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Vacationland: Official visitors’ guide to

Okanogan Country 2012

A supplement to the Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle www.omakchronicle.com


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A face emerges from all the regalia at a Nespelem powwow in July 2011.

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Spring...................................................................................2 Summer...............................................................................6 Autumn..............................................................................10 Winter.................................................................................14 Arts.....................................................................................18 Museums...........................................................................18 Border Information............................................................19 Services and Attractions..................................................21 Quick Reference................................................................42 Index of Advertisers..........................................................48

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Sprin g Adam Hendrick, 8, shows his 1.5pound rainbow trout he caught during the Omak-Okanogan Rotary Club Fishing Derby in Conconully in May 2011.

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s the snow melts away from the mountains, spring fever strikes Okanogan Country and the outdoor recreational season begins. With water rushing in rivers and streams, and opening up on area lakes, eager anglers rush for their favorite poles and fishing holes to catch the big one. Starting from Day One of the fishing opener April 28, 2012, until the season ends, anglers show their prowess in derbies and other competitions. Conconully hosts a derby each year, along with specially tagged fish for a big prize (beside the prize of a tasty meal of fresh fish). Later in the season, salmon derbies are the delight. Not into fishing? Spring is also a great time to strike out on an Okanogan Country hiking, biking or horseback riding trail. Want something faster? The countryside is marked by ATV trails, as well. Some cities – such as Conconully and Okanogan – keep their streets open to ATV use, in case you need to grab a snack or gas at a friendly neighborhood store before your trek. The newest trail is the Similkameen Trail, along the Similkameen River west of Oroville. Hikers maneuver through a working vineyard, over an old railroad bridge and finally land with a view of the Similkameen Falls at historic Enloe Dam. In case you want to make that hike a longer one, the backcountry is full of camping areas for those who want to rough it.

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A double rainbow hovers above Lake Pateros in May 2011 after a rainstorm.

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Swans take off from an area watering hole. Bird lovers can find these waterfowl and many others throughout Okanogan Country.

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Extreme bikers attract nervous spectators in Brewster.

Riverside’s bridge is one of many scenic areas along the Okanogan River, which flows throughout Okanogan County north to south.

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Spring From 2 And please don’t forget that once the earth turns green for spring, the grass turns green for the greens. Get in that spring golf came at one of several golf courses throughout the area. Grab a camera and hear the call of the wild and the birds. Okanogan Country is full of feathered friends of multiple varieties. From waterfowl to raptors, birds flock to this country. Bird lovers can try their skills in photographing and viewing them in various bird counts or special observation days.

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Fresh-baked bread, such as this from Okanogan Bakery, can be seen at farmers’ markets throughout the region, most of A group of hikers stops to wave to the camera on Ferry County’s rail trail. which open during the spring.

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Roaring water rushes over Enloe Dam on the Similkameen River, west of Oroville. www.OkanoganVacation.com


April 18 Spring Trashion Show, Twisp April 19 Senior service fair and open house, Omak Senior Center April 20-21 Spring Fair Home and Garden Show; Okanogan County Fairgrounds; www.okanoganfair.org April 20-22 Liberty Bell Junior High School “Mark Twain;” Merc Playhouse; www.mercplayhouse.org April 21 Spring Conservation Fair, Ferry County 4-H Extension April 21 “Robin Doggett, Laura Gunnip and Karel Renard - Beyond the Surface;” opening reception 4-8 p.m. April 21; www.confluencegallery.com April 21 Obo Addy and Okropong; Winthrop Barn 7-10 p.m.; www.methowarts.org April 21 Okanogan County Commandos football vs. Pierce County; Okanogan High School field, Okanogan; www.okanogancountycommandos.com April 21 Mark Whitelaw Memorial Bull-a-rama; Leith Ranch, Nespelem; 509-634-4395 April 21 Wine, Women and Purses, benefit for the Support Center; RockWall Cellars, Omak; 509-8260201, 509-826-3221 or 888-826-3221 April 21-22 Northwest Gun Show; Okanogan County Fairgrounds; www.okanoganfair.org April 21-22 Tonasket Junior Rodeo; Tonasket; www.ctjra.org April 21-23 Ogle Chapman Golf Tournament; Oroville Golf Course; http://orovillewashington.com April 21-May 26 Color: Exhibit by Jessica Dietz; Mr. J’s Barber Shop; 509-997-0523 April 21-June 9 Print Exhibit; Confluence Gallery; local print artists Robin Doggett, Laura Gunnip and Karel Renard April 22 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena April 25 Afroman rapper; Twisp River Pub April 26-28 Archery Shoot at Loup Loup Ski Bowl; 509-322-5581 April 26-June 4 Balsam Root: The Color of Spring; Winthrop Gallery; reception 5-7 p.m. May 5; www.winthropgallery.com April 27-28 Reader’s Theater: These Shining Lives; Merc Playhouse; www.mercplayhouse.org April 27-29 Nespelem Junior Rodeo; Nespelem; www.ctjra.org April 27-28 Benefit Flea Market for Community Cultural Center; Tonasket; www.cccoftonasket.org April 27-29 Methow Valley Backcountry Horsemen Spring Ride; Beaver Creek Campground, Methow Valley; www.mvbch.com April 28 Vintage Faire; Okanogan County Fairgrounds, Okanogan; thevintagefaire@gmail.com, 509-429-7915 April 28 Electric City Earth Day April 28 Comedy dinner show for CAN-AM races; Oroville Eagles; 509-485-2039 April 28 “Bustin’ Out” Spring Trashion Show 7 p.m.; Confluence Gallery; www.confluencegallery.com April 28 Opening day of fishing; www.omakchronicle.com or www.wdfw.wa.gov April 28 CAN AM fundraiser; Oroville Eagles; http://orovillewashington.com April 28-29 Conconully Trout Derby; 509-8263374 or www.conconully.com April 28 Stonerose Fossil Center membership

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dig; Republic; 509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil.org April 28 Everett Merritt Memorial Race; Eagle Track Raceway, Republic April 29 Molly Filer Flute Recital; Merc Playhouse; www.mercplayhouse.org

May 2012 May 2 Malo Grange Community Yard Sale; Malo; 509-775-8997. May 2-Sept. 15 Oroville Depot Museum open, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Oroville; www.borderlandshistory.org or 509-476-2570 or 509-476-2476 May 2-Oct. 31 Stonerose Interpretive Center open; Republic; 509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil.org May 4-13 “South Pacific,” Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus spring musical; Omak Performing Arts Center; www.ovocinfo.com May 5 Consignment auction; Tonasket Rodeo Grounds; 509-486-4386 May 5 Okanogan Valley Farmers Market opens; Legion Park, Okanogan May 5 Oroville Farmers Market opens; park next to library, Oroville May 5-6 Keller Junior Rodeo and Bull-a-rama; Keller; www.ctjra.org, 509-634-4316 or 509-833-4700 May 6 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena May 7-11 Ride to Rendezvous Backcountry Horsemen of Washington trail ride; Methow Valley; 509-997-1080 or www.woga.org May 10 Stampede national anthem tryouts; Omak Stampede Arena May 10-13 Colorama Festival and Pro West Rodeo; Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org May 11-13 Friendly OK Car Club show and swap meet; East Side Park, Omak; http://clubs.hemmings.com/ clubsites/friendlyok/events.html May 11-13 Winthrop 49ers Days; Winthrop; www.winthropwashington.com May 11-13 High school rodeo; Omak Stampede Arena May 12 Over the Dam Run; Grand Coulee; www.trifreaks.com/overthedamrun.aspx May 12 Sunflower Relay and Marathon; Methow Valley; www.mvsta.com or 509-996-3287 May 12 Western dance; Winthrop Barn; www.winthropbarn.com 0r 509-996-2117 May 12 Okanogan County Commandos football vs. Columbia Basin; Okanogan High School field, Okanogan; www.okanogancountycommandos.com May 12 May Festival; Oroville; 509-560-0473 or orovillemayfestival75@yahoo.com May 12 Oroville Chamber of Commerce barbecue; Oroville High School; http://orovillewashington.com May 12 Race of Champions; Eagle Track Raceway, Republic May 12 Ten Tiny Dances; Methow Valley Community Center; www.methowarts.org May 12 Trippin’ With the Triploids fishing derby, Lake Rufus Woods behind Chief Joseph Dam May 12 “Planting the Seeds of Change,” benefit for the Support Center; 388 Omak River Road, Omak May 17-20 Sunbanks Blues Festival; Banks Lake; www.sunbanksfestival.com,

www.grandcouleedam.org or 800-822-7195 May 17-21 Medieval event; Okanogan County Fairgrounds north end; www.okanogan fair.org May 18-19 Relay for Life, American Cancer Society fundraiser; Okanogan High School track May 18-June 3 “A Hilarious Comedy: I Hate Hamlet;” Merc Playhouse; www.mercplayhouse.org May 19 Columbia HOGS Run for the Border, Wenatchee to Oroville; http://orovillewashington.com May 19 Methow Valley Naturalists plant walk; Methow Valley; 509-997-2870 May 19 Tonasket Farmers Market opens May 19-20 Okanogan County Junior Rodeo; Omak Stampede Arena; www.ctjra.org May 22 T-Town Sk8 ThrowDown at B3 Skate Park, Tonasket; www.tvbrc.org May 24-27 Spring Naturalists’ Retreat; Methow Valley; 509-2870 or www.methowconservancy.org May 25 Sunflower Festival; Paschal Sherman Indian School, Omak; www.psischiefs.org May 26 “Voice in the Wilderness” USO-type talent show by Vietnam Veteran Wives; noon to 3 p.m.; Ferry County Mountain Veteran Center; 509-775-2096 May 26 Mazama Fun Run; Mazama; www.mvsta.com or 509-996-3287 May 26 Canadian Appreciation Day, with sprint car racing; Eagle Track Raceway, Republic May 26 Arrow Lakes Memorial Day Powwow; Powwow Arbor, Inchelium May 26-27 Archery shoot at Loup Loup Ski Bowl; 509-322-5581. May 26-27 Methow Valley Rodeo; Winthrop; 509996-3869 or www.winthropwashington.com May 26-27 Conconully Arts and Crafts Fair; 509826-4308 or www.conconully.com May 26-28 Washington State BASS Tournament; Banks Lake, Electric City; 509-633-2671 May 26-31 Laser Light Show, 10 p.m.; Grand Coulee Dam; www.grandcouleedam.org or 509-633-9265 May 26-Sept. 3 Husky Antique Car and Truck Museum, open every Friday through Sunday plus Monday holidays; Republic; 509-775-3304 May 27 Winthrop Farmers’ Market opens May 27-28 Republic Volunteer Firemen pancake feed, Republic Fire Hall May 28 J-Minus dance and dinner; Community Cultural Center, Tonasket; www.tvbrc.org Memorial Day weekend Wine Release Celebration; RockWall Cellars, Omak; www.rockwallcellars.com Memorial Day to Labor Day Tours of Chief Joseph Dam, ID required; Chief Joseph Dam, Bridgeport; www.nws.usace.army.mil/PublicMenu/Menu.cfm?sitena me=cjdam&pagename=mainpage Memorial Day to Labor Day Okanogan County Historical Society museums open (Conconully, Okanogan, Molson, Old Molson, Shafer in Winthrop); www.okanoganhistory.org Shauneen Range

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A rusted tricycle sits in a small garden.

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A young paddler makes his way up the Okanogan River.

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Frank Bell helps his granddaughter Chloe Shearin during the sack race at the Tonasket Founder’s Day Rodeo in June. At far left, Amara Wentz, Fae Queen and Aurora Wentz sit inside the peace flag circle at the Fairy and Human Relations Congress in June. Carnival riders Cole Palmer and Kaiden Palmer hang on the Sizzler at Davis Shows carnival at Stampede in August. www.OkanoganVacation.com


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he summer sun strikes a chord with communities throughout Okanogan Country. As the heat rises, so does the number of festivals and fun times throughout the area. During the summer, nearly every city and town sets aside a day or weekend to celebrate its heritage and have a good time. Over almost any weekend, a visitor can find themself in the middle of a street dance, parade, fireworks display, historical reenactment, pie-eating contest or other big event. Looking for the sporting festivals? Well, we have those, too. From 3-on-3 basketball tournaments to fishing competitions to golf tournaments and more, visitors and locals can feed their competitive spirit. For some action-packed excitement on the water, check out hydroplane racing in Pateros or Oroville. Or how about Jet Ski riding, racing and freestyle on the Columbia River? As we celebrate our communities, we also like to celebrate our country. Celebrate the Fourth of July Okanoganstyle with one of many festivals on the Fourth or the following weekend.

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Brad Forthun gives a thumbs up after an exhibition round in the whipped-cream eating contest in Molson.

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Melvino the Clown shows his juggling skills at the Culpepper and Meriweather Circus in Omak. The circus comes through the area every summer. www.OkanoganVacation.com

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Parade-goers fight back against local fire departments as they hose off the crowd on a hot August day.

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Summer From 7 Fireworks will bring those “oohs” and “aahs” above Grand Coulee Dam or over Columbia Cove in Brewster and other cities. Check out a different kind of fireworks with the Berney Gang’s Shootout re-enactment in Conconully during its Independence Day

celebration. And, folks, we know how to rodeo in Okanogan Country. Whether it’s the Omak Stampede, Methow Valley Rodeo, Chesaw Rodeo, Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo or any number of bucking events, you can get your fill of chills and spills throughout the season. The possibilities for entertainment are endless in every corner of The Okanogan.

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Fireworks light up the sky during the finale of the Nespelem celebration July 4.

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Hydroplane racers go three-wide in front of a watchful crowd at Pateros in August.

June 2012 June 1-30 Laser Light Show, 10 p.m.; Grand Coulee Dam; 509-633-9265 or www.grandcouleedam.org June 2 National Trails Day; Sun Mountain Lodge; www.mvsta.com June 2 Grand Coulee Saturday Market opens, Morrison Street near Safeway June 2 Kids Night and Barbecue; Tonasket June 2 Bridgeport Daze; Bridgeport June 3 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena June 3 Barrel Derby Days; Curlew June 3 Ansorge Artist's Affair, Ferry County Arts Council; Curlew; 509-779-4823 or 509-775-1086 June 3-4 Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo; Tonasket Rodeo Grounds June 2 Audubon Society Spring Birdathon; Okanogan County; 509-846-0475 or heather@eaglesun.net June 6 Circus in Republic June 6-July 23 Featured artists: Katie Swanson, Linda Wick and Susannah Young; Winthrop Gallery; reception June 9; www.winthropgallery.com June 8-9 Conscious Culture Festival; Okanogan Family Faire site, Tonasket; www.consciousculturefestival.com June 8-10 Hydroplane Northwest Water Competition Races; Banks Lake, Electric City; 800822-7195 June 8-10 Prospector Days; Republic.

June 9 Okanogan Days; downtown Okanogan June 9 Coulee Medical Center Guild Golf Tournament; Banks Lake Golf Club, Electric City; 800268-5332 June 9 Prospectors Day Race; Eagle Track Raceway, Republic. June 9-10 Studio Tour; Confluence Gallery; www.confluencegallery.com June 9-10 Fishing festival; Tonasket June 10 Caribou Trail Junior Rodeo Association Points Only Junior Rodeo; Okanogan County Fairgrounds; www.ctjra.org June 13 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena June 14 Wauconda’s annual Flag Day celebration; Wauconda Community Hall June 15-16 Friends of the Library book sale; Republic library June 15-17 City-wide Yard Sales and Business Appreciation Day; Pateros; 509-923-2572 or www.pateros.com June 16 North County Car Club Show; Tonasket June 16 Koulee Kids Fest; Grand Coulee; 800268-5332 or www.grandcouleedam.org June 16 Coulee Cruizers Car Club Best Rod Run by a Dam Site; North Dam Park, Grand Coulee; 509633-0382 or wlknighten@hotmail.com June 16 Lions Club Barbecue; North Dam Park, Grand Coulee June 16-17 Pot of Gold Shoot Trapshoot; Coulee City; www.couleecity.com June 16-18 Art in the Park; Civic League Park,

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Omak June 16-18 Molson Mid-Summer Fest; Molson June 16-July 28 Horse Exhibit; Confluence Gallery; features work of Gregg Caudell; reception 48 p.m. June 16; www.confluencegallery.com June 17-18 Father’s Day Fly-in; Tonasket; 509486-4543 June 19 Okanogan Valley Farmers’ Market opens; Civic League Park, Omak June 20-24 Washington State Sheriff Posse Association gathering; Okanogan County Fairgrounds, Okanogan; www.washeriffsposse.org June 22-24 Washington Butterfly Conference; info@edenvalleyranch.net June 22-24 Human-Fairy Relations Congress; Methow Valley; www.fairycongress.com June 22-25 Pioneer Art Camp for Kids; Patterson Park, Republic; 509-779-4823 or 509-775-1086 June 23 Methow Cycle Mountain Challenge at Loup Loup Ski Bowl; info@skitheloup.com June 23 Twisp Artwalk; www.twispinfo.com June 23 Demolition Derby; Omak Stampede Arena, Omak; www.omakstampede.org June 24 Eagle Track Racing; Republic June 26-28 Republic Motorcycle Rally; Republic June 27 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena June 27-28 Husky Antique Car and Truck Museum Swap Meet; Curlew; 509-775-3521 Late June Bridgeport Farmers Market opens, Fridays

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July 2012 Month of July Art Exhibits at Tonasket Visitor and Business Resource Center by Tom Deebach, Sue Kramer and Margaret Swanberg; www.tvbrc.org Month of July Exhibit: The Wars From U.S. Civil War to Present, the Oroville Depot Museum July 1-8 Colville Confederated Tribes Powwow and Encampment; Nespelem; 509-634-2200 July 1-31 Laser Light Show, 10 p.m.; Grand Coulee Dam; 509-633-9265 or www.grandcouleedam.org July 3-4 Festival of America and fireworks display; Grand Coulee Dam; www.grandcouleedam.org July 3 Chesaw Dance; Chesaw July 4 Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo; Chesaw; 509-485-3223 July 4 Independence Day fireworks; Deep Bay Park, Oroville; 509-476-3177 or www.orovillewashington.com July 4 Methow Valley Arts Festival; Twisp River Park, Twisp; www.methowartsalliance.org or 509-9974004 July 4 Twisp Parade; downtown Twisp; 509-9975693 July 4 Fireworks and Lighted Boat Parade; Curlew Lake, Republic; 509-775-2704 July 4 Brewster Bonanza Days, fireworks; Brewster July 7 Mid-Season Championship Race; Eagle Track Raceway, Republic July 7 Oroville Farmers Market opens, Public Library July 7 Independence Celebration; Conconully; 509-826-9050 or www.conconully.com July 8 Music in the Park with Chesaw Jam and Friends; Tonasket History Park; www.tvbrc.org July 9-13 Youth Drama Camp for ages 8-18; Merc Playhouse; www.mercplayhouse.com July 10 Story Road Acoustic Duo with Chuck Oakes; Tonasket Community Cultural Center; www.tvbrc.org July 10-Aug. 16 Children’s Art Camp; Confluence Gallery; Ages 7-12 can sign up for one week or six, Tuesday through Thursday; www.confluencegallery.com July 11 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena July 17-19 Northwest Firefighters Motorcycle Rally; Republic July 18 Fabulous ‘50s Sock Hop and Car Show; Wauconda Community Hall, Wauconda; 509-0709 or http://waucondahall.org/sockhop/ July 18-19 Inchelium Days, Inchelium July 20-21 Oroville Heritage Days, Airport Days and Antique Tractor Show; Oroville; 509-476-2476, 509-476-4633 July 20-21 Tumbleweed Run Motorcycle Rally; Winthrop; www.tumbleweedrun.com or 206-396-7681 July 20-22 Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival; Blues Ranch, Winthrop; www.winthropbluesfestival.com July 20-22 Apple Pie Jamboree, Jet Ski racing; Pateros July 20-Aug. 5 “The Music Man;” Merc Playhouse; www.mercplayhouse.org July 21 Rick Martin, Flip Hougland and Buck Strauch Memorial Race; Eagle Track Raceway,

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Republic July 21-22 CAN AM boat races; Oroville; 509485-2039 or davmichaeljin@hotmail.com July 22 Music in the Park with Jazz Operation; Tonasket History Park; www.tvbrc.org July 23 Truck and Tractor pulls at the Tonasket Rodeo Grounds; www.tvbrc.org July 25 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena July 25 Backcountry Horsemen third annual Lambert Creek trail ride and steak dinner; Republic; 509-779-4244. July 25-29 Community Cultural Center Arts Week; Tonasket; www.cccoftonasket.org July 25-Sept. 3 Featured Artists: Michael Caldwell, Matt Firth and Jim Neupert; Winthrop Gallery; reception July 28; www.winthropgallery.com July 27 Ferry County Backcountry Horseman Trail and Poker Ride; 509-775-3218 July 27-Aug. 4 Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival; www.winthropwashington.com or www.methowmusicfestival.org July 30-Aug. 3 Youth Drama Camp for ages 8-18; Merc Playhouse; www.mercplayhouse.com July 30-Aug. 3 Pipestone Summer Music Camp; Twisp; www.cascadiamusic.org July 31 Toast of Oroville Wine Festival; Oroville City Park; 509-476-4444

August 2012 Month of August Art Exhibit at Tonasket Visitor and Business Resource Center featuring Bruce Townsend-Cook; www.tvbrc.org Aug. 1-2 Mountain Music Festival; Ferry County Fairgrounds, Republic; 509-680-7404 Aug. 1-2 North Ferry Wranglers and Lucky Horseshoe 4-H and Open Horse Show; Ferry County Fairgrounds, Republic; 509-779-4736 or 509-7794077 Aug. 1-31 Laser Light Show, 9:30 p.m.; Grand Coulee Dam; www.grandcouleedam.org or 509-6339265 Aug. 2-4 Tumbleweed Film Festival; various venues, Oroville; www.tumbleweedfilmfest.com or 206-293-1879 Aug. 3-4 Miners Days and Town-Wide Yard Sale; Conconully; 509-826-1221 or www.conconully.com Aug. 3-5 Budweiser-Lowrance King Salmon Derby, Columbia Cove Park, Brewster; www.brewsterchamber.org Aug. 4 Toast of Oroville wine festival; Oroville city park; 509-476-4444 Aug. 4 Riverfest, Riverside Aug. 4 Cowboy Caviar Fete; Conconully; 509-8261221 or www.conconully.com Aug. 4 Tribute to American Heroes Race, Kids’ Day with sprint car racing; Eagle Track Raceway, Republic Aug. 5 Music in the Park with Laura Love; Tonasket History Park; www.tvbrc.org Aug. 4-Sept. 15 Wheaton, Collins, McIver; Confluence Gallery; exhibit of artists Kim Matthews Wheaton, Allison Collins and Don McIver; www.confluencegallery.com Aug. 8-12 Omak Western and Native Art Show; Omak

Aug. 9-12 Omak Stampede and World-Famous Suicide Race; Omak; www.omakstampede.org Aug. 9-12 Omak Stampede Indian Encampment; Omak; www.omakstampede.org Aug. 11 Methow Valley Home Tour; www.confluencegallery.com Aug. 13-14 Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op Benefit Yard Sale, Tonasket; www.cccoftonasket.org Aug. 14-15 Can-Am hydroplane races at Deep Bay Park; Oroville; 509-476-4335 Aug. 15 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena Aug. 17-19 Mazama Festival of Books; www.methowartsalliance.com Aug. 18 Omak’s Warrior Stampede race; Omak; http://ncac-omak.com/OmakWarriorStampede.aspx Aug. 18 Grubstake Open; Conconully Chamber of Commerce event, Okanogan Valley Golf Club; 509826-6780 or www.conconully.com Aug. 18 Eagle Track Racing, Republic Aug. 18-19 Ground Hog Open; Oroville Golf Club; 509-476-2390 Aug. 22-23 Shakespearean Dinner Theater; Stott’s Stage, Curlew; 509-779-4823 or 509-775-1086 Aug. 24-26 Washington Hog Rally; Okanogan County Fairgrounds, Okanogan; www.okanoganfair.org Aug. 24-26 North Cascades Old Time Fiddlers Contest and Giant Insect Contest; Winthrop Aug. 24-26 Wings Over Republic Fly-in; Merritt Field, Republic; www.wingsoverrepublic.com or 509775-3911 or jjsmith@rcabletv.com Aug. 25 Cutthroat Classic Trail Run; Washington Pass-Cutthroat; www.mvsta.com Aug. 25 Hot August Nights, car and tractor show; Chesaw; 509-485-2174 or www.chesawtavern.com Aug. 25-26 Town-Wide Yard Sales; Conconully; www.conconully.com Aug. 26-27 Garlic Festival; Tonasket; 409-4861328 Aug. 29 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Ferry County Fair; Republic; 509775-3146

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River-floaters drift into the Omak boat ramp area of East Side Park in July.

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Autumn brings deer season, colorful scenery, livestock at fairs and harvest to Okanogan Country.

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Kaden Desautel tries for one last fish in the last rays of autumn sunshine on Leader Lake, west of Okanogan.

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utumn means harvest in Okanogan Country, and that brings out the best of us and our crops to share. Did you know this is wine country? We have some national awardwinners in this area, with grapes grown in our soil. Wine festivals and tastings abound, especially in the flowing presses in the Oroville area. Omak also boasts its own winery and you can find a few tasting rooms in the Methow Valley as well. Originally founded in part by orchards, that history continues as apples, pears, peaches – we could go on and on – and more come off the trees and onto fruit stand shelves, juicy and fresh. Check out farmers’ markets in multiple communities to get the best and most flavorful goods grown right here. And as is traditional in close communities, we all like to share our crops, handmade goods, livestock and more during county fairs.

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A mare and her colt frollic through a field.

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Luke Studard, 4, hefts a pumpkin he picked at Taber’s pumpkin patch near Oroville in time for Halloween. Shoppers visit the Twisp farmers’ market, near the end of its season in October.

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Autumn From 11 Ferry County hosts a fair over Labor Day weekend, with Okanogan County answering back with another fair the second weekend in September. Fair time means horse racing, rodeos, carnival rides, live music and much more, too. Fall also is a great time to catch the changing colors over scenic drives and overlooks around Okanogan Country. A drive up North Cascades Highway is worth the time before the snow closes the road for the winter.

Silas Goggiel performs as Essential I at the Okanogan Family Faire outside Tonasket in October.

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Ruby Lyderson-Jackson chips away rock layers on her search for fossils at Stonerose Center in Republic during fossil week in October.

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Okanogan County Fair-goers check out a newborn piglet.

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September 2012 Month of September Art Show at Tonasket Visitors and Business Resource Center featuring David Kliegman, Gary Garner, Al Biggs, Tom Deebach and John Eskelson; www.tvbrc.org Sept. 1-2 Methow Valley Rodeo; Winthrop; 509996-3869 or www.winthropwashington.com Sept. 1-30 Laser Light Show, 8:30 p.m.; Grand Coulee Dam; www.grandcouleedam.org or 509-6339265 Sept. 2 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena Sept. 3 Tonasket Demolition Derby; Tonasket Rodeo Grounds south of town Sept. 3-4 North Valley Community Health Foundation garage sale at Triangle Park; Tonasket; 509-486-3110 Ext. 394 Sept. 3-4 Jazzy Blues at the View; Tonasket; www.musicattheview.com Sept. 5 Husky Car and Truck Museum drawing for 1980 Fiat; Ferry County Fair, Republic Sept. 5-Oct. 8 Featured Artists Linda Harvey, Dennis Kirkland and Linda and Larry McWhirter; Winthrop Gallery; reception Sept. 8; www.winthropgallery.com Sept. 6-9 Okanogan County Fair; Okanogan; www.okanoganfair.org or 509-422-1621 Sept. 6-9 Sunbanks Blues Festival; Banks Lake, Electric City; 800-822-7195 or www.sunbanksfestival.com Sept. 7-9 Winthrop Auto Rallye, Winthrop; www.winthropwashington.com Sept. 8 Eagle Track racing, Republic Sept. 10 Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree; Winthrop Barn; www.horsecrazycowgirlband.com Sept. 12 Harvest Market and Community Yard Sale ; Malo Grange, Malo Sept. 13 Winthrop Kiwanis Club Duck Race; Winthrop; 509-996-3631 Sept. 15 Harvest market and community yard sale; Malo Grange, Malo; 509-775-8997 Sept. 15 Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament; Bear Creek Golf Course, Winthrop; 888463-8469 Sept. 15 Omak Century Bike Event by Omak Kiwanis; 509-826-4706, 509-322-1855 Sept. 15 Grand Columbian Triathlon; Grand Coulee; 425-766-8787 or www.grandcolumbian.com Sept. 16 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena Sept. 16-17 Culture Contact in the Oakinacken narrative and re-enactment by Okanogan County Historical Society and Okanagan Historical Society; McLoughlin Canyon, www.tvbrc.org Sept. 17 Peace Festival; Tonasket Community Cultural Center, Tonasket; 509-486-1328 or www.cccoftonasket.org Sept. 15-16 Honky Tonk Petanque tournament, Republic; 509-680-7613 Sept. 21-22 Winthrop Barn Square Dance, dancers from around the Northwest; Winthrop Barn; 509-238-2020 or dpreedy@netzero.net Sept. 22 Grand Coulee Saturday Market ends Sept. 22-Nov. 3 Ortega, Winslow, Sullivan, Court; Confluence Gallery; sculptures featured by Tania Gonzalez Ortega, Jeff Winslow, Libby Eastman Sullivan and Rhys Court; reception 4-8 p.m. Sept. 22;

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www.confluencegallery.com Sept. 25-26 Fall Mountain Bike Festival, Swan Lake Campground; 509-775-3305 Sept. 28-30 Fall Bike and Film Festival; Methow Valley; www.mvsta.com, www.bikethemethow.com or 509-996-3287 Sept. 29 Stew and Brew; Conconully; www.conconully.com Sept. 30 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club; Omak Stampede Arena Sept. 30-Oct. 2 North Central Washington Quilt Shop Hop; Needlelyn Time, Omak

October 2012

www.tvbrc.org Oct. 31 Merchant Trick-or-Treat; Tonasket Oct. 31 Main Street Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade, Brewster; www.brewsterchamber.org Oct. 31 Hallelujah Carnival; Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex, Okanogan Oct. 31 Oroville Business Halloween Costume and Decoration Contest and community trick-or treat; Oroville; 509-476-3437

November 2012 Nov. 1 Holiday bazaars; Grand Coulee Dam area; 509-633-2321 or 509-633-0162 Nov. 5 Tonasket Community Cultural Center Benefit Auction; www.cccoftonasket.org Nov. 10 Methow Valley Sport Trails Association Sports Swap; Winthrop Barn, Winthrop; www.mvsta.com Nov. 10 Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club wine and cheese tasting and auction; Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex, Okanogan Nov. 10-Dec. 29 Holiday Exhibit; Confluence Gallery; open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; www.confluencegallery.com Nov. 11 Veterans Day Celebration; Conconully; www.conconully.com Nov. 14 Back Country Horsemen Harvest Dance; Republic; 509-775-0462 Nov. 17 Twisp Christmas Bazaar; Methow Valley Community Center, Twisp Nov. 17 Holiday craft show; Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex, Okanogan Nov. 22-Jan. TBA “Holiday Gift Show”; Winthrop Gallery; reception Nov. 24; www.winthropgallery.com Nov. 23 Holiday Lighting Ceremony; Conconully; www.conconully.com Nov. 24-25 Christmas at the End of the Road; Winthrop; www.winthropwashington.com Nov. 25 Community Thanksgiving Dinner; Eagles Aerie No. 68, Republic; 509-775-3927 Nov. 30 Get Lit in Okanogan – tree lighting; downtown Okanogan

Oct. 4 Annual Pie Auction and Chili Feed; Wauconda Hall Oct. 6 Harvest Fest; downtown Okanogan Oct. 6 Autumn Leaf Run; Okanogan; www.autumnleafrun.com Oct. 8 Carolyn Cruso folk, Americana and Celtic acoustic music; www.cccoftonasket.org Oct. 10 Hunters’ Breakfast with Max’s famous omelets; Wauconda Hall, Wauconda Oct. 11-Nov. 19 “Harvest” exhibit; reception and artwalk Oct. 13; Winthrop Gallery; www.winthropgallery.com Oct. 12-14 Okanogan Family Faire; barter fair site on Cayuse Mountain Road, Tonasket; www.okanoganfamilyfaire.net Oct. 13 Brandenburg Scholarship Crab Feed; Winthrop Barn, Winthrop Oct. 13 Opening Day Holiday Bazaar, opening of hunting season; Conconully; www.conconully.com Oct. 17-22 National Fossil Day celebration at Stonerose; 509-775-2295 Oct. 20 Taste of Two Valleys fundraiser for Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation; Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex Oct 21 Curlew Duck Derby; Curlew Civic Hall; 509-779-4716 Oct. 21-23 Okanogan Family Faire; www.okanoganfamilyfaire.net Oct. 24 Wauconda Halloween Potluck and Party; Wauconda Hall, Wauconda Oct. 25 Moonlight Madness; Grand Coulee Dam; www.grandcouleedam.org or 509-633-9265 Oct. 27 Backcountry Horsemen Harvest Dance and potluck, Wauconda Community Hall Oct. 27 Loup Loup Ski Bowl Ski Swap; Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex, Okanogan Oct. 29 Halloween dance with live music by Hippies on Vacation; Community Cultural Center, Tonasket; www.cccoftonasket.org Oct. 31 Haunted House at Tonasket Visitors and Business Resource Center; The moon creates an eerie silhouette in October.

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Winter L

ike the snow? So do we! We don’t hibernate in Okanogan Country. We meet winter head on in sports and fun, even in the chilliest weather. Those trails that worked for ATVs also work for snowmobiles, and local clubs keep the paths groomed and used for those wanting to feel that crisp, fresh air. We also have our own ski areas. The Loup Loup Ski Bowl offers skiers and snowboarders great slopes, great powder and great mountain views. Sitzmark Ski Hill at Havillah, outside Tonasket, has its own slopes, with classes and good times for anyone wanting to take on the snow.

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Victoria Sidorczuk and Amanda Bently wait for a fish to bite during the February ice-fishing festival in Molson.

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Linda Pierce and her team clear the start area en route to a third place finish in Conconully’s Snow Dog Super Mush in January of 2012.

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The Loup Loup Ski Bowl line takes skiers back up the mountain for another run.

Kory Heming

Rays of sunset scatter across a wintry scene.

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Sadie Bjornsen leads skiers at the Cascade Challenge Camp in December near Mazama. www.OkanoganVacation.com

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A snowmobiler blazes a trail on a snowy day.

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Dustin Coulter, 2, makes his first snow angel of the season after Mother Nature deposited a blanket of the white stuff.

Sledders head across a field looking for a good hill.

Winter From 14 Cross country skiing is a great way to go in this area, with trails set aside for that purpose. Molson hosts an ice fishing festival every year on Sidley and Molson lakes, so get out your gear and stomp across the ice. If you find the big one, you can win a great prize. Interested in seeing some furry friends? Visit

Conconully for the Snow Dog Super Mush every January and cheer on your team. Or share some laughs, cheers and jeers at the annual Outhouse Races on Conconully’s Main Street. And in case you’re here for the holidays, we get lit for Christmas with lighting ceremonies in several communities. You can also catch the annual Twilight Parade in Omak or one of many bazaars.

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A snowboarder gets some air at Sitzmark’s Ski Hill near Havillah. www.OkanoganVacation.com


Melinda Ives

Garfield perches in a snow-covered tree.

Char Harmier

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A young skier tries his hand at a jump at Sitzmark Ski Hill.

December 2012 Dec. TBA Christmas on the Columbia; Brewster Dec. 1 Holiday Party; Confluence Gallery; www.confluencegallery.com Dec. 1 Christmas bazaar; Center Elementary, Coulee Dam Dec. 1 Oroville Christmas Tree lighting at Centennial Park at dusk Dec. 1 Christmas Elegance in the Coulee, wine and beer tasting, auction; Grand Coulee; 509-6333074 or www.grandcouleedam.org Dec. 1 Twisp Christmas Bazaar; Methow Valley Community Center, Twisp Dec. 1 Booster Club Christmas Bazaar; Republic Elementary School multi-purpose room, Republic Dec. 4 Winterfest and Caroling Contest; Tonasket; 509-486-4543 Dec. 8 Twilight Christmas Parade; Omak; www.omakchamber.com Dec. 8 Okanogan County Fair crab feed fundraiser; Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex, Okanogan; www.okanoganfair.org Dec. 8 Santa Days, snowmobile parade and crafts; Conconully; 509-826-9050 or www.conconully.com Dec. 8 Reason for the Season Bazaar; Winthrop Barn, Winthrop

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Brewster’s Columbia Cove becomes a winter scene.

Dec. 10 Community Holiday Potluck, white elephant gift exchange; Malo Grange, Malo; 509-7758997 Dec. 15 Christmas at the Confluence; Pateros Dec. 24 Community Christmas Dinner; Eagles Aerie No. 68, Republic; 509-775-3927

January 2013 January TBA Winterfest, Republic Jan. 12 Outhouse Races; Conconully; 509-8269050 or www.conconully.com Jan. 13 Family Fun Night at Malo Grange Jan. 19-20 Snow Dog Super Mush sled dog races; Conconully; www.conconully.com

February 2013 Feb. 2 Kiwanis Ground Hog Dinner; Tonasket Feb. 7 Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce installation and awards banquet; 1-800268-5332 or www.grandcouleedam.org Feb. 9 Lions Club Valentine Pancake Breakfast; Senior Center, Grand Coulee Feb. 16 Northwest Ice Fishing Festival; Sidley and Molson lakes, Molson; www.orovillewashington.com Feb. 16-17 Winthrop Showshoe Softball;

www.winthropwashington.com Feb. 21 Balde Eagle Day school programs by National Park Service, Lake Roosevelt; 509-633-9188

March 2013 March 1-3 Winthrop Balloon Roundup; www.winthropwashington.com March 8 Family Fun Night at Malo Grange March 9 Laura Love with Orville Johnson and Chris Leighton; Twisp River Pub; www.brownpapertickets.com March 10 Best for Women Fair; Okanogan March 10 Bite of the Methow; Winthrop Barn; 509996-2117 March 10 International Women’s Day Celebration; Confluence Gallery; www.confluencegallery.com March 17 The House Jacks; Winthrop Barn; www.methowarts.org Late March Kite Day; Oroville

April 2013 April TBA Okanogan County Spring Fair Home and Garden Show; Okanogan County Fairgrounds, Okanogan; www.okanogancountyfair.org or 509-422-1621

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Get a taste of the local

Arts

The arts come alive in Okanogan Country. Looking for artwork? Twisp and Winthrop boast galleries galore, with local artists’ featured paintings, photography, sculptures and more. Take in larger artwork in places like TwispWorks, a campus partly devoted to letting our art side out. Walk past the murals throughout Okanogan, and see large reproductions of historic Frank Matsura photographs on billboards and walls. Check out the wooden carvings along Bridgeport’s Foster Creek Road, made out of the stumps of trees otherwise cut down. Looking for a production? The Methow Valley has its theaters and productions throughout the year, from musicals to comedies and more. The Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus keeps music roaring in the country with concerts in season and its annual spring musical.

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Samba Daramy hand-weaves a basket during Art in the Park, an annual event in Omak’s Civic League Park.

Doug Sprague

An old Chevy pickup sits in an area yard.

Take a tour of area

History With several cities marking more than 100 years in the area, history is one of the many things to be explored in Okanogan Country. The Okanogan County Historical Society operates the Okanogan, Molson and Conconully museums, and Shafer Museum in Winthrop. Check out information about miners, orchardists, loggers and other activities which founded the area. The Okanogan museum also features the Fire Hall Museum, which is a reproduction of the original building, complete with an old fire engine parked inside, and the Wilson Research Center. The Borderlands Historical Society keeps its heritage alive with artifacts and records for Oroville, Molson, Chesaw and Tonasket. Old Oroville Depot features a variety of special exhibits throughout the year, along with its regular exhibits, such as an old train car. With Grand Coulee Dam in sight, see how the massive structure was built at the Colville Tribal Museum and gift shop in Coulee Dam. The dam visitor center also offers historical information.

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Visitors check out the new Pateros museum. www.OkanoganVacation.com


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If you’re crossing through Okanogan Country into Canada (or vice versa), there are a few things you should know. U.S. and Canadian citizens aged 16 or older need to present a valid, acceptable travel document, such as a passport, U.S. passport card, traveler card, permanent resident card or enhanced driver’s license when entering by land or water. Those under 16 may present a birth certificate or

Okanagan alternate proof of citizenship. Know the importing prohibited items. You can check out a list of items on the U.S. or Canadian Border Patrol websites. Be ready to declare all items with you in the vehicle to save time. Border wait times can be monitored online. Travelers should build extra time into their trip for the border crossing in case of delays.

International travelers should expect an inspection, even during busy holidays, when entering the U.S. The Oroville-Osoyoos border facility is the area’s only 24-hour crossing. Crossings with limited hours are located at Nighthawk (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily), Ferry-Midway (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily), Danville-Grand Forks (8 a.m. to midnight daily) and Laurier-Cascade (8 a.m. to midnight daily). More information on border crossing is available online at www.customs.gov or www.travel.state.gov.

METHOW VALLEY

Visit the

Beautiful Methow Valley We have something for everyone: • Hiking • Biking • Shopping • Art and Music • Parks • Fishing • Hunting and so much more

HOMETOWN PIZZA Pizza, Calzones, Subs, Fresh Salads, Grinders, Hard Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Sundaes Informal banquet room available. Featuring Stone Baked Pizzas from Scratch The valley’s choice for affordable family dining. Family owned and operated since 1992.

Twisp, WA. • 509-997-2100

The Winthrop Inn • Heated Pool • Hot Tub • Satellite TV • Queen Beds • Refrigerators • Microwaves • Wireless Internet

On the Methow River

SPORTSMAN MOTEL Clean, Quiet Rooms at a Reasonable Rates Kitchens • Close to Recreation • Easy Parking

(509) 997-2911 1010 E. Hwy. 20 • P. O. Box 98 • Twisp, WA 98856

The Merc Playhouse Live theater and events throughout the year. Visit our website for current event listing.

www.mercplayhouse.org 101 S. Glover St., Twisp 509-997-PLAY (7529)

HANK’S MARKET 509-997-7711 412 Methow Valley Hwy., Twisp Visit our website: hanksharvestfoods.com

1-800-444-1972

509-996-2217

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SERVICES AND ATTRACTIONS the following listings are paid advertising

CITY/TOWN OMAK

NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX

WINTHROP

WINTER SPORTS

GUIDES

3+ mile obstacle race. Find your inner warrior!

✔ Methow Cycle & Sport • 29 State Route 20 509-996-3645. methowcycle.com. See ad on this page.

✔ Morning Glory Balloon Tours • 509-997-1700 www.balloonwinthrop.com • morninggloryballoonwinthrop.com. See ad on this page.

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✔ North Cascades Athletic Club • 568 Pine Street • 509-826-5552. www.omakstampede.com. mandy@ncac-omak.com. See ad on page 20.

WINTHROP

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

✔ Please see ad on page number listed.

RIDES & EVENTS

MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SUMMER SPORTS CYCLING/HIKING

ADVENTURES • ACTIVITIES

• Daily balloon trips over the • Methow Valley.

Ballooning...the peaceful thrill Daily flights over the Methow Valley. • Reservations required

509-997-1700 • www.balloonwinthrop.com

methow cycle and sport

WINTHROP

Bicycle Sales, Service, Rentals, Repair and Ride Info We Help You Get Outside and Play! +LJKZD\ ZZZ PHWKRZF\FOHVSRUW FRP

Hidden Treasures • 31580 N. Hwy. 97, 1/4 mile north of Tonasket. 509-486-4496

SPECIALTY

NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX

TONASKET

GLASSWARE

CITY/TOWN

FURNITURE

✔ Please see ad on page number listed

SEASON

Antiques • ColleCtibles

All year

Antiques, books, yarn, collectibles, gifts, toys

Information — when you need it! The Chronicle offers directory information weekly to help you find the information you need — now! • Church Directory • Business and Service Directory • Health Directory Pick up your copy of The Chronicle or contact us to order a subscription. 618 Okoma Drive, Omak • 509-826-1110 • 800-572-3446 • www.omakchronicle.com www.OkanoganVacation.com

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ArT GAllerieS • PerforminG ArTS ✔ Please see ad on page number listed CITY/TOWN

NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX

SEASON

DESCRIPTION

OMAK

Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus • 20 South Cedar 509-422-2456. ovocinfo.com. ovocinfo@gmail.com Omak Performing Arts Center • 20 South Cedar 509-826-8323. omakpac.org. npearce@omaksd.wednet.edu

Year-round

Arts and cultural enrichment Arts and cultural enrichment

OMAK TONASKET TWISP

Year-round

Community Cultural Center • 411 Western Ave. 509-486-1328. www.communityculturalcenter.org

Arts and cultural enrichment Arts and cultural enrichment

Year-round

✔ The Merc Playhouse • 101 South Glover Street 509-997-7529 • www.mercplayhouse.org • info@mercplayhouse.org. See ad on page 19.

Year-round

✔ Motion Auto Supply • Omak: 218 Omak Ave. • 509-826-2424 Twisp: 204 S. 2nd Ave., 509-997-8292 • 1-800-440-8690. See ad on this page.

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ALIGNMENT

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BRAKES

✔ Les Schwab Tires • Throughout Okanogan and Ferry Counties See ad on this page.

RV PARTS

NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX

OMAK REPUBLIC

PARTS

CITY/TOWN

RV REPAIR

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AUTO REPAIR

TRUCK AND TRACTOR SALES AND SERVICE

AuTomoTive ServiCeS • TireS

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! OMAK 826-0057

OMAK AND TWISP

BREWSTER 689-3215

TWISP 997-2026

OROVILLE 476-3902

! GRAND COULEE 663-3090

REPUBLIC 775-3355

CATERING TO THE DO-IT-YOURSELFER AND PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC

MOTION 218 Omak Ave. in Omak 204 S. 2nd Ave. in Twisp Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30 Saturday: Omak 8-4, Twisp 9-1

826-2424 997-8292 1-800-400-8690 Employee Owned

Wholesale and Retail. Complete line of Domestic and Import Auto and Truck Parts Performance and Heavy Truck Parts Drums and Rotors Turned Full line of new and remanufactured parts and accessories

Spokane Airway Heights • Coeur d’Alene Lewiston Omak Twisp

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✔ Okanogan River Guest House • 509-322-5926 okanoganriverguesthouse.com. See ad on page 24.

Year-round

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✔ Eden Valley Guest Ranch • 31 Eden Valley Lane, Oroville 509-485-4002. www.edenvalleyranch.net See ad on page 24.

Year-round

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✔ Bonaparte Lake Resort • 615 Bonaparte Lake Road 509-486-2828. www.bonapartelakeresort.com. See ad on page 24.

Year-round

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✔ Canaan Guest Ranch • 474 Cape LaBelle Rd. 509-486-1191; 866-295-4217. See ad on page 24.

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✔ Spectacle Lake Resort • 10 McCammon Rd. 509-223-3433. See ad on page 24.

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CONCONULLY

WATER SPORTS

✔ Liar’s Cove • 1835A Conconully Hwy. • 509-826-1288 800-830-1288 • www.liarscoveresort.com. See ad on this page.

CONCONULLY

PETS WELCOME

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HUNTING

Year-round

HIKING

✔ Deer Haven Lodges • 117 B Ave. • www.2deerhaven.com 509-826-0108 • 888-805-3337 • See ad on page 24.

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LIAR’S COVE RESORT A variety of lodging options: • The Country Suites • Wilderness Cabins • The Lake House • Paul Bunyan • Camp Trailers • RV Sites • All units are non-smoking, have TV and WiFi and are completely furnished with linens, dishes and utensils. • Stay longer, get the 7th night FREE • Boat Rentals Available • Open for Fishing and Hunting Season • RV Sites and Motel Open for Snowmobile and Winter Sports • Pets Are Welcome but Must Follow the Leash Law

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DEER HAVEN LODGES • 2 and 3 Bedroom Lodges • Fully Equipped • Satellite TV • Barbeques • High Speed Internet • FREE Local Calls • Washer and Dryer • Patio

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TONASKET Family Operated, Family Oriented Restaurant, Store, Gas, RV Sites, Cabins, Tent Sites, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking, Snowmobiling, Hiking, Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing 509-486-2828 • 615 Bonaparte Lake Rd., Tonasket, WA 98855 • www.bonapartelakeresort.com

TONASKET

Cozy Cabin Getaways

Family Reunions • Retreats • RV Hookups • Hiking Wildlife Viewing • Birding • Perennial Gardens • Fishing • Swimming Star Gazing • Bonfires • Full Horse Facilities for Your Horse The McLaughlins, 474 Cape LaBelle Road, Tonasket, WA Polish Arabians for sale • Border Collies www.canaanguestranch.com 866-295-4217 • 509-486-1191

Spectacle Lake Resort

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Dancers twirl ribbon around the May Pole during May Festival activities in Oroville. www.OkanoganVacation.com


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KENO

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NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX

COULEE DAM

✔ Coulee Dam Casino & Coyote Café • 515 Birch 509-633-0766; 800-556-7492. See ad on back cover.

✔ Mill Bay Casino • 455 Wapato Lake Rd. 509-687-2102; 800-648-2946. See ad on back cover.

✔ Okanogan Bingo Casino • 41 Appleway Rd. 509-422-4646; 800-559-4643. See ad on back cover.

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NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX

CONCONULLY Conconully Community United Methodist Church 121 N. Ester, PO Box 12, Conconully 98819 OKANOGAN OKANOGAN

Okanogan Church of Christ 435 5th Ave. S. 2nd., 509-486-0912, 509-422-3086 Okanogan Valley Alliance Church 111 John St., 509-422-1021 or 509-422-0732

SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES

WINTER WORSHIP SERVICES

SABBATH/ SUNDAY SCHOOL

DAY and TIME

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

N/A

Every Sunday 9 a.m.

Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m.

9 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

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OKANOGAN

Our Savior Lutheran Church 2262 Burton Ave., 509-422-2652

OMAK

First Presbyterian Church of Omak 9 S. Birch, 509-826-1290

OMAK

Omak Seventh-Day Adventist Church • 425 W. 2nd Ave. Prayer & Praise 9:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise 9:30 a.m. 509-826-1770 • www.omakadventist.org Church 11:15 a.m. Church 11:15 a.m.

OMAK

Omak United Methodist Church 130 N. Cedar, corner of Cedar & Bartlett • 509-826-1660

OMAK

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church • 639 W. Ridge Dr. 509-826-5815 • www.episcopalomak.org

OMAK

St. Mary’s Mission • 25 Mission Road • 509-826-6401 St. Joseph’s • 530 Jackson St.

RIVERSIDE

Lighthouse Chapel Assembly of God 102 Tower Street • 509-826-4082 • 509-429-3199

Every Sunday Weds., 6 p.m. Sept.-April Awana 3 years-6th grade

9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 10 a.m.

Saturday Church 11:15 a.m.

11 a.m.

11 a.m.

10 a.m. No Summer S.S.

10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

Stampede Sunday 5 p.m.

11 a.m.

11 a.m.

10 a.m.

Evening Service 6:30 Wed. Family Night 6:30

Visit The Chronicle online for current news, events, activities, sports and weather in Okanogan and Ferry Counties. www.omakchronicle.com 618 Okoma Drive, Omak 509-826-1110 • 800-572-3446 www.OkanoganVacation.com

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BREWSTER

OUTBUILDINGS

NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX ✔ BTO Construction • 149 Pateros Mall 509-923-2802. bto@ncidata.com. See ad on this page.

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Family Health Centers • 716 1st Ave. S. • 509-422-5700, 800-660-2129 Brewster 509-689-3455. Brewster Dental 509-689-3789. Tonasket 509-486-0114. Okanogan Dental 509-422-6705. Oroville Dental 509-476-4400. ✔ Omak Clinic • 916 Koala. 509-826-1800. www.wvmedical.com. info@wvclinic.com See ad on page 27.

✔ North Valley Family Medicine • 1617 Main 509-476-3631 Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. See ad on page 27. TONASKET ✔ North Valley Family Medicine • 17 S. Western Ave. 509-486-2174 Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to noon (urgent care). See ad on page 27. OROVILLE

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Three Clinics. One Focus. The Omak Clinic Family Medicine, Behavorial Medicine, Eye Care, Radiology, Urgent Care, Diabetic Education, Anticoagulation, Infusion Therapy and several Visiting Specialists from Wenatchee Valley Medical Center. 916 Koala • 509-826-1800 or 800-591-2765 Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m.-Noon • Closed Sunday

North Valley Family Medicine Family Medicine, Obstetrics, Anticoagulation and Women’s Health Care 17 S. Western • Tonasket • 509-486-2174 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-Noon • Closed Sunday

North Valley Family Medicine Family Medicine, Obstetrics, Women’s Health Care and Anticoagulation 1617 Main • Oroville • 509-476-3621 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday

We care about our communities.

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RIVERSIDE

✔ Omak Stampede • Eastside Park, 421 Stampede Drive East 509-826-1002, 800-933-6625. www.omakstampede.org. See ad on page 28. Riverfest • Downtown Riverside 509-826-7161. 13th Annual Okanogan River Garlic Festival and Wine Tasting Tonasket History Park, Locust Way and First Ave. 509-486-1328.

Saturday, June 16, 2012 TONASKET

North Country Car Club 23rd Annual Car Show • Registration starts at 8 a.m. Tonasket Rodeo Grounds. Terry: 509-486-2777, Dan: 509-486-2098.

June 29, July 13, July 27, Aug. 10, 2012

Music In the Park, History Park • Downtown Tonasket • Hosted by CCC Free admission, food available, family fun. www.culturalcenter.org

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TONASKET

✔ Omak Stampede Demolition Derby • Eastside Park, 421 Stampede Drive East 509-826-1002, 800-933-6625. www.omakstampede.org.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 OKANOGAN/ ✔ Mid-Valley Hospital Foundation Autumn Leaf Run • www.autummnleafrun.com RIVERSIDE Racie McKee 509-826-7680 • Nancy Nash 509-826-6279. See ad on page 28. Aug. 9, 2012Aug. 12, 2012

RACES

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OKANOGAN ✔ Okanogan County 65th Annual Fall Fair • Hwy. 97, 2 miles north of Okanogan Bingo-Casino. 509-422-1621. www.okanogancountyfair.org. See ad on page 28.

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Okanogan Valley Farmers’ Market • Omak Civic League Park, Tuesdays 509-826-0457. See ad on this page.

Saturday Market May-October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Okanogan Legion Park 509-826-0457

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We accept EBT credit and debit cards

LOCAL ITEMS

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FOOD

CITY/TOWN

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PRODUCE

Farmers’ markets

May-Oct. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June-Oct. 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday Market June-October, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Omak Civic League Park 509-826-0457 www.OkanoganVacation.com


FLORAL DESIGN • GIFTS ✔ Please see ad on page number listed CITY/TOWN TONASKET

NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX ✔ Wild Rose Floral Design • 210 S. Whitcomb 509-486-8000. email: wildrose@ncidata.com. See ad on this page.

A shopping Oasis in Northern Okanogan. Come be Amazed & Delighted.....

TONASKET

Wild Rose Floral Design

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Fresh & Silk Flowers, Gifts, Plants, Chocolates & Taffy

509-486-8000 • 210 S. Whitcomb Avenue, Tonasket

Fresh flowers and Taffy

Every order cared for personally • We Deliver • Award-Winning Flowers

OMAK

ESPRESSO

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GROCERY

✔ Breadline Cafe • One block off Main St. 509-826-5836. See ad on page 30.

Year-round

✔ The Corner Bistro • 19 E. Apple Ave. 509-826-4188. thecornerbistro.net See ad on page 30.

Year-round

✔ Dairy Queen • 611 Omache Drive 509-826-2570. See ad on page 30.

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Cariboo Inn • 223 Queen St. 509-422-6109

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Omak Bar and Grill • 15 N. Main St. 509-826-1401.

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PATEROS

Los Cantaritos Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant and Bar • 180 Pateros Mall 509-587-3350.

Year-round

PATEROS

✔ Sweet River Bakery • 203 Pateros Mall 509-923-2151. www.sweetriverbakery.com. See ad on page 30.

TONASKET

✔ Bonaparte Lake Resort • 615 Bonaparte Lake Road 509-486-2828. www.bonapartelakeresort.com. See ad on page 24. ✔ Grant’s Market • 4th and Whitcomb 509-486-2127. Email: grantsmarket@gdimail.net. See ad on page 31.

TONASKET TONASKET

✔ Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op • 21 W. 4th 509-486-4188. See ad on page 30.

TWISP

✔ Hank’s Market • 412 Hwy. 20/Methow Valley Hwy. • 509-997-7711. www.hanksharvestfoods.com. info@hanksharvestfoods.com. See ad on page 19. ✔ Hometown Pizza • 202 N. Methow Valley Hwy. 509-997-2100. See ad on page 19.

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✔ Twisp River Pub • 201 Hwy. 20 509-997-MVBC. See ad on page 31.

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FOOD • DRINK OMAK

Groovy Pastas • Angus Steak • Fresh Fruit Margaritas Bakery • Super Salads Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

One block off Main Street, Omak • 509-826-5836

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• Fresh baked pastries • Artisan Bread • Hand-Tossed Pizza • Espresso • Beer • Local Wines HAPPY HOUR 3-6 P.M. Live Music Every Friday & Saturday All Summer Long 203 Pateros Mall, Pateros 509-923-2151

TONASKET

Visit our deli for the freshest lunch in town

Organic food and produce • Bulk foods • Supplements • Organic Coffee • Supporting local producers • Wi Fi • Beer and Wine

21 W. 4th, Tonasket • 509-486-4188 • Open seven days Page 30 – Okanogan Country Vacationland 2012-2013

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FOOD • DRINK TONASKET

Friendly Service One Stop Grocery Shopping 4th and Whitcomb, Tonasket, Wash. • 509-486-2127 Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Real Food

TWISP RIVER PUB Fresh Brews

Family Atmosphere ~ Riverside Patio & Beer Garden ~ Free wireless internet

201 N. Hwy 20 - Twisp, WA ~ 997-6822 or (888) 220-3360 ~ www.twispriverpub.com

COULEE DAM

Shaw’s Fruit and Produce • 3533A Hwy. 155 • donna@shawsfruit.com 509-633-0133. Fax 509-633-0810. See ad on this page.

MALOTT

DeLap Orchards and Fruit Stand • Located at Milepost 275, Hwy. 97 509-422-4614. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Noon-5 p.m. See ad on this page.

Cascade Foothills Farmlands Association • www.visitwashingtonfarms.com 509-433-1054. See ad on page 47.

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Fresh locally grown fruit and vegetables at affordable prices!

www.shawsfruit.com 3533A Hwy. 155, Coulee Dam, WA 99116 • 509-633-0133

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• Cherries • Peaches • Apples • Nectarines • Pluots Monday- Saturday • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sunday noon- 5 p.m. Hwy. 97 located at milepost 275, Malott • 509-422-4614

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Many types of birds can be found throughout Okanogan Country.

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✔ Okanogan Valley golf Club • 105 Danker Cutoff Road 509-826-6937. www.okanoganvalleygolf.com. See ad on this page.

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GRAND COULEE ✔ Grand Coulee Center Lodge • 404 Spokane Way 509-633-2860. www.grandcouleecenterlodge.com. See ad on this page. OMAK

✔ Motel Nicholas • 527 East Grape 509-826-4611. www.motelnicholas.com. See ad on this page.

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✔ Omak Inn, LLC • 912 Koala Dr. 509-826-3822; 800-204-4800. www.omakinnwa.com. See ad on page 34.

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✔ Stampede Motel • 215 4th Ave. W. 509-826-1161. See ad on page 34.

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Camaray Motel • 1320 Main St. 509-476-3684.

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Klondike Motel • 150 N. Clark, PO Box 614 509-775-3555. 800-213-2812 for reservations only.

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✔ Prospector Inn • 979 S. Clark, PO Box 957 509-775-3361, 888-844-6480. See ad on page 34.

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Red Apple Inn • 20 S. Whitcomb. (Hwy. 97) 509-486-2119. www.redappleinnmotel.com

TWISP

✔ The Sportsman Motel • 1010 E. Hwy. 20 509-997-2911. See ad on page 19.

WINTHROP

✔ Winthrop Inn • 960 Hwy. 20 • 509-996-2217. www.winthropinn.com, wininn@winthropinn.com. See ad on page 19.

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KITCHENETTES

Motels • Hotels

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OMAK • High Speed Internet • Refrigerator, Microwave and Coffee Maker • HBO and Cable TV • Air Conditioning • Senior Discounts • Smoking Rooms Available 509-826-4611 • Fax 509-826-5882 527 East Grape, Omak, WA • www.motelnicholas.com

www.OkanoganVacation.com

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Motels • Hotels OMAK

Omak Inn Omak, Washington HIGH SPEED INTERNET • MICROWAVES and REFRIGERATORS • INDOOR POOL and SPA WiFi and Business Center

Conveniently located off Highway 97 in beautiful Omak 509-826-3822 • 800-204-4800 912 Koala Drive • Omak • www.omakinnwa.com

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979 S. Clark • Republic 509-775-3361 • 888-844-6480

MuseuMs ✔ Please see ad on page number listed CITY/TOWN

NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX

CURLEW

✔ Ansorge Hotel Museum • River Street • Tours available • Memorial Day through August, Saturdays noon to 4 p.m. 509-779-4951 or 509-779-4823 • See ad on this page.

MOLSON

✔ Old Molson Outdoor Museum; Molson School Museum • Molson • Schoolhouse: Memorial Day-Labor Day, Outdoor: April-November. 509-485-3292. Experience some of Okanogan County’s early history. See ad on page 35.

OKANOGAN

✔ Okanogan County Historical Museum • 1410 2nd Ave. • Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 7 days a week. 509-422-4272. Visit our award-winning museum. ochs@ncidata.com. See ad on page 35.

OROVILLE

✔ Okanogan Borderlands Historical Society and Depot Museum • 1210 Ironwood • May 1-Sept. 15. • 509-476-2739. Old depot, railroad and fruit label display, McDonald Cabin. borderlandshistorical.org. obhistsoc@gmail.com. See ad on page 35.

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Enjoy a scenic drive and experience some of Okanogan County’s early history.

Molson Schoolhouse Museum

Old Molson Ghost Town Museum

Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Many floors of memorabilia.

Open daylight hours April through November Nearly five acres of historic townsite with full-scale buildings and exhibits.

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OKANOGAN

RELOADING SUPPLIES

COINS

✔ Neal’s Gun and Pawn, LLC • 105 W. Oak St. 509-422-4123. See ad on this page.

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OKANOGAN

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TOOLS

CITY/TOWN

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Neal’s Gun & Pawn, LLC Buy • Sell • Trade Neal Mix - Owner

105 W. Oak St. • P.O. Box 727 • Okanogan, WA 98840 • 509-422-4123


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PHARMACY

GIFTS

TOYS/GAMES

LIQUOR

CARDS/BALLOONS

PhaRmacy

CITY/TOWN

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BREWSTER

✔ Brewster Drug • 811 Hwy. 97 509-689-2421. See ad on this page.

BRIDGEPORT

✔ Gross Drug • 2520 Foster Creek Ave. 509-686-5191, 877-554-DRUG (3784). See ad on this page.

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✔ ReMax Welcome Home • 215 N. Main, 509-826-5555 • www.Remax.com Monica Giovacchini, Designated Broker. Kory Heindselman, Robert Butler, Brokers. See ad on this page.

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✔ Windermere Real Estate/Methow Valley • Omak/Okanogan branch: 540 Riverside Drive. 509-826-5906 Robert Monetta, Broker. See ad on this page.

TONASKET

Okanogan Properties, LLC • 317 Whitcomb Ave. S., P.O. Box 1378 509-486-0507 • Tami Tatom, Broker. Pam Criswell, Associate. www.okanoganproperties.net

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SALES

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ACCESSORIES

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OKANOGAN

Xtreme Power Sports • 1930 N. 2nd Ave. 509-826-5771. www.shopextremepowersports.net

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GRAND COULEE ✔ The King’s Court RV Park • 212 East Grand Coulee Ave. 509-633-3655 • www.kingscourtrv.com • kingsco@bigdam.net. See on this page. OKANOGAN

✔ Okanogan County Fairgrounds RV Park and Horse Stalls • Hwy. 97, 2 miles north of Okanogan Bingo-Casino, 509-422-1621. See ad on page 28.

TONASKET

✔ Bonaparte Lake Resort • 615 Bonaparte Lake Road 509-486-2828. www.bonapartelakeresort.com. See ad on page 24.

TWISP

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RV PaRks • CamPgRounds

✔ Riverbend RV Park • 19961 Hwy. 20 • 509-997-3500, 1-800-686-4498 www.riverbend.com. reservations@riverbendrv.com. See ad on this page.

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Use this ad for 15% discount off camping

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From rattlesnakes to coyotes, Okanogan Country is teeming with many forms of wildlife, waiting for their photo to be taken.

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CURLEW OKANOGAN OMAK REPUBLIC TWISP

SPORTING GOODS ▼

✔ Curlew Store • 2 River Road 509-779-4825. See ad on this page.

✔ Rawson’s • Downtown Okanogan 509-422-4247. See ad on inside front cover.

OTHER

HARDWARE

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✔ Brewster Marketplace • 907 Hwy 97 509-689-3404. www.harvestfoodsnw.com. See ad on this page.

CLOTHING

NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX

GROCERIES

CITY/TOWN BREWSTER

GIFTS

✔ Please see ad on page number listed

QUILTING/CRAFTS

Shopping

Bakery, deli, floral shop full service meat dept. •

Deli, gasoline, diesel, propane, feed. Shoes

The Corner Shelf • 6 N. Main 509-826-0527.

• Books, art and collectables.

✔ Anderson’s Grocery • 711 S. Clark 509-775-3378. See ad on this page.

Deli, bakery •

✔ Peligro Studio • www.peligrostudio.com See ad on this page.

• Custom made jewelry

Brewster Marketplace

BREWSTER

We honestly care!

Subway 509-689-SUBS

Full service grocery, choice Angus beef, garden fresh produce, food court and floral shop. Take and bake pizza

509-689-3404 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Visit us on Highway 97 • Brewster • www.harvestfoodsnw.com

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Open 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. A family tradition since 1900 TWISP

711 S. Clark • Republic • 509-775-3378


Loup Loup Ski Area • Hwy. 20 between Omak and Twisp PO Box 768 Okanogan, WA 98840 • 509-557-3401.

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NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX ✔ Koehn Trailer Sales • 509-486-8765 • www.koehntrailers.com. See ad on this page.

TONASKET

Jean Chandler prepares to fire a welcome shot to re-enactors of the David Thompson Brigade in May. www.OkanoganVacation.com

FENCING

CONTRACT FELLING

LOGGING

Back Country Forestry, LLC • P. O. Box 1213, Omak, WA 98841 509-322-2516. Fax 509-422-9810. backcountryforestry@hotmail.com. Shakanna Inman/The Chronicle

NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX

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CITY/TOWN

CHIPPING

✔ Please see ad on page number listed

FUELS REDUCTION

Tree ServiceS

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NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX

DIAGNOSTIC LAB

CITY/TOWN

BOARDING

✔ Please see ad on page number listed

24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE

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✔ Alpine Veterinary Clinic • 741 Riverside Drive 509-826-5882. See ad on this page.

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BRIDGEPORT CONCONULLY GRAND COULEE OKANOGAN/ FERRY COUNTIES OKANOGAN

✔ Chief Joseph Dam • 466 Pearl Hill Road 509-686-5501 • See ad on page 41.

Year-round

✔ Conconully Chamber of Commerce • 315 Main 877-826-9050. www.conconully.com. See ad on page 41.

Year-round

✔ Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce • In City Hall, Midway Ave. 509-633-3074. www.grandcouleedam.org. See ad on page 41.

Year-round

✔ Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle • 618 Okoma Drive 509-826-1110 • 800-572-3446. See ad on page 42. ✔ City of Okanogan • 120 3rd Ave. N. 509-422-3600. See ad on inside back cover.

Year-round

✔ Okanogan Chamber of Commerce • 509-422-4272 1410 2nd Ave. okchamber@communitynet.org. See ad on page 42.

Year-round

OMAK

✔ City of Omak • 2 N. Ash St. 509-826-1170. www.omakcity.com. See ad on page 44.

Year-round

OMAK

✔ Omak Chamber of Commerce • 401 Omak Ave. 509-826-1880, 800-225-6625. www.omakchamber.com. See ad on page 45.

Year-round

OROVILLE

✔ Oroville Chamber of Commerce • PO Box 2140 509-476-2739. www.orovillewashington.com; orovillewashington@gmail.com. See ad on page 43.

Year-round

REPUBLIC

✔ Republic Chamber of Commerce/Regional Visitors and Convention Bureau • 979 S. Clark Ave. 509-775-3387. www.republicwa.com. See ad on page 46.

Year-round

TONASKET

✔ Tonasket Chamber of Commerce • 215 S. Whitcomb, PO Box 523 509-486-4429. www.tonasketchamber.com. See ad on page 43.

Year-round

OKANOGAN

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Visitor information BRIDGEPORT

CONCONULLY

• • • • •

Lodging Lake Resorts RV Parks State Park Snowmobiling

• Water Sports • Food and Drink • Gas and Grocery • Laundry Facility • Antique & Novelty Shops

• • • •

ATVing Hiking & Biking Trails Fishing Hunting

Sponsored by the Conconully Chamber. F o r a l i s t o f ev e n t s g o t o :

www.conconully.com Info: 1-877-826-9050

GRAND COULEE February Lion’s Club Valentine Breakfast March Elmer City Pancake Feed April Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt May Colorama Festival & Pro-West Rodeo Sunbank’s Blues Festival

May (Cont.) W.A. State Bass Tournaments Over the Dam Run Isle of Flags Laser Light Show starts Memorial Day Weekend June Laser Light Show nightly Sunbank’s Hydro Races Koulee Kids Festival Coulee Cruizers Rod Run

June (Cont.) Lion’s Club BBQ July Laser Light Show nightly July 4th “Festival of America”/Fireworks Colville Confederated Tribes Pow-Wow August Laser Light Show nightly September Laser Light Show nightly

September (Cont.) Sunbank’s Blues Festival Grand Columbian Triathalon October Moonlight Madness December Vintners & Brewers Tasting & Auction


Visitor information OKANOGAN

Okanogan Events for 2012 • Farmers Market ~ May to October • Harvest Festival ~ First Weekend in October • Okanogan Days ~ Second Saturday in June • Autumn Leaf Run ~ Oct. 13, 10 a.m. • Okanogan County Fair ~ Second Weekend in September • Get Lit in Okanogan ~ First Friday in December Okanogan Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center located at Okanogan County Historical Museum

OMAK

Quick reference Ferry County www.ferry-county.com (county government) or www.ferrycounty.com (tourism) Okanogan County www.okanogancounty.org (county government) or www.okanogancountry.com (tourism) Border crossing U.S. Customs Service (509) 476-2955 www.cbp.gov/, www.customs.gov or www.travel.state.gov U.S. Forest Service

• Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests, www.fs.fed.us/r6/oka • Okanogan Valley office, 1240 S. Second Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840; (509) 826-3275 • Tonasket Ranger District, 1 W. Winesap, Tonasket, WA 98855; (509) 486-2186 • Methow Valley Ranger District, 24 West Chewuch Road, Winthrop, WA 98862; (509) 996-4003 • North Cascades Smokejumper Base, 23 Airport Road, Winthrop, WA 98862; (509) 997-9750 • Colville National Forest, www.fs.fed.us/r6/colville

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• Headquarters, 765 S. Main St., Colville, WA 99114; (509) 684-7000 • Republic Ranger District, 650 E. Delaware Ave., Republic, WA 99166; (509) 775-7400 Colville Confederated Tribes • Information: www.colvilletribes.com • Fish and Wildlife, (509) 634-2110 • Parks and Recreation, (509) 634-3145 Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area • Water levels: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, (800) 824-4916 • Recreation area: (509) 633-

9441 or (509) 738-6366; www.nps.gov/state/laro/index .htm North Cascades National Park General information: (360) 854-7200; www.nps.gov/noca Washington state • Sno-Parks: www.parks.wa.gov/winter/pe rmits • Park reservations: (888) CAMPOUT (226-7688); www.parks.wa.gov/reservations • State parks information: (360) 902-8844, TDD (360) 664-3133; www.parks.wa.gov/parks Emergencies: 911

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Gateway to Adventure in Frontier Country Calendar of Events: January: Winterfest

April: Conservation Fair, Stonerose Membership Dig and Open House

May: Season Opens- Stonerose Fossil Center, Ansorge Hotel Museum, Husky Antique Car & Truck Museum, Ferry County Historical Museum, Eagle Track Raceway, Eureka Shoot

June: Barrel Derby Days, Prospector Days, Republic Motorcycle Rally, Pioneer Art Camp, Ansorge Artists Affair, Car and Truck Museum Swap Meet

July: Curlew Lake Fireworks, Prospector Shoot, Backcounty Horsemen Steak and Poker Ride

August: Mt. Music Festival, Shakespearean Play, Wings Over Republic Fly-in, Memorial Shoot

September: Swan Lake Mt. Bike Festival, Honky Tonk Petanque Tournament, Ferry County Fair, Meat Shoot

October: Duck Derby & Chili Feed Backcountry Horsemen Harvest Dance

www.ferrycounty.com for event dates! Republic (Area) Chamber of Commerce 600 S. Clark Ave., Republic 509-775-2704 • 509-779-4808 www.republicchamber.org • email info@republicchamber.org

Ferry County Chamber of Commerce Republic Regional Visitors and Convention Bureau 600 S. Clark Ave., Republic • 509-775-3387 rrvcb@rcabletv.com • www.republicwa.com


RETAIL SALES

TOURS

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✔ Rockwall Cellars • 110 Nichols Road 509-826-0201. www.rockwallcellars.com. See ad on this page.

Year-round

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✔ Alpine Brewing Company • 821 14th Ave. 509-476-9662. See ad on this page.

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✔ Esther Bricques Winery and Vineyard, LLC • 38 Swanson Mill Road 509-476-2861, fax: 509-476-2861. www.estherbricques.com. See ad on this page.

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✔ Okanogan Estate and Vineyards Wine and Gift Shop • 1205 Main 509-476-2736. See ad on this page.

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RESTAURANT

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NORTH CENTRAL ✔ Cascade Foothills Farmlands Association • www.visitwashingtonfarms.com WASHINGTON 509-433-1054. See ad on this page.

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SEASON

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INDEX OF SERVICES AND ATTRACTIONS Adventures, Activities ..........................21 Antiques, Collectibles ..........................21 Art Galleries, Performing Arts..............22 Automotive Services, Tires ..................22 Cabins, Guest Ranches.......................23 Casinos, Gaming .................................25 Churches .............................................25 Construction ........................................26

Emergency, Medical Services .............26 Fairs, Festivals, Events, Rodeos .........27 Farmers’ Markets .................................28 Floral Design, Gifts ..............................29 Food, Drink ..........................................29 Fruit Stands .........................................31 Golf Courses........................................32 Motels, Hotels......................................33

Museums .............................................34 Pawn and Gun Shop ...........................35 Pharmacy ............................................36 Real Estate ..........................................36 Recreational Vehicles ..........................37 RV Parks, Campgrounds .....................37 Shopping..............................................38 Ski Hills................................................39

Trailer Sales.........................................39 Tree Services.......................................39 Veterinary Services .............................40 Visitor Information................................40 Wineries, Breweries.............................47

INDEX OF PAID ADVERTISERS Loup Loup Hwy. Loup Loup Ski Area ....................................................39 North Central Washington Cascade Foothills Farmlands Association............31, 47 Brewster Brewster Drug.............................................................36 Brewster Marketplace .................................................38 Brewster Medical Office..............................................26 Three Rivers Hospital .................................................26 Bridgeport Chief Joseph Dam ................................................40, 41 Gross Drug .................................................................36 Conconully Comstock Motel ..........................................................33 Conconully Chamber of Commerce .....................40, 41 Conconully Community United Methodist Church .......... .............................................................................25 Deer Haven Lodges..............................................23, 24 Liar’s Cove ..................................................................23 Coulee Dam Coulee Dam Casino and Coyote Cafe............................ ..........................................................25, back cover Shaw’s Fruit and Produce...........................................31 Curlew Ansorge Hotel Museum ..............................................34 Curlew Store ...............................................................38 Grand Coulee Grand Coulee Center Lodge.......................................33 Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce ......... .......................................................................40, 41 King’s Court RV Park ..................................................37 Malott DeLap Orchards and Fruit Stand................................31 Manson Mill Bay Casino........................................25, back cover Molson Old Molson Outdoor Museum, Molson School Museum..........................................................34, 35 Okanogan Cariboo Inn .................................................................29 City of Okanogan ..........................40, inside back cover Family Health Centers ................................................26 Mid-Valley Hospital Foundation Autumn Leaf Run ......... .......................................................................27, 28 Neal’s Gun and Pawn, LLC.........................................35 Okanogan Bingo Casino .........................25, back cover Okanogan Chamber of Commerce.......................40, 42 Okanogan Church of Christ ........................................25 Okanogan County Fairgrounds.......................27, 28, 37 Okanogan County Historical Museum..................34, 35 Okanogan Valley Alliance Church...............................25

Okanogan, continued Okanogan Valley Farmers’ Market..............................28 Okanogan Valley Golf Club.........................................32 Our Savior Lutheran Church.......................................25 Rawson’s .......................................38, inside front cover Xtreme Power Sports..................................................37 Omak Alpine Veterinary Clinic...............................................40 Backcountry Forestry, LLC .........................................39 Breadline Cafe ......................................................29, 30 City of Omak.........................................................40, 44 Corner Bistro ........................................................29, 30 Corner Shelf, The........................................................38 Dairy Queen .........................................................29, 30 KFC and Taco Bell ................................................29, 30 First Presbyterian Church of Omak ............................25 Koala Street Grill and Neighborhood Bar ...................29 Les Schwab Tires .......................................................22 Magoo’s Restaurant..............................................29, 30 Motel Nicholas ............................................................33 Motion Auto Supply.....................................................22 North Cascades Athletic Club ..............................20, 21 Okanogan River Guest Ranch..............................23, 24 Okanogan Valley Farmers’ Market..............................28 Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus ....................22 Omak Bar and Grill .....................................................29 Chronicle, The.......................................................40, 42 Omak Chamber ....................................................40, 45 Omak Clinic ..........................................................26, 27 Omak Inn ..............................................................33, 34 Omak Performing Arts Center ....................................22 Omak Seventh-Day Adventist Church ........................25 Omak Stampede Demolition Derby ......................27, 28 Omak Stampede...................................................27, 28 Omak United Methodist Church .................................25 ReMax Welcome Home ..............................................36 Rockwall Cellars .........................................................47 St. Anne’s Episcopal ...................................................25 St. Mary’s Mission and St. Joseph’s ...........................25 Stampede Motel....................................................33, 34 Windermere Real Estate ............................................36 Oroville Alpine Brewing Company............................................47 Camaray Motel............................................................33 Eden Valley Guest Ranch.....................................23, 24 Esther Bricques Winery and Vineyard ........................47 North Valley Family Medicine................................26, 27 Okanogan Estate and Vineyards ................................47 Oroville Borderlands Historical Society and Depot Museum...............................................34, 35 Oroville Chamber of Commerce ...........................40, 43 Oroville Golf Club........................................................32

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Pateros BTO Construction .......................................................26 Los Cantaritos Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant and Bar.................................................................29 Sweet River Bakery ..............................................29, 30 Republic Anderson’s Grocery ....................................................38 Klondike Motel ............................................................33 Les Schwab Tires .......................................................22 Prospector Inn ......................................................33, 34 Republic Chamber of Commerce .........................40, 46 Riverside Lighthouse Chapel Assembly of God .........................25 Mid-Valley Hospital Foundation Autumn Leaf Run ......... .......................................................................27, 28 Riverfest ......................................................................27 Tonasket Bonaparte Lake Resort ............................23, 24, 29, 37 Canaan Guest Ranch ...........................................23, 24 Tonasket Chamber of Commerce.........................40, 43 Community Cultural Center ........................................22 Grant’s Market ......................................................29, 31 Hidden Treasures........................................................21 Koehn Trailer Sales .....................................................39 Music in the Park ........................................................27 North Country Car Club Car Show.............................27 North Valley Family Medicine................................26, 27 Okanogan Properties..................................................36 Okanogan River Garlic Festival and Wine Tasting.......... .............................................................................27 Red Apple Inn .............................................................33 Spectacle Lake Resort .........................................23, 24 Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op .............................29, 30 Wild Rose Floral Design .............................................29 Twisp Hank’s Market .......................................................19, 29 Hometown Pizza...................................................19, 29 Merc Playhouse ....................................................19, 22 Peligro Studio..............................................................38 Riverbend RV Park .....................................................37 Sportsman Motel ..................................................19, 33 Twisp River Pub ....................................................29, 31 Winthrop Bear Creek Golf Course .............................................32 Methow Cycle and Sport ............................................21 Morning Glory Balloon Tours ......................................21 Winthrop Inn .........................................................19, 33

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Come join us in Okanogan for quality shopping and a friendly downtown experience. In Legion Park, you can visit the Farmer’s Market from late spring through fall. Okanogan is proud to host this Saturday market, where neighbors can visit and buy local fresh produce, baked goods and handmade items. Free Hi-Fi wireless internet also available. Our historic downtown offers the finest in unique shopping and dining. For shoppers we offer everything from Western wear to one-of-a-kind gifts. Stop and eat at our restaurants, or grab an espresso and admire our Frank Matsura murals as you walk through our friendly historic downtown. Travel into the past as the Okanogan Historical Museum showcases the history of Okanogan County, including the famous Frank Matsura photos. Stroll over to the Fire Hall Museum, an exact replica of the original 1910 building, and see the antique fire equipment. Enjoy the museums’ beautiful, shaded setting of Legion Park, where you can camp for the night.

So, come visit the City of Okanogan and enjoy the many activities available. We’re sure you’ll want to visit again!

City Hall 509-422-3600 • Sports Complex 509-422-3600 Museum 509-422-4272 (Visitor Information Center)

C O M E V I S I T O KA N O G A N !

The City of Okanogan boasts a variety of activities to interest everyone. Whether you live in Okanogan County or are just visiting, Okanogan is the place to stop!



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