Easter egg hunts aren’t just for the little ones anymore.  On Saturday, April 4th, kids and adults ages 12 and up are invited to Cle Elum’s 4th Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. The event kicks off at 6:30pm at the Cle Elum – Roslyn Middle School ball fields, and the hunt will take place just […]
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The Barn Quilts Trail of Kittitas County
Did you know Washington has our very own Barn Quilts Trail? If you’re looking for a fun day trip, come on over to Kittitas and explore the wonderful barns on the beautiful back roads that comprise the Barn Quilts Trail of Kittitas County. This driving trail was established in April of 2012 and has already grown […]
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Six Hundred Miles of Winter Bliss
Winter weather may have taken a little longer to show up this year, but it has definitely arrived in Northern Kittitas County. This is a perfect time of year to check out the over 600 miles of groomed recreational trails this area has to offer. A trail map is downloadable from the Cle Elum Roslyn […]
Inside Roslyn / Nearby Places
Exploring Coal Mines Trail
Coal Mines Trail is a pleasant, 4.7 mile, path that allows visitors to stroll in the footsteps of coal mining history. Though the trail actually starts in Cle Elum and extends to Ronald, it is easily accessible from Roslyn near the South-East end of Runje Field. The trail follows the path of the Northern Pacific […]
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Autumn is Heaven in Roslyn
Autumn is an unbelievable time to come visit Roslyn and the surrounding area. The drive over the pass is beautiful and the scenery in and around town can’t be beat. As the leaves change colors and the crisp fall air begins to creep in, you can’t help but think you’re walking through a Bob Ross […]
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Enjoying the Day on Cooper Lake
Last weekend we took a short drive North to Cooper Lake. Hidden in the Cascade mountains (about 15 to 20 minutes from Roslyn), this 120 acre lake is ideal for kayaking, fishing, or just cooling off on a hot afternoon. Additionally, the surrounding trails, which lead through old-growth forest land, are ideal for hiking and horseback […]
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Rails to Ales Serves Up a Tasty Evening in South Cle-Elum
On Saturday, July 9th, the 4th Annual Rails to Ales Brewfest took place at the Train Depot in South Cle Elum. In total, 18 breweries, two hard cider makers, and a winery turned out to represent. Being a fan of hoppy beers, my favorites tended to be IPAs (Georgetown Brewing’s Lucille, Diamond Knot’s IPA, and […]
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The Cle-Elum Telephone Museum Connects You to History
There is a very good chance that you are currently reading this article on an iPhone or similar smart phone. From that standpoint, it’s hard to believe how much things have changed since the first phone was patented in 1876. It has been 135 years since that patent, by Alexander Graham Bell, but the history of […]
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Cle-Elum Opens a Disc Golf Course
The front 9 holes of Cle Elum’s new disk golf course (located in the Hanson Ponds area) held a grand opening BBQ event on Saturday, June 18th, 2011. When completed, the entire park will occupy about 14 acres along the Yakima river. Though I went out to visit the sight, I didn’t have my discs […]