Okanogan Country's 2016 Travel Guide

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exploring the North Cascades National Park or the half-million acre
PasaytenWilderness.Autumn brings deer hunting season, and fishing
in the Methow River or many of the streams and lakes is a popular
pastime year-round.
NORDIC SKIING DESTINATION Ski on the largest cross-
country ski trail system in North America with MethowTrails.
The snow quality and grooming of the trails is the best in the nation and
draws athletes from around the world. With over 200km of groomed
trails and hut-to-hut skiing you’ll find a trail for every age and skill
level. Fat bike, dog-friendly, kids 17 & under FREE.
MORE WINTER ADVENTURES Alpine skiing, snowboarding,
Nordic skiing and tubing for all ages are a short drive away
at the Loup Loup Ski Area, a fantastic family ski area with a 1,240
vertical drop and a quad chair lift. For the snowmobilers, the
Methow offers 450 miles of groomed trails and many snoparks.
Heli-skiing rewards the truly adventurous with unsurpassed snow.
Everyone will enjoy ice skating at Winthrop’s outdoor ice rink.
UNIQUE SPOTS Spring is a time of extravagant beauty as the
wildflowers bloom. The best view is while running Methow Trail’s
Sunflower Relay! Don’t forget the annual Ride to Rendezvous,
as horses, mules and stagecoaches ride through Twisp every spring on
their way to the famous 49ers Days in Winthrop. Learn about the
history of smokejumping and take a guided tour of the birthplace of
smokejumping at the North Cascade Smokejumper Base south of
Winthrop.
KIDS & PETS The Weather Channel declared the Methow as the
number one place in the nation for family vacations! InWinthrop,
tromp the wooden boardwalks, play mini golf and check out the ice
cream shop and bakery.There are many easy well maintained trails that
are perfect for the family. Some, like Falls Creek, Blackpine Lake,
Rainy PassTrail and theWashington Pass Overlook are designed
for wheelchair and stroller access.
Visitor Information
WinthropVisitor Center
202 Highway 20 • (888) 463-8469
TwispVisitor Center
201 Highway 20 S. • (509) 997-2020 •
MethowTrails
(509) 996-3287 • 800-682-5787 (trail report)
Sun Mountain LodgeTrails &Activities
(800)572-0493 •
Unexpected Treasures
Twisp River Rearing Ponds •Twisp • Explore the
area’s wildlife habitats on this easy one mile hike.
North Cascades Smokejumper Base
Winthrop • Tour the birthplace of Smokejumping FREE
(509) 997-9750 •
MethowValley Interpretive Center
Twisp Explore area’s Native American inhabitants
and natural history • (509) 997-4904
Shafer Museum • Winthrop • Famous outdoor replica
pioneer village • (509) 996-2712 •
TwispWorks • Twisp • (509) 997-3300 • Artist studios,
agriculture, activities, events •
North Cascades
H eli-Skiing Climbing near Mazama Bernard Hosey Sculpture ’49er Days,Winthrop,WA
5 Mazama,Winthrop,Twisp, Carlton, Methow