Grand Coulee Dam Area Visitors' Guide

Grand Coulee Dam AreaVisitors’ Guide

2011-2012

VISITORS’ GUIDE GRAND COULEE DAM AREA 2011-2012

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MotelThe

CLEAN & COMFORTABLE ROOMS

(509) 647-2100

Willows

FULLER & SONSAuto SalesCar Rentals

Toll Free (800) 359-4408Bus. (509) 633-0600

122 Midway, Grand Coulee

We have the car for you!

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On theCover

STORE HOURS7 A.M. - 10 P.M. DAILY

in Coulee Dam next to the Casino

Fresh Donuts and Maple Bars Sandwiches

Lattes

“Best” baked or fried chicken in the whole “Dam” area

Featuring USDA Choice MeatsPremium Angus BeefGarden Fresh Produce

and complete line of groceries.

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“Welcome to Our Town”


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6.5 Miles North of Coulee Dam

www.shawsfruit.com

3533A Hwy 155, Coulee Dam

108 Spokane Way, Grand Coulee

The swim platform at Spring Canyon on Lake Roosevelt is always a big hit with young swimmers. They can do this for hours at a time at the National Park Service's popular campground and public beach.

Completely Remodeled Rooms

www.trailwestmotel.com

BEST FOOD, BEST PRICESBEST SERVICE … BEST BET!

“The best dam food in town!”

R&ACAFE

Open Monday thru Saturday

11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

(509) 633-3173


Enjoy a cold one in our

TREE LINED LAKESIDE PARKTenting, Full Hook-ups

2 miles to Golf Course and 2 miles from Grand Coulee Dam

LARGE SELECTION TACKLE/RODS, REELSMARINE/RV/CAMPING SUPPLIES

BANKS LAKE APPAREL RENT: PONTOON BOATS, FISH BOATS,

PEDDLE BOATS, YURT — SLEEPS 5Tribal & State Game Licenses

Visit our website for current lake level informationwww.couleeplayland.com

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Coulee Playlandon Banks Lake

Coulee Playland Resort401 Coulee Blvd. E. (509) 633-2671Box 457, Electric City, WA 99123

“Friendliest Grocery

on Banks Lake”

Video Rentals ~ ATMSteaks - Seafood - Fresh Produce

Camping & Fishing Supplies

Electric City (509) 633-2687www.grandcouleedam.com/h&h

& Trailer ParkingBruce Cheadle(509) 633-0280308 Spokane WayGrand Coulee

Financial Services

Electric City Bar & Grill

Bring the Family

(509) 633-8283

“We Hand Cut & Trim Our Own Steaks”Try the local favorite

chicken and pork-fried steaks & chicken-fried chicken

BANQUET ROOM & LOUNGE

Every Sunday - Breakfast Buffet

PEPPER JACK’S BAR & GRILLE113 Midway Avenue, Grand Coulee

pepperjacks.webs.com/

Breakfast - Lunch - DinnerWE ALSO CATER!


Basic Questions:What town am I in?

What time does the laser light show begin?

Where can I view this show?

How do I take a tourof Grand Coulee Dam?

Where are public restrooms?

Where can I find over-night accomodations?

Coulee Dam

Grand Coulee

Electric City

Outer Area


Where can I launch a boat?

Where can I buypostcards, gifts,souvenirs?

In Coulee Dam:

In Grand Coulee:

What else is there to do besides tour the dam?

Where can I eat?Family StyleMelody RestaurantPepper Jack’s Bar & GrilleGrand CouleeR&A CafeSunbanks

Fast FoodsTeePee Drive InTim’s 4-Corners Union 76 Grand CouleeHometown Pizza Grand CouleeElectric City Bar & Grill Electric CityBanks Lake Pub Electric City

SpecialtyLa Presa,

Where can I have a picnic?

Where can I fish?

FISHING REGULATIONS KEEP CHANGING. PLEASE REFER TO THE CURRENT STATE

AND TRIBAL FISHING REGULATIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Enjoy a day on the lake!


Where are the grocery stores/mini marts?

Electric City

Grand Coulee

Coulee Dam

Outer Area

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so maintenance projects can occur. By late October, the lake will be down 30 feet and will stay that way until March.


Or scan this QR Code with your phone:


Where can I wash clothes?

The oldest continuous business in the Grand Coulee Dam Area

Where can I get RV parts?

(877) [email protected]

10 Lincoln St., Coulee Dam, WA 99116Fax: (509) 633-2633

Where can I get propane?

Where can I buy hunting & fi shing licenses?

Volunteers raise rainbow trout and kokanee in an elaborate net pen operation in Electric City.

Where are holding tanks dumped?

Is medical careavailable in the area ?


Grand Coulee Dam Facts:When was Grand Coulee Dam built and by whom?


How many dams are on the Columbia River?

How big is Grand Coulee Dam?


How is the electricityproduced?

How many acres does Grand Coulee Damhelp irrigate?

Foisy & Kennedy Foisy & Kennedy, Inc.

REALTY, INC. INSURANCE

309 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee

View Grand Coulee Dam with its evening laser light show from

Memorial Weekend to end of September

Complete Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner MenusSERVING BREAKFAST UNTIL 2 P.M.

(509) 633-1151 for dinner & coach tour reservations

MelodyRestaurant & Lounge

Laurie Hilton, agentPatti Tufts, agent

Lindi Haag, agent

What is the dam’smain purpose?A


Call and Come Visit Us At

You pick LavenderLavender Wreath Class July 2011 Garlic Braid ClassesE-mail for details & [email protected]

44581 Stagecoach Lane, Grand Coulee

For farm tour call 509.633.2854 or 509.633.3061

RALPH’S STORAGE

RV & Mini Storage

at Spring CanyonNear Banks Lake

Located 2 miles from Grand Coulee

(888) 436-9350

TIM’S 4-CORNERSUNION 76

FOOD MART & FRESH DELITOUCH-FREE CAR WASH

Grand CouleeRV PARK

Located on Bridgeport Highway 174EGrand Coulee (Close to Dam & Lakes)

www.grandcouleedam.com/gcrv

(509) 633-2472

Come in for a test drive on the

Ford of your choice.

Ever wonder why so many people

drive Ford Cars & Trucks?

on the Midway, Grand Coulee

T.N.T.

& RV Supply

(509) 633-3377Paul Townsend

Take a piece of the area home with you!

509.633.8020


How does Grand Coulee Dam help inflood control?

How big is Lake Roosevelt behind Grand Coulee Dam?

How is Lake Roosevelt managed for public recreation?

How do I take a tour of Grand Coulee Dam?


Open to the full public

Super Market

Have Lunch In Our Deli.Takeout Also!

Open 7 days a Week (509) 634-2701

Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sun. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Trading

Post Store

Come enjoy the fun and sun…

(509) 633-2225

An alley youcan play in…

515 RIVER DRIVE, COULEE DAM

Riverview Lanes

Hrs: 1 p.m. - 2 a.m. Daily

BAR & GRILL

BENTZ TACKLE

509.633.2839


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Open for Adventure!Open for Adventure!

Friendly & Affordable


Where can I camp?

Indian Reservation CampingT

At a private campgroundC

At a State Park

At one of the NPS Campgrounds


The Sky DeckMotelElectric City

ON BANKS LAKE

(509) 633-0290

The area lakes offer all types of water fun.


Are the

Is fishing good in the Grand Coulee Dam area?T

What kind of fishare found locally?T

When can I fish Lake Roosevelt?T

What kind of fishery is Banks Lake?T

Where are some Tribal lakes?Rufus Woods Lake


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McGinnis Lake -

Buffalo Lake

Is it permissible to fish on the reservation?

Monthly Fishing GuideFebruary

March


April

May

FISHING REGULATIONS KEEP CHANGING. PLEASE REFER TO THE CURRENT STATE

AND TRIBAL FISHING REGULATIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Got a problem with your boat, car, truck, motorcycle?

633-3379


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Hunting the coulee

What’s it like?


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KING’S COURT

RV PARK

PROPANEFULL SERVICE SPACES

CABLE TV, HOT SHOWERSVACATION RENTALS

DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY RATES

FREE SHUTTLE BUS TO LASER LIGHT SHOW

COIN-OP LAUNDRY

The

(509) 633-3655(800) 759-2608

Hwy 174 Grand Couleewww.kingscourtrv.com

HOMETOWN PIZZA

509.633.3393


Lake Roosevelt facts:How many campgrounds are there in the LRNRA?

Is there a fee for camping?

Which campground is closest?

When was Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake formed?

What is the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area?

Lake Roosevelt stretches 151 miles east and north behind Grand Coulee Dam at left, as water is pumped to Banks Lake via the feeder canal.


What else is at Spring Canyon?

Where can I hikein the LRNRA?

Does the NPS o!erprograms?T

Where are the other major NPS campgrounds?

The Big Race


Parks or ViewpointsWhat are the local choices for a picnic,viewing, easy hike or bike trail?

Try Crown Point for a bird’s-eye view of the dam!

The view from Crown Point is spectacular.


“Coulee” Facts

Is Banks Lake a natural lake?

What the heck is a “coulee”?

Can I camp in the Grand Coulee?

Coulee Playland Resort

Steamboat Rock State Park

What will I find in the Grand Coulee?


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Please Note: A permit is re-

at the park. A

annual pass may be obtained at

from the Wash-

Parks Commis-sion in Olympia,

Where can I launch my boat?

What about hiking?

Is there golfingin the coulee?

Banks Lake Golf Course


Colvilles — Native PeopleWho are the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation?

How did these native Americans live?

How did the di!erent bands come to be called the “Colville” Tribes?


When were theboundaries of the Colville reservation established?

How big is the Colville reservation?

How many Colvilles are there today?

How is the reservation governed today?

Where is the tribal government located?

What kind of businesses are operated by the Colville Tribes?

What are some of the cultural/religious practices on the reservation?

Powwow in Nespelem


The $4.3 million Colville Indian Health Clinic on the

members with an up-to-date facility. 509.634.4444


Is there an Indian museum?

What is sold in the gift shop?

What can visitors see and do on the reservation?

NOW OPEN

Hours of Operation:

GIFT SHOPMon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Call for Saturday Hours

509.633.0751/FAX 509.633.2320e-mail - [email protected]

NEW


Laser Show Facts

2011 Laser Show TimesNightly at Grand Coulee Dam

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Where can I

How are the lasers used

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What is the purpose of the

How much did the lasers


Welcome to Wilbur

that summer home

property here for the money. Come and see it today!

MUST SEE!!!

Priced to sell fast! Call us for details.

FW HANSON REALTYWilbur, Wash.

Gerry Hanson, Broker509.647.2107


Serving all of Eastern Washington!

We Offer: Qualified, Experienced Realtors ® for Buyers & Sellers /

Exposure to the Largest MLS in Washington State / Multiple Web Site Exposure for our Sellers / Real 360° Virtual Tours for

our Listings / Honest & Accurate Evaluations of Property

[email protected] ~ (509) 725-1701

KELLERCommunity Store

509-722-5901

Jammie Dearinger &Tony GloverWilbur, WA

(509) 647-2400

A crop duster outside of Wilbur.

(509) 647-5337


The Okanogan County Courthouse has been the subject of much debate over the last few years — whether to keep the old building because of its

with modern necessities.At right, a monument to those men from Oka-nogan County who gave their lives during "the world war."


Welcome to


station nationwide any hour of the day or night.

Enjoy the convenience of

24-hour fueling service

PACIFICPRIDE

Commercial Fueling

Whitley Fuel LLC1-800-955-FUELLocally located on the Midway

in Grand Coulee

Omak Conconully State Park


Memories Saved Now!

Photo Reprints while you wait.

3 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee

Alta Lake State Park

Disautel Pass.

Celebrate Grant

A walk thru the past…in Grant County's Historical Museum, situated on 3-3/4 acres, a

complex of 35 buildings preserving the historical legacy of Grant

County. The Historical Village comes to life at the Annual Living

Museum & Pioneer Day.

Museum Opens Saturday, May 15 for 2010 Season

742 Basin Street NW, Ephrata

Museum Closes For Season September 30, 2009


9 Waterslides Concessions2 Tube Rides Arcade60 Person Hot Tub Gift ShopSwimming Picnic AreaSunbathing VolleyballFree Public Viewing Fun for all ages…

Other great day tours

www.slidewaters.com

(509) 682-5751 www.slidewaters.com

Take a piece of the area home with you!

509.633.8020


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Winter View from the air: Courtesy Lake Chelan Boat Co.


Gorge AmphitheaterGorge Amphitheater

Live Entertainment

800.992.6234

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several at the park near the Omak Visitor Center, installed by the Colville Tribal Arts Association.


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Chelan is an easy drive from almost anywhere

offers all the comforts of a resort community with the natural splendor of wilder-ness adventure. The valley includes portions of a

and a national recreation area. At the lower end of the lake lies the resort community and town of Chelan. Chelan is well- known throughout the state

as one of the premier resort destinations for sun seekers.

casino adds one more great attraction to this already splendid -

is one of the largest such

tempting time-out for families in the hot summer sun.

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still in use and in excellent

seen roaring through its gorge -

Resort Community of Lake Chelan


Coulee City

US 2

Brewster

Grand Coulee Dam Area

Wilbur

To Spokane

SR 174

SR 155

SR 17

I-90

Nespelem

Moses Lake

Ephrata

To Seattle

To ChelanSR 174

SR 21

Conconully

Omak

Okanogan

To Republic

US 2

George

To Wenatchee

SR 155

to:

DOWNTOWN OKANOGAN

(509) 422-2760

SINCE 1950


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Grand Coulee Dam Area

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—U.S. Bureau of Reclamation photo


Relaxing at a picnic table at the base of the largest concrete structure in the United States, holding back 151 miles of water.

Coulee Medical Center411 Fortuyn Rd., Grand Coulee

(509) 633-1753CLINICS

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are welcome

Emergency

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