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Columbia River Journeys
Escape civilization on a jet boat tour of the scenic and historic Hanford Reach, the last free-flowing section of the mighty Columbia River. View coyotes, giant white pelicans, deer and more in this unspoiled natural sanctuary. Fun for all ages. Group discounts available. Tours travel 40 miles upriver from Richland, WA (80 miles roundtrip) and are fully narrated. There is no disembarking during the tour, however, there are opportunities to move around and use restroom facilities during breaks. Passengers are welcome to bring snacks or non-alcoholic beverages on board. Recommend dressing in layers for early morning departures with warm jacket for evening. Bring your camera, film, binoculars, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Reservations are necessary and can be made by telephone. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and AMEX are all accepted.

Schedule:
May through September Tours depart at 8am and return at approximately 1pm. Dockside check-in at 7:45am.

Afternoon tours depart at 2pm and return at approximately 7pm. Dockside check-in is at 1:45pm.

All tours depart from the Lee Blvd. dock located in Howard Amon Park, Richland, WA.

Fares:
$59.00 per adult and $44.50 per child (4-11). These prices currently include a $2.50 fuel surcharge that has been added to the price of each ticket. Fares are subject to change without notice. Group discounts are available.

For more information: http://www.columbiariverjourneys.com
PO Box 1463, Richland - 509.734.9941 / 888.486.9119

Tri-city River Cruises
Tri-City River Cruises operates the Columbia Voyager tour boat with scenic public cruises, Sunday brunch cruises, dinner cruises, holiday and festival cruises and our specialty – customer private charters. The Columbia Voyager accommodates up to 130 passengers. It's an ideal setting for relaxing and enjoying the natural surroundings and the cool summer breezes of the breathtaking Columbia River. This is the ultimate viewpoint for watching those romantic sunsets.

Reservations are required for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner. Meals include tax and gratuity. Tickets for Scenic Tours without lunch are based on space availability and may be purchased at the boat or by calling for reservations. All rates and schedules are subject to change.

Rates and Schedules Hotline: 509-943-4988
P.O. Box 3488, Tri-Cities - 509.943.5057

For more information: http://www.colubmiavoyager.com/

Red Mountain Country Carriages, LLC
Horse drawn carriage rides!! Come experience a new way to visit your favorite wineries and experience the relaxed and laidback charm of yesteryear. Available are Red Mountain winery tours, sunset tours, and moonlit vineyard excursions. There are personalized sunset carriage rides after 6:00 p.m. which provide a chance to experience the breath-taking sunsets for which the area is renowned. These tours will focus on a pace that is slow, friendly atmosphere and relaxed conversation.

Prior arrangements are required. Group tours can also be arranged with sufficient notice. Largest group is for 12 people.

Rates: Introductory price of just $49.95 per person per tour.

For more information: http://www.redmtcountrycarriages.com/
Red Mountain AVA, Benton City - 509.588.4652 / 509.396.0167

Toyota Ice Arena-Ice Skating
Note: Public skate times are subject to change.

Public Skate Times:
Monday – Friday: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday: 7 PM - 9 PM and 9 PM - 11 PM
Saturday: 9 PM - 11 PM

Rates:
$10.00 for a family of four
$4.00 for each additional person
Public Skate, 13 and under - $5.00
Public Skate, 14 and over - $7.00
Skate Rental - $2.00

For more information: http://www.yourtoyotaarena.com/
7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, WA 99336 - 509.737.3700

Hiking
The geology of the Tri-Cities area is in stark contrast to other parts of Washington State, with a basalt and lava landscape carved by the great Ice Age Floods. Surrounding ridgelines tell tales of the unique geology and cataclysmic forces that shaped the Columbia Basin. Treeless mountains (Badger Mountain, Rattlesnake Mountain, Red Mountain) rise from the earth—great basalt remnants of the Ice Age floods which shaped the community and are continuing to have a dramatic impact on the people, lifestyle and economy of the region.

574 acres on Badger Mountain have been set aside to safeguard one of the last remaining shrub-steppe habitats bordering the southwestern edge of the Tri-Cities. The Friends of Badger Mountain acquired this land as open space to protect the ridgeline’s beauty before it was permanently marred by the irreversible pressures of housing and commercial construction. The Preserve is open to the public for muscle-powered use only. And it has quickly become a favorite location for hiking. No motorized vehicles are allowed in the Preserve or on its trails. Hikers gain about 800 feet in elevation from base to summit; and since sagebrush is the tallest plant, a hike to the top affords spectacular vistas of the Tri-Cities and Yakima and Columbia River valleys. New hiking trails have been established, and re-vegetation and restoration of several areas have been completed. Everywhere, black and rust-colored Basalt rocks are visible; left there by ancient Ice Age Foods. Sun-loving plants thrive in the colorful earth. And spring wildflowers paint the landscape in vibrant blues, yellows, whites and oranges.

For more information: http://www.friendsofbadger.org

Kayaking - Columbia Kayak Adventures
Sea kayak tours are available on the Columbia and Yakima rivers. Paddle a day viewing wildlife along the Hanford Reach or a few hours in the secluded Yakima Delta. Custom tours, kayak instruction, and waterfront rentals with high-quality boats and gear.

All tours and trips are instruction-oriented and aim to show you the fun and ease of paddling through beautiful places. The Inland Northwest and Columbia Basin is a beautiful, vast place with hidden waterways which are away from the crowds. Warm sun is usual from March through October, making kayaking a perfect way to explore the rivers and long shorelines of inland lakes.

Full and half day tours are available. Each offer a different pace, but all will get you excited about kayaking, the fun, challenge, and enjoyment of moving yourself along the waters’ surface while watching a blue heron near shore or suddenly hearing the slap of a beaver’s tail. Deer, coyote, cliff swallows and hawks are just some of the wildlife you may see.

CKA provides high quality single and tandem sea kayaks and gear, plus a guide who is passionate about the places you will paddle through and the skills you will be using. Upon registration, you are sent a description of your meeting location, appropriate clothing and gear you will want to have, and other trip details.

Tours are frequently offered through the both the Richland and Kennewick Parks and Recreation. You can visit their respective websites for additional tour information.

For more information:
http://www.ci.richland.wa.us/RICHLAND/Parks
http://www.ci.kennewick.wa.us/recreational_services
710D George Washington Way, Richland - 509.947.5901

Howard Amon Park
This beautiful 45-acre oasis offers fun and relaxation along the Columbia River. Its many amenities include a children's playground, picnic area, tennis courts, a wading pool, walking trails, a half-court basketball court, swimming area, and boat launch facility and docks. There is fun for everyone on the river.

For more information: Howard Amon Park

FARMER’S MARKETS
A community deeply rooted in agriculture, the Tri-Cities proudly celebrates the bounty of harvest with food festivals and farmers’ markets that are like no other.

Each of the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland has a Farmers' Market. The Market is a chance to sip, sample and purchase direct from the grower. Fruits and vegetables piled high on a flatbed pickup; corn picked just hours before the market; the sweet aroma of homemade bread; fresh jellies and preserves; one-of-a-kind hand-crafted treasures and the friendly din of a bustling crowd greeting friends and neighbors.

Kennewick Farmers’ Market
A neighborhood farmers’ market featuring farm fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts, baked goods, plants, local artisans and craftsmen, plus fun entertainment! Open Thurs 4pm–8pm, June through October, Downtown Kennewick.
Kennewick Ave. & Auburn St., Kennewick - 509.585.2301

Pasco Farmers’ Market
The largest open-air, fresh produce farmers’ market in Washington State. Open Wed and Sat from 8am–12pm, May through October, Downtown Pasco. 4th Ave. & Lewis St., Pasco - 509.545.0738

Market at the Parkway
A farmers' and artisan market taking place in the Richland Parkway. Open Fri 9am–1pm, June through September.
The Parkway, Richland - 509.946.3349

REGIONAL POINTS OF INTEREST

Ed Hendler Memorial Bridge
Between Kennewick & Pasco.
When originally constructed, it was the longest-span, concrete cable-stay suspension bridge in the world. This record has since been surpassed, but the bridge remains a beautiful landmark and has received many architectural & engineering awards.

Stonehenge Memorial
In the Columbia River Gorge. Built by Sam Hill as a replica of England's Stonehenge. It was the first monument in the U.S. to honor the dead from World War I. Maryhill founder Sam Hill built the memorial to honor those from Klickitat County who died overseas. Open 7am–10pm daily.

Lyons Ferry State Park, Marmes Rockshelter, and Fish Hatchery
Located in a remote section of eastern Washington at the confluence of the Snake and Palouse Rivers. In 1968 Washington State University researchers discovered human bones in what came to be known as the Marmes Rockshelter. The bones were determined to be at least 10,000 years old--and one of the earliest known human occupation sites in North America. Damming on the river has covered the actual site with water, but the graves were moved to a nearby hill that is accessible via a three-quarter mile trail 509.646.3252. The nearby Lyons Ferry Hatchery has self-guided tours available of the fish-rearing ponds and hatchery. 509.549.3551

Palouse Falls State Park
One of the most incredible waterfalls in Washington State. The Palouse River plunges over a wide semicircle of volcanic rock into an enormous pool almost 200 feet below. Dark basalt and dry sage-and-grass landscape contrast this immense natural spectacle. The State park also has grassy picnic areas and restroom facilities. Primitive trails lead to the top of the falls and down into the gorge below. 800.452.5687

Whitman Mission
In 1836 Marcus and Narcissa Whitman built a mission among the Cayuse Indians that became an important stop on the Oregon Trail. The Whitmans and 11 others were eventually killed by the Cayuse in the Whitman Mission Massacre. A hilltop monument has been erected at the site. The location of the original buildings is outlined on the grounds of this national historic site; pioneer demonstrations and films supplement artifacts and museum displays. 509.529.2761

Fort Walla Walla Museum:
Located on what was an 1857 military reservation, this complex showcases an authentic pioneer village of original and replica buildings. A 33-mule team and wheat combine depict early harvests. The museum stages many historic events throughout the year, including a Mountain Man Rendezvous in July and a Harvest Festival in September. 509.525.7703

HISTORICAL AND SCIENTIFIC MUSEUMS
Follow in the footsteps of Lewis & Clark and their guide Sacajawea. Or learn about the history of Hanford, railroads, and Kennewick Man at one of the Tri-Cities' fine museums or interpretive centers.

Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science and Technology
The Center features exhibits on history of the Mid-Columbia region, agriculture and food processing, Hanford history, environmental restoration, nuclear technology and Columbia River salmon habitat and restoration efforts. Admission charge. Open Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 12pm–5pm.
95 Lee Blvd., Richland - 509.943.9000

East Benton County Historical Museum
Located in Kennewick's oldest park, the museum features the Kennewick Man, a petrified wood floor, arrowhead collection and numerous items pertaining to the settlement of the area.
205 Keewaydin Dr., Kennewick - 509.582.7704

Fort Walla Walla Museum in Fort Walla Walla Park
The museum showcases a 16-building pioneer village. Open April through October, exhibits feature a 33-mule hitch and Lewis & Clark diorama. Many activities occur throughout the season, including Fort Walla Walla Days in June, and Living History presentations each weekend.
755 Myra Rd., Walla Walla - 509.525.7703

Franklin County Historical Museum
305 N. 4th Ave., Pasco - 509.547.3714

LIGO Hanford Observatory
LIGO seeks to open a new window on the universe using the world's largest laser interferometers. Cutting-edge science and engineering fuel the Observatory's quest to measure the faint ripples of gravitational waves. Free public tours are given on the second Saturday of every month.
Route 10, Richland - 509.372.8106

Columbia Center Mall
335 N Columbia Center Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-783-2109

Broadmoor Park Outlet Mall
9250 Sandifur Parkway
Pasco, WA 99301
509-544-9193

Golf in the Tri-Cities: Due to the Tri-Cities' exceptional climate, golf is one of our most popular sports. With seven beautiful courses and two championship putting courses to choose from, there is a challenge for the most experienced golfer as well as the beginner, right here in Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland.

Canyon Lakes Golf Course
Rated by the PGA in the top 10 public golf courses in the Northwest. This public course is a 18 hole par-72 course which is 6,973 yards long. Carts available, pro-shop, clubhouse, cafe and driving range.
3700 Canyon Lakes Dr., Kennewick - 509.582.3736

Columbia Point Golf Course
A James J. Engh design. 18 holes, par-72, 6,100 yards. Columbia Point chose a fresh approach that offers vertical elevation to a relatively flat surface, while creating moderately challenging greens. Pro-shop, car rental, driving range and deli, open to the public.
225 Columbia Point Blvd. Richland - 509.946.0710

Sun Willows Golf Course
A well established and well maintained course. Easy access from I-182. Public 18 holes, par-72, 6,900 yards. Open seven days a week. Club rentals, pro-shop and restaurant.
2535 N. 20th Ave., Pasco - 509.545.3440

Tri-City Country Club
A family-oriented facility. Featuring an outstanding 18 hole golf course, excellent dining and lounge facilities, swimming pool, tennis court, and workout facilities for enjoyment. Regular membership includes golf for you and your family. Social, single, non-resident and business memberships available. Reciprocal privileges. Golf courses open to the public. Click on the Tri-City Country Club name above for link to website.
314 N. Underwood St., Kennewick - 509.783.6131

Meadow Springs Country Club
Eastern Washington's finest full-service private country club featuring an 18-hole championship golf course that is both fun and challenging for players of all skill levels, formerly a NIKE-Tour and Buy.com tournament site. Clubhouse offers both fine and casual dining as well as banquets up to 250. Facilities include swimming pool and tennis courts.
700 Country Club Pl., Richland - 509.627.2234