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Outdoor
Adventure
Supplement to the Tribune
FALL/WINTER 2016
Fall/Winter 2016 Outdoor Adventure Page 1
Kayaking keeps growing in popularity in Northwest
With more than 45 miles
of shoreline in Snohomish
County, boating is a popular
recreation here for visitors
and locals, and kayaking
is growing in popularity
throughout the Northwest
with its protected waterways
and provincial pride in natural
beauty.
Being close to the water and
completely self-powered is
a large part of the appeal of
kayaking. Some boats can
carry enough gear to camp
for days, but even day trips
are a great way to have a
wilderness experience closer
to nature than any motorized
means of travel. Sea Kayaks
are wide and stable and
great for beginning as well
as experienced paddlers, and
double kayaks accommodate
you and a partner if you prefer
“tandem” teamwork.
Traveling by kayak is slow but
rewarding. Average speed is
2-3 miles per hour, depending
on tides, currents and wind
speed. The physical exertion
is fairly moderate in calm
waters and the chance of
encountering wildlife is great.
Being so close to the water
and quiet, kayakers often
see marine life ranging from
jellyfish to pods of whales and
flocks of migrating birds.
Preparation for a day trip
should include the same safety
gear as a longer trip, from
personal floatation devices
to boat pumps and spare
paddles. See your supplier
for a detailed list. A detailed
map or chart of the area is
essential, as well as a tide book
and sufficient food and water.
The following parks have
boat launches to get started
at and lots of places to explore
by kayak:
• Langus Riverfront Park is
located in Everett and you can
kayak around Spencer Island
or paddle up Snohomish River
and explore Ebey Slough, or
circle Ebey Island. Also, you
could paddle to Jetty Island.
• Rotary Park is just south of
Lowell River Park in Everett
and across the river from Ebey
Island on Lowell-Snohomish
River Road.From here,you can
go 6-miles up-river to Cady
Park in Snohomish or downriver to Langus Park and the
Sound. Heron and eagles are
easily spotted in this area and
the water is slow moving and
protected from wind.
• Edmonds Marina Beach
provides easy kayak access
without a boat launch, and
is located south of the ferry
terminal and the marina.
From Edmonds you can easily
paddle to Meadowdale Park
(about 4-miles up the coast) or
to Picnic Point Beach, another
mile up. Both have gravel
beaches for easy landing
and launching. You can also
continue on another 4-5 miles
to Mukilteo.
• Mukilteo State Park, located
at Harbor Point in Mukilteo,
is a great place to kayak along
the shoreline and pass by the
historic Mukilteo Lighthouse
and the ferry terminal as
you follow the coast north to
Everett. It’s about 6-miles to
the 10th Street boat launch or
Jetty Island.
• Kayak Point near Marysville
also provides access by beach
and the waters are relatively
calm and protected. You can
paddle about 3-miles across
Port Susan to Camano Island
and Cavalero County Park, a
sandy beach easy to land on
and great for picnics.
• Silver Lake,located in south
Everett, is a great place for a
leisurely day of kayaking on
a small, calm lake.
• Wenberg State Park is
located north of Marysville
on Lake Goodwin. This
lake is the county’s second
largest lake and there are no
restrictions on use. Due to the
popularity, mornings are best
for kayaking.
• Lake Stevens is the county’s
largest lake and also has no
restrictions on use so it is often
crowded with powerboats,
but mornings are good for
kayaking.
• Other lakes recommended
for kayakers are: Lake
Crabapple, a half-mile east of
Wenberg State Park and does
not allow gas motors; Lake
Shoecraft, just west of Lake
Goodwin, limits ski-boats to
one at a time; Lake Ki, just
less than a mile east of Lake
Goodwin has an 8 mph speed
limit; Martha Lake, west of
Mill Creek on 164th also has an
8 mph speed limit; Spada Lake
near Sultan does not allow
motor boats; and Crescent
Lake near Monroe also does
not allow motor boats.
For an urban waterfront tour,
the 10th Street boat launch
from the Everett waterfront
provides access to the marina
area, across to Jetty Island
or up the Snohomish River.
Kayakers are warned that
there is a strong current here
and to plan a paddle around
the tides.
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Bob Heirman Wildlife Preserve
Dave Beck, Jr. operated a
gravel mining operation along
the river at Thomas Eddy. The
site was then purchased by
the Palzer family and used
for raising livestock and
agriculture. The site was to
be subdivided and sold for
housing. The Snohomish
Sportsmen’s Club, led by Bob
Heirman, led a campaign to
preserve public access to one
of the most popular steelhead
fishing spots on the river. The
Snohomish County Parks
Department worked with the
association to acquire the
property.
With its unique setting
and outstanding natural
resources, Heirman Wildlife
Preserve at Thomas’ Eddy
offers the
perfect
location
for viewing
wildlife,
walking,
picnicking,
fishing and
discovering
the beauty
and wonders
of nature.
This natural
preserve
en compasses within its
boundaries vast open spaces,
two pristine lakes, fragile
wetlands, and an extensive
river environment.
From Snohomish, drive
south on Hwy.9 approximately
2.5 miles and turn left onto
Broadway; turn left onto
Connelly Road, park entrance
is approximately 3/4 miles on
the left. No dogs are permitted
at this park.
For more information on
Snohomish County Parks,visit
www.1.co.snohomish.wa.us/
department/parks.
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Due to The 2016 Everett Coho
derby being cancelled, there
will be a Blackmouth Salmon
Derby November 5 and 6 at
Everett Bayside Marine. It will
be called the Everett No-Coho
Blackmouth Derby.
All tickets sold during the
month of September will be
eligible to win a $500 drawing
at the awards ceremony
November 6.
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Snowmobiling: Winter
recreation fun
Snowmobiling is one of the
state’s most popular winter
activities. Over 3,500 miles of
groomed trails are provided
through the winter recreation
program in cooperation
with federal, county and
local agencies, ski areas,
snowmobile clubs and private
landowners. This program
provides Sno-Parks cleared
parking areas for vehicles in
close proximity to groomed
and/or backcountry trails.
No person 12 or under may
operate a snowmobile on or
across a public roadway or
highway. Persons 12 to 16
must pass the snowmobile
safety education course
and carry on their person,
at all times of snowmobile
operation, a snowmobile
safety certificate verifying
successful completion of the
course. Youths who operate
a snowmobile under the
direct and present supervision
of a qualified adult need
not show the certificate.
Persons 12 and over who
successfully complete the
snowmobile exam will
receive a snowmobile safety
patch and a safety certificate
permitting operation. For
more information on where to
take the course, call the State
Parks information center at
360-902-8684.
All snowmobiles must
b e reg istered throug h
Washington State Department
of Licensing or their agents,
even if a person rides only on
his or her own property. The
fee is $30 along with other
registration fees and includes
a Sno-park permit and decals
for the snowmobile and the
towing vehicle. This money
is used for trail grooming,
sanitation facilities, snow
removal in designated parking
lots, equipment purchases,
mapping, trail signing, safety
education, enforcement and
program administration.
Once a trail is groomed, it
needs time to set up or harden.
This takes from 3 to 18 hours.
When a snowmobile follows
the groomer or travels on
a recently groomed trail, it
usually destroys the ability
of the snow to set up. The
trail then quickly reverts to
its ungroomed condition,
resulting in a waste of
users’ snowmobile program
money so please stay off
newly groomed trails. For
information on groomed trail
conditions visit www.parks.
wa/ gov/winter/snowmobile.
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to helping women achieve
confidence and competence
in outdoor skills through a
series of hands-on workshops
taught in informative,relevant
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The workshops are for all skill
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Bike the Cascade Trail
Enjoy a scenic bike ride
through the upper Skagit
Valley as you pedal from
Sedro Woolley to Concrete on
this gentle, mostly unpaved
trail. The former railroad
line, now managed by Skagit
County Parks, provides easy
riding on the wide, smooth
surface.
Bring your bike (mountain
or hybrid tires), helmet, spare
tire tube and a few tools.
Total ride is up to 22 miles
with 250 ft. elevation gain.
This ride on Saturday,
Oct. 15 is available through
Everett Parks and Recreation
for a small transportation and
guide fee.Adults are $38,youth
10-17 are $30.
For more information or to
register, visit www.signmeup.
everettwa.gov or call 425-2578300 ext. 2 with code # 92596.
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San Juan Why people love cross country skiing
Get-Aways
By Jason Kay
When you take
your first step onto
a ferry bound for
the San Juan Islands,
you’ll leave behind
the stoplights and
congestion. During
your journey you’ll
glide by a string of
evergreen jewels (the
islands) and you’ll
pass rocky points
that define sheltered
coves and beaches surrounded
by Madrona Trees.Forty of the
islands are inhabited; some
by a lone occupant, but the
majority of the population is
located on Lopez, Shaw, Orcas
and San Juan Islands.
Many visitors time their visit
for early spring. Others arrive
during summer months at the
height of the visitor’s season,
when the sun takes hours to
disappear below the horizon.
The San Juan Islands are
ideal for whale, porpoises
and dolphin viewing. There
are close to 100 resident orcas
(killer whales) in the waters
of the San Juans, traveling in
three families or pods. The
whales are often sighted on the
west side of San Juan Island
from Lime Kiln Point State
Park, the only official whalewatching park in the country.
Some of the best scuba
diving in the world is found in
the San Juan Islands.There are
water reefs, kelp forests and
plenty of abalone, scallops,
octopus and other marine life.
The islands are located in the
and cross country skiing is no
exception. However, unlike
many other activities, it is
a fairly low impact form of
exercise.If you have sore joints,
especially knees, then this is a
great source of exercise. Plus,
it is a full body workout. Your
heart gets pumping, your
legs are always working hard,
and your core and heart are
working hard, too.
2. Convenience
One of the biggest problems
with a normal ski vacation
is that you will be skiing for
only a few hours a day and
half of that time is going to
be spent waiting in lines or
sitting on the lift. With cross
country skiing this is never the
When it comes to winter
outdoor sports, cross country
skiing has a tendency to get
overlooked. However, there
are a large number of reasons
that it is an activity that a lot
of people love. To some it is a
grueling sport and to others
it is just a great way to spend
a weekend. But if you have
never tried it before, you may
be wondering why people love
cross country skiing. Here is a
quick look at some of the most
case. Not only will you never
common reasons that people
be standing in lines, but you
love this sport.
also don’t have to go to a big
1. The Exercise
banana belt of the Northwest, There are very few sports that
ski resort to have some fun.
so there are about 247 days don’t involve physical activity
You can find established local
with sun in the year and an
trails, parks, or even Forest
average of only 18-28 inches
Service trails in nearly every
of rain.
state. As an added bonus, a
Orcas Island is the largest
weekend of cross country
of the islands and offers
skiing is much less expensive
summer shell fishing, small
than a weekend at a ski lodge.
restaurants, locally brewed
3. Family & Simplicity
espresso and fantastic views
Cross country skiing is
from Mt. Constitution (at
not only a family-friendly
Moran State Park), the highest
but it’s a pet-friendly
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point on the islands.Your view
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from this point will extend
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As you can see, there are
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Have you ever wanted to
go camping, but can’t afford
the upfront costs of tents,
cookware and sleeping bags
for the whole family? Or
maybe it’s the bugs or the
prospect of sleeping on rocks
that keeps you at home during
the summer.
Consider reserving a yurt
at Kayak Point County Park
or in the Yurt Village at River
Meadows County Park. You
can also reserve a cabin at
Flowing Lake County Park.
Four cozy cabins sit among
a grove of Douglas fir trees,
within walking distance of
Lechies Beach on Flowing
Lake. Cabins are furnished
and include the convenience
of electrical heaters and
outlets,windows with screens,
lockable doors, porches and
decks. All cabins are smokefree and Cabin #2 is ADA
accessible.
Outside, each cabin features
a picnic table, fire grill and
RV hookup (cabin #1 has a 4’
x 12’ covered porch). Heated
restrooms with showers are a
short walk away.
Yurts are covered in canvas
and include such amenities
as electric outlets, skylights,
wood floors, interior lighting,
windows with screens,
lockable doors, and outside
decks. Each Yurt comes
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furnished with a futon, bunk
bed, and coffee table. Outside
each yurt you’ll find a picnic
table and fire ring.
Yurt Villages include lighted
walkways, a large group picnic
shelter, and a heated restroom
with showers. Villages can
accommodate group camping
(families, clubs, companies,
scouts,churches,schools,etc.).
All yurts are smoke-free.
For more information or to
reserve your yurt or cabin, call
425-388-6600 or visit www.
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BAVARIAN LEAVENWORTH
Fun winter activities in Leavenworth
Visit Leavenworth, the
beautiful Bavarian Village
nestled in the heart of the
majestic Cascade Mountains.
Winter outdoor recreation
includes cross-country and
downhill skiing, snowmobil­
ing, sleighrides and dog-sled­
ding.
WASHINGTON STATE
AUTUMN LEAF FESTIVAL
Sept. 23-25
A weekend of fun for all
ages. Pretzel tossing, pumpkin pie eating contest, Grand
Parade,
all-you-can-eat
breakfast, street dance. 509670-8776
OKTOBERFEST
Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Oct. 7-8, Oct.
14-15
Live music, Ger­man food
and beer, arts & crafts, musical groups from Germany
and around the US and
a traditional Oktoberfest
proces­sion. www.leavenworthoktoberfest.com. 425-4456183
SNOW FEST
Nov. 19
Snowmobile and winter recreation event at the Festhalle.
info@bavarianboondockers.
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CHRISTKINDLEMARKT
November 25-27
This popular northwest tradition features delicious
and authentic Bavarian
foods, arts and crafts. Family-friendly Bavarian and
Christmas-themed entertainment. Front Street Park.
509-548-6605. www.christkindlemarktleavenworth.
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Nov. 29, 30; Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8
Join Bronn and Katherine
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
FESTIVAL
Dec. 2-4; 9-11; 16-18
Visitors come back year after
year for this famous Leaven­
worth festival. Fridays the
town is in darkness awaiting Satur­day’s festivities. The
aroma of food booths and
roasting chest­
nuts fill the
air; holiday music encircles
the village while youngsters
sled in the park; holiday personalities stroll the streets;
Santa, St. Nick and Father
Christmas provide photo opportunities and sleigh rides
are minutes away. At dusk
everyone gathers to sing “Silent Night” and witness the
lighting of the village as it is
transformed into
a magical wonderland of lights.
509-548-5807
BAKKE CUP
January 28
Alpine GS, Nordic
jumpiing,
Nordic
cross
country 3-way
race. Ages 6-17.
www.skileavenworth.com
BAVARIAN ICE
FEST
January 14-15
Fun winter play
day for all ages
with an invigorating grab bag of outdoor
events including fire­
works,
contests, snow sculptures,
smooshing and more. Snowshoe demos and relay races,
chili cookoff. Fun and laugh-
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SNOWSHOE DEMO
January 15
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January 22
Paul Bunyon style lumberjack and jill. Prizes awarded
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CHICKS ON STICKS
February 5
This 8km women’s only
breast cancer awareness
fundraiser event is great for
skiers of all abilities. www.
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Schedule subject to change.
For more information on
these events and more, call
the Leav­enworth Chamber of
Commerce at 509-548-5807
or visit
www.le­avenworth.org.
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Leavenworth is a scenic
v i l l a ge i n a C a s c a d e
Mountain setting. It’s nearby
mountains towering above
up to 8,000 feet, over one
hundred charming shops and
restaurants, and a wide range
of events throughout the year
make it extremely popular
with visitors.
Over two million visitors a
year come to Leavenworth for
festivals,theater,recreation,or
to simply stroll in this quaint
little Bavarian styled village.
There is much more to
Leavenworth than just the
city itself. The surrounding
area provides a great variety
of recreation and activities for
residents and visitors.
Leavenworth offers an
outstanding mixture
of culture, shopping and
recreational fun. Plan your
visit today!
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BAVARIAN LEAVENWORTH
Lake Wenatchee and Leavenworth – great for outdoor fun
Lake Wenatchee, Fish Lake and Plain feature activities for the
adventure-seeker, strollers along the shores of the lake, and for
Leavenworth is the gateway to the Enchantments,
people seeking seasonal outdoor fun. This area is popular for which is an extremely popular hiking area. The
fishing, rafting, biking and hiking.
Enchantments are in the Stuart Range, which is
There are many places for you to stay when visiting including one of the most spectacular parts of Washington’s
Lake Wenatchee State Cascade Mountains.
Park. This is a 489-acre
camping park with
12,623 feet of waterfront on glacier-fed Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River.
The park is bisected by the Wenatchee River, creating two distinct areas – South
Park, with areas for camping, swimming and horseback riding; and North Park,
in a less developed, forested section, a quarter-mile walk from the lake. The park
is a natural wildlife area, and visitors should be aware of the presence of bears
and other natural dangers.
The Leavenworth area attracts many
visitors year round. The fall and winter
months are popular for Oktoberfest,
sleighrides, snowshoeing, cross country
skiing and the famous Tree Lighting
Festival.
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Return of Bald Eagles
With winter comes the
return of the Bald Eagles to
the Stillaguamish River.
The Bald Eagles return
each year, from as far away
as Alaska, to feed on salmon
that have come to spawn
in the clean river gravel.
The Eagles also prey on the
snow geese that are feeding
in the agricultural fields in
the floodplain. This is one
of the largest populations
of wintering Bald Eagles in
the lower 48 states. Other
watersheds with healthy
salmon population such as
the Skagit and Nooksak rivers
also provide winter Bald Eagle
habitat.
The best Eagle watching
season is from late November
to late-January with Eagle
numbers peaking from
Christmas through the second
week of January. During high
flow events or later in winter
after salmon carcasses are no
longer available,
Eagles tend to
congregate in the
lower watershed
and target
waterfowl and
other birds. Most
of the river-related
feeding activity
is concentrated
in the morning.
When
not
actively feeding
or searching for
food, Eagles will
perch in nearby
trees to conserve
energy.Bald Eagles
will also communally roost
overnight in the vicinity of
a food source. There are 14
known communal winter
roosts in the Stillaguamish
Watershed.
To celebrate these special
winter residents, the city of
Arlington hosts an annual
Eagle Festival.You are welcome
to visit and enjoy this event,
which includes guided tours,
art and photography show,
speakers, demonstrations,
live music, wagon rides and
other fun activities. The
2017 Eagle Festival will
be Friday, February 3 and
Saturday, February 4. For
more information visit www.
arlingtonwa.gov.
Take a hike with Everett
Parks and Recreation
Everett Parks and Recreation
is offering great hikes for low
fees to cover transportation
costs and guides. For more
information or to register,visit
www.signmeup.everettwa.gov
or call 425-257-8300 ext. 2. Be
sure to have the codes handy
for the hikes that are of interest
to you.
• Big Creek Loop: Oct. 6 ~
Take a peaceful forest walk
in the southern Olympics
among cascading streams
and towering evergreens.
This relatively new trail carves
a scenic loop that’s always
within earshot of the tumbling
waters in Big Creek and its
tributaries. Round trip is 4.5
miles with 900 ft. elevation
gain. $49 adults, youth 10-17
are $41. Code # 92592
• Quartz Creek: Oct.9 ~ This
gently rising trail near Index
ascends to a wilderness valley
in old-growth timber with
frequent creek views, small
waterfalls and an amazing
variety of fungi. Round trip is
6 miles with 700 ft. elevation
gain. $46 adults, youth 8-17
are $38. Code # 92594
• Clara & Marion Lakes:
Oct 10 ~ Enjoy a beautiful
fall drive over the pass and
then explore a little-known
trail beginning near Mission
Ridge above Wenatchee. Great
panoramic views on this short,
steep hike to two small lakes.
Round trip is 5 miles with
1,200 ft. elevation gain. $49
adults, youth 8-17 are $41
Code # 92595
• North Cascades: Oct. 12
~ Enjoy a pair of easy hikes in
spectacular settings at Rainy
Lake and Washington Pass
Overlook.Round trip is 3 miles
with 50 ft. elevation gain. $44,
age 18+. Code # 92615
• Sauk River Trail: Oct. 16
~ This is a gentle forest trail
along a scenic wild river near
Darrington. Hikers of all ages
will find lots of interesting
things. Round trip is 4-5 miles
with minimal elevation gain.
$39 adults, youth 6-17 are $31.
Code # 92597
• Diablo Lake Trail: Oct.
19 ~ Beginning near the
Environmental Learning
Center on Diablo Lake,the trail
offers great views of Ross Dam,
the lake and surrounding
mountains. Round trip is 6
miles with 800 ft. elevation
gain. $49 adults, youth 10-17
are $41. Code # 92600
• Cooper River & Lake:
Oct. 22 ~ Follow a peaceful
trail along a cascading river
to a sparkling lake. This is one
of the best easy hikes in the
Salmon La Sac area near Cle
Elum. Round trip is 7 miles
with 600 ft. elevation gain.
$49 adults, youth 8-17 are $41.
Code # 92611
See HIKES on page 12
BAVARIAN LEAVENWORTH
Celebrate the Bavarian Ice Fest
Come celebrate the Bavarian
Ice Fest Jan. 14-15 and all the
wonderful winter activities
Leavenworth has to offer such
as sleigh rides and many miles
of groomed snowmobiling!
T h i s we ekend of fe rs
invigorating outdoor events
including, snow sculpture,
tug ‘o war, ice cube scramble
for kids six and under, the
great Frisbee sweep, and
L e ave nwor t h’s f a m ou s
Smo oshi ng Contest, a
unique race peculiar to the
Great Bavarian Ice Fest. The
Smooshing contest is held
on Front Street with teams of
four having their toes strapped
to 10’ long boards trying to
maneuver and glide down
the street tandem style. The
best thing about Ice Fest, you
can cheer from the sidelines
or jump right in and compete
for prizes.
The festival will end Sunday
with a fabulous aerial fireworks
display at 6 p.m.
Play Day Competitions will
be held on Saturday. Registration is mandatory for ALL
events. Register at the Gazebo the day of the event. For
more info call 509-548-5807.
Snow Sculpture Contest: 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. at Front Street
Park.
Great Frisbee Sweep: 11
a.m. on Front Street. (Sweep
a frisbee from one end of
Front street to the other and
keep it under control).
Ice Cube Scramble: 12
p.m. at Front Street. (Kids
scram­ble to collect colored
ice cubes with a surprise inside).
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Snowball Toss: 12:30 p.m.
to 3 p.m. at Front Street Park.
(Kids make three snowballs, toss them un­derhand
through the snow­
flakes to
score).
Ice Fishing Pond: 12:30
p.m. Front Street Park.
Bavarian Mug Relay: 1 p.m.
Front Street.
Smooshing Contest: 2 p.m.
Book early for the best winter cabin selections!
at Front Street.
Tug O’ War: 3 p.m. at Front
Street Park.
Sunday will also be filled
with exciting activities:
Fireworks Show: Sunday
at 6 p.m. Gather at the Front
Street Gazebo.
Information is subject
to change.
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Snowmobile Expo and Swap Meet Oct. 15-16
The 25th annual Washington
Snowmobile Expo and Swap
Meet, “The Coolest Ride,” will
be held on October 15-16.
Saturday hours will be from
9 a.m. until 6 p.m., while
Sunday hours will be from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission is $10 and
children 12 and under are
admitted free of charge.
The show has expanded
to include most types of
motorspor ts such as
snowmobiles, snowbikes,
motorcycles,ATVs and UTVs.
Again this year, the Expo
will be held at the Puyallup
Fairgrounds and will have lots
of free drawings.
Used trailers continue to
grow in popularity, so there
is a large space at the Swap
Meet in order to feature them.
See all the new models and
specialty sled manufacturers,
plus everything that has
to do with snowmobiling
from trailers, clothes, high
performance parts and
accessories to destinations.
Plus there will be over 200
swap meet booths!
Sign your kids up now for
the Snowmobile Safety Class
to be held Saturday, Oct. 15
from noon to 5pm. Presented
by the Washington State Parks
Snowmobile Program, the
class is open to those 12 to
16 years of age. Register early
(as space is limited) by calling
360- 902-8684.
There will be plenty
of free seminars on
Saturday.
For
more
information on the
Expo and classes to
be held, visit www.
wssa.us
Information subject
to change.
Campgrounds and Get-Aways
Visit these great family vacation spots
Washington is blessed with
many great campgrounds
and getaways for the outdoor
enthusiast’s enjoyment. Grab
your fishing pole or just
relax at one of the following
locations this summer!
• Mar Don Resort: Offering
RV and tent camping, motels and marina on Potholes
Reservoir (25,000 acre lake).
Great fishing, waterskiing,
boating, laundromat and
showers.
800-416-2736.
• Spectacle Lake Resort:
Offering furnished kitchen
units, RV and tent sites and
great fishing. 10 McCammon
Rd., Tonasket. 509-223-3433.
• Master’s Inn and Healing Retreat: All rooms have
private bathrooms with tubs,
individual air conditioner,
refrigerator, microwave oven,
coffee maker, cable TV and
free Internet access. 404 4th
Street NE and Hwy. 17, Soap
Lake. 866-554-8515 www.
mastersinn-retreat.com
• Grand Coulee Center
Lodge:
Complimentary
continental breakfast, free
Internet, cable, a/c, laundry, kitchens, suites, BBQs,
boat parking. 414 Spokane
Way, Grand Coulee. 866633-2860. www.grandcouleemotel.com
• Lake Wenatchee Hideaways: Offering cabins on
the lake shore and nestled in
the woods. 800-883-2611.
• Icicle Village Resort: Offering day spa, restaurant,
activities. 505 Hwy. 2, Leavenworth.
800-961-0162.
www.iciclevillage.com
• Gibsons North Fork
Lodge: Fully equipped cabins located between two
fishing lakes. 100 North
Main Street, Conconully.
800-555-1690 www.gibsonsnorthforklodge.com
• Chalet at the River:
Gourmet kitchens, rustic
elegance, huge deck over-
Spectacle Lake Resort
looking restful scenic view,
hottub, easy walk to Leavenworth. 11679 Riverbend
Drive, Leavenworth. 866731-8418 www.achaletattheriver.com
• Thunderbird Resort:
Salmon and steelhead fishing, mini golf, three pools,
hottub, playgrounds. 26702
Ben Howard Road, Monroe. 888-870-0393. www.
RVontheGo.com
• Kahler Glen Resort: Golf
course, pro shop, restaurant.
Lodging year round. Located
between Leavenworth and
Lake Wenatchee. 1-800-4402994, www.kahlerglen.com
• Thousand Trails Leavenworth: Log cabins, lodge
rooms and Clearcreek Lodge
(sleeps 12). Cross country skiing, fishing, hiking,
snowmobiling in an Alpine
Wonderland. Bring your RV
or cozy up in a cabin. 20752
Chiwawa Loop Rd., Leavenworth. 844-883-5382. www.
thousandtrails.com
• Mountain Spring Lodge
Rentals: From grand lodges
to cozy cabins to luxurious
suites, Mountain Springs
Lodge offers a wide variety
of on-site lodging options.
Enjoy snowmobile tours and
sleigh rides. 19115 Chiwawa
Loop Rd., Leavenworth. 800858-2276. www.mtsprings.
com
• Diamond Lake Resort:
In The Beautiful Okanogan
• Furnished Kitchen Units
• Fishing
• RV & Tent Sites
• Hunting
• Store, Pool, Boat Rentals
• Water Sports
www.spectaclelakeresort.com
(509) 223-3433
10 McCammon Rd. Tonasket, WA 98855
Oregon’s favorite snowmobiling destination! Access to
Crater Lake National Park.
Over 300 miles of groomed
trails and thousands of
acres of National Forest
playground. Motel rooms,
guest cabins, store, cocktail lounge, restaurant and
gas station. 79 miles east of
Roseburg, Oregon on Hwy
138. 541-793-3333. www.
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• Mysty Mountain Properties: Cabins, lodges and chalets for cozy getaways. 206219-6427. www.vacationrentalcabins.com.
Thunderbird
RV Resort & Campground
Located on the beautiful
Skykomish River. Salmon and Steelhead fishing for
avid fisherfolk. Families can enjoy mini-golf, three
pools, hot tub and playgrounds. Only 5 miles from
shopping, hiking trails, hot air ballooning, state fairs
RV sites, campsites and cabin rentals available.
and NASCAR racing for a scenic and adventure-filled
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Foil
Campfire
Recipe
½ lb hamburger
½ can mixed vegetables
½ can cream of mushroom
soup
spices and seasonings
Mix ingredients together.
Place the mixture on the center
of a sheet of foil, wrap in a
“tented” form. Place on hot
coals for 25 minutes.
Fall/Winter 2016 Outdoor Adventure Page 9
Campgrounds and Get-Aways
Prepare for Fall Camping in the Northwest
By Nick V Moore
Overcrowding can be a
problem for Northwest
campers looking for a quiet
outing during the summer
months. However, once fall
starts to set in, most people
head back home, giving
campers who seek a more
secluded retreat the perfect
opportunity to enjoy nature
in a more peaceful, serene
setting.
• Advantages of Camping in
the Fall
Fall camping offers a number
of advantages, despite the
lack of sunny weather. For
one, camp fees are normally
lower due to less traffic
coming through. The lower
temperatures can also be
advantageous, since campers
won’t find themselves
sweating in the sweltering
summer heat, which means
longer and more enjoyable
hikes.
Also, the assortment of
colors is particularly lovely;
as the leaves change color
and start to coat the ground,
one can really experience the
changing of the seasons. You
will also notice more animal
activity as critters prepare
themselves for the coming
winter months. For these
reasons, the mystique of the
forest truly comes alive in the
midst of fall.
• Prepare for Your Fall
Camping Trip
If proper preparations are
not made, camping in the fall
at 404 4th NE & Hwy 17, Soap Lake
www.mastersinnsoaplake.com
can quickly turn unpleasant.
The fall camping gear you
need isn’t much different
from what you would bring
on a summer trip, but here
are a few important things to
remember:
1. Cold weather
You’re more likely to
encounter chilly nights and
bad weather, so include extra
warm clothing, blankets,
tarps and rain gear among
your camping equipment.
Always pack more warm
clothing than you think you’ll
need in case you get wet.
Some camping gear essentials
include a wool hat, layered
socks (ideally a thin insulation
layer under a thick wool sock),
thermal underwear, gloves,
and waterproof boots. Be
prepared for plenty of rain and
have some fun activities ready
in case you end up tent-bound.
Pitch your tent on a high spot
in the campground to prevent
water from pooling.
2. Shorter daylight hours
Night comes sooner in the
fall, so bring plenty of extra
matches and firewood, as well
as satisfactory LED flashlights
and lanterns for illumination.
Make sure your firewood
stays dry by storing it in your
vehicle or keeping it wrapped
in plastic.
3. More critter activity
Bears and other animals are
storing food and preparing
On the shores of Soap Lake renowned for its
mineral waters and soothing black mud.
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for winter, so it’s especially
important to exercise good
camping safety practices.
Keep your food in airtight
containers away from your
tent, preferably in the car.
Also, discourage animals
from visiting your campsite
by keeping an LED lantern or
some other type of light on all
night. Include a fully stocked
first-aid kit in your camping
gear in case of any injuries.
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Camping in the fall without the sweltering heat of summer
com
means you can take longer, more enjoyable hikes.
Fire starting tips
1. Saturate cotton balls with
petroleum jelly - store them in
a small zip style baggie. They
will burn for 5-7 minutes,
plenty of time to start a fire.
2. Carry a few commercially
available fire starter sticks.
3.Use emergency candles to
light the fire.
4.Carry waterproof matches,
flint and butane lighter.
5. If you must move to a new
location, place a few red coals
in a bundle of green leaves,
moss, lichen and earth and
carry with you in a tin can.
The coals will smolder for
hours and be ready to start
your next fire.
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Fall/Winter 2016 Outdoor Adventure Page 10
Bayside’s Fishing Bayside Marine’s drystack is anchor
Derby
at Everett waterfront
Dan Welty with his $2,000 prize winning fish at the Bayside
Marine 2015 Fishing Derby.
Bayside Marine’s 2015
fall Blackmouth Salmon
fishing derby was a huge
success despite the weather
predictions and areas 9 and
10 being closed. There were
154 derby entries with 15 fish
weighed in.
The big winner was Dan
Welty with a 10.25 lb. Salmon
earning $2,000.00. Second
place went to David Crawley
with 9.61 lb., Third to Dobie
Steikungs with 8.25 lb.,Fourth
to Ryan Bennett with 7.45 lb.,
Fifth to Pat Reed with 6.77 lb.
A great all-you-can-eat
Salmon BBQ topped off a
great weekend.
Bayside’s annual food drive
was a huge success with
monetary and canned food
donations bringing around
5,000 pounds of food for the
local Volunteers of America.
This is always a very welcome
donation to local families who
need a helping hand.
The 2016 Fishing Derby will
be held November 5-6. It will
be called the Everett No-Coho
Blackmouth Derby as the
earlier scheduled Everett Coho
Derby was canceled.
All tickets sold during the
month of September will be
entered for a $500 drawing
at the awards ceremony
November 6.
Put this on your calendar
for a weekend on the water
fishing! Everyone is welcome.
Come down to the famous
Bayside BBQ and party as
Bayside cooks up some fresh
salmon!
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state-of-the-art 55,000
square foot facility was
the first building to go
up as part of the Port of
Everett’s Port Gardner
Wharf project.
“It’s theveryfirstthing
people see in the new
Craftsmen District,”
port spokeswoman
Lisa Lefeber said.
Bayside Marine is the
anchor tenant for the
Craftsmen District and
services the port’s new
220-slip marina and
the existing 2,050-slip
marina.
“The facility has
a great wow factor,”
said Jeff LaLone, coowner of Bayside
Marine. “There are not
many people who don’t walk
in and say WOW, and not
just the boating population,”
continued LaLone. “Leaders
in the marine industry have
said it is one of the most well
thought out marine facilities
in the nation.”
The facility’s climate
c ont ro l l e d
d r ys t a c k
accommodates boats up to
36-feet long and stores up to
150 boats. It also has a fully
equipped service department
with all the latest techs and
tools. “When the weather
goes bad it’s a great time to
get all of those service needs
taken care of,” LaLone said.
“The techs love the ability
to be servicing your boat
in a nice heated shop while
mother nature is doing her
thing outside.”Bayside’s parts
and service department is
stocked with a great selection
of manufacturers’ parts and
accessories along with a new
fishing and tackle department.
“We can get almost anything
for your boat with just a day
or two notice,” said LaLone.
S e l e c t i n g t h e r i g ht
equipment for this facility
was no easy task. LaLone
and co-owner Dan Hatch
spent two years researching
the dry storage facility they
would open as part of the
redevelopment project. One
of the most difficult decisions
involved in the process was
choosing the boat lifting
equipment.
Being on Puget Sound, they
had to consider the changing
tides when selecting the
equipment. After extensive
research, they decided that a
marina forklift with negative
lift would be the best choice.
In order to lower and retrieve
boats into and out Puget
Sound, 17-feet of negative
lift was required. Bayside
Marine selected Hoist Liftruck
to produce two customized
Neptune Series forklifts for
the job.
Bayside Marine has a great
showroom to highlight their
Sailfish boat line, as well as
consignment boats.
Bayside has moved into its
sister store,Bayside Outboards.
The Bayside facility sells and
services most major brands
of pleasure boats.
Bayside also has enhanced
their fishing tackle department
to include more of the top
fishing gear.
Each November Bayside
has their annual Blackmouth
Salmon Fishing Derby. It will
be called the Everett No-Coho
Blackmouth Derby as the
earlier scheduled Everett Coho
Derby was canceled.
Bayside Marine has been a
tenant of the port for 44 years.
“Having a strong marine
services component in Port
Gardner Wharf has always
been a top priority for the port,
and this facility is a great step
in that direction,” said past
port commission president
Don Hopkins.
Bayside signed a 50-year
lease with the port for this
land.
Also included in the
Craftsmen District is a stateof-the-art boat yard, a new
Travelift dock, boat and yacht
sales offices, kayak rentals,
marine-based supplies, boat
repair, restoration shops and
sail makers.
For more information visit
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Free events at Cabela’s
Cabela’s is offering many
events for the outdoor
enthusiast this fall. See below
for a sampling of these events.
• Ladies’ Day Out: Sept.
24-25 ~ The Ladies’ Day Out
event will offer giveaways,
discounts, guest appearances
and educational seminars and
demonstrations highlighting
a wide range of products and
outdoor activities.
Featured seminars and
demonstrations will include:
Outdoor Photography with
your Smart Phone: Both days
at Noon; Efficient Packing for
Fall Vacations: Saturday at
1:00pm; Handguns 101: Both
days at 2:00pm; Gear Selection
for Fall Fishing: Sunday at
1:00pm; Brunch with Bows:
Both days from 10am-2pm
• My First Deer Season:
Oct. 1-2 ~ Do you have
questions before heading
out on your first hunt? Speak
with knowledgeable outfitters
Hikes
to get you geared up for the
hunt. 2pm
• Firearms Responsibility for
Your Home: Oct. 1-2 ~Learn
how to responsibly handle
your gun(s) and how to secure
them safely in your home.3pm
• FREE Movie Nights:
Every Thursday in October
~ Bring the family and enjoy
a free “nature themed” movie
from 6-8pm. Snacks will be
provided.
• Field to Fork: Oct. 22-23
~ Dehydration – Smoking –
Processing. 12-3pm
More information about
Cabela’s events can be found
online at www.cabelas.com/
tulalip, by calling the store at
360-474-4880 or visiting the
store at 9810 Quil Ceda Blvd.,
Tulalip.
continued from page 8
• Cherry Creek Falls: Oct.
23 ~ This route to this small
but scenic waterfall outside of
Duvall is like a treasure hunt!
Round trip is 5 miles with 500
ft. elevation gain. $38 adults,
youth 10-17 are $30. Code #
92591
• Bellingham Interurban
Trail: Oct. 27 ~ Beginning
off Chuckanut Drive, walk a
mostly forested, unpaved path
along a scenic coridor,winding
up at historic Fairhaven Park.
Round trip is 4-6 miles with
up to 200 ft.elevation gain.$32,
age 18+. Code # 92578
• Owyhigh Lakes : Oct. 29
~ Journey to a quiet corner
of Mt. Rainier National Park
where it’s likely you’ll see more
elk than people. Round trip is
7 miles with 1,500 ft. elevation
gain. $49 adults, youth 12-17
are $41. Code # 92603
• Beaver Lake & North Fork
Falls: Nov. 2 ~ Beaver Lake is
reached by a nearly level path
along the Sauk River, where
beavers, deer and ducks are
often seen. North Fork Falls
is an impressive, thundering
waterfall also reached by a
sort, relatively easy trail. Total
hiking is 4 miles with 300 ft.
elevation gain. $38 adults,
youth 8-17 are $30. Code #
92605
• Greenwater Lakes: Nov.
5 ~ This is a peaceful walk
through old-growth forests
to a chain of small, secluded
lakes. This gentle trail east of
Enumclaw is great for all ages
and energy levels. Round trip
is 4 miles with 400 ft.elevation
photo courtesy of Craig Romano, www.hikeoftheweek.com
North Fork Falls
gain.$45 adults,youth 8-17 are
$37. Code # 92606
• Crescent Lake: Nov.
7 ~ Marshy fields in this
360-acre state wildlife area
near the confluence of the
Skykomish and Snoqualmie
Rivers provide prime habitat
for wintering swans and other
waterfowl.Total walking is 2-3
miles with minimal elevation
gain. $29, age 18+. Code #
92579
• O’Grady Trail: Nov. 12
~ Discover the wonderful
trail system that occupies
the 1,000-acre Green River
Natural Area between Auburn
and Enumclaw. This network
of quality trails has been
developed along this scenic
stretch of river. Round trip is
5 miles with 700 ft. elevation
gain. $41 adults, youth 10-17
are $33. Code # 92607
• Dugualla State Park: Nov.
13 ~ Explore a little-known
Toppenish
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75 Historical Outdoor Murals
• Rodeos • Museums • Legends Casino
• Unique Shopping
“Where The West Still Lives!”
For free guide: 509-865-3262
or www.VisitToppenish.com
state park property near Oak
Harbor that features a network
of trails with a mixture of
forest, wetland and beach
walking. Round trip is 5 miles
with 500 ft. elevation gain. $39
adults, youth 8-17 are $31.
Code # 92608
• North Creek Trail: Nov. 22
~ Begin at McCullum Park in
Everett and follow 2.5 miles of
gently graded paved walkway.
Also visit North Creek County
Park, which is the site of a
short wetland walk. Round
trip is 3-4 miles with 100 ft.
elevation gain. $29, age 18+.
Code # 92580
• Hugo Peak: Nov. 19 ~ Stay
active by hiking up this mini
mountain near Eatonville.
Round trip is 4.5 miles with
900 ft. elevation gain. $45
adults, youth 10-17 are $37.
Code # 92609
Visit The City of Murals
& Museums in
Yakima Wine Country
Taking the kids fishing?
For many children, the first
few attempts at something
new will determine for the
rest of their lives whether
they enjoy that activity. If
they have fun during their
first few fishing experiences,
there’s a good chance they’ll
be “hooked” for life.
If, on the other hand, those
first couple of fishing trips
result in frustration and
misery,kids may never want to
try it again. Here are a few tips
that might help to make those
early fishing events a success:
Let the kids help plan and
prepare for the trip. They’ll
feel more involved if they can
help out, so give them a few of
the chores and let them make
some of the decisions.
Give them dependable
tackle and some advance
instructions on how it’s used.
Early morning on a lake full
of hungry fish isn’t the time
or place for a child to discover
that his reel doesn’t work or
her fishing line is rotten. The
tackle needn’t be new, but
it must be in good working
order.
Dress them warmly.
Mornings and evenings
around here are often chilly
and sometimes wet, and the
enthusiasm wanes quickly
when those feet and hands
get cold. Layers of clothing
and life jackets are a must,
and dry clothing for the trip
home isn’t a bad idea, either.
Try to ensure that the kids
catch fish, any kind of fish.
Don’t stubbornly stick to
trout fishing just because
that’s what you like to catch.
Young beginners don’t care if
they catch a 5-inch sunfish or
a 15-inch rainbow, as long as
they catch something.Success
keeps them enthused.
Be prepared to keep them
entertained in case the fish
aren’t biting.Take along plenty
of food and have each child
bring a small bag of books,
games and toys for those
times when the angling action
starts to wane.Engage them in
conversation and brain games
to help pass the time, or let
them try unorthodox angling
techniques
just because
they feel like
it. If all else
fails, let’em
play with the
fish they’ve
already
caught.
D o n’ t
demand
perfection.
It’s fine to
teach kids
photo courtesy of the Everett Steelhead and Salmon Club
how to do
things right,
but give them a chance to learn Teach good fishing manners,
from their mistakes. Nobody tell them about the rules, and
likes to fish with someone who wear a lifejacket to show them
acts like a drill sergeant.
it’s the thing to do.
Set a good example. If they Start planning that second
see you catching more than fishing trip immediately after
your limit and scattering you return from the first, and
garbage all over the lake, take the kids fishing again as
they’ll think it’s part of fishing. often as possible.
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Wings & Wheels Festival
Eastmont Community Park
Friday, Sept 30th: Friday Night Cruise
Saturday, Oct. 1st: One Day Car Show, Aviation Displays & Activities
Swap Meet, Carnival, Food and Craft Fair, Helicopter Rides
Coastal Farm & Ranch FREE Kids’ Activities 11-3 PM
Davis Shows NW Carnival operates Sept 29th – Oct 2nd
Red Apple Flyers Field
Saturday, Oct. 3rd: Exciting Radio-Controlled Aircraft Demonstrations!
For more information contact the
East Wenatchee Events Office at 509-886-6108
or visit www.east-wenatchee.com
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