot the landscape, luring photographers from near and far.

Downtown feels historic, too, with quaint store fronts and, a few blocks away, the historic county courthouse.

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

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

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

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

Big scenes World photo/Don Seabrook

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

Waterville can also be a base for exploring the sweeping, wheat-covered Waterville Plateau.

Drive north and see

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trickle-down attraction You want superlatives?

Dry Falls gushes superla-

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World photo/Don Seabrook

Hans Tonseth, 7, Waterville, waits around the goat barn as his family checks in their animals at the NCW District Fair. tives. The longest, the tallest, the fastest and now — about 15,000 years after its last dribble — the driest. The 400-foot-high, 3.5-mile-long basalt precipice just south of

Coulee City is the former lip of what’s touted as the world’s biggest known waterfall.

(Ten times the size of wimpy Niagara.) When glacial dams crumbled to release massive

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

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

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The Cashmere Fire Department set up their ladder truck and hoses to spray anyone who wanted to get wet in front of their firehouse during the Celebrate Cashmere Festival.

World photos/Don Seabrook

Cashmere

A charming town in the center of the state

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ashmere draws you in quickly with its calm colonial charm. Trim Craftsman style homes and overhanging trees line the town’s main street, Cottage Avenue, offering views of a quiet, quaint village stuck in the past.

But Cashmere has more to offer than just serenity and postcard views. Not far off that main road you’ll find plenty of action.

Cashmere has become a hot spot for river rafters, bike riders, wine tasters, banjo pluckers and antique addicts in recent years.

More than 20 raft companies and schools of kayakers float the Wenatchee River whitewater to Cashmere each spring and early summer. Mountain bikers know the canyons outside of town as some of the best trails in the Northwest.

With two antique malls and other vintage shops in town,

Cashmere is an antique lover’s paradise. There’s some great places to eat and drink. The 59er Diner offers two-napkin burgers and a full menu heaped with ’50s nostalgia. Mile Post 111 is the place to go for microbrews and trendy dishes like truffle fries and sirloin chili.

Authentic barbecue is what’s cooking at Country Boys.

You’ll want to stop in at

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

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

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

OPEN Tues.-Sat. 10:30am - 4:30pm Sun. Noon - 4pm • Closed Mondays 600 Cotlets Way, Cashmere 509-782-3230

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Above: Sal Lanuza empties hot mix into forms at Liberty Ochards in Cashmere, home of Aplets and Cotlets. The mix is cooled for a day in the forms and then cut into Orchard Bars.

Left: Wenatchee Applarian Sharon Cockrum dances with Anastacia Ellis, 2, Wenatchee, during the Celebrate Cashmere festival parade.

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

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

Apple Annie

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

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

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WHERE YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS

Wenatchee River Festival ~ 2nd weekend in June Bluegrass Festival ~ 3rd weekend in June Celebrate Cashmere Festival ~ Last weekend in June Chelan County Fair ~ Weekend after Labor Day Scare-Crazy ~ October 1-31 Apple Days ~ 1st Weekend in October Christmas in Cashmere ~ 3rd Thursday of December 11 mi East of Leavenworth on Hwy 2/97 509-782-7404 www.cashmerechamber.org info@cashmerechamber.org

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World photo/Don Seabrook

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

Leavenworth

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evived from a down-in-themouth mill town in the early 1960s, Leavenworth embraced a Bavarian theme and became a Northwest tourism powerhouse. Tucked into the eastern Cascades foothills, the town now greets hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

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

Quick trips Head east on Highway 2 toward Wenatchee and you’re in fruit stand and winery country. Peshastin’s Smallwood’s is a must stop for cars with kids.

They have a petting zoo, lots of room to run and a tasty fruit stand and gift shop. Prey’s Fruit Stand is also nearby on Highway 2.

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

A warm Bavarian handshake hatchery offers tours, fish and wildlife viewing and picnic grounds. It releases 1.6 million salmon every year to make the 500-mile journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Open year-round. (509) 548-7641. The path to the hatchery’s dam on Icicle Creek also leads to some easy trails suitable for hikers of all ages.

Nut cases The home of everything nutty — from an 800,000-year history of nuts to 6,000 actual nutcrackers to occasional TV star World photo/Mike Bonnicksen Arlene Wagner, the Nutcracker Lady Alex Chub, 5, of Redmond, catches a fish herself — seems to have come out of its shell in recent years as media worldwide during the Kids’ Fishing Day at went nuts over nutcrackers. Downtown Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery.

Leavenworth’s Nutcracker Museum has been featured on network television, the Conan O’Brien late-night show and as they head upstream toward Lake newspapers across the U.S. and Europe.

Wenatchee. Or just keep going to the Best of all, the Nutcracker Museum is all lake. Lake Wenatchee State Park gives it’s cracked up to be — informative (top you a great picnic spot on a picturefive ways to crack a nut), mesmerizing perfect lake. (rooms lined with ‘crackers) and kitschy Head south along Icicle Creek toward (nuts squeezed in gator jaws). Visit soon. the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Stop at the You’d be nuts to miss it. 548-4573 or Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. The nutcrackermuseum.com.

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

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

It’s a hoot The petting farm at Smallwood’s Harvest in Peshastin is definitely all it’s quacked up to be. You and the kids’ll cluck over the 14 different kinds of animals — pigs, goats, rabbits, sheep, donkeys, ponies, ducks, geese and more — and coo at the farm’s easy critter access.

Don’t snort, all you so-called grownups; this roadside, openair, backyard farmyard really is something you’ll cackle about and maybe even tweet your friends. It’s open all winter, so plan now to sometime warm your hands in exhaled donkey breath. Best of all? Petting is cheep-cheep: just one buck.

Find Smallwood’s just off Highway 2 at 10461 Stemm Road. Call 548-4196 or visit smallwoodsharvest.com.

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

Hansel and Gretel goodies

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Hawthorne Robbins, 7, Leavenworth, rides in the Bike N Juice Festival in Leavenworth.

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

Take a hike or two Icicle Gorge Trail, near Leavenworth: Easy and easily accessible, great for families.

Mostly flat, 4-mile trail loops around Icicle Creek, crossing at the scenic Icicle Gorge.

About 16 miles up Icicle Road from Leavenworth.

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

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Wenatchee River from this old bridge that once carried water to generate electricity for the Great Northern Railroad.

The railroad ran through Tumwater Canyon until 1929.

A vacation’s not a vacation without a sweet treat. Behind Leavenworth’s Front Street facade, find the Gingerbread Factory tucked away at its longtime home at 828 Commercial St. The cookie caterers make gingerbread houses to order and ship them nationwide ... but they’re also a full-service sit-down bakery/bistro with scones, coffees and cakes to spare. Summer’s a high time to relax on the GBF lawn and nosh on a biscuit, with a to-go latte at your elbow. 548-6592 or gingerbreadfactory.com.

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Leavenworth fun

April 17-18: Ale Fest: Microbrew tasting and music at Leavenworth Festhalle.

Fundraiser for the Nutcracker Museum: leavenworth alefest.com May 1-Oct. 18: Village Art in the Park: Art booths, crafts, more: villageartinthepark. org 9-10: Maifest: Flowers, music, entertainment, maypole dance, parade: leavenworth.org 14-17: Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest: Birding, guided field trips, arts events: leaven worthspringbird fest.org June 6: Leavenworth Spring Wine Walk: Sample more than 60 wines at 20 downtown locations. leaven worth.org June 6: Bavarian Bike & Brew Festival, Leavenworth; (509) 548-5615; dasradhaus. com, rideviciouscycle.com 18-21: Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration: concerts, dances, competitions, accordion parade. accordioncelebration.org

July July through August: Leavenworth Summer Theater, 2015 season features “Into the Woods,” “Anything Goes” and “Godspell.” Box office opens May 29. (509) 548-2000; leavenworth summertheater.org 4: Kinderfest, downtown Leavenworth; (509) 548-5807; leavenworth.org

August Aug. 1: Dirtyface Music and Arts Fest, Leavenworth; 548-2278 or infoartisforall; artisforall.org 9-13: Leavenworth Quilt Show, (509) 548-5311; quilter sheaven.com or leaven worth.org

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World photo/Mike Bonnicksen

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

25-27: Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival, Leavenworth; (509) 548-5807; autumnleaffestival.com or leavenworth.org

September 17-19: Wenatchee River Salmon Festival, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery; (509) 548-6662; leavenworth.org or salmonfest.org

October 2-3, 9-10, 16-17: Oktoberfest: Authentic German food, beer, music and dancing. leavenworth oktoberfest.com 3: Oktoberfest Marathon, Leavenworth, full and half marathon; (509) 548-5807; teddriven.com/ leavenworth-marathon

November 27-29: Christkindlmarkt: Leavenworth’s Annual Christmas market. Booths for crafts and food, enter-

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

December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20: Christmas Lighting Festival: Three weekends of all-afternoon fun

Icicle Creek Center for the Arts June 21-27: Icicle Creek Summer Symphony, Leavenworth; 877-2656026 or (509) 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/ IcicleCreek June 28-July 18: Icicle Creek Chamber Music Institute, Leavenworth; 877-2656026 or (509) 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/ IcicleCreek July 19-Aug. 1: Young Artists Theatre Camp, Leavenworth; 877-265-6026 or (509)

in downtown Leavenworth — music, entertainment, hot drinks and snacks and Father Christmas. The festive, spectacular lighting ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m.; (509) 548-5807. leavenworth.org 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/IcicleCreek Aug. 2-9: Icicle Creek Young Pianists’ Festival, Leavenworth; 877-265-6026 or (509) 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/IcicleCreek Aug. 17-21: Young Filmmakers Camp, Leavenworth; 877-2656026 or (509) 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/ IcicleCreek Aug. 19-23: Guitar Euphoria Festival, Leavenworth; 877-265-6026 or (509) 548-6347; icicle.org; facebook.com/IcicleCreek

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Lake Chelan Destination and gateway to adventure

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ake Chelan has something for everyone!

Rimmed by friendly communities, each with a unique ambience and offerings, the glacier-fed lake is both destination and gateway to adventure.

Kick back and relax from the deck of a lakeside resort. Sample a plethora of excellent local wines and restaurants.

Browse the shops, hike, fish, water ski, sail, splash in crystal water, beat the odds in the local casino or lose yourself in the wild North Cascades.

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

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

Early spring is a great time for beachcombing and chilly evening barbecues as the lake gets ready to capture the season’s mountain runoff.

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

From the vine The region is known for its wines.

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

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

Splish splash Don’t miss the new family-friendly melodrama performances this summer at the Theater Under the Stars, the new

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World photos/Mike Bonnicksen

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

playhouse at the Slidewaters water park.

It’s a great way to dry off from a day of splishing and splashing in the Lazy River or down one of the thrilling slide and tube rides. See more at slidewaterswaterpark.com

In the wheelhouse Get a captain’s-eye view from the pilot house of the original Lady of the Lake ferryboat. The 60-year-old, 65-foot-long Lady was salvaged in 2001, but wisdom prevailed and the pilot house was saved.

The wooden structure, complete

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

Bay watch Head ‘round the lake to leap the swimming dock at Manson Bay Park.

The relatively still bay waters are warmer than you’d expect and utterly irresistible. The lake’s only official lifeguards keep everyone safe and sane.

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

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

Beebe, baby Feeling fit? Try the challenging new upper trail system at the Beebe Springs Natural Area. Carved into the cliffside, the trails traverse down to Highway 97 and will eventually be linked by underpass to the natural area’s more leisurely Columbia River-side trail system.

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

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Fog settles in the valleys west of Stehekin and the head of Lake Chelan.

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

crazy cacophony of the 21st here are a few Century. There are places different ways to to lodge, camp, eat, fish, get to the village of boat and hike. You can raft Stehekin. Driving is not one the Stehekin River and ride of them. horses on mountain trails.

Located 55 miles west of There’s everything you need Chelan, the only highway to get back to a quieter, more between the two towns is peaceful place and time.

Lake Chelan. For more than Catch a ferry ride with 100 years, miners, trappers, the Lake Chelan Boat Co. explorers and thousands of — ladyofthelake.com (509) other visitors have mainly 682-4584. traveled by boat. Some Get off the ferry and take a people hike in or travel on bus tour up the valley. Visit horseback. Others fly in by historic Buckner Orchard, regular float plane service. managed by the National The Lady of the Lake Hikers pass the National Park Service’s Golden West Visitor Park Service — nps.gov/ offers daily excursions Center. noca/planyourvisit/stehekin. between Chelan and htm — and working on its Stehekin. The trip is a second 100 years. must do for anyone who Pacific Crest Trail long-distance hikers and ferry-hoppers wants a glimpse of the North Cascades landscape from the are both drawn to the the Stehekin Pastry Co. — stehekinviewpoint of a town that has been virtually unchanged by time. Stehekin is a Mecca for those who want to escape the pastry.com

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Lake Chelan Winterfest Who says you can’t enjoy Lake Chelan in the Winter?

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Kids pose for a picture on the Ice Throne during the Lake Chelan Winterfest Festival.

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

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

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

One tough trout Spot the fish that overlooks the Columbia River

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he feisty, finny rainbow fighter on the Trout apple logo has evolved somewhat over the last eight decades, but not much.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parks and camping Park: Nine miles south of Wenatchee on the way to ◆ Daroga State Park: 24 Mission Ridge miles north of Wenatchee on ◆ Walla Walla Point Park: Highway 97.

1351 Walla Walla Ave. ◆ Entiat City Park: 20 miles ◆ Wenatchee Confluence north of Wenatchee off of State Park: Confluence of Highway 97A. Columbia and Wenatchee ◆ Kirby Billingsley (Rock rivers Island) Hydro Park: Two ◆ Wenatchee River miles south of East Wenatchee County Park (Monitor): Eight on Highway 28. miles west of Wenatchee on ◆ Lincoln Rock State Park: Highway 2/97.

10 miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 2/97.

U.S. Forest Service ◆ Orondo River Park: campgrounds Three miles north of Orondo ◆ Pine Flats: 14 miles from on Highway 97.

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Wenatchee area

◆ Fox Creek: 27 miles from Entiat on Entiat River Road ◆ Lake Creek: 28 miles from Entiat on Entiat River Road ◆ Silver Falls: 30 miles from Entiat on Entiat River Road

Leavenworth area ◆ Chiwawa Horse Camp:

15 miles north of Fish Lake on Chiwawa River Road ◆ Goose Creek: One mile off of Chiwawa River road on Forest Service Road 6100 ◆ Nason Creek: Next to Lake Wenatchee State Park ◆ Glacier View: Five

Plenty of places to set up camp miles up Cedar Brae Road off Highway 207 U.S. Forest Service campgrounds ◆ Bridge Creek: Up Icicle Road about 9.5 miles ◆ Eightmile: Up Icicle Road about 8 miles ◆ Johnny Creek: 12.5 miles up Icicle Road ◆ Ida Creek: Up Icicle Road about 14 miles ◆ Tumwater: 10 miles west of Leavenworth on Highway 2 ◆ Lake Wenatchee State Park: 18 miles northwest of Leavenworth off of Highway 2.

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Lake Chelan area ◆ Lake Chelan State Park:

Nine miles west of Chelan on the south shore. ◆ Twenty-five Mile State Park: 20 miles west of Chelan on the south shore. ◆ Chelan Falls Park: In Chelan Falls, off of Highway 97A. ◆ Chelan Falls Powerhouse Park: in Chelan Falls, off of Highway 97A. ◆ Beebe Bridge Park: 34 miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 97

Okanogan County ◆ Alta Lake State Park: Four miles southwest of Pateros on Highway 153. ◆ Bridgeport State Park: Near Bridgeport on Highway 17 near Chief Joseph Dam. ◆ Conconully State Park: 18 miles northwest of Omak near Conconully. ◆ Fort Okanogan State Park: Four miles northeast

of Brewster overlooking the Columbia River. ◆ Osoyoos Lake Veterans Memorial Park: Just north of Oroville on Highway 97. ◆ Pearrygin Lake State Park: Four miles northeast of Winthrop.

U.S. Forest Service campgrounds ◆ Early Winters: 15 miles northwest of Winthrop on ◆ Highway 20 ◆ Falls Creek: 11 miles north of Winthrop on Forest Service Road 51 ◆ Flat: 12 miles north of Winthrop off of Forest Service Road 5130 ◆ Klipchuck: 19 miles northwest of Winthrop, one mile off Highway 20 ◆ Lone Fir: 25 miles northwest of Wintrhop on Highway 20 ◆ Blackpine Lake: 18 miles west of Twisp on U.S. Forest Service Road 43 ◆ Foggy Dew: 12 miles

south of Carlton, up Gold Creek on U.S. Forest Service Road 4340 ◆ Loup Loup: 14 miles east of Twisp off of Highway 20 ◆ Mystery: 18 miles northwest of Twisp off of U.S. Forest Service Road 44. ◆ Poplar Flat: 20 miles northwest of Twisp on Twisp River off of U.S. Forest Service Road 44 ◆ Twisp River Horse Camp: 22 miles west of Twisp on U.S. Forest Service Road 4435 ◆ War Creek: 14 miles west of Twisp on U.S. Forest Service Road 44 ◆ Bonaparte Lake: 26 miles northeast of Tonasket on U.S. Forest Service Road 32 ◆ Crawfish Lake: 20 miles northwest of Riverside on U.S. Forest Service Road 30 ◆ Kerr: 4 miles northwest of Conconully on U.S. Forest Service Road 38

◆ Lost Lake: 34 miles northeast of Tonasket on U.S. Forest Service Road 33 ◆ Salmon Meadows: 9 miles northwest of Conconully U.S. Forest Service Road 38 ◆ Tiffany Springs: 30 miles northwest of Conconully on U.S. Forest Service Road 39

Grant County ◆ Coulee City Community Park: On Banks Lake along Highway 2 at Coulee City. ◆ Ginkgo/Wanapum State Park: Near Vantage on the west bank of the Columbia River. ◆ Potholes State Park: 17 miles southwest of Moses Lake on Highway 262. ◆ Steamboat Rock State Park: 22 miles north of Coulee City on Highway 155. ◆ Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park: seven miles southwest of Coulee City on Highway 17.

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The new 12 Tribes Resort & Casino was still under construction in March. It is expected to open in May, with a grand opening later this summer.

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12 Tribes Resort & Casino debuts in Omak

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

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

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

The multi-million dollar resort

features: ◆ A 56,000-square-foot casino ◆ 500 electronic slot machines ◆ Blackjack, roulette wheels, craps tables and poker games ◆ 80-room four-story hotel overlooking the Okanogan Valley. ◆ Spa offering everything from manicures to massages ◆ 40-foot by 20-foot indoor pool ◆ Indoor and outdoor hot tubs ◆ Two restaurants and a night club with live music.

Located just off Highway 97

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

Each of the tribal casinos offers a unique gaming experience.

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

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

Lake Wenatchee

A reservoir for fun in the sun and snow

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ake Wenatchee is a yearround playground. Less than 30 minutes from Leavenworth, this beautiful mountain lake draws swimmers to its shores in the summer. In winter, adventureseekers with snowshoes and skis like its nearby trails, as do dog-sled teams and snowmobilers.

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

Country drive Take a different route: From Leavenworth, drive the winding, two-lane Chumstick Highway to Lake Wenatchee.

Lake Wenatchee State Park — parks.wa.gov/535/Lake-Wenat chee — offers 489 acres of camping and trails. The 2,445-acre glacierfed lake is its centerpiece, offering opportunities for boating, fishing and waterskiing. The park includes trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use, and in the winter, it’s a ski and snowshoe paradise.

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

Railroad history The main route from western Washington is Highway 2 via Stevens Pass, named for the Great

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

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

Ancient rest stop Lake Wenatchee is where Indian tribes stopped on their way to trade with tribes on the coast. On the lake menu: clams and salmon.

Sand and surf Beach-seekers need not navigate to Lake Chelan for fun in the summer sun. Lake Wenatchee’s got 12,600 feet of waterfront, including a swimming-safe beach. Wind can kick up on the lake, which may freeze out the sunbathers on the sand but offers speed for windsurfers on the waves. The breezes have also driven ashore weathered logs and giant tree stumps — natural sculptures of rich complexity.

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

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hen Washington’s early game managers set aside land in northern Okanogan County, they hoped to protect its important mule deer herd. That 14,300-acre preserve became the state’s first wildlife area — the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area, with headquarters near Loomis.

The preserve protects mule deer and many other animals and plants.

The Sinlahekin is the only place in Washington where all seven species of grouse are known to live. It also has 87 species of butterflies, along with bighorn sheep, elk, moose, mountain goats and bears.

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

That 14,300-acre preserve

became the state’s first wildlife area — the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area, with headquarters near Loomis.

The preserve protects mule deer and many other animals and plants. The Sinlahekin is

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Get on the green Chelan County Kahler Glen Golf & Ski Resort, near Lake Wenatchee: 800-440-2994; kahlerglen.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Douglas County

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

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

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

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

Gamble Sands Golf Course, Brewster: (509) 436 8323; gamblesands.com Lake Woods Golf Course, Bridgeport: (509) 686-5721; thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/WA/1451. htm.

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

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

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

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

Golf Digest names Gamble Sands best new golf course

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Gamble Sands Golf Course is set among sagebrush and parcels of agriculture.

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he new premier golf course of North Central Washington is also Golf Digest’s best new course to open in the United States in 2014.

Golfweek and Golf Magazine have also taken note of the Brewster course.

“Part of its unique appeal is the vast scale of the place — nearly 120 acres of tightly mowed turf on a 1,000-acre parcel atop a treeless plateau overlooking the Columbia River Valley in central Washington,” reads the Golf Digest piece. It called the couse “delightfully user-friendly.”

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The seventh hole at Three Lake’s Golf Course south of Wenatchee.

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

Okanogan Valley Wide open spaces, welcoming events and folks Brewster and Pateros A few years of great salmon returns — and a new Chief Joseph Hatchery north of Brewster — have combined to make these twin cities on the Columbia River a fishing mecca. Steelheaders flock to Pateros to fish at the mouth of the Methow River, and to Brewster for the salmon returns. Now, the Gamble

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

The two towns also have special festivals.

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

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

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

Okanogan This is where you’ll find a community so enthralled with history, locals fought to keep the iconic county courthouse and raised money to put clocks in its tower

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A bull rider uses no hands as he stays on for the ride at the Omak Stampede arena during a Mexican Rodeo or jaripeo. instead of tearing it down to erect a modern structure.

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

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

more information.

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

unique stick games, a form of gambling. The four-day event also includes both a kids’ and grand parade, a carnival and a Western and Native art show.

The Stampede arena also is home to everything from truck races to Mexican and junior rodeos. Check out the offerings at omakstampede. org. Omak also hosts Summerfest on June 19-20, with art in the park, three-

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Churchill Clark carves a dugout canoe in Founders Day Park in Tonasket. on-three basketball, and an historical celebration called the Sourdough Reunion. Visit omakchamber.com for more events and information.

Conconully Known for allowing snowmobiles on its streets in the winter, Conconully turns to fishing and ATV riding in the summer.

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

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

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

Oroville The border town of Oroville seems to draw as many Canadians as it does Americans who come to enjoy wine tasting, antiquing and shopping. But Lake Osoyoos, known on both sides of the border for its warm waters, is probably the biggest draw. Water skiers, swimmers, fishermen and boaters share this 11-mile long lake that straddles the border. In addition to its lake, Oroville is also becoming known for its trail systems, including the Whistler Canyon Trail, and the Similkameen Trail.

Summer events include the May Festival on May 9, and A Rally at the Border Blues Fest — the culmination of the Columbia River HOG’s

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

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

It’s the only day of the year this town with one street is packed full of visitors.

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Award-winning Sun Mountain Lodge near Winthrop.

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inthrop’s Sun Mountain Lodge, one of the region’s prime spots to sip beer and soak up scenery — is on the list of Condé Nast’s Best Hotels in the Pacific Northwest: Readers’ Choice Awards 2014.

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

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

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Post-fire season means more opportunities than ever

ast summer, the devastating Carlton Complex Fire raced across more than 256,000 acres and razed more than 300 homes from Winthrop to Pateros.

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

This summer, Okanogan County wants visitors to know two things: First, the vast majority of the county did not see a lick of fire, so all of the recreational opportunities and events will World photo/Don Seabrook go on as usual.

A fi replace mantel and chimney in the stark devastation of the Second, the fire left behind Carlton Complex Fire area. a fire landscape that will serve as an opportunity for says Amy Stork, executive get to be in a landscape education, inspiration and director of TwispWorks, a that has gone through this regeneration. major ecological event,” “It’s not every day you public-private partnership in

Twisp supporting education, agriculture, technology and the arts.

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

In April, the Methow Valley Interpretive Center in Twisp will open with a new exhibit highlighting specifics of this fire and fire ecology.

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

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Methow Valley Winthrop hosts an annual balloon festival.

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Real Food, Fresh Brews 12 Beers Brewed On Site Fine Wines and Full Bar Gourmet Sandwiches Fresh Soups and Salads Steak, Seafood and more!

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hings may look a bit different driving into the Methow Valley this summer.

But not that different.

Areas that last fall were black and charred are springing back to life, with green grass and wildflowers.

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

If you’ve been here before, expect more of the same. If you haven’t, don’t forget your camera and leave a little extra time, as the views along the North Cascades Highway will give you reasons to stop. Open for

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

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

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

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

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

Find out what else is happen-

ing at twispinfo.com or twispworks.org.

Winthrop The remaking of Winthrop into an Old West theme town after the valley’s lumber mill shut down is what initially put the Methow Valley on the map. With its wooden sidewalks and false storefronts, Winthrop is the Methow’s crown jewel when it comes to attracting visitors. Many of its shops are geared toward the Western theme, while others cater to the needs of visitors who come to recreate. Downtown Winthrop is also home to Methow Trails, the nonprofit group that manages 120 miles of trails — the largest network of groomed cross country skiing in the country.

Impeccably maintained, those trails and the 11 trailheads are free for use in the summer, becoming a mountain biker’s heaven. The Association hosts events for running, mountain biking and Nordic skiing, with information

available at methowtrails. org. Winthrop is also where you’ll be able to get passes and information about the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest that surrounds the valley on three sides. The ranger station is located at 24 W. Chewuch Road, or by calling 996-4003.

Always fun, Winthrop’s even more entertaining if you’re there for one of its many special events. They’re hoping for a real Wells Fargo stagecoach at this year’s 70th ‘49er Days on May 8-10. Also watch for the Winthrop R&B Festival on July 17-19; the Chamber Music Festival on July 23 to Aug. 1; or one of two rodeos on May 23 and 24, or Sept. 5 and 6. Go to winthropwashington.com for details and more events.

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

This gateway to the North Cascades is fully geared for visitors, including a series of Ecology programs offered at a local lodge, the North Cascades Basecamp.

And speaking of the North Cascades, this is where to go to see those spectacular views on Highway 20. You can enjoy it all from the car, or pull off on one of the many wide spots along the road. If you’re heading all the way up, don’t miss the Washington Pass Overlook for the best view of Liberty Bell Mountain. A short trail brings you to the top of a fenced-in cliff face for a bird’s eye view of the highway’s hairpin turns, and Snagtooth Ridge across the valley.

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Trailblazer Explore all that the Methow Valley trails have to offer

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

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he nonprofit group that made the Methow Valley famous for its trails has changed its name.

Methow Trails is still the same outfit, but now found at methowtrails.org, or 309 Riverside Ave. in Winthrop. With 120 miles of groomed trails, they offer the largest cross country ski area in the country. And when there’s no snow, these trails and many others offer limitless well-maintained choices for hiking, bicycling, running and horseback riding.

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

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ildfires can create an opportunity for regrowth. This year, the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway offers a chance to watch the comeback in action, while pausing along the way for a little vino.

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

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

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

Make memories as you journey along this scenic highway

produced foods from growers who use sustainable practices as well as medicinals, spices, fresh ice cream and great wines. The lunch counter and juice bar are a hub for the town’s alternative community. gloverstreetmarket.com ◆ Thomson’s Custom Meats: Fresh-made sausages, jerky and meats cut the way you want; 992 Twisp-Carlton Road, Twisp; thomsonscustommeats.com ◆ Crown S Ranch: Certified organic meats, poultry and farm products; 7 World photo/Don Seabrook Twin Lakes Road, Winthrop; Colors of Tumwater Canyon show through in a drizzle of rain crown-s-ranch.com around the old pipeline bridge in the canyon. ◆ Bluebird Grain Farms: Grows certified organic heirloom grains, cereals and Tildio Winery and more.

Creamery and Bistro: flours. 228 Rendezvous Road, cheese, gelato, coffee, bistro Winthrop; bluebirdgrainPateros meals, tapas and wine bar; farms.com This confluence of the 14 E. Wapato Way, Manson; ◆ Sun Mountain Lodge: Columbia River and the tribu- fromaggiomanson.com Elegant lodging and dining tary Methow River is known ◆ Blue Star Coffee at one of the Northwest’s for its fine fishing during the Roasters: Espresso, gourmet premier destination resorts; salmon and steelhead run. coffee and pastries; 3 Twisp 604 Patterson Lake Road, Hungry anglers can satisfy Airport Road, Twisp; Blue Winthrop; sunmountainlodge. their appetites at the Sweet Star’s owners placed first in com River Bakery or the Rivers the America’s Best Espresso ◆ North Cascades Restaurant afterwards. competition at the 2012 Seattle Institute: Information about Coffee Fest; bluestarcoffeeroNorth Cascade National Park Methow Valley asters.com and North Cascades ecology; The drive up Highway 153 classes, hikes, boat tours; ◆ Glover Street Market: along the winding Methow Twisp. The store offers locally ncascades.org River is a trip back in time.

The mountain-cradled valley’s rolling pastures — antique farm equipment left where it stopped, dilapidated barns, grazing livestock — will have you dreaming of simpler, quieter times. Unfortunately, much of that laid-back atmosphere was disrupted by wildfire, so be patient if the landscape’s not immediately what you were expecting.

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

Columbia Basin Recreation-rich region

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he recreation-rich Columbia Basin rests in the multicounty crescent formed by the Columbia River from Grand Coulee Dam to south of Moses Lake.

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

Here are a few Columbia Basin highlights: George: The Gorge Amphitheatre, a 20,000-seat concert venue above the Columbia River Gorge

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

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

George near the rim of Frenchman Coulee — a wide, high-walled gouge scoured clean by ancient floods.

This breathtaking combination — columns thrusting skyward, basalt cliffs zig-zagging into deep canyon — has to be one of Eastern Washington’s grandest sights.

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

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Sergei Lavor of Auburn is covered in mud from Soap Lake. Soap Lake is known for its healing waters that come from the high concentrations of minerals. People come to visit the lake from all around the world. in the region. The event is held on the second Saturday of September.

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

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

Soap Lake: This lakeside city has been a popular tourist destination for decades because the high mineral content in the lake is said to have healing properties. The lake water is sudsy and tastes awful but adding Soap Lake’s mineral-rich water to your bath and diet will cure what ails you. And if that doesn’t work, you can wallow like one happy hog in its therapeutic (if stinky) mud — touted for centuries as a cure-all

by Native Americans and today by immigrant Ukrainians who claim the tar-like stuff eases arthritis and psoriasis.

These healing properties harken back to Soap Lake’s heyday as a well-known resort and health spa in the early 1900s.

What’s known for sure is that this meromictic (multi-layered) soda lake contains large quantities of 23 dissolved minerals — i.e., sodium, potassium, magnesium — and, hey, you float like a cork.

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

85 ton’s vast volcanic landscape. No iTunes or Netflix, so what else you gonna do?

The caves formed when Ice Age floods, racing down from Dry Falls, plucked basalt chunks out of the cliffs to carve out a little piece of heaven with crossvalley views.

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

Vantage: This Columbia River town is the hub for a host of attractions and activities on both sides of the river. Just upstream from the Interstate 90 bridge, explore the stair-stepped basalt of a popular Columbia River view point.

Across the highway, view “Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies,” a stampede of metal horse sculptures on a high ridge.

Downstream, check out Wanapum Dam from a roadside pull-out. Closer to town, the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park (and visitors center) stretches across 7,470 acres and provides year-round camping at the Wanapum recreational area. Nearby, visit the Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center on Whiskey Dick Mountain where wind turbines generate electricity.

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

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

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

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

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Workers spent months fixing Wanapum Dam

Making changes Crescent Bar is open again for sun, fun

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he Columbia River shoreline between Wanapum and Rock Island dams is back open with spiffy new upgrades — finished or soon-to-be finished — boat launches, picnic areas, trails, and campgrounds from Crescent Bar to below Vantage.

That’s excellent news for shoreline vacation communities like Crescent Bar, which saw their normally red-hot summer season fizzle

last year, when the shoreline around its stretch of the Columbia was closed during work to repair the cracked spillway at Wanapum Dam. Here’s a look at the many improvements: Apricot Orchard Boat Launch, about 20 miles south of Wenatchee off Highway 28. Better boat launch; disabled access to boating, trails; vault toilet, info kiosk.

Crescent Bar, about 25 miles south of Wenatchee

off Highway 28 at Trinidad.

The boating channel has been dredged, boat launch extended.

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

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

kiosk, 1-mile trail, vault toilet.

Rocky Coulee Recreation Area, 1.5 miles north of Vantage off of Lakeview Avenue. Picnic area, walk-in tent camping, vault toilets, hand boat launch, trails, kiosk, disabled access.

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPEN SEASONALLY MAY–OCTOBER

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

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Know before you go Go to grantpud.org for Columbia River recreation updates in Grant County.

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

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation puts on a nightly laser show on the face of the dam, starting Memorial Day weekend through September.

There is a visitor center and daily guided tours, April through October. (509) 633-9265 usbr.gov/pn/grand coulee/visit/index.html Rocky Reach Dam, seven

A Walk Through the Past...

GRANT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & VILLAGE OPEN MAY 2 – SEPTEMBER 30 JUNE 13: Annual Living Museum

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

Pioneer Day: September 26

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• Original St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church • Marlin Jail • Pioneer Line Cabin • Pioneer Homestead • One-Room Schoolhouse • Old Saloon • Blacksmith Shop • Doctor’s Office • Drug Store • Dentist’s Office • Chinese Laundry with Wash House • Dress Shop • Millinery Shop • Original Grant County Journal Guided tours are provided daily until 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Chief Joseph Dam, located just upstream from Bridgeport, is the second-largest hydropowerproducing dam in the United States.

Tours from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Info: (509) 686-5501 or corpslakes. usace.army.mil/visitors Behind the dam is 51-mile-long Rufus Woods Lake. Fishing, boating, camping and hiking. Bridgeport State Park is nearby.

Lake Chelan Dam is at the base of the lake in the city of Chelan.

Operated by the Chelan County PUD. Not open to the public.

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

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

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

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

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

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o mural in North Central Washington tops artist Walter Graham’s “Horsepower” for sheer emotional and creative, um, horsepower.

The 16-by-35-foot painting in Rocky Reach Dam’s Visitor Center cleverly depicts scores of galloping stallions as the surging water that makes hydropower.

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

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Working hard?

NCW is the place to find quality hard cider

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nowdrift Cider Company, is one of the Northwest’s most notable and innovative hard cider producers. Its ciders are found in 60 pubs and restaurants around North Central Washington and the Puget Sound area.

Snowdrift’s cidermakers grow about 40 varieties of apples to produce what they say are the complex, multi-layered tastes of their most popular hard ciders.

Thirty-five of those varieties are grown specifically for making cider and wouldn’t be readily known by most apple lovers.

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

What is hard cider?

At its core, cider is fermented apple juice.

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

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

Source: Northwest Cider Association World photo illustration/Don Seabrook

Hard apple cider is a popular drink produced in NCW.

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Wine time Whites and reds aplenty

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hether your thing is red wine or white wine — or both — local winemakers have applied their craft to bring out the best of the grapes that went into that particular vintage you’re pouring.

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

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

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

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

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Chelan and the Highway 97A corridor are a destination for wine lovers and wineries.

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1. Chateau Fare Le Pont

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

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Visit this undiscovered gem of North Central Washington & experience our award winning, premium red & white wines. Our cozy tasting room & production facility are located in Cashmere’s historical Mission District.

Horan Estates is family owned/operated & we invite you to celebrate our family heritage through our exciting new labels. Tasting room is open Fri. & Sat. 12-5 pm and Sun. from 11-3 pm – February through December or by appt. 1200 cases per year. Price range $20 to $25.

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Driving directions from South Wenatchee; South on Malaga-Alcoa Highway 3.1 miles, Right at West Malaga Road 1.2 miles, Right at Hamlin .8 miles, Right on Joe Miller .4 miles, At the sharp curve left on Cathedral Rock Road. Watch for our Signs.

Open Fri., Sat., & Sun., noon to 6pm By appt.: Wed. & Thur., noon to 5 pm

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

One Vineyard Way, Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-667-WINE(9463) • 888-874-WINE(9463) www.fairelepont.com

2. Horan Estates Winery 207 Mission Ave (PO Box 367), Suite D Cashmere, WA 98815 509-679-8705 • www.horanestateswinery.com

3. Malaga Springs Winery

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4. Martin Scott Winery

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5. Methow Valley Brewing Co.

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

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201 N. State Route 20 Twisp, WA 98856 509-997-6822 • methowbrewing.com

6. Tsillan Cellars Winery

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

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Come visit a Lake Chelan landmark! Our family winery, housed in a charming historical stone cottage on the south shore of Lake Chelan, marks the culmination of four generations of farming in the valley. Bring a picnic and sit in our Waterfall Garden, marvel at the artisan stonework, and savor our small batch estate wines. Tasting Room Open Daily May-September 11:006:00 pm. Tours Tuesdays 3:00pm. Happy Hour Thursdays 4:00-6:00 pm. Call for Winter hours. 1,200 cases produced annually. Price range $17 to $33.

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

3875 Highway 97A, Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9463 • 877-682-8463 www.tsillancellarswines.com

7. Tunnel Hill Winery

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8. Vin du Lac 105 Highway 150, Chelan, WA 98816 866-455-WINE(9463) www.vindulac.com

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Wineries Wenatchee

Bella Terrazza Vineyards: 1260 Lower Sunnyslope Road, Wenatchee; (509) 662-9141; bellaterrazzavineyards.com Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery: 1 Vineyard Way, Wenatchee; 888-874-9463; fairelepont.com Jones of Washington: Pybus Public Market tasting room; 7 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee; jonesofwashington.com Stemilt Creek Winery: 110 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee; (509) 665-3485 or 617 Front St, Suite 4A, Leavenworth; (509) 888-5357; stemiltcreekwinery.com The Chamber Tasting Room: 1 S. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee: (509) 662-2116

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

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

Cashmere Cashmere Cellars

Winery: 207 J, Mission Ave., Cashmere; tasting room; (509) 470-7036 Crayelle Cellars: 207A Mission Ave., Cashmere; (509) 393-1996; crayellecellars.com Horan Estates Winery: 207 Mission Ave., Suite B, Cashmere; (509) 679-8705; horanestateswinery.com Voila´ Vineyards: 6359 Kimber Road, Cashmere: (509) 679-7559; voilawinery. com

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Cottage: 10037 Eagle Creek Road, Leavenworth; (509) 548-7668; d´Vinery tasting room: 617-4A Front Street, Leavenworth;(509) 548-7059; eaglecreekwinery.com Elevage Wine Co./ Matterhorn Cellars: 827 Front St., Leavenworth; tasting room; (509) 548-0122; raisedbywolveswine.com Leavenworth Goose Ridge Estate Baroness Cellars: 939 Winery: 920 Front St. B3, Front St., Leavenworth; tasting Leavenworth; tasting room; room; (509) 548 7600; (509) 470-8676; gooseridge. baronesscellars.com com Boudreaux Cellars: 4551 Hard Row to Hoe Icicle Creek Road, LeavenVineyards: 837 Front St., worth; tasting room: 821 Front Leavenworth; tasting room; Street, Leavenworth; (509) (509) 888-8266; hardrow.com 548-5858; boudreauxcellars.

Kestrel Tasting Room: com 843 Front St., Leavenworth; Eagle Creek Winery and tasting room; (509) 548-7348; Icicle Ridge Winery: 8977 North Road, Peshastin; (509) 548-7019; 821 Front St., Suite B, Leavenworth; (509) 548-6156; icicleridgewinery.com Wedge Mountain Winery: 9534 Saunders Road, Peshastin; (509) 548-7068; wedgemountainwinery.com

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kestrelwines.com Okanogan Estate & Vineyards: 1205 Main St./ Highway 97, Oroville; (509) 476-2736; 703 Highway 2, Leavenworth; (509) 548-9883; okanoganwine.com Pasek Cellars and Willow Crest Estates: 939 Front St. Suite B, Leavenworth; tasting room; (509) 548-5166 Ryan Patrick Vineyards: 636 Front St., Leavenworth; (509) 888-2236; ryanpatrick vineyards.com Silvara Vineyards: 77 Stage Road, Leavenworth; (509) 548-1000; silvarawine. com Swakane Winery: 725 Front St., Leavenworth; (509) 888-7225; swakanewinery.com Villa Monaco: 703 Front

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Plain Plain Cellars: 18749 Alpine Acres Road, Plain, winery; 217 8th St., Leavenworth, tasting room; (425) 931-7500; plaincellars.com

Entiat Snowgrass Winery: 6701 Entiat River Road, Entiat; (509) 784-5101; snowgrasswines.com

Chelan area Cairdeas Winery: 3395 Highway 150, Chelan; (509) 687-0555; cairdeaswinery.com Chelan Estate Winery and Vineyards: 755 S. Lakeshore Road, Chelan; (509) 682-5454; chelanestatewinery.com Fielding Hills Winery: 565 South Lakeshore Road, Chelan; (509) 884-2221; fieldinghills.com Karma Vineyards: 1681 S. Lakeshore Road, Chelan; (509) 682-5538; goodkarmawine.com Lake Chelan Winery: 3519 Highway 150, Chelan; (509) 687-9463; lakechelanwinery. com Mellisoni Vineyards: 3155 Highway 97A; (509) 293-1891; mellisonivineyards.com Nefarious Cellars: 495 Malag

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Manson Alta Cellars: 135 Wapato Way, Manson; tasting room; (425) 424-9218; altacellarswinery.com Atam Winery: 750 Kinsey Road, Manson; (509) 687-4421; atam-winery.com Benson Vineyards Estate Winery: 754 Winesap Ave., Manson; (509) 687-0313; bensonvineyards.com Chelan Ridge Winery:

900 Swartout Road, Manson; (509) 687-4455; chelanridgewinery.com C.R. Sandidge Winery: 145 E. Wapato Way, Manson; (509) 682-3704; CRSandidgeWines.com Cuilin Hills Winery: 135 Wapato Way, Manson; tasting room; (425) 402-1907; cuilinhills.com Four Lakes Chelan Winery: 4491 Wapato Lake Road, Manson; (509) 687-0726; fourlakeschelanwinery.com Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards: 300 Ivan Morse Road, Manson; (509) 687-3000; hardrow.com Legend Cellars: 150 A W. Wapato Way, Manson: (509) 888-4442; legendcellars.com Radiance Winery: 546 Klate Rd., Manson; (509) 687-4142 Tildio Winery: 70 E. Wapato Lake Road, Manson; (509) 687-8463; tildio.com Wapato Point Cellars: 200 Quetilquasoon Road, Manson; (509) 687-4000; wapatopointcellars.com Wine Girls Winery: 222 E. Wapato Way, Manson; (509) 293-9679; winegirlwines.com

Winthrop Lost River Winery: 26 Highway 20, Winthrop; (509) 996-2888; lostriverwinery.com

Omak RockWall Cellars: 110 Nichols Road, Omak; (509) 826-0201; rockwallcellars.com

Oroville Copper Mountain Vineyards: 33349 Highway 97, Oroville; (509) 476-2762; coppermountainvineyards. com Esther Bricques Winery and Vineyard: 38 Swanson Mill Road; (509) 476-2861; estherbricques.com Okanogan Estate & Vineyards: 1205 Main St./ Highway 97, Oroville; (509) 476-3646; 703 Highway 2, Leavenworth; (509) 548-9883; okanoganwine.com

Quincy area Beaumont Cellars Winery: 8634 Road U N.W., Quincy; (509) 787-5586; beaumontcellars.com Cave B Estate Winery: 348 Silica Road N.W., Quincy; (509) 785-3500; caveb.com Jones of Washington: 2101 F St., Quincy; (509) 787-3537; jonesofwashington. com; Pybus Public Market tasting room; 7 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee White Heron Cellars: 23832 Fine Wine Road NW, Quincy; (509) 797-9463; whiteheronwine.com

Mattawa Fox Estate Winery: 24962 Highway 243 S., Mattawa; (509) 932-5818; foxestatewinery.com Ginkgo Forest Winery: 22561 Road T, 7 SW, Mattawa, (509) 932-0082; ginkgowinery.com

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NCW festivals Events for every season, mark your calendars nwparagliding.com ◆ May 9-10: Leavenworth Maifest, (509) 548-5807; Leavenworth, food crawl; leavenworth.org leavenworth.org ◆ May 8-9: Manson Apple ◆ April 17-18: Wenatchee Blossom Festival, manson Marathon. Health and Fitness appleblossom.com Expo, April 17 at Wenatchee ◆ May 14-17: Leavenworth Convention Center. Marathon, Spring Bird Festival, (509) half-marathon and 10K, April 548-7584; leavenworthspring 18 at Wenatchee Avenue and birdfest.com First Street; teddriven.com/ ◆ May 16: Warrior wenatchee-marathon Challenge, Walla Walla Point ◆ April 17-18: Ale Fest, Park, Wenatchee; (509) Leavenworth FestHalle; (509) 667-1538, warriorchallenge.com 548-5807; leavenworthalefest. ◆ May 16-17: Spring Barrel com or leavenworth.org Tasting, Lake Chelan area. ◆ April 18: Earth Day Fair, Riverwalk Park, Chelan; chela- Wineries of the Lake Chelan Wine Growers Associnearthfairday.org. ation offer tastes of coming ◆ April 18-19, 25-26: Chelan Nouveau Spring Wine Release, releases. (509) 679-2124; lakechelanwinevalley.com Lake Chelan area. Wineries ◆ June 6: Wine Walk, of the Lake Chelan Wine Growers Association celebrate Leavenworth, 20 locations and 60 wines; (509) 433-1054; new releases of whites and cascadefarmlands.com rosés; 877-440-7933; lakechel◆ June 6: Wenatchee anwinevalley.com Sunrise Rotary Apple Century ◆ April 23-May 3: Bike Ride, Walla Walla Point Washington State Apple Park to Lake, Wenatchee Blossom Festival, Wenatchee; through Leavenworth; (509) North Central Washington’s 663-1112; applebikeride.com biggest spring festival, in the ◆ June 5-6: Cruizin’ Apple Capital of the World.

(509) 662-3616; appleblossom. Chelan, car show and cruise, downtown Manson and org ◆ May 1-Oct. 18: Village Art Chelan; (509) 682-3503; lakechelan.com in the Park, Friday through ◆ June 6: Bavarian Bike & Sunday. Thursdays added in July and August. Leavenworth; Brew Festival, Leavenworth; (509) 548-5615; dasradhaus.

(509) 548-5809; villageartincom, rideviciouscycle.com thepark.org ◆ June 18-21 Interna◆ May 2: Apple Blossom tional Accordion Celebration, Run, Wenatchee, (509) Leavenworth; accordion 663-8711; appleblossom.org celebration.org or leavenworth. ◆ May 2-3: Beach-Norg Fly, Chelan Falls Park;

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◆ June 19-21: Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival, Chelan County Expo Center, Cashmere; (509) 548-1230, (509) 782-7404; cashmere coffeehouse.com, cashmere chamber.com ◆ June 20: Chelan Century Challenge, bike ride consists of three loops, each between 30 miles and 40 miles; (509) 682-4699; centuryride.com ◆ June 20: Chelan Cycle de Vine, bike tour of vineyards and wineries; (509) 682-4699; cycledevine.com ◆ June 27: Lake Entiat Summerfest & Rods on the River Car Show, Kiwanis Park on Highway 97A; (509) 670-5157; entiatchamber.com ◆ June 27: Founders’ Day, Cashmere; (509) 782-7404; cashmerechamber.com ◆ July through August: Leavenworth Summer Theater, 2015 season features “Into the Woods,” “Anything Goes” and “Godspell.” (509) 548-2000; leavenworth summertheater.org ◆ July 4: Independence Day Celebration, the biggest in North Central Washington; Wenatchee at Walla Walla Point Park ◆ July 4: Kinderfest, downtown Leavenworth; (509) 548-5807; leavenworth.org ◆ July 10-18: Lake Chelan Bach Fest, concerts at venues around Chelan and Manson; (509) 682-3503; bachfest.org. ◆ July 11: Lake Chelan Poker Run, Lake Chelan Boating Club; (509) 679-4417, lc

boatingclub.com. ◆ July 18-19: ChelanMan Multisport Weekend, Chelan at Lakeside Park; (509) 679-3560, chelanman.com ◆ Aug. 1: Dirtyface Music and Arts Fest, Thousand Trails Campground, Plain; (509) 548-2278; iciclearts.org/ dirtyface ◆ July 31-Aug. 1: Lake Chelan Rodeo, at the rodeo grounds; on Facebook; lakechelan.com ◆ Aug. 14-16: Lake Chelan Fine Arts Festival, Chelan at Riverwalk Park; (509) 682-9781; lakechelan.com. ◆ Sept. 9-13: Leavenworth Quilt Show, (509) 548-5311; quiltersheaven.com or leavenworth.org

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Amancia Solano and Juan Cedeno dance during the Multicultural Festival at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center.

◆ Sept. 10-13: Chelan County Fair, Cashmere; (509) 782-3232; chelancountyfair. com ◆ Sept. 12: Lake Chelan Shore to Shore, full and half marathon, 10K run; (509) 387-0051; lakechelanmarathon. com ◆ Sept. 12: Leavenworth Fall Wine Walk: 20 locations, 60 wines; (509) 433-1054; leavenworth.org ◆ Sept. 17-19: Wenatchee River Salmon Festival, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery; (509) 548-6662; leavenworth.org or

salmonfest.org ◆ Sept. 25-27: Manson Hydro Fest, Manson Bay Marina; moretomanson.com. ◆ Sept. 25-27: Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival, Leavenworth; (509) 548-5807; autumnleaffestival.com or leavenworth.org ◆ Sept. 25-27: Roger Newton Gold Cup R/C Unlimiteds Championship Series, Chelan at Riverwalk Park, -scale unlimited hydroplanes compete; (509) 682-3503; rcunlimiteds.com, lakechelan.com ◆ Sept. 12-13: Bike & Fly;

Chelan Falls Park; nw paragliding.com ◆ Sept. 19: Taste of the Harvest, downtown Wenatchee; (509) 662-0059; wendowntown.org; ◆ Oct. 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17: Oktoberfest, Leavenworth; (509) 548-5807; leaven worthoktoberfest.com ◆ Oct. 3: Oktoberfest Marathon, Leavenworth, full and half marathon; (509) 548-5807; teddriven.com/ leavenworth-marathon ◆ Oct. 2-4: Mahogany & Merlot Vintage Boat Event, Chelan Waterfront Park

and Marina; 206-764-9453 or 206-940-8687; mahoganey andmerlot.com ◆ Oct. 3-4 & 10-11: Lake Chelan Crush, Chelan; Harvested grapes are crushed; (509) 679-2124; lakechelanwine valley.com ◆ Oct. 3-4: Apple Days, Cashmere Pioneer Village and Museum; (509) 782-3230; cashmeremuseum.org ◆ Nov. 27-29: Fall Barrel Tasting in the Lake Chelan Wine Valley: (509) 679-2124; lakechelanwinevalley.com ◆ Nov. 27-29: Christkindl-

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markt: Leavenworth’s Annual Christmas market. Booths for crafts and food, entertainment, activities for kids; (509)548-5807; www.projekt bayern.com ◆ Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20: Christmas Lighting Festival; Let Leavenworth help you get in the Christmas mood with a huge light dislay, music, entertainment, hot drinks, snacks and much more; (509) 548-5807; leavenworth.org ◆ Jan. 15-24: Lake Chelan Winterfest: Ice sculptures, polar bear plunge, music and a big fireworks show; lakechelan.com/winterfest/ ◆ Mid-January: Bavarian Ice Festival, Leavenworth: Snow sculptures and ice carving, dog sled rides, games, chili cook-off; (509) 548-5807; leavenworth.org

Okanogan County ◆ May 1-3: Okanogan

Douglas County ◆ May 1-2: Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show, East Wenatchee at Eastmont Community Park; (509) 886-6108; east-wenatchee.com ◆ June 6-7: Bridgeport Daze, (509) 686-4041; bridge portchamber.net ◆ July 10-11: Waterville Days, (509) 745-8871; water villewashington.org ◆ Aug. 27-30: NCW District Fair, Waterville fairgrounds; (509) 745-8480; douglascountywa.net/ncwfair/ ◆ Oct. 1-4: Wings and Wheels Festival, East Wenatchee at Eastmont Community Park. Car show; motorcycle fest, parade, kids activities; (509) 886-6108; eastwenatchee.com

Grant County ◆ May 8-10: Colorama

Festival, Grand Coulee; (509) 633-3074; grandcouleedam.org ◆ May 14-18: Sunbanks Rhythm & Blues Festival, Electric City; 888-822-7195; sunbanksresort.com ◆ May 21-24: Moses Lake Spring Festival, (509) 770-1630; moseslakespringfestival.com

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Natalie Carrigan of Hoquiam sits on her grandfather’s 1937 Model A tractor while waiting for the tractor pull competition at the Quincy Farmer Consumer Awareness Days. ◆ May 22-24: Coulee City Last Stand Rodeo, (509) 632-5309; laststandrodeo.com ◆ May 22-23: Kites and Chutes Festival, Quincy; (509) 787-2140; quincyvalley.org ◆ May 22-25: Sasquatch!

Music Festival, Gorge Amphitheatre at George; sasquatch festival.com ◆ June 6-8: Soap Lake Powwow; East Beach Park; (509) 855-5085; soaplakecoc. org ◆ June 11-13: Sage & Sun Festival, Ephrata; sage-n-sun. com ◆ June 14-15: Soap Lake Hydroplane Regatta; (509) 246-1821; soaplakecoc.org

◆ July 4: Soap Lake Smokiam Days: Fourth of July weekend, (509) 246-1821; soaplakecoc.org ◆ July 17-18: Basin Summer Sounds Music Festival, Ephrata; (509) 754-4656; ephratawachamber.com ◆ Aug. 18-22: Grant County Fair, fairgrounds, Moses Lake; (509) 765-3581; gcfairgrounds. com ◆ Sept. 10-14: Sunbanks Rhythm & Blues Festival, Electric City; 888-822-7195; sunbanksresort.com ◆ Sept. 12-13: Quincy Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day, (509) 787-4246; quincy farmerconsumer.com

Family Faire, okanoganfamily faire.net, (509) 486-2173 ◆ May 8-10: Winthrop 49er Days, 888-463-8469 or (509) 996-2125; winthrop washington.com ◆ May 23-24: Methow Valley Rodeo, 996-2125; winthropwashington.com ◆ June 12-13: Conconully Miners Days, (509) 826-4308; conconully.com ◆ July 17-19: Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival, Blues Ranch in Winthrop; winthropbluesfestival.com ◆ July 17-10: Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree, (509) 923-2571; pateros.com ◆ July 23-Aug. 1: Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, (509) 996-6000; facebook.com/ methowmusicfestival ◆ Aug. 1: Conconully Cowboy Caviar Fete, spring roundup celebration and western crafts show; (509) 826-9050; conconully.com ◆ Aug. 13-16: Omak Stampede and World Famous Suicide Race, (509) 826-1983 or (509) 826-1002; omakstampede.org ◆ Aug. 15-16: Conconully Outdoor Quilt and Craft Show; 509-826-9050; conconully.com ◆ Sept. 5-6: Methow Valley Rodeo, 996-2125; winthrop washington.com ◆ Sept. 12: Hawk Festival, Pateros; (509) 923-2571; pateros.com ◆ Sept. 11-13: Okanogan County Fair, fairgrounds, Okanogan; (888) 431-3080; okanogancouty.com ◆ Oct. 3: Okanogan Harvest Festival, okanogan chamber.com ◆ Nov. 27-28: Christmas at the End of the Road; Winthrop; 888-463-8469 or (509) 996-2125; winthrop washington.com

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