Pet-Friendly Columbia River Woodland Paradise

Fun Recreational Venues Near Hansen Woodland Farm

Nice Recreational Map of Area:

https://www.nps.gov/laro/planyourvisit/upload/LAROmap1.pdf

Swimming:

• Lake Ellen (take Lake Ellen Rd and follow signs).

• Haag Cove (turn left out of driveway; take Inchelium Hwy about 3 miles; turn right at sign for Haag Cove

Fishing:

• Lake Ellen (take Lake Ellen Rd and follow signs).

• See https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/County/Ferry/

• Columbia River

Floating the Kettle River in June and July: Best approach is to take 2 vehicles.

Park one at “I Beach” along Kettle River on 395. Everyone gets in 2nd car and proceeds to Orient Bridge, off 395. Park at Orient Bridge, float to I Beach. Pick up first vehicle and drive someone to get 2nd vehicle at Orient Bridge.

Boat Launch:

• French Rock: Turn right at end of driveway; drive 3 miles on Inchelium; watch for signs.

Hiking, Nature Viewing, Points of Interest

• Sherman Creek: https://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/sherman_creek/Sherman%20Creek/

• Colville National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/colville/recreation/hiking: You will find many turnoffs along Hwy 20W on Sherman Pass for hiking trails.

• Old Kettle Falls: Original site of town moved because of Grand Coulee Dam: https://www.nps.gov/laro/learn/historyculture/old-kettle-falls.htm (more history: http://spokanehistorical.org/items/show/679, http://www.historylink.org/File/7577)

• Meyers Falls: http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJAY5_Meyers_Falls_Kettle_Falls_WA

• St. Paul’s Mission: https://www.nps.gov/laro/learn/historyculture/mission-point.htm (at same complex, see Kettle Falls Historical Center [https://sites.google.com/site/kettlefallshistoricalcenter/], Sharpening Stone [http://spokanehistorical.org/items/show/658] and the submerged Kettle Falls, visible only in the spring when Columbia River is drawn down.

• Sherman Creek Orchard: Fresh fruit throughout mid-summer and fall. Cherry-picking on opening day.

Ride the free ferry from Inchelium to Gifford: http://cctanadpropmgt.com/inchelium_gifford_ferry_schedule.php

Church

GardenValley Community Church (non-denominational): Services are 11 a.m. Sundays. The pastor, Shane Moffitt, is wonderful and the church offers a

terrific community spirit. The pastor has also offered the fellowship hall for any emergencies at the campgrounbd where better shelter migh tbe neded.

Bike-Riding/Horseback-Riding Routes ¬– A few of my favorites:

• Lake Ellen Round Trip: Ride up to Lake Ellen and back. 9 miles

• Haag’s Cove Round Trip: Ride on Inchelium to Haag’s Cove and back: 8 miles

• French Rock Round Trip: Take Inchelium South to French Rock and back: 6 miles

• Paris-Mitchell Loop: Take Inchelium south to Paris-Mitchell Rd. P-M road turns in to Lake Ellen Road; taker Lake Ellen back to Inchelium Hwy. 10 miles

• Mary-Ellen Loop: Take Inchelium to Mary-Ellen Rd. Take Mary Ellen to Lake Ellen (VERY steep elevations) and back to Inchelium Hwy. 10 miles

• Barnaby Creek Loop: Take Inchelium South to Barnaby Creek Rd. Eventually Barnaby Creek turns into Lake Ellen; take Lake Ellen back to Inchelium: about 20 miles

• Inchelium round trip: Take Inchelium south to the town of Inchelium and back: About 44 miles

For ideas on cultural, sightseeing, educational, and nightlife activities:

Please ask host.