Attractions
Ginkgo Museum and View Point
The museum features more than 200 displays of cut and polished petrified wood, petroglyphs, videos, and live gingko trees. The exhibits are free and open daily May 16 through September 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., located at exit 136 off I-90.Ginkgo Rock Shop: A fine array of petrified wood, agate jewelry and souvenirs await rockhounds and tourists. The shop, located at exit 136 off I-90, is open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Official State Parks page devoted to the Ginko State Park
Informative site about the park
Ginkgo Natural Area:
A trail system exploring a prehistoric lake bed where wood deposits occured allows hikers to experience the desert environment of Central Washington and the significant geologic history of the region. The 3/4-mile interpretive trail and two and one-half mile hiking trail are open daily during daylight hours. The area is located at exit 136 off I-90.
Official State Parks page devoted to the Ginko State Park
Informative site about the park
Desert 100 Motorcycle Race
An annual event happening the 3rd Saturday of April.I-90 View Point: Looking out over the Columbia River, Vantage and the Vantage Bridge, the viewpoint can be accessed from Westbound I-90.
Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies
Giant monumental metal sculptures grace the plateau high above the Columbia. Accessible from Eastbound I-90.
A site with some info on the sculpture
Another site with info on the ponies
Frenchman Springs Coulee
Scoured from the landscape by the ancient Lake Missoula floods, the dry falls offers outstanding rock climbing and hiking opportunities. Located at exit 143 off I-90.
The Frenchman Coulee Climbers' Association
“The Gorge”:
A top-rated natural amphitheater, The Gorge features hot music acts in a beautiful setting. Located at exit 143 off I-90. For more information on the The Gorge, including concert schedules, please visit (the gorge page.)
Barstop.com--A great site for information with links to the performers
Quilomene Creek
This popular sand bar makes a great area for boaters to enjoy the sunshine and water along the west side of the Columbia River. Also a set of corrals for horses makes this a great jump of point for trail riding.
Beverly Sand Dunes ATV Park: ORV enthusiasts have free reign over 300 acres of land covered mostly with sand dunes. The park, which is located one mile east of Beverly on Crab Creek Road, is open year-round during daylight hours.
Grant County ORV Area
: More than 2,000 acres of sand dunes are open to ORV riders. The nearby Potholes Reservoir offers trout, walleye, crappie and perch fishing. The ORV area, open all year during daylight hours, is located 3.5 miles south of I-90 at exit 174.
Wanapum Dam Heritage Center Museum
Focusing on the culture and history of the Wanapum people, the museum also features artifacts from homesteaders, gold miners, ranchers and other early groups living along the Columbia. Exhibits also include the geologic history of the region. The museum is open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
John Wayne Trail
Hikers, mountain bicyclists and equestrians are invited to travel on the old Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad routes from the Columbia River to King County. Campers can enjoy the trailhead at Easton, which has five picnic tables, water, toilets, a loading ramp, and a 21-vehicle parking lot.
Moses Lake Family Aquatic Center
A pool and 200-foot waterslide offer hours of fun for families. Please call (509) 766-9246 for hours.
Info from the Moses Lake Parks & Rec Department
Ellensburg Farmers Market
Fresh vegetables, herbs and plants combined with delicacies from local kitchens, and jewelry and home decor created by area crafters make for a fun day of shopping. Open Saturdays May through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the market is located at 5th and Anderson St. in Ellensburg.
Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce
Historic Downtown Ellensburg
Buildings of Victorian architecture mixed with a little of the Old West dominate the historic district of downtown Ellensburg. Mostly rebuilt after a devastating fire on July 4, 1889, the downtown now houses unique shops and businesses characteristic of friendly small towns in America.
Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce
The Ellensburg Rodeo and Kittitas County Fair
Every Labor Day weekend Central Washington fills to capacity for four days of boot-stomping, hooting and yee-hawing fun. One of the largest rodeos in the U.S., the Ellensburg Rodeo features four performances of world-class competitors and rough stock for weekend crowds of more than 30,000 people. The Kittitas County Fair offers local exhibits, food vendors and a carnival. For more information on these events, which run Friday through Monday, call 1-800-637-2444 Rodeo tickets are available year-round.
Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce
