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ISSUE 1 | SPRING 2009

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Guide to Kittitas County Outdoors and stories from around the globe. Covering topics like: fishing, hunting, backpacking, RV’ing, camping, hiking, biking, climbing and more.

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safety tips WEAR A HELMET while bicycling, motorcycling, STAY HYDRATED skateboarding and while driving an ATV. Helmets can STAY COOL

reduce the risk of head injury by 85% and brain injury by 88% (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) When bicycling, remember to… • Ride with traffic, far right side of road • Share the road with other vehicles, respect the right of way. • Obey traffic signs, and signals and use your hand signs • Be visible at night. Wear reflective or light-colored clothing.

SWIM SAFELY

• Know your limits. People tire easily in open water areas such as lakes, ponds, rivers and the ocean. • Swim in a life-guarded area. Do not let children swim alone. • Wear a life jacket when boating, water skiing or jet skiing. • Stay sober. Alcohol use is involved in up to half of adolescent and adult deaths associated with water recreation, and one in five reported boating fatalities (CDC).

• Drink lots of water. Staying hydrated keeps your brain and joints working their best. • Headaches, lightheadedness and fatigue are often signs of dehydration. • Heat stroke is preventable if you stay hydrated and keep cool. • People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool themselves. The body normally cools itself by sweating, but sometimes sweating just isn’t enough. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain or other vital organs. (CDC)

KEEP BUGS OFF

• Use Insect Repellent on exposed skin when you go outdoors. Use an EPAregistered insect repellent such as those with DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. • Wear long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors if possible. • Peak mosquito biting times are from dusk to dawn. Take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing during evening and early morning -- or consider avoiding outdoor activities during these times. • Drain standing water around your home. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. (CDC)

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BEVERLY TURNPIKE TRAIL This hike is a popular trail for climbers heading up to Mount Stuart. But it makes a good day hike, just turn around when you are ready. Lots of flowers in the summer, dry alpine environment. The trail is 13 miles long and is a difficult hike to the top. Driving directions-From Highway 970 east of Cle Elum, drive north on Teanaway River Road. The road becomes Forest Service Road 9737 at 29 Pines Campground. Continue about 16 miles to Spur Road 112, just before Beverly Creek. Turn right and drive to the Beverly Turnpike Trail-head

CLE ELUM RIDGE TRAIL Great walk along old roads and trails through great woods. A good snowshoe trek (some snowmobile traffic) in the winter.

Driving Directions; Take I-90 west to Cle Elum and go east on Highway 970 for about seven miles to Teanaway River Road and turn left. Drive about seven miles and turn left on West Fork Teanaway River Road. Continue about a mile to the Middle Fork Teanaway River Road, which turns right, but stay straight and drive about a quarter-mile farther to the road end and obvious parking. The trail begins at Carlson Canyon at the West Fork Teanaway River. Cross the bridge and hike the main road Southeast along the river past the old campground. You will pass Bible Rock and another 1/4 mile to a junction. Continue straight (SW) along main road. The road will crest a small hill. Look for a trail going left (SE) uphill, it is an old road. The road continues up through forest, you will see sandstone formations come into view and reach a high point at 3500’. The road continues for another 1/2 mile to a logging road. During the week, watch for logging activity. The trail is about 6 miles round trip and gains 1200 feet elevation.

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COAL MINES TRAIL Trail from Cle Elum to Roslyn along old coal mine road. Trail maps available from the Chamber of Commerce in Cle Elum. at 401 W. First St. Easy hike 6 miles round trip/ no elevation gain. Driving Directions; Take I-90 to Cle Elum, go into town and turn left onto Stafford Street. Trail-head is at Second Street West and Stafford Street intersection.

COLD CREEK TRAIL Located in the Snoqualmie Pass Area this hike is excellent in the fall. Bring a map as the trails are confusing. Great views in this area. Driving Directions; Take I-90 to Exit 54. Drive through Hyak Estates on Hyak Drive East. Continue on Hyak Drive East, and the beginning of Forest Service Road No. 9070, about .6 mile from I-90.

At an unsigned junction (.3 mile), stay left. Drive about 2.6 miles to the Cold Creek Trail No. 1303, elevation 3,000 feet. Loop (Twin Lakes via Cold Creek Trail No. 1303), six miles round trip with an elevation gain of 1,500 feet.

COOPER RIVER TRAIL

The Cooper River trail is great in the spring. Popular trail but it is an easy hike. Leads further into the Alpine Lakes area. Located near Salmon la Sac and Rosyln. 8 miles round trip/400 feet gain. Driving Directions; I 90 and to Exit 80 (Roslyn). Head north on Bullfrog Road to state Route 903, taking a left there to Roslyn. Drive through Roslyn and continue through Ronald. Past Ronald the road becomes the Salmon la Sac Road. Continue to Salmon la Sac Campground. Cross the Cle Elum River on a bridge, turn right and drive a half-mile to the trail-head, elevation 2,400 feet.

CORRAL CREEK TRAIL

DAVIS PEAK TRAIL

A nice ridge-line hike with great views, Corral Creek trail is multi use trail. Located near Roslyn, WA. About 7 miles round trip with a gain of 2000 feet. Bring a map and water. Driving Directions Take I 90 to Exit 80 for Roslyn. Turn left and continue to state Route 903, turn left (north) through Roslyn. To the town of Ronald. Continue to the Last Resort and just beyond is a sign for Beaver Creek. Continue a bit beyond Beaver Creek and turn right onto Forest Service Road No. 4305 (Sasse Mountain). It is less than 1/2 mile from the Last Resort. Drive about two miles and you’ll see another sign for Sasse Mountain and Road No. 118 going left. For Corral Creek continue on the main road for another couple of miles to the Corral Creek trail head, elevation 2,900 feet. Find parking along the road.

Steep hike but with the great views, worth the effort. Located near Roslyn. Davis Peak trail is an outstanding alpine hike. 11 miles round trip/elevation gain 3900 feet. Driving Directions; I 90 east to Exit 80 (Roslyn). Turn left to Roslyn. Go through town and follow the road as it turns left and proceeds to the town of Ronald. The road becomes Salmon La Sac Road. At the Salmon La Sac Guard Station (about 15 miles from Roslyn), turn right onto Road No. 4330 and continue about 1.7 miles to the large parking area for Paris Creek/Davis Peak on the left, elevation 2,550 feet. Another parking area is down a rough road, turn left onto the gravel road (No. 134) beside the trail head and continue downhill about 1/4 mile to another parking area for Davis Peak.

Where Can You Find Year Round Fun? Start your adventure in upper kittitas county! You’re Invited to Upper Kittitas County Anytime! Spring

Mushroom Hunting • Back Packing Kite Flying • Biking • Fishing • Hiking

Summer

Rock Hunting • River Rafting Water Skiing • Camping • Boating

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Winter

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h... the pure pleasure of eating a vine ripened tomato, still warm from the sun or picking and eating peas right out of the pod... adding FRESH strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries to your morning cereal... carving a huge pumpkin grown from a few seeds planted months before. That’s just a few of the many joys of participating in America’s favorite outdoor activity... GARDENING.

also provides strength training important to the prevention of osteoporosis. As you research and learn more about plants and growing techniques, you will give your brain a workout too. Gardening is one hobby that you can do in solitary with nature, but it can also be a great connection with people. It’s like walking down the street with a new puppy... everybody wants to talk to a gardener. There are clubs and community groups dedicated to gardening. Stop by any garden center, and you will find friendly people around that are passionate about their hobby and love to talk with you.

Unlike many activities, gardening requires very little experience or equipment to get started. It is not limited by age or physical fitness, and can be enjoyed most of the year. Getting outdoors and doing a little pruning, weeding, or harvesting connects you with the nature. Studies that being in or even look- Get outdoors. Have some fun with nature. Whether ing at nature has healthy psychological benefits. it is a windowbox or a full acre, you will healthier and happier for it. In addition to the healthy fruits and vegetables you will enjoy, gardening can provide the regular physical exercise listed for the prevention of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. It

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ishermen and river rafters, you will be happy to know that Ringer Loop Road has been rebuilt since the flood damage caused in January! Access to the boat launch is now clear! Yakima River RV Park is open for the 2009 season of camping! We are looking forward to spring, summer and autumn when our regular customers return, as well as meeting new customers as they arrive. Many of our customers are from the Northwest; however, customers come from all over the world on their North American Adventure vacations. Travelers are pleasantly surprised at how well they sleep out of town on the ranch. Quite often they enjoy the peacefulness in the country so much they extend their stay. World travelers will use Yakima River RV Park as a base camp and take day trips within 75 miles from here taking in the sights. Ellensburg offers many attractions ranging from museums, galleries, antique shops and Central Washington University to events such as the Jazz, Wine and Brew Festivals, Yakima Canyon Marathon, Whiskey Dick Triathlon, Yakima Canyon Bike Tour

and the world-famous Ellensburg Rodeo. Local activities include hiking, fly-fishing, biking, river rafting, bird watching, nature trail walking, wildlife viewing, rock hounding, geocaching, swimming, golfing and horseback riding. Come stay overnight at the ranch on the scenic Yakima River in Central Washington! Experience the beautiful sunsets in our quiet RV Park. Yakima River RV Park awaits you with open arms! Become one of the many customers who return year after year and become like family, considering this to be their home away from home! Coming soon! . . . . . . We’re developing a rustic Clubhouse for RV Clubs, Fishing Clubs, Boy Scouts, and group gatherings. We are taking reservations for the use of the Club House for group events! Yakima River RV Park is located south of Ellensburg off Canyon Road on Ringer Loop. It’s the least expensive RV Park in the area and discounts are offered. We are “Green”- WE RECYCLE!

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he day was filled with change. The clouds moved through quickly with bursts of sun here and there, yet no wind. Not typical. The recent pattern lately for the Yakima River March Brown emergence was like clockwork, bankers hours. The regularity was so predictable that an alarm clock could be set two days in advance. Kinda eerie. I felt a spattering of rain as I sat and waited for the ring of the alarm. Behind me was a rookery of herons. This prehistoric bird is both awkward and graceful in the same sentence. The brood gawked and I watched for bugs. Reflection is often intense when time stands still. I remembered asking my parents tirelessly about the possibility of fish in every stream we crossed while traveling in my family’s red station wagon. I even had visions of “my pole” rocking up and down from the swells of the pacific while fixed to the gunnels of the “Mrs.Click,” grandpa’s boat. I remembered the back pack I put Kelsey in when she and I went fishing - and Justin looking up at me when he realized what a “knuckle buster” was for the first time. Sitting on a log near the river I could feel the tem-

perature rise. I wondered what it was that brought me here. Was it the hunt, or was it the complete focus that fishing required of my senses? Or was it simply just being there? I couldn’t definitively answer the question, yet I was there. The spiders were busy scurrying about on the rocks, red ants too. A horse in a nearby pasture whinnied and instantly the river was like a freeway. First there were single lanes of bugs. Then two, three and more. Both Blue Wing and March Brown Mayflies. It was April 7th, 12:15PM and for about 10 minutes not one trout showed. It is a bit humbling when an angler realizes that the trout’s feeding patterns are for their survival and not merely for the prowess of the angler. It was then I realized why I was there; the interaction between the glory of creation and in some small way to be a part of it. The first fish rose only 8 feet from my boots in about 10 inches of water. It was a sip and in ‘guide like’ fashion I unleashed my ‘Comparadun’ from it’s keeper and I made a reach cast from my fanny. What followed next was both beautiful and real. A refusal. A refusal like no other I have seen, as I literally looked into the eye of this fish that decided to pass up my offering.

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I stood up and felt my foot tingle a bit as it had been in the same position for nearly 2 hours. The fly I had cast

to that first rise was tucked away in my box and I was ready to leave the river. I went home and gave the kids a big hug and ate some dinner. It was a beautiful day. Jack Mitchell, The Evening Hatch Inc.

HATCH NAME Aluvin Ants Bees Beetles Blue Wind Olive (BWO) Brown Drake Caddis Craneflies Fall Caddis Fry Golden Stone Green Drake Hoppers Large Yellow May Little Brown Stone Little Short Winged Sedge Little Yellow May Mahogany Dun March Brown Microcaddis Midges October Caddis Pale Evening Dun Pale Morning Dun (PMD) Rock Worm Salmon Fly Small Salmon Smolt Spring Stone, Skwala Summer Stone Terrestrials Turtle Casemaker Winter Stone Yellow Sally

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