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Blue Moose Cabins offers quiet, private cabins several hundred feet from Highway 395. They are about 7 years old, quite modern (not rustic). Each Cabin has a covered deck. All are "No Smoking" Units. Blue Moose Cabins is 5 miles north of Kettle Falls and 26 miles from the Canadian border, around 50 miles from Rossland, BC and 40 miles from Grand Forks B.C. in Canada. Kettle Falls is 10 miles North of Colville and about 80 miles North of Spokane. Blue Moose Cabins offers a really beautiful area for relaxation, swimming, fishing, hunting, exploring, recreational activities and just minutes from fine dining, sporting goods and groceries.

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We are located along Highway 395, about 5 miles North of Kettle Falls in beautiful Northeast Washington, Ferry County. Although not on the waterfront; we are located basically across the road from Lake Roosevelt and we do have access rights to the lake and boat mooring, You can see Lake Roosevelt (the Columbia River) from our cabins, It is an easy 5 minute walk from the cabins to the lake shore, and boat mooring, and some nice secluded beaches for lying around. The property is on 10 acres, and have some hiking trails. We are two miles North of the bridge crossing the Columbia River, it is 4 miles to the boat launch from here, and about the same distance to fish the Kettle River.
From vast tracts of forest and dense mountain terrain to sand hills, rock cliffs and huge boulders Blue Moose Cabins is located in one of Washington's most diverse and unspoiled scenic and recreational areas. The wide open spaces of Lake Roosevelt make it an ideal and tranquil destination for fishing and hunting. Fishing on Lake Roosevelt and the Kettle River is open year around.
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For More Information on the Tri-county region ... visit www.uppercolumbia.net

Kettle Falls, WA sign 1550 friendly people and one grouch

Kettle Falls, WA

Right before you cross the Columbia River you come to the town of Kettle Falls. A logging town with a great sense of humor, because as you enter town there's a sign "Kettle Falls. 1550 Friendly People & 1 Grouch." Everyone that enters Kettle Falls and sees the signs at each end of town wants to know, "Who's the Grouch?". Rather than single out one poor individual for that distinction, an honest and fair election is held each year to elect the Grouch. The election is open from April 1st to the final day of Kettle Falls Town and Country Days celebration. Because each vote costs you 25 cents, and you can vote as many times as you wish for your favorite candidate, it has been known "that these elections can be bought."
 
In April 2008, The campaign for the new Kettle Falls 'Grouch' began .... This year there is a possibility that the 'Blue Moose Cabins' may be home of the 2008 'Grouch' as
one of the owners is running for the title
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For more information on the Campaign and History of the Kettle Falls Grouch ... CLICK HERE
 
The Kettle Falls area offers visitors and residents alike an abundance of outdoor activities. Whether you enjoy fine fishing, hunting, camping, boating, golf or just taking it easy and exploring the many historic sites in the area, we have something for everyone. If you long for a small town atmosphere with no traffic and low crime, come see us. We promise you'll enjoy yourself. Located in beautiful Northeast Washington state, adjacent to Lake Roosevelt, the largest lake in Washington. The Lake stretches about 150 miles from Grand Coulee Dam upstream to the Canadian border. Before the Grand Coulee Dam formed Lake Roosevelt, historic Kettle Falls served as one of the largest Native American fishing grounds in the northwest. Today the town sports a full service marina, a child friendly interpretive center and downtown revitalization project plus an abundance of recreational opportunities. In Kettle Falls visitors can enjoy one of the most scenic and diverse areas in the country.
The 'Kettle Falls' themselves were located on the upper Columbia River about 40 miles south of the Canadian border, and was once one of the most important fishing and gathering places for Native Americans in the Northwest. The sound of the river, plunging nearly 50 feet in a series of cascades, could be heard for miles. It was said that the salmon ran so thick there that it was impossible to throw a stick into the water without hitting a fish. All this came to an end in 1941, with the completion of Grand Coulee Dam, located about 100 miles downstream. The dam, built without a passage for fish, closed the upper Columbia and its tributaries to migrating salmon. Today, the noise at Kettle Falls comes not from rushing water but from nearby Highway 395. The falls themselves were lost to below the surface of a reservoir called Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, only to be partially revealed occasionally when the water level is lowered before the spring thaw of this once picturesque and grand natural wonder.
When news hit that the Grand Coulee dam would force Kettle Falls to relocate the entire town, Kettle Falls was the largest town in Stevens County to be relocated. Houses were bought and relocated by the government. Structures were dismantled or destroyed and Kettle Falls annexed itself a 60-foot strip of land leading to and including part of the town of Meyers Falls. The town moved to its new location and they voted to change the name of Meyers Falls to Kettle Falls. The new location was built around the railroad and soon became successful in its new location. Many people of the area welcomed electricity and irrigation provided by the new dam. But losing the 45-year-old town could be viewed as minor compared to losing the actual Kettle Falls and the beautiful Columbia River valley.
 
Kettle Falls Website - www.kettlefalls.com

Colville, WA

Home of the Northeastern Washington Fair and numerous celebrations throughout the year, Colville is surrounded by national forest and boundless acreage for hunting fishing, hiking, biking, cross country skiing and snow mobiling. Colville, Washington sits at the heart of Stevens County. A city of 5000, Colville is the shopping center for Northeastern Washington. It is the center for governmental agencies ... National, State and County. It is a medical center, with a modern clinic and award winning hospital. It is an educational center with a nationally recognized school system, private school, community colleges and State college branches here as well. Colville's elevation is 1,635 feet and the terrain is mountainous, forested by a variety of trees.
Mother nature must have intended for Colville someday to be North America's premier recreation destination as she certainly blessed this area with everything visitors and residents need. There's never a bad time to visit Colville, from the tranquil setting of Colville National Forest to the grandeur of the Salmo-Priest Wilderness, Colville is positioned as a hot spot of the East. Photographers enjoy the opportunity to observe and capture photographically grizzly bears, woodland caribou, gray wolves, deer, elk, black bears, cougar, bobcat, wolverine, badger, lynx, bighorn sheep and moose.
Outdoorsmen appreciate the naturally stocked lakes, while athletes can't resist the regional ski areas, snowmobiling opportunities and mountain hiking trails. Everyone in the family can enjoy the serenity and relaxation of the area. For those who love to shop, Colville's historic downtown has everything it takes to satisfy the most die-hard shopper, and the northside has a super 'Walmart', Sears, and Discount super store along with an eclectic mix of popular dining establishments.
Colville Chamber of Commerce ... http://www.colville.com
Soth roundabout entering Colville, wa
view overlooking Republic, WA

Republic, WA

Nestled between Washington State's two highest passes, the natural beauty of the area is its greatest attraction.  Tucked in a beautiful conjunction of valleys, the vistas are breathtaking wherever you gaze.  Experience the outdoors in its most natural state ... where towns are small ... where man-made attractions pale beside the unspoiled wildlife, majesty of the mountains and crystal clear rivers and lakes. Republic, once known as Eureka, was a wild and furious gold rush town.  The lure to Republic goes back to the late 1890's.  Republic's deep-rooted heritage drew thousands of gold seekers.  Go back 100 years to visit the historical Ansorge Hotel or The Car and Truck Museum in nearby Curlew.  Take a step back to an era where the neighbors call on each other as they pass.  Frequently a horse or two may be seen tied up along the main street.
When you enter town from the west, sculptures and antique Victorian lanterns illuminating the evening street welcome you. Visit quaint shops, quench your thirst at the saloon, enjoy the finest foods at local restaurants, and stroll through town reading the picturesque murals of the history of the area.

Chewelah, WA

Chewelah is located in central Stevens County, Washington, approximately 45 miles north of Spokane and 50 miles south of the Canadian border, on US Highway 395. The town is situated on the floor of the Colville Valley at an elevation of 1,671 feet. The immediate surrounding area consists of productive farm land. The general terrain is mountainous benchland, forested mostly by conifers including cedar, larch (tamarack), fir and pine.

Chewelah enjoys four distinct seasons. Late fall sees a return to warmer temperatures for a brief period. The temperature ranges from cold arctic blasts in January near or below 0 degrees fahrenhiet to August heat spells near 100 degrees. Average rainfall is 20", while during an average winter 50-90" may fall (the usual accumulation on the ground averages 8-20". Summers are usually characterized by hot, dry days and cool nights.

Chewelah City Park

Rossland, BC (Canada)

Rossland, the Golden City is Canada's Alpine City by virtue of its surrounding mountains and the role they have played in the city's development. From early prospectors to todays' visitors, many have come here, only to fall under the spell of the mountains and become skiers, mountain bikers and adventurers of every sort

With a population of under 4000, no traffic lights or sprawling malls, the City of Rossland is really a small town. But back in 1897, when tremendous gold finds lured thousands of people, Rossland for a time was British Columbias' largest city. Rossland is tucked high in the Monashee Mountains at an elevation of 1023 metres (3410 feet). Hilly streets, loads of winter snow, warm and sunny summers, great views combined with our glorious gold mining past, make Rossland a natural destination for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs or anyone looking for small town charm in an alpine setting.

chairs at Ski resort in Rossland
Red Resort, which is only 3 kms (1.8 miles) from downtown, is blessed with snow falls that exceed 750cm. (300") per year. In town, the annual snowfall averages 370cm (148"). Although there is snow in Rossland a month longer than in nearby valleys, the climate is moderate.

 

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