In addition to things you can do on The Beach and Lake, here are other fun things to do in the area:
Hiking - lots of good trail hikes in the area. Here is a list from the US Forest Service & Tonasket Ranger Station - http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/oka/recreation/tontrail.shtml
Walking Trails - check out Whistler Canyon and the Similkameen Trail for an easy excursion for all ages - http://okanogancountry.com/whattodo_urban_walking_trails.php Horseback riding - Trail rides available at: Wannacut Lake (Claude Newton 509-476-2918), Eden Valley (Robin Stice 509-485-4002)
Wineries - over 100 wineries stretch from Osoyoos to the north, with many tours and festivals available.
On the Washington side:
Esther Bricques 38 Swanson Mill Rd., Oroville, WA 509-476-2661 www.estherbricques.com
Copper Mountain Vineyards 33345 Hwy 97, Oroville, WA 509-476-2762 or 509-322-0011 www.coppermountainvineyards.com Lake Crest Winery Corner of Main and Appleway, Oroville, WA 509-476-2347 www.lakecrestwinery.com Okanogan Estate and Vineyards 1205 Main/Hwy 97, Oroville, WA 509-476-2736 www.okanoganwine.com Brewery - Alpine Brewing Company 821 16th, Oroville, WA 509-476-9662
Golf - here are the 3 closest courses to the lodge:
Gold panning - the Similkameen river that is fed from Palmer Lake is a real hotspot for enthusiasts.
Spas - Sonora Desert Spa is one option among several, in Tonasket try Serenity Day Spa
Fruit Stands -
Farm Boy Favorites 32706 Hwy 97 509-476-4300 boxcanyonfruit@gdicom.net south of town, RV turn around Paws Produce 102 O'Neil Rd. 509-560-0148 (old fashioned stand, honor system, also homemade jellies, jams, baked goods, and local honey) Taste of Summer open 9-6 July 1 through Labor Day 476-0202 or 509-322-0011 33345 Hwy 97 (same place as Copper Mtn. Vineyard) Fun things to check out in/around Osoyoos:
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