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Okanogan Country

The water-lover’s paradise at the convergence of the Columbia, Okanogan rivers

Rebecca Meadows

Mark Mains of East Wenatchee, above, shows off the 32-pound, 5.8-ounce salmon he caught to win the2012 Budweiser-Lowrance King Salmon Derby. The annual fishing event is slated for the first weekendin August. Brewster hosts one of the area’s largest Fourth of July fireworks displays, below.

Incorporated: 1910Elevation: 820 feetPopulation: 2,200Location: On U.S.Highway 97 aboutseven miles north ofPateros and 26miles south ofOkanoganHighlights: Park onthe shores of theColumbia River, fireworks display,two golf coursesnearby

The Chronicle

Fireworks explode over Brewster on July 4.

Fishing, hiking and camping await visitors just downriver from Chief Joseph Dam

Colville Confederated Tribes

The Colville Confederated Tribes’ new fish hatchery takes shape on the Okanogan County side of the Columbia River, just upriver from Bridgeport,in the background. The hatchery is scheduled to be dedicated in June 2013.

Incorporated: 1910Elevation: 835 feetPopulation: 2,400Location: On stateHighway 17, 13miles southeast ofBrewsterHighlights: ChiefJoseph Dam,Colville Tribal fishhatchery, pool andpark, militaryequipment exhibit,golf course andstate park.

Outdoor activities for every season in this small town hidden in a mountain valley

Al Camp/The Chronicle

Conconully will host the 31st running of the Outhouse Races in January 2014.

Areenactment

of an old-west

gunfight,done by the

Berney Gang,is part of

Conconully’sannual

Fourth ofJuly

extravaganza.

Incorporated: 1908Elevation: 2,300 feetPopulation: 220Location: On countyConconully Highwayabout 15 miles westof U.S. Highway 97and 18 milesnorthwest of OmakHighlights:Outhouse and sleddog races, statepark, trails, off-roadvehicle riding,Matsura Park andhistorical museum

The Chronicle

Trio of southeast county cities combine man-made wonders with natural beauty

Roger Harnack/The Chronicle

The Grand Coulee Dam Laser Light Shows are some of the most popular events at the Dam.They run from May through September after dark.

• COULEE DAMIncorporated: 1959Elevation: 1,140 feetPopulation: 1,000Location: On theColumbia River atthe junction of statehighways 155 and174

• ELMER CITYIncorporated: 1947Elevation: 1,200 feetPopulation: 245Location: Two milesnorth of GrandCoulee Dam on stateHighway 155

• GRAND COULEEIncorporated: 1935Elevation: 1,702 feetPopulation: 1,044Location: On theColumbia River atthe junction of statehighways 155 and174

Highlights: GrandCoulee Dam, one ofthe largest concretestructures in theworld, features LaserLight Shows andfireworks displays atdifferent pointsduring the year; LakeRoosevelt is stockedwith salmon, troutand other fish, plusmore than two dozenboat ramps

Grain capital known as ‘the town at the end of the rails’ home to rocket spectacle

Cheryl Schweizer

Actually, it is rocket science. Mansfield’s rocket launch, above,is one of the town’s biggest events of the year. Children, left,wave to the crowd during a Playdays parade.

Incorporated: 1911Elevation: 2,270 feetPopulation: 325Location: On stateHighway 172 about24.5 miles east ofChelan; 18 milessouth of BridgeportHighlights: “Fire inthe Sky” rocketlaunch, Playdaysfestival, fishingnearby, wildlife area,former GreatNorthern Railroadterminus

Cheryl Schweizer

Cultural displays and junior rodeo headline events on Colville Indian Reservation


A dancer performs in traditional American Indian regalia during the Nespelem community’s July powwow, which features hundreds of dancers.

The Chronicle

The sun sets over tribal monument inNespelem.

Incorporated: 1935Elevation: 1,900 feetPopulation: 230Location: On stateHighway 155, 17miles northwest ofGrand Coulee areaand 50 milessoutheast of OmakHighlights: The NezPearce NationalHistoric Park;Nespelem JuniorRodeo; hunting,fishing and campingareas

World-Famous Suicide Race is just one attraction of county’s economic center


Stunning sunsets, like the one over Omak Municipal Airport, top, are common sights in OkanoganCounty. World-Famous Suicide Race competitors, bottom, prepare for the thrilling event that includesa race down a steep hillside and a crossing of the Okanogan River.

Incorporated: 1907Elevation: 835 feetPopulation: 4,835Location: At thejunction of stateHighway 20 andU.S. Highway 97,straddling theOkanogan RiverHighlights: OmakStampede, World-Famous SuicideRace, OmakPerforming ArtsCenter, OkanoganRiver, Omak Lake


County seat festivities include Okanogan Days, the Get Lit Christmas celebration


Okanogan is just minutes away from plenty of trails for snowmobiling in the winter and all-terrain vehicle fun the rest of the year.

Incorporated: 1907Elevation: 835 feetPopulation: 2,535Location: At thejunction of stateHighway 20 andU.S. Highway 97,straddling theOkanogan RiverHighlights: LoupLoup Ski Bowl,Okanogan Days,Get Lit inOkanogan, gunclub, casino

Lake Osoyoos and Similkameen Trail set up golden opportunities for exploration


Can-Am Hydroplane Races bring excitement to Lake Osoyoos during August in Oroville. The lake also offers boating and fishing opportunities.

The Chronicle

During Oroville’s annual May Festival, children dress up toperform a traditional May Pole dance.

Incorporated: 1908Elevation: 912 feetPopulation: 1,700Location: On U.S.Highway 97 at theconfluence of theSimilkameen andOkanogan riversand adjacent to theCanadian borderHighlights:Hydroplane raceson Lake Osoyoos,the SimilkameenTrail, Palmer Lake,four nearby wineries

Anglers can take advantage of year-round fishing on the Columbia, Methow rivers


Jet Skiers round a buoy during competition at the Apple Pie Jamboree. Along with racing, the July festival includes a parade, 3-on-3 basketballtournament, vendors, music and plenty of pie.

Incorporated: 1913Elevation: 812 feetPopulation: 669Location: On U.S.Highway 97 at thejunction with stateHighway 153Highlights: 2013marks the city’scentennial; ApplePie Jamboree, JetSki and hydroplaneracing, hawkfestival, watersports, golf

City celebrates its gold mining roots; plenty of outdoor activities await visitors

The Chronicle

A pair of young sledders prepare for Winterfest in Republic.

The Chronicle

A youngster chips away at rocks at the Stonerose Eocene Fossil Site. Fossil hunters areallowed to keep most of their finds.

Incorporated: 1900Elevation: 2,569 feetPopulation: 1,085Location: At thejunction of statehighways 20 and 21Highlights: Goldmine nearby, hunting,fishing, rail trails,snowmobiling, dirttrack racing,motorcycle andairplane events, fossilhunting

In its centennial year, small town offers a slower pace and plenty of country charm


Local firefighters square off in a water battle at Riverfest before turning the hoses on the children in the audience. Riverside’sannual festival features dozens of activities for children in addition to live music, food and a parade.


Children search for money hidden in hayduring Riverfest.

Incorporated: 1913Elevation: 853 feetPopulation: 350Location: Adjacentto U.S. Highway 97,about 7 miles northof OmakHighlights:Riverfest summerfestival, food, publicfishing, proximity tohunting, campingand other outdooractivities, head ofriverboat navigationin steamboat days

From a Father’s Day Fly-in to the Garlic Festival, Tonasket is a little of everything

The Chronicle

During the 2012 event, the Demolition Derby Tug-O-War turned into a mud-slinging competition for Mykenzie Novotny, far left, and MorgyneHjaltason. Tonasket hosts music in the park, far right, and other cultural events throughout the spring and summer.

Incorporated: 1926Elevation: 900 feetPopulation: 1,025Location: On U.S.Highway 97 25miles north ofOmakHighlights: Juniorrodeo, FoundersDay Rodeo , Father’sDay Fly-in, NorthCounty Car ClubShow, GarlicFestival, OkanoganFamily Faire

The Chronicle

Arts, outdoor activities draw visitors to the Methow Valley’s commercial center

Don Portman

The Methow Valley, above, offers some of the most beautiful hiking trails in OkanoganCountry, while Twisp also features a vibrant arts scene. David Joel, below, shows offhis mural at TwispWorks.

Incorporated: 1909Elevation: 1,500 feetPopulation: 919Location: On stateHighway 20, ninemiles south ofWinthrop, 29 mileswest of Okanoganand 31 miles north ofPateros via stateHighway 153Highlights: Arts,outdoor activities,farmers market,business amenities

David Joel

Old West style is at the center of jumping-off point for North Cascades activities

The Chronicle

Hot-air balloons color the skies of Winthrop every March. In addition to the Winthrop BalloonRoundup, the town is known for its ‘49er Days, Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival and theMethow Valley Chamber Music Festival.

Incorporated: 1924Elevation: 1,765 feetPopulation: 405Location: In theMethow Valley at thefoot of the CascadeMountains on stateHighway 20Highlights: Old Westtheme, outdooractivities, balloonfestival, state park,North Cascades,music festivals, ‘49erDays

Unincorporated communities also provide plenty of adventure and entertainment


The annual Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo includes activities for both children and adults.

Garrett Rudolph/The Chronicle

Sitzmark Ski Hill in Havillah features a terrain park for skiers and snowboarders alike.

The Chronicle

Ice fishing is a popular activity in Molson, where an annual tournament has often been hosted.

Daily Grand Coulee Dam guided tours. Information:

509-633-9265.Through April 20 Stonerose Interpretive Center and

Eocene Fossil Site open for spring break, Republic.Information: http://stonerosefossil.org.

April 20 Rattler Trail Run through Pipestone Canyon,Twisp. Information: www.methowendurance.com.

April 20-21 Green Okanogan Earth Day AlternativeFaire, Tonasket. Information: 509-486-2389.

April 20-21 Tonasket Junior Rodeo. Information:www.ctjra.org.

Through June 1 “Two Valleys” exhibit, ConfluenceGallery and Art Center, Twisp. Information:www.confluencegallery.com.

April 19 Chief Joseph Dam free student movie night,near Bridgeport.

April 19-20 Stonerose Interpretive Center and EoceneFossil Site, Republic, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information:509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil.org.

April 19-21 Spring Fair Home and Garden Show,Okanogan County Fairgrounds. Information:www.okfair.org.

April 20 The Revelers, Winthrop Barn. Information:www.methowvalleyarts.org or www.brownpapertickets.com.

April 20 Hemp Fest, Tonasket Community CulturalCenter. Information: http://communityculturalcenter.org.

April 20-21 Northwest Gun Show, Okanogan CountyFairgrounds. Information: northwestgunshow.com.

April 21 Similkameen Honoring Celebration, TonasketCommunity Cultural Center. Information: 509-485-3844.

April 24-May 27 “Spring Beauties” exhibit, WinthropGallery, Winthrop. Information: www.winthropgallery.com.

April 26-28 Nespelem Junior Rodeo. Information:www.ctjra.org.

April 26-28 Methow Valley Backcountry Horsemenspring trail ride. Information: http://mvbch.com.

April 26-May 12 “Over the River and Through theWoods,”Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Information:http://mercplayhouse.org.

April 27 Health and Spirituality Faire, TonasketCommunity Cultural Center. Information:http://communityculturalcenter.org.

April 27 Vintage Faire, Okanogan County FairgroundsAgriplex, Okanogan. Information: www.thevintagefaire.com.

April 27 Trashion Show (recycled fashion), MethowValley Community Center, Twisp.

April 27-28 Conconully Trout Derby. Information:www.conconully.com or 509-826-3374.

April 27-28 Rattlesnake Men’s Open, Osoyoos, B.C.Information: www.thepnga.org.

April 27-28 Ogle Chapman Golf Tournament, OrovilleGolf Club. Information: www.thepnga.org.

April 28 Free community dinner, Tonasket CommunityCultural Center. Information: http://communityculturalcenter.org.

April 29 Beer 101, brewery tour and beer makinginformation, Republic Brewing Co. Information:www.republicwa.com.

May 1 Stonerose Interpretive Center and Eocene

Fossil Site, Republic, opens for season. Open daily 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. until Sept. 1; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday toSunday from Sept. 4 to Oct. 31. Information: 509-775-2295or www.stonerosefossil.org.

May 1 Native Plant Appreciation Week WildflowerWalk, Methow Valley Conservancy program. Information:www.methowconservancy.org or 509-996-2870.

May 2 Methow Valley Community School social,Winthrop. Information: www.methowvalleyarts.org.

May 2-5 Women’s Trail Running and Yoga Retreat,Methow Valley. Information: www.methowendurance.com.

May 3 Okanogan Valley Farmers Market opens forseason, Okanogan Legion Park. Information:509-826-0457.

May 3-13 “Alice in Wonderland,” Merc Children’sTheater, Twisp. Information: http://mercplayhouse.org.

May 4 Chanon’s Secret World concert, TonasketCommunity Cultural Center. Information:http://communityculturalcenter.org.

May 4 Cinco de Mayo-themed bingo, potluck andgames, Wauconda Community Hall. Information:www.waucondahall.org.

May 4 Community Yard Sale, Malo Grange.Information: www.republicwa.com.

May 4-5 Keller Junior Rodeo. Information:www.ctjra.org.

May 5 Women’s Trail Running and Yoga Retreat,Winthrop. Information: www.methowendurance.com.

May 5 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club, OmakStampede Arena.

May 6-10 Ride to Rendezvous, Winthrop. Information:www.woga.org.

May 7 “White-Headed Woodpeckers in Washington’sPonderosa Pine Forests,” Methow Conservancy FirstTuesday program, Twisp River Pub, Twisp. Information:www.methowconservancy.org.

May 9 “Walking the Gobi, with National GeographicExplorer Helen Thayer,” Methow Valley Community Center,Twisp. Information: 509-997-4004 or www.methowarts.org.

May 9-12 Colorama Festival and Pro West Rodeo,Grand Coulee. Information: www.grandcouleecc.blogspot.com or 509-760-3696.

May 10-11 Winthrop ‘49er Days and WashingtonOutfitters and Guides Rendezvous, downtown Winthrop.Information: www.winthropwashington.com.

May 10-12 “Spamalot,” Okanogan Valley Orchestra andChorus spring musical, Omak Performing Arts Center.Information: www.ovocinfo.com.

May 11 Sunflower Trail Marathon and Relay, Mazama.Information: www.mvsta.com.

May 11 Peace Festival, Tonasket Community CulturalCenter. Information: http://communityculturalcenter.org.

May 11 May Festival. Oroville. Information,www.orovillewashington.com.

May 11 Over the Dam Run, Grand Coulee. Information:www.trifreaks.com.

May 11-12 High school rodeo, Omak Stampede Arena.May 11-13 Friendly OK Car Club Show and Swap

Meet, East Side Park, Omak. Information:http://clubs.hemmings.com/friendlyok/history.html.

May 12 Mothers Day at Stonerose Interpretive Centerand Eocene Fossil Site, Republic. Moms dig free.Information: 509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil.org.

May 12 Free community dinner, Tonasket CommunityCultural Center. Information: http://communityculturalcenter.org.

May 13 “On Arctic Ground: Tracking Time in Alaska’sNational Petroleum Reserve,” Methow Conservancyprogram, Twisp River Pub, Twisp. Information:www.methowconservancy.org.

May 16-19 Sunbanks Rhythm and Blues Festival,Electric City. Information: 888-822-7195.

May 17 “Printed Work of Xara Thustra,” Methow ValleyCommunity Center, Twisp. Information: 509-997-2044 [email protected].

May 17-18 “Spamalot,” Okanogan Valley Orchestra andChorus spring musical, Omak Performing Arts Center.Information: www.ovocinfo.com.

May 17-18 Relay for Life, American Cancer Societyfundraiser, Okanogan High School.

May 17-19 Liberty Bell Junior High School dramaproduction, Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Information:http://mercplayhouse.org.

May 18 Firestorm Golf Tournament, Lake Woods GolfCourse, Bridgeport. Information: www.lakewoodsgc.com.

May 18 English and Western schooling show, WildwindFarm, Republic. Information: www.tzonetraining.com.

May 18 “Disco Fever” benefit for Little Star MontessoriSchool, Winthrop Barn. Information: www.methowvalleyarts.org or 509-996-2801.

May 18 Run for the Border Motorcycle Rally, Oroville.Information: www.orovillewashington.com.

May 18 Northwest Bass Fishing Tournament, SpringCanyon near Electric City. Information: 509-499-8797.

May 18-19 Junior Rodeo, Omak Stampede Arena.May 18-19 Big Wally’s Walleye Open Fishing

Tournament, Coulee City. Information: 509-632-5504.May 19 Magpie Concert, Merc Playhouse, Twisp.

Information: http://mercplayhouse.org.May 19 Sun Mountain Trail Races, Winthrop.

Information: www.rainshadow-running.blogspot.com or509-846-5019.

May 21 Pateros 100th Birthday Party and school springconcert, Pateros. Information: www.pateros.com.

May 24 Sunflower Festival, Paschal Sherman IndianSchool, Omak. Information: www.psischiefs.org.

May 24 Arrow Lakes Memorial Day Powwow,Inchelium. Information: www.facebook.com.

May 24-25 “The Laramie Project” readers theater, MercPlayhouse, Twisp. Information: http://mercplayhouse.org.

May 24-26 Spring Green Organic Living Fair, HowellCanyon Road, Tonasket. Information: 888-502-6133 Ext104.

May 24-27 “Journaling the Art and Science of Nature,”North Cascades Basecamp, Mazama. Information:www.northcascadesbasecamp.com.

Memorial Day weekend Last Stand PRCA Rodeo,Coulee City.

Memorial Day to Labor Day Historical museums open(Conconully, Okanogan, Molson, Old Molson, Shafer inWinthrop). Information: www.okanoganhistory.org.

May 25 CJ’s Hoss Golf Tournament, Lake Woods GolfCourse, Bridgeport. Information: www.lakewoodsgc.com.

May 25 Methow Endurance 5/10K, Mazama.Information: www.methowendurance.com.

May 25 Flea market, Wauconda Community Hall.Information: www.waucondahall.org.


Plenty of classics to be seen at the FriendlyOK Car Show and Swap Meet in Omak on May11-13.

May 25 New Laser Light Show debuts at Grand CouleeDam, 10 p.m.; runs nightly through summer. Information:509-633-9265.

May 25-26 Pipestone Music Days Celebration, MethowValley Community Center, Twisp. Information: 509-997-0222 or www.cascadiamusic.org.

May 25-26 Methow Valley Rodeo, Winthrop RodeoGrounds. Information: www.methowvalleyrodeo.com.

May 25-26 Arts and Crafts Show, Conconully.Information: www.conconully.com or 509-826-4308.

May 25-27 “Fire in the Sky” Memorial Weekend RocketLaunch, Mansfield. Information: www.mansfieldwashington.org.

May 25-27 WSBF/FLW Jamboree, Banks Lake nearElectric City. Information: 509-633-2671.

May 26 “The Legacy of Frank Matsura,” historicalpresentation during centennial of photographer Frank S.Matsura’s death, Nespelem (tentative). Information:www.okanoganhistory.org.

May 26 Free community dinner, Tonasket CommunityCultural Center. Information: http://communityculturalcenter.org.

May 26-27 Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast, Republic.Information: www.republicwa.com.

May 27 Ansorge Hotel museum, Curlew, opens forseason. Open noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays through August.Information: 509-779-4951.

May 29-July 15 Cherrington, Meyers, Karcher exhibit,Winthrop Gallery. Information: www.winthropgallery.com.

May 30-June 2 Methow Conservancy SpringNaturalists’ Retreat. Information: www.methowconservancy.org.

May 31 Isle of Flags, Spring Canyon Cemetery nearGrand Coulee.

May 31-June 1 Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo.May 31-June 2 Team Roping School, Omak Stampede

Arena. Information: 509-486-4366 or www.ctjra.org.

June 1 Tonasket Founders Day. Information:

www.tonasket chamber.com.June 1 National Trails Day, Sun Mountain Lodge,

Winthrop. Information: www.mountaineers.org.June 1 Okanogan County Commandos football vs.

Waitsburg, Okanogan High School. Information:www.okanogancountycommandos.com.

June 1 Okanogan Days, downtown Okanogan;includes tribute to frontier photographer Frank S. Matsuraon centennial of his death.

June 1 Beer Cook-off and anniversary party, Republic.Information: wwww.republicwa.com.

June 1 Bridgeport Daze, Bridgeport.June 1-2 Team roping school, Omak Stampede Arena.June 1-2 Veterans motorcycle rally, Sunbanks Resort,

Electric City. Information: 888-822-7195.June 1-30 Laser Light Show, Grand Coulee Dam; 10

p.m.June 2 Barrel Derby Day, Chesaw.June 7-9 Prospectors Days, Republic. Information:

www.prospectorsdays.com.June 8 Mansfield Playdays, Mansfield. Information:

www.mansfieldwashington.org.June 8-9 Okanogan County Junior Rodeo, Omak

Stampede Arena. Information: www.ctjra.org.June 8-July 27 “Interpreting the Methow, Plein Aire to

Studio” exhibit, Confluence Gallery and Art Center, Twisp.Information: www.confluencegallery.com.

June 8-Sept. 21 “Ann Dunbar Exhibit,” Peligro Studio,Twisp. Information: 509-699-0238.

June 9 Kids Day at Stonerose Interpretive Center andEocene Fossil Site, Republic. Children dig free.Information: 509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil.org.

June 9 Flag Day picnic, Wauconda Community Hall.Information: www.waucondahall.org.

June 9 Winthrop Marathon/Half Marathon. Information:www.rainshadowrunning.com or 509-846-5019.

June 10 Culpepper and Merriweather Circus, Omak.Information: www.omakchamber.com.

June 11 Culpepper and Merriweather Circus, Oroville.Information: www.orovillewashington.com.

June 12 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club, OmakStampede Arena.

June 12-13 Fifth annual Northwest Firefighter BikeRally, Republic. Information: www.bellevuefirefoundation.com or www.republicrally.com.

June 14-15 Coulee Cruizers Car Club Best Rod Runby a Dam site, Grand Coulee. Information: 509-633-0836 [email protected].

June 14-16 Pateros City-wide Yard Sale, Pateros.Information: www.pateros.com.

June 14-16 Stateline Outboard Racing Associationboat races, Osborn Bay, Grand Coulee. Information: 888-822-7195.

June 14-16 Molson Mid-Summer Fest, Molson.Fathers Day weekend Pot of Gold Trapshoot, Coulee

City.Third weekend Mill Pond Days, Nespelem.June 15 Grand Coulee Farmers Market opens for the

season (Saturdays). Information: 509-633-3074.June 15 Koulee Kids Day, Grand Coulee Dam area.

Information: 509-633-3074.June 15 Lions Club Barbecue, Grand Coulee.June 15 North Country Car Club Show, Tonasket.June 15 “Painting Balsamroot Landscapes” painting

workshop, North Cascades Basecamp, Mazama.Information: www.northcascadesbasecamp.com.

June 15Malottian Open Golf Tournament, Lake WoodsGolf Course, Bridgeport.

June 15-16 Art in the Park, Omak. Information:www.omakkiwanis.org.

June 15-16 Father’s Day Fly-in, Tonasket.June 16 “The Legacy of Frank Matsura,” historical

presentation during centennial of photographer Frank S.Matsura’s death, Okanogan (tentative). Information:www.okanoganhistory.org.

June 16 Fathers Day at Stonerose Interpretive Centerand Eocene Fossil Site, Republic. Dads dig free.Information: 509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil.org.

June 16 Free community dinner, Tonasket CommunityCultural Center. Information: http://communityculturalcenter.org.

June 17 NBC Camps Basketball Clinic, Grand Couleeand Coulee Dam. Information: 509-633-3074.

June 17-21 Apple Hill Art Camp, Tonasket CommunityCultural Center. Information: http://communityculturalcenter.org.

June 20 Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Chief Joseph

Hatchery, Bridgeport. Information: www.colvilletribes.com.June 20 Room One bowl painting, North Cascades

Basecamp, Mazama. Information: www.northcascadesbasecamp.com or http://roomone.org.

June 21-23 Conscious Culture Festival, Tonasket.Information: http://consciousculturefestival.com.

June 21-24 Biodynamic CranioSacral retreat,Skalitude Retreat, Carlton. Information: www.fairycongress.com.

June 22 Omak Stampede Demolition Derby, OmakStampede Arena. Information: www.omakstampede.org.

June 23 Oroville Ironman Golf Tournament, OrovilleGolf Club. Information: www.thepnga.org.

June 23 “Cat Ballou,” Tonasket Community Theater atCommunity Cultural Center. Information: [email protected].


June 26 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club, OmakStampede Arena.

July 26 Trail Ride, over old stagecoach trail, Republic.Information: www.republicwa.com.


June 28-29 Ridge Riders Bull Riding, Delano RodeoGrounds near Grand Coulee. Information: 509-631-0018 or509-631-4200.

June 28-30 Fairy and Human Relations Congress,Twisp. Information: www.fairycongress.com.


June 29 Dance concert, Merc Playhouse, Twisp.Information: http://mercplayhouse.org.

June 29 MountainFilm on Tour, Winthrop. Information:www.ncascadesmtnhostel.com or 509-699-0568.

June 29-30 Loup Loup Mountain Challenge bicyclerace, Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Okanogan. Information:http://ridevicicouscycle.com.

June 30 Free community dinner, Tonasket CommunityCultural Center. Information: http://communityculturalcenter.org.

June 30-July 7 Colville Confederated Tribes Powwowand Encampment, Nespelem. Information:www.colvilletribes.com or 509-634-2200.

July 1-31 Laser Light Show, Grand Coulee Dam, 10

p.m.July 2 Executive Order Day, Nespelem.July 4 Brewster Fourth of July Celebration, Columbia

Cove Park. Information: 509-689-3464 orwww.brewsterchamber.org.

July 4 Methow Arts Festival, Twisp. Information:www.methowvalleyarts.org.

July 4 Twisp Fourth of July Parade.July 4 Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo. Information:

www.orovillewashington.com.July 4 Fireworks at Curlew Lake. Information:

www.republicwa.org.July 4 Fireworks at Deep Bay Park, Oroville.

Information: www.orovillewashington.com.July 4-6 “Festival of America,” Grand Coulee Dam.

Information: 509-633-3074 or www.grandcouleecc.blogspot.com.

July 4-7 Washington State Gold Wing Rally,“Wingstock,” Omak High School. Information: http://gwta-wa.org.

July 6 Independence Celebration, Conconully.Information: www.conconully.com or 509-826-9050.


The Father’s Day Fly-in is an annual event inTonasket scheduled for June 15-16.

July 10 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club, OmakStampede arena

July 12-14 Republic Motorcycle Rally, Ferry CountyFairgrounds. Information: www.republicrally.com.

July 13 Twisp Airport fly-in breakfast. Information:www.methowvalleyarts.org.

July 14 “The Legacy of Frank Matsura,” historicalpresentation during centennial of photographer Frank S.Matsura’s death, Brewster-Pateros (tentative). Information:www.okanoganhistory.org.

July 17-28 Wild Mind Film Camp, Twisp. Information:www.wildmindfilmcamp.com.

July 17-Sept. 2 Christen, McMillan, O’Callaghanexhibit, Winthrop Gallery. Information: www.winthropgallery.com.

July 18-21 “Circle of Circles: A Shamanic Gathering forCommunity Building and Sacred Activism,” SkalitudeRetreat, Carlton. Information: www.fairycongress.com.

July 19 Oroville Heritage Days and Airport Fly-in.Information: www.orovillewashington.com.

July 19-21 Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival,Winthrop. Information: www.winthropbluesfestival.com.

July 19-21 Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree and Jet SkiRaces; city centennial. Information: www.paterosapj.com.

July 20 Ray Stanley Memorial Bass Tournament,Pateros. Information: www.pateros.com or [email protected].

July 20 Fabulous ‘50s Sock Hop and Car Show,Wauconda Community Hall. Information:www.waucondahall.org.

July 20-21 Grand Coulee Junior Rodeo. Information:www.ctjra.org.

July 21 “Dragonflies, Damselflies and Other WingedBeauties of the Methow Valley,” Methow Conservancyprogram. Information: www.methowconservancy.org.

July 22-23 Better Basics Goat Tying Clinic, Omak.Information: www.ctjra.org or 509-322-0074.

July 24 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club, OmakStampede Arena.

July 25-Aug. 3 Methow Valley Chamber MusicFestival, Winthrop. Information: www.methowmusicfestival.org.

July 27-28 Jack and Jill Open Bass Fishing

Tournament, Banks Lake, Electric City. Information: 509-633-2671.

July 29-Aug. 2 Pipestone Summer Music Camp, Twisp.Information: http://cascadiamusic.org.

Aug. 1-31 Laser Light Show, Grand Coulee Dam, 9:30

p.m.Aug. 2-3 Miners Days, Conconully. Information:

www.conconully.com or 509-826-1221.Aug. 2-3 Tumbleweed Film Festival, Oroville.

Information: www.tumbleweedfilmfest.org.Aug. 2-4 Budweiser-Lowrance King Salmon Derby,

Brewster. Information: www.brewstersalmonderby.com.Aug. 3 Riverfest, RiversideAug. 3 Cowboy Caviar Fete, Conconully. Information:

www.conconully.com or 509-826-9050.Aug. 3 “The Legacy of Frank Matsura,” historical

presentation during centennial of photographer Frank S.Matsura’s death, Conconully. Information:www.okanoganhistory.org.

Aug. 3-4 Coulee Playland Open Bass FishingTournament, Banks Lake, Electric City. Information: 509-633-2671.

Aug. 3-Sept. 21 “Inside Out” exhibit, ConfluenceGallery and Art Center, Twisp. Information:www.confluencegallery.com.

Aug. 4 Gran Fondo long-distance bicycling event,Winthrop to Conconully and back. Information:http://rideviciouscycle.com.

Aug. 7-11 Omak Stampede Indian Encampment, EastSide Park, Omak. Information: www.omakstampede.org.

Aug. 8-11 80th annual Omak Stampede and 78thannual World-Famous Suicide Race, East Side Park,Omak. Information: www.omakstampede.org.

Aug. 8-11 Omak Western and Native Art Show, Omak.Aug. 9-11 Two Rivers Powwow, Twisp. Information:

www.methowvalleyarts.org.Aug. 10 Methow Valley Home Tour. Information:

www.confluencegallery.com.

Aug. 10-11 Can-Am Hydroplane Races, Oroville.Information: www.orovillewashington.com.

Aug. 11 Angel’s Staircase Trail Races, Methow Valley.Information: www.rainshadow-running.blogspot.com or509-846-5019.

Aug. 16-17 Warrior Stampede, Omak. Information:www.ncac-omak.com.

Aug. 16-18 “Butterflies of the North Cascades,” NorthCascades Basecamp, Mazama. Information:www.northcascadesbasecamp.com.

Aug. 17 Conconully Grubstake Open, Okanogan ValleyGolf Club. Information: www.conconully.com or 509-826-6780.

Aug. 17-18 Ground Hog Open, Oroville Golf Club.Information: www.thepnga.org.

Aug. 21 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club, OmakStampede Arena.

Aug. 23-24 Okanogan River Garlic Festival, TonasketHistory Park. Information: http://communityculturalcenter.org.

Aug. 23-24 Town-wide Yard Sales, Conconully.Information: www.conconully.com.

Aug. 23-25 Wings Over Republic Fly-in, Republic.Information: www.wingsoverrepublic.com.

Aug. 24 Cutthroat Classic trail run, Rainy Pass toCutthroat Pass, Mazama. Information: www.mvsta.com.

Aug. 24-25 Pateros Hydro Classic, Pateros MemorialPark. Information: www.pateros.com, [email protected] or [email protected].

Aug. 25 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club, OmakStampede Arena.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Ferry County Fair, Republic.Information: http://ferrycountyfair.com.

Aug. 31 Ansorge Hotel museum, Curlew, closes forseason. Information: 509-779-4951.

Aug. 31 Hot Summer Nights, Chesaw. Information:www.orovillewashington.com.

Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Methow Valley Rodeo, WinthropRodeo Grounds. Information: www.methowvalleyrodeo.com.

Sept. 1 Tonasket Demolition Derby.Sept. 1-30 Laser Light Show, Grand Coulee Dam, 8:30

p.m.Date to be announced Winthrop Chamber of

Commerce Golf Tournament, Bear Creek Golf Course.Information: www.winthropwashington.com.

Sept. 4 Stonerose Interpretive Center and EoceneFossil Site, Republic, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday toSunday though Oct. 31. Information: 509-775-2295 orwww.stonerosefossil.org.

Sept. 4-Oct. 7 Fry, Powers, Spiwak exhibit, WinthropGallery. Information: www.winthropgallery.com.

Sept. 5-8 Okanogan County Fair, Okanogan.Information: www.okfair.org.

Sept. 6-9 Sunbanks Rhythm and Blues Festival, BanksLake. Information: 888-822-7195.

Sept. 7 Winthrop Vintage Wheels Show, downtownWinthrop.

Sept. 7-8 Mazama Festival of Books, Mazama.Information: 509-997-4004 or www.methowvalleyarts.org.

Sept. 11-15 “Deepening in Nature - A Vision Quest,”Skalitude Retreat, Carlton. Information: www.fairycongress.com.

Sept. 13 Smokejumper Reunion, Winthrop Barn.Information: www.methowdata.com.

Sept. 14 Chelan Ridge Hawk Festival, Pateros.Information: www.pateros.com.

Sept. 14 Wine Tasting and Kids Grape Crush, KDiamond K Ranch, Republic. Information:www.kdiamondk.com.

The Chronicle

The Tonasket Demolition Derby is a down and dirty fan-favorite scheduled for Sept. 1

Sept. 14 Harvest Market and Yard Sale, Malo Grange.Information: www.republicwa.com.

Sept. 14 “The Legacy of Frank Matsura,” historicalpresentation during centennial of photographer Frank S.Matsura’s death, Tonasket-Oroville (tentative). Information:www.okanoganhistory.org.

Mid-month Honky Tonk Petanque, Republic.Information: www.republicwa.com.

Sept. 15 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club, OmakStampede Arena.

Sept. 27-28 Square Dancers Weekend, Winthrop Barn.Information: www.methowdata.com.

Sept. 28 Stew and Brew, Conconully. Information:www.conconully.com.

Sept. 28-Nov. 1 “Keyser, Darch, Arbrust” exhibit,Confluence Gallery and Art Center, Twisp. Information:www.confluencegallery.com.

Sept. 29 Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club, OmakStampede Arena.

Early October Annual Pie Auction and Chili Feed,

Wauconda. Information: www.waucondahall.org.Early October Harvest Fest, Okanogan.Oct. 5 Coulee Fall Festival, community yard sale, pet

parade and more, Grand Coulee. Information:www.grandcouleecc.blogspot.com.

Oct. 5-6 WSBF/FLW Dream Team Bass FishingTournament, Banks Lake, Electric City. Information: 509-633-2671.

Oct. 5-7 Pateros City-wide Cleanup and Yard Sales.Information: www.pateros.com.

Oct. 9-Nov. 25 “Perceptions of the Past” exhibit,Winthrop Gallery. Information: www.winthropgallery.com.

Oct. 12 Opening Day Holiday Bazaar, Conconully.Information: www.conconully.com or 509-826-4308.

Oct. 13 “The Legacy of Frank Matsura,” historicalpresentation during centennial of photographer Frank S.Matsura’s death, Omak-Okanogan (tentative). Information:www.okanoganhistory.org.

Oct. 18-20 40th annual Okanogan Family Faire,Tonasket. Information: www.okanoganfamilyfaire.net.

Oct. 26 Taste of Two Valleys, Okanogan CountyFairgrounds. Information: www.skitheloup.com.

Oct. 31 Brewster Main Street Trick-or-Treat Parade.Information: www.brewsterchamber.org.

Oct. 31 Stonerose Interpretive Center and EoceneFossil Site, Republic, closes for season. Information: 509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil.org.

Oct. 31 Nightmare at the Museum, haunted museum inPateros. Information: www.pateros.com.

Nov. 2 Holiday bazaars, Grand Coulee. Information:

www.grandcouleecc.blogspot.com, 509-633-2321 or 509-633-0162.

Nov. 2 Driveway Butte Hill Climb, Methow Valley.Information: www.methowendurance.com.

Nov. 2-3 Frostbite Bass Open Fishing Tournament,Banks Lake, Electric City. Information: 509-633-2671.

Nov. 9 Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club Wine andCheese Tasting, Okanogan County Fairgrounds,Okanogan. Information: 509-825-7903.

Nov. 9-Jan. 4 “Winter Exhibit,” Confluence Gallery andArt Center, Twisp. Information: www.confluencegallery.com.

Nov. 11 Veterans Day Celebration and Parade,Conconully. Information: www.conconully.com.

Nov. 16-23 Missoula Children’s Theatre, Methow ValleyElementary School. Information: www.methowvalley

arts.org.Nov. 17 Twisp Bazaar, Methow Valley Community

CenterNov. 20 Matsura centennial program, Okanogan

Middle School.Nov. 23 Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Conconully.

Information: www.conconully.com.Nov. 27-January Holiday Gift Show, Winthrop Gallery.

Information: www.winthropgallery.com.Nov. 29-30 Christmas at the End of the Road,

Winthrop. Information: 888-463-8469 or www.winthropwashington.com.

Late month Get Lit, Okanogan.

Early December Okanogan County Fair crab feed

fundraiser, Okanogan. Information: www.okanoganfair.org.Dec. 5 Twisp Bazaar, Methow Valley Community

CenterDec. 7 Twilight Christmas Parade, Omak. Information:

www.omakchamber.com.Dec. 7 Christmas Bazaar, Grand Coulee.Dec. 7 Vintners and Brewers Tasting and Auction,

Grand Coulee. Information: www.grandcouleecc.blogspot.com or 509-633-3074.

Dec. 9 Holiday celebration potluck, Malo Grange.Information: www.republicwa.com.

Dec. 12 Christmas in the City, Pateros. Information:www.pateros.com.

Dec. 14 Santa Days, Conconully. Information:www.conconully.com or 509-826-9050.

Dec. 28 Bucket Ride, Bonaparte Lake area.Information: 509-486-2277.

Dec. 28 Ski Rodeo cross country ski racing, Mazama.Information: www.mvsta.com.

Jan. 18 Outhouse Races, Conconully. Information:

www.conconully.com or 509-826-9050.Jan. 24-26 Liberty Bell High School play, Winthrop

Jan. 24-26 Methow Valley Nordic Festival and MethowValley Pursuit race, Mazama. Information: www.mvsta.com.

Jan. 25-26 Snow Dog Super Mush, Conconully.Information: www.conconully.com.

Late January Winterfest, Republic. Information:www.republicwa.org.

Feb. 2 Groundhog Day, search for Wilbur the Winthrop

Whistle Pig, Winthrop. Information: www.mvsta.com orwww.winthropwashington.com.

Feb. 8 Ground Hog Dinner, Tonasket.Feb. 8 Bonaparte Ice Drags, Bonaparte Lake area.

Information: 509-486-2277.Feb. 14 Bite of the Methow, Winthrop Barn.Feb. 15-16 Winthrop Showshoe Softball, Winthrop.

Information: 509-996-2411 or www.winthropwashington.com.

Presidents Day weekend Northwest Ice FishingFestival, Molson. Information: www.orovillewashington.com.

March 7-9 Winthrop Balloon Roundup. Information:

888-463-8469 or www.winthropwashington.com.Mid-month Keyboard Confections, Twisp. Information:

http://cascadiamusic.org.Mid-month Bite of the Methow, Winthrop.Mid-month Best for Women Fair, Okanogan.

April 7-12 Utah Ballroom Dancing, Methow Valley.Mid-month Rattler Half Marathon, Pipestone Canyon,

Winthrop. Information: www.methowendurance.com.Mid-month Fly Fishing Rendezvous, Conconully.

Information: www.conconully.com.—The Chronicle

All dates subject to change


The annual Snow Dog Super Mush will be Jan. 25-26, 2014, in Conconully.

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OMAK � Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus • 20 South Cedar 509-422-2456. ovocinfo.com. [email protected]. See ad on page 24. Year-roundOMAK � Omak Performing Arts Center • 20 South Cedar 509-826-8323. omakpac.org. [email protected]. See ad on page 24. Year-round

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

TWISP � The Merc Playhouse • 101 South Glover Street 509-997-7529 • www.mercplayhouse.org • [email protected]. See ad on page 22. Year-round

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OMAK � Les Schwab Tires • Throughout Okanogan and Ferry Counties REPUBLIC See ad on page this page. • • • • •

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

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CONCONULLY � Liar’s Cove • 1835A Conconully Hwy. • 509-826-1288 800-830-1288 • www.liarscoveresort.com. See ad on this page. Year-round 4 • • • • •

OMAK � Okanogan River Guest House • 509-322-5926 okanoganriverguesthouse.com. See ad on page 26. Year-round 10 • • • • •

OROVILLE � Eden Valley Guest Ranch • 31 Eden Valley Lane, Oroville 509-485-4002. www.edenvalleyranch.net. See ad on page 26. Year-round 10 • • • • • • • • •

TONASKET � Bonaparte Lake Resort • 615 Bonaparte Lake Road 509-486-2828. www.bonapartelakeresort.com. See ad on page 26. Year-round 10 • • • • • • •

TONASKET � Spectacle Lake Resort • 10 McCammon Rd. 509-223-3433. See ad on page 26. Year-round 15 • • • • •

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

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

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CONCONULLY Conconully Community United Methodist Church 9 a.m. 9 a.m. N/A Every Sunday 9 a.m. 121 N. Ester, PO Box 12, Conconully 98819

OKANOGAN Okanogan Church of Christ Bible Study 10 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. 435 5th Ave. S. 2nd., 509-486-0912, 509-422-3086 Worship 11 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Every Sunday

OKANOGAN Okanogan Valley Alliance Church Weds., 6 p.m. Sept.-April 111 John St., 509-422-1021 or 509-422-0732 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Awana 3 years-6th grade

OMAK First Presbyterian Church of Omak Fall/Winter/Spring 9 S. Birch, 509-826-1290 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

OMAK Omak Seventh-Day Adventist Church • 425 W. 2nd Ave. Prayer & Praise 9:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School Saturday Church 509-826-1770 • www.omakadventist.org Church 11 a.m. Church 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m.

OMAK Omak United Methodist Church 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. No 130 N. Cedar, corner of Cedar & Bartlett • 509-826-1660 Summer S.S.

OMAK St. Anne’s Episcopal Church • 639 W. Ridge Dr. 509-826-5815 • www.episcopalomak.org 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

RIVERSIDE Riverside Lighthouse Chapel Assembly of God • 102 Tower Street Evening Service 6:30 509-826-4082 • 509-429-3199 • www.riversidelighthouse.org 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. Wed. Family Night 6:30



BREWSTER � Brewster Clinic • 418 W. Main St. 509-689-8900 • www.wvclinic.com. [email protected]. See ad on page 28.

BREWSTER � Three Rivers Hospital • 507 Hospital Way 509-689-2517 • www.threerivershospital.net • [email protected]. 24 hour emergency care. See ad on this page.

OKANOGANFamily 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 � Omak Clinic • 916 Koala. 509-826-1800. www.wvmedical.com. [email protected] See ad on page 28.

OROVILLE � North Valley Family Medicine • 1617 Main 509-476-3631. www.wvclinic.com. [email protected]. See ad on page 28.

TONASKET � North Valley Family Medicine • 17 S. Western Ave. 509-486-2174. www.wvclinic.com. [email protected]. See ad on page 28.

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FrontierphotographerFrank S. Matsura,right, in a selfportrait with earlyOkanogan residentWilliam Kahlow.The OkanoganCounty HistoricalSociety is markingthe centennial ofMatsura’s death in2013 with a varietyof programs anddisplays.

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Thursday, Sept. 5- OKANOGAN � Okanogan County 66th Annual Fall Fair • Hwy. 97, 2 miles north of OkanoganSunday, Sept. 8, 2013 Bingo-Casino. 509-422-1621. www.okanoganfair.org. See ad on this page. • • • • • •

June 22, 2013 OMAK Omak Stampede Demolition Derby • Eastside Park, 421 Stampede Drive East 509-826-1002, 800-933-6625. www.omakstampede.org. • •

Aug. 8, 2013- OMAK � Omak Stampede • Eastside Park, 421 Stampede Drive EastAug. 11, 2013 509-826-1002, 800-933-6625. www.omakstampede.org. See ad on this page. • • • • • •

Friday, Aug. 23- TONASKET 14th Annual Okanogan River Garlic Festival and Wine Tasting Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 Tonasket History Park, Locust Way and First Ave. 509-486-1328. • • • • •

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

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OKANOGAN Cariboo Inn • 233 Queen St. 509-422-6109 • • • • •

OMAK � Breadline Cafe • One block off Main St. 509-826-5836. See ad on page 31. • • • • • • •

OMAK � Dairy Queen • 611 Omache Drive 509-826-2570. See ad on page 31. • •

OMAK KFC and Taco Bell • 620 Omache Drive 509-826-4414. • •

OMAK � Koala Street Grill and Neighborhood Bar • 914 Koala Ave. 509-826-6375. koalastreetgrill.com. See ad on page 31. • • • • • •

OMAK � Magoo’s Restaurant • 24 N. Main 509-826-2325. See ad on page 31. • •

OROVILLE � Pastime Bar & Grill • 1307 Main St. 509-476-3007. www.pastimebarandgrill.com. See ad on page 31. • • • •

REPUBLIC � Anderson’s Grocery • 711 S. Clark 509-775-3378. See ad on page 32. • • • •

TONASKET � Bonaparte Lake Resort • 615 Bonaparte Lake Road 509-486-2828. www.bonapartelakeresort.com. See ad on page 26. • • • • TONASKET � Grant’s Market • 4th and Whitcomb 509-486-2127. Email: [email protected]. See ad on page 32. • Bakery, deli.

TONASKET � Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op • 21 W. 4th 509-486-4188. See ad on page 32. • • • •TWISP � Hank’s Market • 412 Hwy. 20/Methow Valley Hwy. • 509-997-7711. www.hanksharvestfoods.com. [email protected]. See ad on page 22. • • • • • • •

TWISP � Twisp Chevron Sub Shop • 126 N. Hwy. 20 509-997-3181. See ad on page 22. • • • • • •

TWISP� Twisp River Pub • 201 Hwy. 20 Live music 509-997-MVBC (6822). See ad on page 32. • • • • • June-Sept.


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Saturday MarketMay-October,

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509-689-34047 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Visit us on Highway 97 • Brewster • www.harvestfoodsnw.com

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

Subway 509-689-SUBS

Brewster Marketplace

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Groovy Pastas • Angus Steak • Fresh Fruit MargaritasBakery • Super Salads

Open 7 days a week611 Omache Drive • Omak • 509-826-2570

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24 N. Main • Omak, Wash. • 509-826-2325

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Anderson’s Grocery

A family tradition since 1900

• Quality Meat and Produce • Full Service Deli and BakeryOpen 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.

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

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Friendly ServiceOne Stop Grocery Shopping

4th and Whitcomb, Tonasket, Wash. • 509-486-2127Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

21 W. 4th, Tonasket • 509-486-4188 • Open seven days

Organic food and produce • Bulk foods • Supplements • Organic Coffee

• Supporting local producers• Wi Fi • Beer and Wine

Visit our deli for thefreshest lunch in town

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

TWISP RIVER PUB Real Food Fresh Brews

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MALOTT � DeLap Orchards and Fruit Stand • Located at Milepost 275, Hwy. 97 509-422-3145. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Noon-5 p.m. See ad on this page. • • • • July- Nov. 1

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www.shawsfruit.com3533A Hwy. 155, Coulee Dam, WA 99116 • 509-633-0133

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OROVILLE Oroville Golf Club

3468-A Oroville-Loomis Rd. • Oroville • 509-476-2390

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GRAND COULEE � • 404 Spokane Way 509-633-2860. www.grandcouleecenterlodge.com. See ad on this page. • 32 • • • •

OKANOGAN Okanogan Inn and Suites • 11 B Appleway 509-422-6431. www.okanoganinn.com • • 78 • • • • •

OMAK � Motel Nicholas • 527 East Grape 509-826-4611. www.motelnicholas.com. See ad on this page. • 21 • • •

OMAK � Omak Inn, LLC • 912 Koala Dr. 509-826-3822; 800-204-4800. www.omakinnwa.com. See ad on page 35. • 67 • • • • • • •

OMAK � Stampede Motel • 215 4th Ave. W. 509-826-1161. See ad on page 35. • 13 • •

OROVILLE Camaray Motel • 1320 Main St. 509-476-3684. • 38 • • • •

REPUBLIC Klondike Motel • 150 N. Clark, PO Box 614 509-775-3555. 800-213-2812 for reservations only. • • 20 • • • • •REPUBLIC� Prospector Inn • 979 S. Clark, PO Box 957 509-775-3361, 888-844-6480. See ad on page 35. • 28 • • • • •

TWISP � Twisp River Suites • 140 W. Twisp Ave. 509-997-0100. twispriversuites.com. See ad on page 22. • • 13 • • •

WINTHROP � Winthrop Inn • 960 Hwy. 20 • 509-996-2217. www.winthropinn.com, [email protected]. See ad on page 22. • 30 • • • •

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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 36.

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. [email protected]. See ad on this page.

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. [email protected]. See ad on page 36.

OMAK HIGH SPEED INTERNETMICROWAVES and REFRIGERATORS

INDOOR POOL and SPA • Wi Fi and BUSINESS CENTERConveniently located off Highway 97 in beautiful Omak

(509) 826-3822 • 1-800-204-4800 SENIOR

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Stampede Motel

• Continental Breakfast• Jacuzzi • Conference Center

• FREE Wireless Internet•King Suites • Honeymoon Suitewww.theprospectorinn.com

Your home away from home!979 S. Clark • Republic

509-775-3361 • 888-844-6480

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

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OMAK � 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.

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

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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 29. Year-round 100 • • • •

TONASKET � Bonaparte Lake Resort • 615 Bonaparte Lake Road April-November 509-486-2828. www.bonapartelakeresort.com. See ad on page 26. Cabins all year 70 • • • • • •

TWISP � Riverbend RV Park • 19961 Hwy. 20 • 509-997-3500, 1-800-686-4498 www.riverbend.com. [email protected]. See ad on this page. Year-round 55 • • • • • • •



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OMAK The Corner Shelf • 6 N. Main Books, art and 509-826-0527. • collectables.

OMAK � Prickly Pear • 4 N. Main Jewelry repair, 509-422-9832. See ad on this page. • • • consignment clothing

OROVILLE � Marylou’s Gifts and More • 722 Central Ave. Glassware, purses, 509-476-3200. See ad on page 39. • • chocolates, kitchen items

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QUIET, RELAXING, BIG RIG FRIENDLY19961 Hwy. 20 • Twisp, WA 98856 • 6 miles south of Winthrop1 (800) 686-4498/(509) [email protected] • www.riverbendrv.com

Use this ad for 15% discount off camping© Omak Chronicle

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TONASKET � Koehn Trailer Sales • 509-486-8765 • www.koehntrailers.com. See ad on this page.


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

GRAND COULEE � 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

OKANOGAN� City of Okanogan • 120 3rd Ave. N. 509-422-3600. okanogancity.com. See ad on page 43. 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

OMAK � Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle • 618 Okoma Drive 509-826-1110 • 800-572-3446. See ad on this page. Year-round

OROVILLE � Oroville Chamber of Commerce • PO Box 2140 509-476-2739. www.orovillewashington.com; [email protected]. See ad on page 42. 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 42. Year-round

YAKIMA � Department of Ecology • 15 W. Yakima Ave., Ste. 200 509-454-7898. www.ecy.wa.gov, [email protected]. See ad on page 41. Year-round

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• Lodging • Water Sports • ATVing• Lake Resorts • Food and Drink • Hiking & Biking Trails• RV Parks • Gas and Grocery • Fishing• State Park • Laundry Facility • Hunting• Snowmobiling • Antique & Novelty Shops

www.conconully.comInfo: 1-877-826-9050www.conconully.comInfo: 1-877-826-9050

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Northern Okanogan CountryOn US 97 five miles south of Canada

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January: WinterfestApril:Conservation Fair, Stonerose Membership Dig and Open HouseMay:Season Opens- Stonerose Fossil Center, Ansorge Hotel Museum, Husky Antique Car & Truck Museum,Ferry County Historical Museum, Eagle Track Raceway, Eureka ShootJune:Barrel Derby Days, Prospector Days, Republic Motorcycle Rally,Pioneer Art Camp, Ansorge Artists Affair, Car and Truck MuseumSwap MeetJuly:Curlew Lake Fireworks, Prospector Shoot, Backcounty HorsemenSteak and Poker RideAugust: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 ShootOctober:Duck Derby & Chili FeedBackcountry Horsemen Harvest Dance

www.ferrycounty.com for event dates!Republic (Area) Chamber of Commerce

600 S. Clark Ave., Republic 509-775-2704 • 509-779-4808www.republicchamber.org • email [email protected]

Ferry County Chamber of CommerceRepublic Regional Visitors and Convention Bureau

600 S. Clark Ave., Republic • 509-775-3387 [email protected] • www.republicwa.com

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OROVILLE � Alpine Brewing Company • 821 14th Ave. 509-476-9662. See ad on this page. Year-round B • • •

OROVILLE � 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. Year-round W • • • •

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Winter of Closed Opened1972 Sept. 2 initial opening of highway1972-73 Nov. 21 April 271973-74 Nov. 21 June 141974-75 Nov. 21 May 161975-76 Nov. 22 May 211976-77 Remained open all winter1977-78 Nov. 23 April 211978-79 Nov. 11 temporary,

Dec. 15 season April 101979-80 Dec. 15 April 181980-81 Nov. 27 temporary,

Dec. 2 season April 241981-82 Nov. 30 temporary,

Dec. 6 season May 61982-83 Dec. 2 temporary,



Nov. 19 season April 121985-86 Nov. 15 April 111986-87 Nov. 18 temporary,

Nov. 26 season April 15

1987-88 Dec. 9 April 201988-89 Nov. 20 temporary,

Nov. 23 season April 211989-90 Jan. 1 temporary,

Jan. 9 season April 181990-91 Nov. 9 temporary,

Nov. 28 season May 21991-92 Nov. 18 temporary,

Nov. 25 season April 91992-93 Dec. 8 temporary,

Dec. 11 season March 241993-94 Dec. 8 temporary,

Dec. 10 season April 71994-95 Oct. 31 temporary,

Nov. 8 season April 281995-96 Nov. 6 April 241996-97 Nov. 19 May 71997-98 Dec. 16 temporary,

Dec. 22 season May 51999-00 Dec. 6 March 302000-01 Nov. 26 temporary,

Nov. 27 season March 222001-02 Nov. 14 temporary,

Nov. 19 season May 7

2002-03 Dec. 14 temporary,Dec. 16 season April 14

2003-04 Oct. 17 washouts,Dec. 5 season April 8

2004-05 Dec. 8 temporary,Dec. 13 season March 10

2005-06 Nov. 4 temporary,Nov. 7 May 1

2006-7 Nov. 9 temporary,Nov. 13 season April 26

2007-08 Dec. 4 May 12008-09 Dec. 11 April 242009-10 Nov. 7-10 temporary

Nov. 13 temporaryNov. 17 season April 16

2010-2011 Nov. 29 temporaryDec. 1 season May 25

2011-12 Nov. 15 temporaryNov. 21 season May 10

2012-13 Nov. 19 temporaryNov. 20 season

Source: Washington Department of TransportationMore information:http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/passes/northcascades/

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