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SPRING/SUMMER 2022 FREE Supplement to the Tribune
Spring/Summer 2022 Outdoor Adventure Page 1
Tour
Moses Lake
W A S H I N G T O N
YOUR SUMMER GET-A-WAY
Moses Lake has fun activities for the entire family. Enjoy
a day boating along Moses Lake or hiking one of the local
trails. Spend the day sampling wine from one of the local
wineries. Or do both! And when the sun goes down, we have
you covered with unique night spots to hang out and enjoy
the friends your brought with you, or hang with the locals.
EVENTS:
Moses Lake Farmers’ Market – 2022 Market Opens May 7. Open on Saturdays
from May to October
Surf ‘n Slide Water Park – Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
Moses Lake Drive-in Air Show – June 18-19
Sand Scorpions Bounty Hole & Free style Mud Tracks – September 17
www.tourmoseslake.com
401 S. Balsam Street • Moses Lake, WA • 509-764-3820
Please confirm event availability and facility hours before hand.
More events and details at www.cityofml.com
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International Kite Festival Ohme Gardens – a nice
The Washington State
International Kite Festival peaceful oasis
will be Aug. 15-21 at Long
Beach. The Festival boasts In 1929, Herman Ohme
skies ablaze with color and purchased 40 acres of land
famous kite flyers from all for an orchard. Among that
over the world. acreage was a craggy, dry,
For more information desolate, rock-strewn bluff
visit www.KiteFestival.com with a breathtaking view of
See famous kite flyers from around the world. the snow-capped Cascade
Mountains and the Columbia
River valley.
Explore in a kayak! Herman and his new
bride, Ruth, loved to stand
on that bluff and dream of
From mountain streams There are three main viewing wildlife. flourishing alpine meadows,
and lakes to the shores of sloughs on the lower Or – you can be more shimmering pools and shady
Puget Sound, there are a Snohomish River – Ebey, adventurous and take evergreen pathways where
wide variety of options Union and Steamboat an overnight or weekend the hot, relentless summer
available in Snohomish – that follow miles of kayak trip to the San Juan sun allowed only sage and created pathways and borders 1991, the Ohme family sold
County for kayakers of all shoreline and shallow Islands. scrub desert growth. They from native stone that they the Gardens and surrounding
skill levels. marshes, perfect for set their minds on achieving hauled from the Columbia property to Washington
that dream. River. They hand watered State Parks to preserve
Their dream was not the Gardens using five- them for the public and for
Visit Olympic Game Farm only a labor of love, it
was hard work and done
mostly by hand. The
gallon milk cans – eventually
constructing an elaborate
generations to come. The
Gardens are now owned and
irrigation system that could managed by Chelan County.
Ohmes transplanted small pump water to the site. Over People from all over the
The Olympic Game Farm Bread to feed the
evergreens from the nearby time, desert sage gave way world visit Ohme Gardens
has been entertaining animals must be Cascade Mountains. They
families for over 40 years. purchased at the Game to low-growing ground to enjoy the natural stone
The farm has hundreds of Farm. cover, and pools took shape pathways traversing the
animals on site for families Olympic Game Farm is adjacent to massive natural hillside gardens, breathtaking
to “Get Face to Face with fun for the whole family! rock formations. panoramic views, towering
Wildlife” from the comfort It is located at 1423 Ward Initially intended as a cedars and firs, lush foliage,
of their vehicles on the Road in Sequim. For family retreat, the interest mesmerizing waterfalls and
famous Driving Tour. more information visit of friends and community tranquil pools.
Olympic Game Farm is www.olygamefarm.com members prompted This peaceful and serene
Herman and Ruth to open oasis of green is a popular
the place to get face to face
their private oasis to the location for weddings and
and experience wildlife at
public. They continued concerts.
close range. You’ll have the their work on the Gardens Ohme Gardens is located
opportunity to really see a
tiger’s stripes, a rare white Everett Farmers Market for 42 years, until 1971 when
Herman died at the age of
at 3327 Ohme Road in
Wenatchee. For more
Siberian tiger, a Kodiak Happily Serving Community for 28 Years! information visit www.
80. Then their son, Gordon,
bear’s huge size or to get and his family took over ohmegardens.org or call 509-
slobbered by a buffalo! Sundays caring for the Gardens. In 662-5785.
Experiences, which at 10:30am-3pm
first are hard to imagine, Seniors and ADA
become pleasantly Customers Shop Early at
10:30am
surprising: friendly llamas
May 8 - October 30
eat bread from your hand, 2930 Wetmore
performing bears, grazing From Hewitt to Pacific
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You will also see many
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AT LEAVENWORTH
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filed with the Department of Licensing, State of Washington as required by Washington Law.
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Spring/Summer 2022 Outdoor Adventure Page 3
Free Fishing Weekend! Take a Moses Lake
“Free Fishing Weekend”
is June 11-12, when fishing weekend road trip
licenses are not required of
anyone to fish in Washington.
Free Fishing Weekend in
Washington is always the
first weekend after the first
Monday in June.
Washington State Parks, in
coordination with WDFW,
will once again offer a Free
Parks Day on Sunday, June
12, as part of WDFW’s Free
Fishing Days. This day,
combined with the Saturday, explore state parks for free. visit an old favorite,” said
June 11 free day for National “We think the State Parks retired State Parks Director
Get Outdoors Day, will give free days are a great way for Don Hoch.
visitors an entire weekend to people to try a new park or
Youth Fishing Day
Expert fishing guides help rod, reel and tackle. Some to 1 p.m. at Thornton A.
kids reel in the excitement equipment will be available Sullivan Park, 11405 W.
at this free event for ages to borrow. Silver Lake Road in Everett.
4-14. Bring your own May 14 from 8 a.m. Autumn at the Japanese Peace Garden // © Gary Nichols
Hydro Races on Silver Lake By Lisa Laughlin sure to bring their own
drinking water. The Larson
hawks, eagles, and more.
Before or after recreating,
get to know the community
For uncrowded recreation, Recreation Center is home
Annual Mini- miles per hour! of Moses Lake by visiting
open skies, and wide vistas, to a BMX track sanctioned
Hyd rop l a n e Hosted by Seattle Outboard the Moses Lake Farmer’s
central Washington is the by the American Bicycle
R a c e s Association. Market http://www.
place to go. At the heart of the Association for those looking
scheduled for Fun for the whole family! moseslakefarmersmarket.
region, the city of Moses Lake to go off-road. (Check the
June 5-6 from Thornton A. Sullivan Park com/ (open every Saturday
will provide all the play you BMX track Facebook page
10 a.m. to 6 at Silver Lake, 11405 W. Silver through October), where you
could ask for on a summer ht t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k .
p.m. Lake Road in Everett. can “get fresh with the locals”
or fall weekend. You’ll be com/moseslakebmx1709/
Cheer on the There will be limited beach and enjoy produce straight
able to hike for hours in events/?ref=page_internal to
Junior racers access during the event but from the farm. (You’ll want to
the larger Columbia Basin make sure there’s not a race
ages 9 to 17 part of the public beach will try the sweet corn.)
Wildlife Area, a 192,000-acre before you head out to ride.)
years old as remain open during and after Whether you choose to
area with 13 unique units, For biking around Moses
Along with swimming, they fly across the event hike, bike, fish, shop, camp, or
each alive with flora and Lake, refer to the city’s
canoeing and kayaking the water in their stock boats Public parking will be catch a baseball game, your
fauna that will give you a Activity Trails Map. You’ll be
at Silver Lake, there is the and enjoy the adult racers as limited. vacation to Moses Lake will
feel for this arid, high-desert able to cycle on a mix of bike
exciting Mini-hydro races they fly their stock/modified Disc Golf will be open to the provide a small-town desert
region. A variety of fish await lanes, multi-use paths, and
in June! crafts and pro boats across public but with limited holes getaway with memorable
fishermen in the lowland road shoulders as you tour
Don’t miss the 67th the lake in speeds up to 99 during this weekend recreation, history, and
lakes of the area, which host quiet areas surrounded by
Bluegill Sunfish, Walleye, agriculture with views of the culture.
Customer Service Makes Us Different! Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow lake.
Whatever the Season, We’ve Got You Covered Trout, Black Crappie, Yellow If hiking is more your
Perch and more. Area thing, it will be easy to fill a This article
amenities include craft beer morning or afternoon with originally appeared
and wine tasting rooms, one of the region’s desert on the Out There
family-owned restaurants, hikes, taking time to explore Outdoors magazine
seasonal baseball and the desert hues (spectacular website https://
fastpitch tournaments, and in fall) of the Potholes region outthereoutdoors.
Call Our Experts Today fall harvest festivities. via the Desert Wildlife Area com/ . The original
As a town of 25,146 hike, located just north of article can be
info@InsureWA.com 425-280-4313 surrounded by more the Winchester Wasteway. found at https://
agricultural fields than Hikers, fishers, and cyclists
highways, the Moses Lake alike will be delighted by the outthereoutdoors.
area has plenty of gravel miles of sagebrush, native com/get-out-there/
Dagmars Marina
riding opportunities for grasses, shrubs, and small take-a-desert-
cyclists. A wide-open ride waterways that are home to weekend-vacation-
also means a shadeless animals such as Blue Heron, in-moses-lake-wa/
Dry Storage ride, so riders should be loons, deer, coyotes, rabbits,
Covered/Uncovered
Moorage
Tabs & Titles for All Your Toys!
Now Offering
RV Storage Boat tabs
due June
30th
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425-259-6124
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Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the date, time Hunting & Fishing Licenses, Discover Pass
and details of events in this guide are tentative. Please VILLAGE LICENSE AGENCY INC
check the events’ websites for more details in case L AKE STEVENS
restrictions have increased. Open Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-3
Stay healthy and stay safe!
Located South of Safeway Hwy 9
Between Razzals and Windermere 425-334-7311
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Rent a cabin or yurt Take advantage of
State Park
Free Days
Have you ever wanted to You can also
go camping, but can’t afford reserve a cabin
the upfront costs of tents, at Flowing Lake
cookware and sleeping bags County Park.
for the whole family? Or Four cozy
maybe it’s the bugs or the cabins sit
prospect of sleeping on rocks among a grove
that keeps you at home. of Douglas fir trees, within electrical heaters and outlets, Villages can accommodate
Consider reserving a yurt walking distance of Lechies windows with screens, group camping (families,
at Kayak Point County Park Beach on Flowing Lake. lockable doors, porches and clubs, companies, scouts, The Washington State Parks managed by WDFW and
or in the Yurt Village at River Cabins are furnished and decks. All cabins are smoke- churches, schools, etc.). All and Recreation Commission DNR on these days.
Meadows County Park. include the convenience of free and Cabin #2 is ADA yurts are smoke-free. offers “free days in which “Free days are a great
accessible. For more information or to day-use visitors won’t need way for people to discover
a Discover Pass to visit state or rediscover Washington’s
Take a zip line tour!
Outside, each cabin features reserve your yurt or cabin,
a picnic table, fire grill and call 425-388-6600 or visit parks by vehicle. diverse and scenic state
RV hookup (cabin #1 has a 4’ www.snohomishcountywa. The “free days” are in parks,” said retired State
x 12’ covered porch). Heated gov/1082/campgrounds keeping with legislation Parks Director Don Hoch.
restrooms with showers are a Construction for Phase that created the Discover “Once people visit a park, we
short walk away. 1 Day-Use Improvement Pass, a $30 annual or $10 hope they will be inspired to
Yurts are covered in canvas Project at Kayak Point will one-day permit required help support their state park
and include such amenities take place July 2022 to on lands managed by system by buying a pass.”
as electric outlets, skylights, December 2022. The day-use Washington State Parks and The remaining State Parks
wood floors, interior lighting, area will be closed starting the Washington departments free days for 2021 are:
windows with screens, July 8. Dates are subject to of Natural Resources (DNR) • June 11: National Get
lockable doors, and outside change. During construction, and Fish & Wildlife (WDFW). Outdoors Day
decks. Each Yurt comes the beach and day-use area The Discover Pass legislation • June 12: Free Fishing Day
furnished with a futon, bunk (including parking lot, picnic provided that State Parks • June 19: Juneteenth
bed, and coffee table. Outside shelters, restrooms, pier and could designate up to 12 free • Sept. 24: National Public
each yurt you’ll find a picnic boat launch) will be closed to days each year when the pass Lands Day
table and fire ring. the public. would not be required to visit Oct. 10: World Mental
If you love to zip line or 19115 Chiwawa Loop Yurt Villages include lighted state parks. Health Day
have never experienced the Rd., Leavenworth. www. walkways, a large group A walking trail down to the
beach will be accessible from The Discover Pass is still • Nov. 11: Veterans Day
thrill of zip lining, venture leavenworthziplines.com picnic shelter, and a heated required to access lands • Nov. 25: Native American
out to one of Washington’s zip • Mica Moon Tours: 23403 restroom with showers. the campground.
Heritage Day
line adventures! E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake
Washington has many tours in Spokane. www.micamoon.
to offer, each one offering a com
different experience. Make it • NW Trek Wildlife Park:
a goal to try out each one! 11610 Trek Drive East,
You may also find that many Eatonville. www.nwtrek.org/
of these businesses offer discover/zip-wild/
more than zip lining for the • Skamania Lodge
adrenaline junky! Adventures: 1131 Skamania
• Bellevue Zip Tour: 14509 Lodge Drive, Stevenson. www.
SE Newport Way, Bellevue. zipnskamania.com
www.bellevueziptour.com • Treehouse Island Zip
• Canopy Tours Northwest: Lines: 4220 Spirit Lake
322 NE Camano Drive, Hwy., Silverdale. www.
Camano Island. www. treehouseziplines.com
canopytoursnw.com • Tunnel Ziplines at Castle
• High Trek Adventures: Vineyards, Chelan. www1.
11928 Beverly Park Rd., tunnelziplines.com
Everett. www.hightrekeverett. • Zipline Junky: 1402 SE
com Everett Mall Way, Everett.
• Leavenworth Zip Lines: www.ziplinejunky.com
SLIDE.
free admission S U R F.
&and
and Rental Gear!
SWIM.
When you purchase 500 paintballs &
pay the air fee
Reservations required at www.doodlebugsportz.com/pbt
Coupon must be turned in at time of check-in to get special pricing
SNOHOMISH OUTDOOR
PAINTBALL
www.doodlebugsportz.com 102 Waterslide Dr. www.slidewaters.com 509-682-5751
425.257.9800 425.257.9100 Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Spring/Summer 2022 Outdoor Adventure Page 5
Everett Farmers Market Bob Heirman Wildlife Preserve
in the heart of downtown
The Everett Farmer’s
Market is relocated at Hewitt
and Wetmore Avenues in
downtown Everett. You’ll
find great produce farmers,
value-added processors, and
incredible flower vendors.
There are new treasures to be
found each week!
Come and enjoy a Sunday
afternoon of great buys,
fantastic food and eclectic
local musical talent. The
Market offers ample street
parking, parking for ADA
close by, and a wide range of May 8 through October 30. (Hewitt to Pacific on
vendors rain or shine. Early shopping for seniors Wetmore).
The Everett Farmer’s and high-risk customers is www.everettfarmersmarket.
Market is open every Sunday encouraged. The location is com
from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2930 Wetmore Avenue
Photo By Craig Romano
Bob Heirman Wildlife Preserve at Thomas’ Eddy
Sail-in Cinema at the Port Dave Beck, Jr. operated a
gravel mining operation
for viewing wildlife,
walking, picnicking,
of Everett Waterfront along the river at Thomas
Eddy. The site was then
purchased by the Palzer
fishing and discovering
the beauty and wonders
of nature. This 343-acre
Sail-In Cinema at the Port reservations are required. Luca (PG) family and used for raising natural preserve en
of Everett Waterfront Bring your lawn chairs and August 19 – 8:25 p.m. - livestock and agriculture. compasses within its
The Port of Everett will be blankets as the waterfront Encanto (PG) The site was to be subdivided boundaries vast open
offering outdoor movie series can get chilly at night. and sold for housing. The spaces, two pristine
again this year! This FREE, In the event a movie night Snohomish Sportsmen’s lakes, fragile wetlands,
family-friendly program July 15 – 9:15 p.m. - Pearl needs to be cancelled due to Club, led by Bob Heirman, and an extensive river
maintains its summer Friday Harbor (PG-13) rain or inclement weather, led a campaign to preserve environment. Heron
night slot at the Port’s Boxcar July 22 – 9:10 p.m. - Spider- technical difficulty, etc. public access to one of the Craig Romano,
Park, running July 15 through man: No Way Home (PG-13) a notice will be posted on most popular steelhead an award winning author, drive south on Hwy. 9
Aug. 19, 2022. July 29 – 9:00 p.m. - Jurassic the Port of Everett’s website, fishing spots on the river. The finds this wildlife preserve approximately 2.5 miles and
This year either walk-in Park (PG-13) Facebook and Twitter. Snohomish County Parks a birdwatchers paradise turn left onto Broadway; turn
or boat-in for park viewing August 5 – 8:50 p.m. - Free Learn more at https:// Department worked with the with trumpeter swans left onto Connelly Road, park
at Boxcar Park! Admission Willy (PG) portofeverett.com/movies association to acquire the in the winter, herons, entrance is approximately 3/4
is FREE for all ages and no August 12 – 8:40 p.m. - property. harriers, ducks, mergansers, miles on the left. No dogs are
With its unique setting eagles, hawks, sandpipers, permitted at this park.
and outstanding natural woodpeckers, swallows, For more information on
resources, Heirman Wildlife warblers, tanagers, orioles Snohomish County Parks,
Preserve at Thomas’ Eddy and goldfinch. visit www.1.co.snohomish.
offers the perfect location From Snohomish, wa.us/department/parks.
Free Vacation & Travel
09/30/22 planners
To help you plan your Tourism Commission at to you for free. Please make
family’s next vacation, jtgingrich@grantcountywa. sure to include your complete
get your free copies of the gov or call 509-754-2011 ext. mailing address with your
Eastern Washington Vacation 2931 and they will mail them request.
Fly with our
Come Fly With Us! & Travel Planner and very
popular Grant County
booklets; Top 35 Fishing
commercially Waters, Top 26 Trails and 12
licensed pilots in Watchable Wildlife Units,
a colorful hot air Top 43 Campgrounds and
balloon! • Over 3 miles of drive-through
We offer the most RV Parks, and Grant County adventure!
scenic flights Golf, Winery & Microbrewery • No outside bread permitted
in the Puget Purchase tickets at
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Balloon Depot 360.805.1538
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Celebrating 90years
in the Wenatchee Valley
Pacific Publishing: P.O. Box 499 Snohomish, WA 98291
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Publisher: Becky Reed For more info visit us at www.ohmegardens.org
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Spring/Summer 2022 Outdoor Adventure Page 7
Explore Lord Hill Regional Park
STATE KITE
WASHINGTON Ride horseback, hike, or Lord Hill Park offers
INTERNATIONAL
mountain bike into the vast picnic areas with portable
evergreen forest of this 1,300 restrooms, river beach access
August 15 - 21, 2022
LONG BEACH, WA
FESTIVAL acre upland nature preserve.
A day’s exploration of this
unique wilderness park will
include discovering many
and playground. Trailhead
parking accommodates horse
trailers and tow vehicles.
The park is located at
(360) 642-4020 species of plant and animal 12921 150th Street SE in
WWW.KITEFESTIVAL.COM life. Snohomish.
The park contains over six Park History
miles of designated trails. Snohomish County Parks
From the higher points and Recreation secured the
Island County within the park, one can
capture panoramic views of
majority of the park property
from the Department of
Historical Museum the surrounding Snohomish
River valley and distant
Natural Resources (DNR)
and Washington State Parks.
Local and Regional History mountain ranges. Viewpoints George Harrison (1899-1969)
Open Daily, 11am - 4pm
such as Devil’s Butte Lookout discovered 1,100 acres of
or along the ridge of the State Forest Board land on
Pipeline Trail are popular Lord Hill that was managed
908 NW Alexander • Coupeville
At the foot of the historic wharf
destinations for viewing by the DNR. Harrison
the Cascade and Olympic
www.islandhistory.org 360.678.3310 mountain ranges.
began a process called re- the land back under County was added to the park.
conveyance action to get control. Years later, more land
Campgrounds and Get-Aways
Visit these great family vacation spots
Washington is blessed gibsonsnorthforklodge. rooms have private bath-
with many great com rooms with tubs, indi-
campgrounds and vidual air conditioner,
getaways for the outdoor
enthusiast’s enjoyment. • Mardon Resort: Of- refrigerator, microwave
Grab your fishing pole fering RV and tent camp- oven, coffee maker, cable
or just relax at one of the ing, motels and marina TV and free Internet ac-
following locations this on Potholes Reservoir cess. 404 4th Street NE
summer! (25,000 acre lake). Great and Hwy. 17, Soap Lake.
fishing, waterskiing, boat- 866-554-8515 www.mas-
ing, laundromat and tersinn-retreat.com
• Gibson’s North Fork showers. 8198 Hwy. 262
Lodge: Fully equipped SE, Othello. 800-416-2736. • Smugglers Villa Re-
cabins located between www.mardonresort.com sort: Offering vacations
two fishing lakes. 100 on the beach on Orcas
North Main Street, Conco- • Master’s Inn and Island. Pool, hottub, sau-
nully. 800-555-1690. www.
Healing Retreat: All na, playground, tennis/
basketball courts, ma-
Spectacle Lake Resort rina. 800-488-2097. www.
smuggler.com
• Cascadia Inn: Closest hunting. 10 McCammon
In The Beautiful Okanogan lodging to Stevens Pass. Rd., Tonasket. 509-223-
14 room country inn, 3433 www.spectaclelak-
• Furnished Kitchen Units • Fishing onsite cafe and lounge; eresort.com
access to river, rails and ON ORCAS ISLAND
• RV & Tent Sites • Hunting trails. Free wifi. 210 Rail- • Leavenworth RV Family Style Accommodations
road Ave., Skykomish. Campground Thou-
• Store, Pool, Boat Rentals 1-866-677-2030. www. sand Trails: Offering
historiccascadia.com RV and tent camping,
• Water Sports • Spectacle Lake Re- cabins, clubhouse, hik-
sort: furnished kitchen ing, bike trails, fishing,
www.spectaclelakeresort.com units, RV and tent sites, pool, mini golf, restroom/
(509) 223-3433 store, pool, boat rent- showers. 20752 Chiwasa
10 McCammon Rd. Tonasket, WA 98855 als, water sports, fishing, Loop Rd., Leavenworth.
877-730-5935. www.thou-
sandtrails.com 1-800-488-2097
www.smugglersvilla.com
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Low tides reveal Explore Grand Coulee
fascinating marine life Dam area
Welcome to Grand Coulee
Welcome to
Washington State’s
Recreation Capitol
– the Grand Coulee
Dam Area. Shop,
dine and stay over
in the famous Grand
Coulee Dam Area for
a truly memorable
experience.
The Grand Coulee
Dam world famous
“laser light show” is
performed nightly at
10 p.m. on the face of
the dam throughout
the summer. (May be
Minus tides are a big plus • Don’t take away rocks, June 13 -3.2 postponed for 2021.)
for viewing sea life typically shells, seaweed, logs and June 14 -4.0 Enjoy year-round
protected by surf, and there other beach items, which are June 15 -4.3 fishing on Banks Lake, Lake
will be no better viewing food and shelter for critters June 16 -4.1 Experience a scenic hike For indoor fun try your
Roosevelt, Crescent Bay Lake, through Northrup Canyon hand at bowling, enjoy a
opportunity this summer galore. June 17 -3.5 Lake Rufus Woods, or one of
than the dates listed in this • If you move rocks to look June 18 -2.4 or to the top of stunning play at the local live theater,
the numerous smaller lakes Steamboat Rock, view all take in a movie, learn about
article. underneath them, put them June 27 -1.6 in the area.
That’s when the season’s gently back just the way they June 27 -1.6 sorts of wildlife and birds, the history of the region at
Spring Canyon Park on Lake take a turn at the skateboard the Visitor’s Center and the
lowest tides arrive, along with were. Rocks protect lots of June 28 -1.8 Roosevelt offers hundreds
thousands of area beach- critters, many too small to June 29 -1.8 park, take a bicycling trip Colville Tribal Museum, play
of feet of sandy beach and along the Columbia River, your favorite casino game or
goers. see. June 30 -1.8 10’s of acres of grassy park.
These extremely low tides • Don’t pull on animals like enjoy boating on all of the enjoy a great meal at one of
The park rangers put on open water in the region, go the area’s restaurants.
give people a fascinating anemones and barnacles that July 1 -1.7 nightly or weekly shows at
look at underwater marine are tightly attached to rocks July 11 -2.6 swimming and water skiing, Whatever your excuse is,
the amphitheatre at the west golf 9 or 18 holes and take in Come to Coulee!
life. There’s no better time to or pilings. July 12 -3.5 end of the park during the
view and learn about these • Fill up any holes you dig. July 13 -4.0 simply gorgeous sunsets on For more info, visit
summer. the magnificent Coulee Walls. www.grandcouleedam.org
creatures and how we can Beach critters live buried July 14 -4.0
protect them while they are at in the damp sand and need July 15 -3.6
their most vulnerable. protection. July 16 -2.8
If the allure of low tides • Remove trash. What you July 17 -1.5
isn’t enough, many clam and bring and what you find,
oyster species are in their especially fishing line and Aug. 8 -1.6
prime as they fatten up and plastics. Aug. 9 -2.4
enter their spawning cycle. Aug. 10 -2.9
Shellfish gatherers are Low tide Aug. 11 -3.2
reminded that they must exploration dates Aug. 12 -3.0
have a state shellfish license Aug. 13 -2.3
displayed on the outside of for 2022:
their clothing and dig only on May 15 -1.8 Sept. 7 -1.5
public beaches. May 16 -2.9 Sept. 8 -1.7
For proper beach etiquette May 17 -3.6 Sept. 9 -1.6
and to protect the vulnerable May 18 -3.7
critters, remember these tips: May 19 -3.4
• Walk carefully. Look where May 20 -1.5
you are stepping and avoid May 30 -1.8
eelgrass beds, which are May 31 -1.9
oceanside nurseries for many
animals. June 1 -1.8
• Keep your pets under tight June 2 -1.6
control. June 12 -2.0
Open Sat. May 7 thru Sept. 30*
Open daily 10 AM-5PM
CLOSED WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY
Saturday June 11th
End of September
*Pending Covid restrictions
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Bayside Marine’s drystack is anchor at Everett waterfront
solid reputation of the water at your leisure. It’s our state and local fishing as: Yamaha, Honda, Mercury,
sales, service and like a luxury hotel for your rights. Everett Bayside Evinrude, and MerCruiser;
dependability. boat; kept in a dry and heated Marine is a proud sponsor but they service them too.
In 2006, Dan and Jeff building when you’re not of the Northwest Salmon Need anything else while
had a vision of creating using it. Derby Series, as well as you’re there? They have a
something that was They have added a new Salmon for Soldiers, and retail store with parts for
unique to this area; in forklift because of the other local fishing clubs; anything you may need. Or
fact, they are the only demand of their services and all of which host annual maybe you want to sell your
facility like it in the customer base. It was evident derbies and seminars out boat or come in and buy a
state of Washington. that it was time for some new of their building every year. nice used one that they can
They had a vision upgrades, and a new, high- Fishing is very important store in a nice, dry building.
of having a complete end forklift was just the start among their customers, so Go check out their inside
sales, service, and dry of some of the upcoming it’s important for Bayside to showroom and see just what
stack all in one. Not changes happening at be supportive of their rights they have to offer. They’re
only could they service Bayside. and contribute as best as they a staple in the waterfront
your boat, sell outboard As the years have gone can. Their doors are always district and are here to
motors as well as boats; on, they have also strongly open for anyone to come in service you.
In 1985 Jeff LaLone ownership and created now they could store contributed and supported and talk about anything and For more information, visit
and Dan Hatch, long time Everett Bayside Marine. your boat inside a state-of- a lot of the local fishing everything fish related. www.baysidemarine.com
employees of The Everett Since that time, the business the-art Dry Stack facility organizations, salmon So not only do they sell the
Boathouse, assumed has grown based upon a and launch it directly into recovery developments, and top-of-the-line motors, such
Jetty Island Lake Wenatchee and Leavenworth
Everett’s sandy island of shallow, warm water and – great for outdoor fun
wonder is only accessible by is a top destination for Lake Wenatchee, Fish Lake lake. The park is
the Jetty ferry (unles you kiteboarding. and Plain feature activities a natural wildlife
have a boat or scuba tank!). For Jetty ferry information for the adventure-seeker, area, and visitors
The island boasts two and rules visit www. strollers along the shores should be aware
miles of sandy beach and visiteverett. com/jetty of the lake, and for people of the presence
seeking seasonal outdoor of bears and
Boat launch for
fun. This area is popular for other natural
fishing, rafting, biking and dangers.
hiking. Leavenwor th
Sound boaters There are many places for
you to stay when visiting
including Lake Wenatchee
is the gateway
to
Enchantments,
the
Jetty Landing and Boat your adventure on the Sound, State Park. This is a 489-acre which is an
Launch ( 607 10th St., even on the busiest day. The camping park with 12,623 extremely
Everett) provides quick, easy parking lot comfortably feet of waterfront on glacier- popular hiking
access to a boater’s paradise. provides parking for about fed Lake Wenatchee and the area. The
The Port of Everett’s public 300 trucks and boat trailers Wenatchee River. The park Enchantments
boat launch is ideally located in the gravel parking area is bisected by the Wenatchee are in the Stuart
to go anywhere on the North and another 50 spots in the River, creating two distinct Range, which is
Puget Sound, especially unpaved overflow area. There areas – South Park, with one of the most
the San Juan Islands. The is also ample parking for areas for camping, swimming spectacular parts of the and its wilderness trails. another hot spot for fishing.
location and facilities are vehicles without trailers. As and horseback riding; Cascade Mountains. For fishing, try Tumwater The Wenatchee River
great for fishermen and the largest public boat launch and North Park, in a less Whether it’s hiking, Canyon east of Leavenworth is popular for rafting or
crabbers wanting to take in Western Washington, developed, forested section, bicycling, fishing, rock for fly fishing. Fish Lake is kayaking.
advantage of the area’s boaters do not have to worry a quarter-mile walk from the
abundance. about spending their time climbing or kayaking,
The Boat Launch is home waiting to launch their boat Leavenworth is a
to the West Coast’s largest or find parking. known tourist spot
salmon derby, the annual Near the boat launch is equally recognized as a
Coho Salmon Derby, which Jetty Landing that overlooks recreational locale.
is held every year in late Puget Sound. Fish off the In Leavenworth,
September. edge of the park and enjoy you’ll find great cycling
With 13 lanes (half for the picnic area. Jetty Landing opportunities on
launching, half for retrieval), is also the location to catch the two-mile loop at
you will have a short wait to the ferry over to Jetty Island. Leavenworth Ski Hill. For
more advanced cycling,
there’s the Devil’s Gulch
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Page 10 - Outdoor Adventure Spring/Summer 2022Discover the Rain Forest in your own backyard
Throughout the winter central coast of California. There are also places to leads 17.3 miles to Glacier
season, rain falls frequently The Hoh is one of the finest stay just outside the park Meadows, on the shoulder
in the Hoh Rain Forest, remaining examples of boundary and in the town of Mount Olympus. The
contributing to the yearly temperate rainforest in the of Forks. Hoh Lake trail branches off
total of 140 to 170 inches (or United States and is one Explore the two short from the Hoh River trail just
12 to 14 feet!) of precipitation of the park’s most popular nature trails loop through the after the ranger station and
each year. The result is a destinations. forest near the Visitor Center ascends to Bogachiel Peak
lush, green canopy of both The Hoh lies on the west – the Hall of Mosses Trail (.8 between the Hoh and the Sol
coniferous and deciduous side of Olympic National miles), and the Spruce Nature Duc Valley.
species. Mosses and ferns Park, about a two-hour drive Trail (1.2 miles). For more information visit
that blanket the surfaces from Port Angeles and under The Hoh’s major hiking trail www.olympicnationalparks.
add another dimension an hour from Forks. The Hoh is the Hoh River trail, which com.
to the enchantment of the Rain Forest is accessed by
rainforest.
The Hoh Rain Forest is
located in the stretch of the
the Upper Hoh Road, off of
Highway 101.
The Hoh Rain Forest has
Slidewaters: Bringing families together
Pacific Northwest rainforest a campground that is open Slidewaters Waterpark in
which once spanned year round, with 88 sites Lake Chelan boasts some
the Pacific coast from located in the old growth of the most fantastic views
southeastern Alaska to the forest along the river. of any waterpark in the
world. They strive to provide
a better than expected
experience for every guest by
offering the safest, cleanest
and friendliest service
possible. It is their goal to
create an atmosphere in
which everyone wishes to
return to enjoy our beautiful
park another day. The
waterpark opens May 29.
Some of the fun at
Slidewaters includes:
• Thunder Rapids: Ride
in your own tube or with introduction to water fun. • Sand Volleyball Court: The Slidewaters Waterpark is
a group of four and enjoy • Whitewater & Run Amuck: competition quality sand located at 102 Waterslide
Visit Cama multiple chutes, slides and
shallow pools as you work
These intermediate slides
are perfect for parents and
volleyball court overlooks the
Lazy River and offers great
Dr. in Chelan. For more
information visit www.
Beach State Park
your way down over 75 ft. of young kids who want to slide views of the lake. slidewaters.com.
vertical drop before the final together.
crash into the catch pool. • Lazy River: This option
• Downhill Racer: Three offers a leisurely float with
FISH
lanes of racing excitement gorgeous views. SALMON HALIBUT TUNA
entices fun competition as • The Mains: All four of the
guests race on this head-first main slides (Blue Blaster,
STURGEON BOTTOM FISH
mat slide.
• Bug-A-Boo & Squirt Gun:
Sidewinder, Corkscrew and
Bonzai Pipeline) splash at ILWACO, WA with
These beginner slides offer down into the same pool
the youngest of sliders an above the waterfalls.
• Purple Haze: For the
most adventurous sliders,
Purple Haze is a completely
enclosed, pitch black slide
with over 400 ft. of twists,
turns and drops.
The cabins at Cama Beach park. • Tube Blaster: Ride single
State Park on Camano There are lots of hiking or double in this 400 ft. slide
Island date to the time of trails and a car-free zone at high speeds with 360
a family fishing resort that around the cabins make the degree turns.
opened in the 1930’s and is area kid-friendly. • Aqua Zoo: Special
one of the unique lodging There are two beach attraction for guests under
opportunities in the entire bungalows and 24 rustic 48-inches with two kid-
state park system. The cabins cabins. Pets are welcome. friendly slides.
are right on the beach facing For more information or to
Saratoga Passage on the west make reservations, visit www.
side of the island. The pace parks.state.wa.us
is that of a bygone
era, but there’s
The most trusted
plenty to do with the real estate office in
Center for Wooden
Boats, Interpretive
Leavenworth.
programs and beach.
The Center rents Serving all of Leavenworth and the
boats and some of Wenatchee Valley for over 35 years.
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WA S H I N G T O N
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Ingredients
Fishing • Hunting • Camping
Hiking • Golf ing • RVing
Watchable Wildlife • Wine Tasting
and Rodeos
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