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Moses Lake has fun activities for the entire family. Enjoy a day boating along Moses Lake or hiking one of the local trails. Spend the day sampling wine from one of the local

wineries. Or do both! And when the sun goes down, we have you covered with unique night spots to hang out and enjoy the friends you brought with you, or hang with the locals.

Desert Day HikesColumbia Basin Wildlife Area

Potholes ReservoirColumbia National Wildlife Refuge

Sun Lakes – Dry Falls State Park

Bring the Bikes!Ride the Moses Lake BMX bike trackPedal Activity Trail around town to

several parks and along the lakeExplore enless back road and gravel

ride options

UnwindEnjoy great restaurants, Mexican

Food, wineries and breweriesRelax at the Japanese

Peace Garden

More events and details at www.cityofml.com

Explore our beautiful city parks and lakeshore!

August 13 -- 7th Annual AG World Golf ClassicsSeptember 4th - 6th -- KK Run for Vegas / Producers Gone Wild

Please confirm event availability and facility hours before hand.

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Your Home Base for Spring and Summer Adventure

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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission offers “free days in which day-use visitors won’t need a Discover Pass to visit state parks by vehicle.

The “free days” are in keeping with legislation that created the Discover Pass, a $30 annual or $10 one-day permit required on lands managed by Washington State Parks and the Washington departments of Natural Resources (DNR) and Fish & Wildlife (WDFW). The Discover Pass legislation provided that State Parks could designate up to 12 free days each year when the pass would not be required to visit state parks.

The Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by WDFW and DNR on these days.

“Free days are a great way for people to discover or rediscover Washington’s diverse and scenic state parks,” said State Parks Director Don Hoch. “Once people visit a park, we hope they will be inspired to help support their state park system by buying a pass.”

The remaining State Parks free days for 2020 are:

Aug. 25: National Park Service 104th Birthday

• Sept. 26: National Public Lands Day

• Nov. 11: Veterans Day• Nov. 27: Autumn Day

Take advantage of State Park Free Days

Hiking with young children (under 5) is very different than hiking with adults or older kids. Little kids dawdle along the trail. They don’t care about the destination. They care about what’s right in front of them: the stream flowing under the trail, the wildflower that’s blooming, the root of the big tree underfoot. Hiking with small children is incredibly rewarding.

Be sure to choose a hike that is short and with a destination that would be interesting to a small child. Water is quite enticing; views not as much. Always bring a jacket, hat and an extra set of clothes. Stop often for energy breaks. Food and water can be a great reviver and motivator.

Washington Trails Association has compiled a list of hikes that are good choices for young children. All of these hikes are in Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington & Cascades by Joan Burton (Mountaineers Books). This book features 182 hikes suitable for

kids, and is an excellent investment if you like hiking! The book includes:

• Second Beach: The ocean holds such great allure for children, and by hiking in just three-quarters of a mile you leave behind the crowds. Second Beach on the Olympic Coast is a jewel, with seastacks along the beach and out in the ocean. This is a great place to tiptoe through the tidepools and see the sea stars and sea anenomes.

• Ebey’s Landing: This little preserve on Whidbey Island has a bit of everything. Panoramic views of mountains and water, twisted driftwood and old gnarled trees, rare plants, gray whales

and shipping activity in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Lots of things that children and

adults can enjoy! Young children will probably be happy to hike 1 mile along the beach to Parego’s Lagoon. Older kids would probably be up for the 3.5 mile loop. The best way to hike the loop is to go counter-clockwise, up the bluff and back down via the beach.

• Boulder River Waterfall: Towering lowland old growth forest and impressive waterfalls

make Boulder River Waterfall near Arlington a great destination. Spring run-off makes the waterfalls particularly powerful. Hikers will be rewarded by a spectacular waterfall at 1.25 miles, with a nice lunch stop just beyond.

• Franklin Falls: The trail starts just outside the Denny Creek Campground and travels along the South Fork Snoqualmie River to the falls. There are roots, some rocks and several stairs to climb over and up along the way, but it is still easy for even the youngest to hike. Kids

will be interested in the falls and the rocky beach - great for throwing stones into the water or wading.

• Twin Falls State Park: Twin Falls near North Bend is an ideal hike for the family. There are benches and a nice viewpoint of the falls at 0.75 mile, which is a good turn-around for smaller toddlers. But by hiking another mile (down and then up again), you will reach a bridge that crosses high over the water and between the two falls. Kids will be mesmerized by the waterfalls and the water all around them.

Kid friendly local hikes

Pack patience, extra time and flexibility into your hike. Trail to Twin Falls.

Photo by Susan Elderkin

Photo by Susan Elderkin

Franklin Falls is a short and easy hike with a towering waterfall at the end.

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 commer-cially 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.

Fire starting

tips

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By Harold Baldwin

There are some things I believe all children should do. These include: learn to ride a bike, spend time playing with friends, see a cow, and go fishing. Do you know how many kids have never seen a cow or even know that milk comes from one? An amazingly high number! Of course there are perhaps more fundamental things such as feel loved, have nutritious food, have friends and family and a chance to learn, but others worry about those. Not diminishing their importance at all, I have set about taking kids fishing as

my contribution to society.All kids should go fishing

at least once. My father took me many times, even though he didn’t fish himself. He just thought that all kids should experience fishing, and he was right! I remember fondly those days. We rarely caught anything as my father didn’t know how to fish, but we had fun spending time together in nature and I treasure those memories today.

If you don’t fish maybe you can get a friend to help with your kids, or if you fish but have no kids offer to take a niece or nephew or any other kid that may want to go. I’ve taken many neighborhood

kids fishing, plenty of nieces and nephews, cub scouts, boy scouts and their sisters and troop leaders, too. It’s always been fun and educational, and hopefully will be the beginnings of a lifelong passion in many of them.

Simple is the word for fishing with kids. A spinning rod and some worms work well. A pond full of hungry fish is great, especially as kids bore easily. Teach them to be gentle to the fish, and release whatever isn’t going to be eaten! Don’t expect them to keep interested for long, so you may only fish for 10-15 minutes for starters. Exploring nature,

catching frogs, looking for turtles, chasing seagulls, and s o m e t i m e s even falling in the water can be part of the experiences, as well, and just as much fun, too.

E x p l a i n beforehand that you are fishing, not necessarily catching fish. The fish are in charge, and they just may not be hungry. Above all, be patient and have fun!

Now safety is something

Treat your kids: take them fishing today

that must be stressed as well. You must watch the kids carefully, especially if they are younger. I can handle maybe

a couple of four-year olds but as they get older an entire group can be fun, too.

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Throughout the winter season, rain falls frequently in the Hoh Rain Forest, contributing to the yearly total of 140 to 170 inches (or 12 to 14 feet!) of precipitation each year. The result is a lush, green canopy of both coniferous and deciduous species. Mosses and ferns that blanket the surfaces add another dimension to the enchantment of the

rainforest.The Hoh Rain Forest is

located in the stretch of the Pacific Northwest rainforest which once spanned the Pacific coast from southeastern Alaska to the central coast of California. The Hoh is one of the finest remaining examples of temperate rainforest in the United States and is one of the park’s most popular

destinations.The Hoh lies on the west

side of Olympic National Park, about a two-hour drive from Port Angeles and under an hour from Forks. The Hoh Rain Forest is accessed by the Upper Hoh Road, off of Highway 101.

The Hoh Rain Forest has a campground that is open year round, with 88 sites located in the old growth forest along the river.

There are also places to stay just outside the park boundary, and in the town of Forks, less than a one-hour drive by car.

Explore the two short nature trails loop through the forest near the Visitor Center – the Hall of Mosses Trail (.8 miles), and the Spruce Nature Trail (1.2 miles).

The Hoh’s major hiking trail is the Hoh River trail, which

leads 17.3 miles to Glacier Meadows, on the shoulder of Mount Olympus. The Hoh Lake trail branches off from the Hoh River trail just after the ranger station and ascends to Bogachiel Peak between the Hoh and the Sol Duc Valley.

For more information visit www.olympicnationalparks.com.

Discover the Rain Forest in your own backyard

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Minus tides are a big plus for viewing sea life typically protected by surf, and there will be no better viewing opportunity this summer than the dates listed in this article.

That’s when the season’s lowest tides arrive, along with thousands of area beach-goers.

These extremely low tides give people a fascinating look at underwater marine life. There’s no better time to view and learn about these creatures and how we can protect them while they are at their most vulnerable.

If the allure of low tides isn’t enough, many clam and oyster species are in their prime as they fatten up and enter their spawning cycle.

Shellfish gatherers are reminded that they must have a state shellfish license displayed on the outside of their clothing and dig only on

Low tides reveal fascinating marine life

public beaches.

Low tide exploration dates

for 2020:July 2, tide - 1.8July 3, tide -2.6July 4, tide -3.0July 5, tide -3.0July 6, tide -3.0July 7, tide – 2.2

July 19, tide – 2.0

July 20, tide – 2.5July 21, tide – 2.7July 22, tide – 2.6July 23, tide – 2.1Aug. 1, tide – 2.0Aug. 2, tide – 2.1Aug. 3, tide – 2.0Aug. 5, tide – 1.7Aug. 17, tide – 1.7Aug. 18, tide – 2.1Aug. 19, tide – 2.1Aug. 20, tide – 1.7

The Snohomish Sportsmen’s Club meets the third Monday of each month at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B in Snohomish.For more information about the Sportsmen’s Club, call

425-374-9333 or contact Mark Spada at 425-210-0833.

Join the Club!

Ride horseback, hike, or mountain bike into the vast evergreen forest of this 1,300 acre upland nature preserve.

A day’s exploration of this unique wilderness park will include discovering many species of plant and animal life. And, with a little luck, you may observe a family of beavers busily constructing a dam.

The park contains over six miles of designated trails. From the higher points within the park, one can capture panoramic views of the surrounding Snohomish River valley and distant mountain ranges. Viewpoints such as Devil’s Butte Lookout

or along the ridge of the Pipeline Trail are popular destinations for viewing the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges.

Lord Hill Park offers picnic areas with portable restrooms, river beach access and playground. Trailhead parking accommodates horse trailers and tow vehicles.

The park is located at 12921 150th Street SE in Snohomish.

Park HistorySnohomish County Parks

and Recreation secured the majority of the park property from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington State Parks.

Explore Lord Hill Regional Park

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

Bob Heirman Wildlife Preserve

George Harrison (1899-1969) discovered 1,100 acres of State Forest Board land on Lord Hill that was managed by the DNR. Harrison began a process called re-conveyance action to get the land back under County control. Years later, more land was added to the park.

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.

PublisherBecky Reed

Mach PublishingP.O. Box 499

Snohomish, WA 98291360-568-4121425-258-9396

OUTDOOR RECREATIONGUIDE

Supplement to the Tribune Newspapers

Editorial Design:Joanne Cole

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In 1985 Jeff LaLone and Dan Hatch, long time employees of The Everett Boathouse, assumed

ownership and created Everett Bayside Marine. Since that time, the business has grown based upon a

solid reputation of sales, service and dependability.

In 2006, Dan and Jeff had a vision of creating something that was unique to this area; in fact, they are the only facility like it in the state of Washington.

They had a vision of having a complete sales, service, and dry stack all in one. Not only could they service your boat, sell outboard motors as well as boats;

now they could store your boat inside a state-of-the-art Dry Stack facility and launch it directly into

the water at your leisure. It’s like a luxury hotel for your boat; kept in a dry and heated building when you’re not using it.

They have added a new forklift because of the demand of their services and customer base. It was evident that it was time for some new upgrades, and a new, high-end forklift was just the start of some of the upcoming changes happening at Bayside.

As the years have gone on, they have also strongly contributed and supported a lot of the local fishing organizations, salmon recovery developments, and

Bayside Marine’s drystack is anchor at Everett waterfrontour state and local fishing rights. Everett Bayside Marine is a proud sponsor of the Northwest Salmon Derby Series, as well as Salmon for Soldiers, and other local fishing clubs; all of which host annual derbies and seminars out of their building every year. Fishing is very important among their customers, so it’s important for Bayside to be supportive of their rights and contribute as best as they can. Their doors are always open for anyone to come in and talk about anything and everything fish related.

So not only do they sell the top-of-the-line motors, such

as: Yamaha, Honda, Mercury, Evinrude, and MerCruiser; but they service them too. Need anything else while you’re there? They have a retail store with parts for anything you may need. Or maybe you want to sell your boat or come in and buy a nice used one that they can store in a nice, dry building. Go check out their inside showroom and see just what they have to offer. They’re a staple in the waterfront district and are here to service you.

For more information, visit www.baysidemarine.com

Slidewaters Waterpark in Lake Chelan boasts some of the most fantastic views of any waterpark in the world. They strive to provide a better than expected experience for every guest by offering the safest, cleanest and friendliest service

possible. It is their goal to create an atmosphere in which everyone wishes to return to enjoy our beautiful park another day. Some of the fun at Slidewaters includes:

• Thunder Rapids: Ride in your own tube or with a group of four and enjoy

Slidewaters: Bringing families togethermultiple chutes, slides and shallow pools as you work your way down over 75 ft. of vertical drop before the final crash into the catch pool.

• Downhill Racer: Three lanes of racing excitement entices fun competition as guests race on this head-first mat slide.

• Bug-A-Boo & Squirt Gun: These beginner slides offer the youngest of sliders an introduction to water fun.

• Whitewater & Run Amuck: These intermediate slides are perfect for parents and young kids who want to slide together.

• Lazy River: This option offers a leisurely float with gorgeous views.

• The Mains: All four of the main slides (Blue Blaster, Sidewinder, Corkscrew and Bonzai Pipeline) splash down

into the same pool above the waterfalls.

• Purple Haze: For the most adventurous sliders, Purple Haze is a completely enclosed, pitch black slide with over 400 ft. of twists, turns and drops.

• Tube Blaster: Ride single or double in this 400 ft. slide at high speeds with 360 degree turns.

• Aqua Zoo: Special attraction for guests under 48-inches with two kid-friendly slides.

• Sand Volleyball Court: The competition quality sand volleyball court overlooks the Lazy River and offers great views of the lake.

Slidewaters Waterpark is located at 102 Waterslide Dr. in Chelan. For opening day and hours visit www.slidewaters.com.

Pandemic restrictions vary from region to region. Do your homework to make sure your destination is open, what rules are in place for visitors and residents, and which quarantine measures may be mandatory. Pack an abundance of food and drinks in your car or RV to keep food stops to a minimum. Be prepared with hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes or hand soap to use before and after visiting gas stations, rest stops or places to get food and supplies. Don’t rely on picking up PPE supplies during the trip, as there’s no guarantee they’ll be in stock wherever you’re headed or passing through.

Know Before You Go

Sail-In or Drive-InThe Port of Everett is transforming its 5th Annual Sail-in

Cinema outdoor movie series to the first-ever drive-in theater at Waterfront Place. The FREE, family-friendly program maintains its summer Friday night slot at the Port’s Boxcar Park, running July 17 through Aug. 21.

Walk-in park viewing has been suspended for 2020, and the revised layout limits boater viewing from the Port’s North Docks.

Admission is FREE for all ages and reservations are REQUIRED for each vehicle. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will close when full; space is limited. To make reservations visit http://www.portofeverett.com/recreation/sail-in-cinema. If you are unable to attend and need to cancel your reservation email publicaffairs@portofeverett.com.

2020 Movie Lineup:• July 17: Midway at 9:10 p.m. (PG-13) • July 24: Hitch at 9:05 p.m. (PG-13) • July 31: A League of Their Own at 8:55 p.m. (PG)• Aug. 7: The Avengers – End Game at 8:45 p.m. (PG-13)• Aug. 14: Coco at 8:30 p.m. (PG)• Aug. 21: Grease at 8:20 p.m. (PG-13)In the event a movie night needs to be cancelled due to rain

or inclement weather, technical difficulty, etc. an e-mail will be sent to all registered attendees and a notice will be posted on the Port of Everett’s website, Facebook and Twitter.

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Campgrounds and Get-Aways

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, mo-tels and marina on Potholes Reservoir (25,000 acre lake). Great fishing, waterskiing, boating, laundromat and showers. 800-416-2736.• Smuggler’s Villa: Offer-ing large, comfy condos, fireplace, cable, kitchen and laundry, private deck, hot tub, sauna, pool, playground, tennis/basketball court, guest marina and private pebble beach on Orcas Is-

land. 1-800-488-2097; www.smugglersvilla.com • Master’s Inn and Heal-ing Retreat: All rooms have private bathrooms with tubs, individual air conditioner, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, cable TV and free Internet access. Full kitchens available. 404 4th Street NE and Hwy. 17, Soap Lake. 866-554-8515 www.mastersinn-retreat.com• Gibsons North Fork Lodge: Full facility cabins located between two fishing lakes. 100 North Main Street, Conconully. 800-555-1690 www.g ibsonsnor thfork-lodge.com• Columbia River Inn: Cou-lee Dam view, second floor private decks, pool, hottub/

Visit these great family vacation spots sauna, fitness room, laundry, meeting room. 10 Lincoln Ave., Coulee Dam. 800-633-6421 www.columbiariver-inn.com• Oasis RV Park & Golf Course: 9-hole par 3, full service RV sites, tent sites, pool, playground, mini golf, childrens’ fishing pond. 2541 Basin SW, Ephrata. 509-754-5102 www.oasisrvandgolf-course.com• Spectacle Lake Resort: furnished kitchen units, rv and tent sites, store, pool, boat rentals, water sports, fishing, hunting. 10 McCam-mon Rd., Tonasket. 509-223-3433 www.spectaclelakere-sort.com

By David Lanford

Instead of going for expensive vacation packages why not bring your whole family on a great camping trip.

The following will provide the great benefits that family camping can bring:

1. It’s active – Obesity is a growing epidemic among children. Instead of taking your kids on a vacation where they may sit around most

of the time, taking them camping will encourage them to swim, hike, and do other outdoor activities.

2. Great quality time - No TV, video games, movies, or other distractions. It’s a wonderful way to reconnect with your kids.

3. It’s cheap - The biggest expenses that you will have will be food and gas. Eating meals you cook yourself with groceries you bring with you is much cheaper than eating

Take your family campingin a restaurant, and gas will probably be cheaper than what you would spend on airfare for the whole family.

A camping vacation is a real vacation for the whole family because there is always something fun and active to do and plenty of time for those that wish to do nothing (usually the parents) to sit and enjoy the quiet stillness of nature.

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