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Destinations

Looking for things to do outside? Here's our articles on destinations within the Columbia Basin to go explore.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago

WDFW takes over Beezley Hills Preserve

EPHRATA – In a move for conservation efforts in Washington State, the Nature Conservancy has transferred ownership…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon!

The MarDon Resort fishing dock has finally come alive with fish catching action. Crappie, Bluegill, Perch and catfish are showing up daily. Some very nice Trou…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Year of the Salmon

This has been a banner year for salmon fishing here in Central Washington. Sockeye salmon returns have been the big story this season, with a record return to …

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Rules on Lake Wenatchee

Here's some great news for those who enjoy fishing for sockeye salmon. There is an expanded bag limit announced for sockeye on Lake Wenatchee. The season start…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
First night of rodeo amps crowd

MOSES LAKE - The 69th Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo kicked off last night, with local and out of state competitors squaring off in front of a crowd clearly excited for some rodeo action.

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon

Summer is staying great out here in the Potholes Recreation Area & MarDon Resort. With the sunny days and low water now is the perfect time to make a trip out …

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Salmon and Trout

Sockeye salmon are still being caught in the Brewster Pool, but most anglers are switching their attention to the kings that are swarming off the mouth of the …

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon

Now the water level on Potholes Reservoir is just right for anglers and watersports enthusiasts at 1,035.7 feet, or 10 feet below full pool. The water temperat…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Salmon from Wenatchee to Brewster

Sockeye salmon fishing continues to be big news in our region. The forecast for Lake Wenatchee is now even higher than the initial expectation of 30,000 fish. …

Updated 13 years, 4 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Wenatchee Salmon

Anglers are now chasing sockeye salmon on Lake Wenatchee and fishing for summer Chinook in the Wenatchee River. There are over 30,000 sockeye salmon expected t…

Updated 13 years, 4 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon

With the beginning of August our weather has been the best in the lower 48 states. The water level on Potholes Reservoir is at 1,037 ft. which is about 9 feet …

Updated 13 years, 4 months ago
Salmon fishing and bear hunting season begins

We have a couple salmon fishing seasons opening tomorrow and the bear hunting season started Wednesday, Aug. 1, in several Game Management Units. Read on.

Updated 13 years, 4 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Possible Sockeye on Lake Wenatchee

I am getting a lot of questions about whether or not there will be a sockeye season on Lake Wenatchee. I have stopped by Tumwater Dam and have observed them su…

Updated 13 years, 4 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon

As we approach the last weekend in July 2012 the water level on Potholes Reservoir remains amazingly high!! This ensures our future fishing with tons of baitfi…

Updated 13 years, 4 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon

Hot Mid-July weather has warmed up surface water temperatures at Potholes Reservoir to 80F and the water elevation currently sits at 1,040 Ft., roughly 7 feet …

Updated 13 years, 4 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Sockeye and Bass

Sockeye fishing is red hot from Wanapum Dam all the way up to the Brewster Pool right now. Anglers are limiting on fish that average 4 to 5 pounds with some ev…