Summer Area Activities and Attractions

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:  
Oroville Golf Club‎ - 3468 Loomis Oroville Rd # A, Oroville, WA‎ - (509) 476-2390‎ (18 miles from the Lodge)
Osoyoos Golf & Country Club‎ - 12300 Golf Course Drive RR 4, Osoyoos, BC, Canada‎ - (250) 495-7003‎ (27 miles from the Lodge)
Sonora Dunes Golf Course‎ - 1300 Rancher Creek Road RR 6, Osoyoos, BC, Canada‎ - (250) 495-4653‎ (31 miles from 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:
 
THE WINDMILL Authentic Dutch Windmill. Tea House, tours and gifts. Located on Hwy 3 East
OSOYOOS MUSEUM Behind the Burrowing Owl Pub off Main Street, Open 10 to 4 daily
OSOYOOS ART GALLERY Located on Main Street near Town Hall
OSOYOOS WATERSLIDES Located on East Lakeshore Drive
HAYNES POINT AMPHITHEATRE Hwy 97 South. Natural amphitheatre - Naturalist conducts special programs during summer months
RATTLE SNAKE CANYON AMUSEMENT PARK Hwy 3, beside The Windmill Adventure Golf & Bumper Boats
BINGO Fridays 7 pm Elks Hall, Hwy 97 South
DESERT CENTRE Hwy 97 North, turn left on 146th Ave. A mile of walkways! Admission charge.
SPOTTED LAKE Located on hwy 3 West. Natural Phenomenon-Epsom salt deposits from large spots or circles on pond. Privately owned. NO ADMITTANCE.
OSOYOOS AIR TOURS 495-7004 or Cell: 498-7304
ORCHARD TOURS Suna - Farmgate 495-6801
BIKE RENTALS Wild Rapids Campground, and beside Wildman's Restaraunt hwy 3 East
PITCH & PUTT Family Fun at Oasis & Wild Rapids Campgrounds
BOAT RENTALS & WATER SKI Gateway, Safari Beach, Holiday Inn Sun-Spree Marinas
SUNFLIGHT PARASAILING Beside the Community Hall near Gyro Park off Main Street
DESERT MODEL RAILROAD 250-495-6842,    www.osoyoosrailroad.com
GRIST MILL Historic wheat mill, tea room and gift shop - keremeos, BC
HORSEBACK RIDING Wolf Creek Trail Rides (Oliver), Indian Grove Riding Stables (Osoyoos)
CANYON CREEK RANCH Gold panning and Craft Shop, hwy 3 East near Rock Creek
MOLSON MUSEUM & GHOST TOWN 15 miles east of Oroville, Washington
VIEWPOINTS Mt. Kabau-8miles west o Hwy 3, turn right at cattle guard, follow road approximately 12 miles. Anarchist on Hwy 3 east & Richter Pass Hwy 3 West.
 
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