Methow Valley Rodeo this weekend
For the 54th year, the Methow Valley Rodeo will highlight Labor Day Weekend festivities at the Rodeo Grounds near Winthrop.
This year the event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6. The traditional bull riding, ranch saddle bronc and barrel racing events will be augmented by a new steer riding competition for youth in the 10-15 year old age group. Two roping competitions will be a part of the show as well.
Rodeo sessions will run from 1-4 p.m. each day. Admission is $20 for adults and kids over 12, $10 for youth 7-12 years old, children 6 and under are free. More information is available at www.methowvalleyrodeo.com/.
Forest closures
Significant area closures remain in place across the OkanoganWenatchee National Forest. Many nearby federal, state and tribal lands are also affected by wildfires and closures. The closures apply to roads, recreation sites, trails, campgrounds, dayuse areas and developed facilities across designated hazard zones.
Forest officials also note active closures associated with the Ptarmigan and Sinlahekin Fires, which affect portions of the Pasayten Wilderness and trail systems in the Methow Valley and Tonasket areas. For current updates, consult the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest alerts page at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts.
Back Country Horsemen
The Methow Valley Back Country Horsemen meet on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Masonic Hall in Twisp. Snacks at 5:45 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. The next ride is on Oct. 9-11 at the Loup Loup Horse Camp, including a potluck at 3 p.m. on Friday. The organization reports that the Twisp River Horse Camp is now open. For information, call (509) 279-8717.
