Discover the most stunning destinations in Washington, East of the Cascade Mountains. From the majestic Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway to the panoramic views at Steptoe Butte State Park, there's something for every nature enthusiast. Explore North Cascades National Park, a hiker's paradise with glaciers and alpine lakes.
Discover the most stunning destinations in Washington, East of the Cascade Mountains. From the majestic Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway to the panoramic views at Steptoe Butte State Park, there's something for every nature enthusiast. Explore North Cascades National Park, a hiker's paradise with glaciers and alpine lakes.
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COULEE CITY Ice Age Floodfest returned to the Dry Falls Visitor Center over the weekend, attracting a wide array of people interested in celebrating and learning more about the history of the unique geology of the area.
Floodfest is an annual event hosted by Washington State Parks at the Dry Falls Visitor Center to educate and celebrate the ice age floods that created the landscape along the Coulee Corridor. Other groups and organizations participated in the event with interactive booths and presentations set up around the grounds of the visitor center. The event has been hosted annually for over a decade but had a brief hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN Independence Day is next Tuesday and residents can expect a lot of booms, bangs and whistles, but in a dry climate like this, fireworks get out of hand easily and set off wildfires, said Grant County Fire District 7 Chief Chris Baker.
“We have warmer, drier conditions that are going to be affecting the area,” Baker said. “In our jurisdiction, especially the north portion, we haven't had a whole lot of fires in recent years, so we have a lot of light, flashy fuels that are of concern. And of course, the increase in vacationers in the area means that there's a potential for even more issues. If we do have a fire that means evacuations, potential for people to get trapped, things like that.” .