Mazama

Many a betrothed couple chooses the Methow Valley for their wedding site. Summertime is an especially popular time of year given the many spectacular days that are often described as “drop dead gorgeous,” though, the caveat being that there is always the possibility of rain, wind, fire, smoke or 100 degree heat. When the anticipated […]

An integral part of valley life is the inevitable foray to the big city of Wenatchee, where many locals ask, “Where is Mazama?” Even if you don’t “do” Costco (like me), there are still the specialists’ appointments — such as an endodontist or an ophthalmologist — that call for a trip down-river. I have never […]

When I was a kid growing up a short distance from the Yellowstone River, my mom repeatedly warned of the river’s power and might over humans. She instilled a healthy respect for a force of nature that over the years has taken many lives and sometimes wreaked havoc by overflowing its banks. While my friends […]

It was not so long ago that there were no events to list for “What’s Happening” around the valley. I was coloring cat pictures, running sprints down the lane, and cleaning every closet in the house. It was a time none among us will ever forget. We embrace the “good” things that came out of […]

There is a lot of “stuff” circulating around the valley. Stuff goes home from garage sales. Stuff is hauled to the Senior Center Thrift Store. Stuff goes to Methow Recycles. Worst of all, stuff goes to the landfill. The good news is that many Methow residents are right-sizing (a new variation of down-sizing), donating, minimizing […]

If there was one phrase that was the most frequently heard over Memorial Day weekend, it was: “It feels like pre-pandemic.” There were so many joyful people out and about, taking in all that the Methow has to offer, that it felt like the “good old days.” The Methow Valley Farmers Market, Senior Citizens’ Western […]

We have a world famous ski trail system here in Mazama and athletes who have an international presence. But, did you know that we also have a world famous Pancake Breakfast? It’s back after a two-year pandemic hiatus and will be held Saturday (May 28), at the Mazama Community Club. Many years ago, Mazama was […]

The highway whine is back. It’s evocative of a mixed bag of feelings. The valley needs the visitors to keep the economic wheels turning. Merchants breathe a sigh of relief when “there are people in town.” On the flip side, the quiet laid-back feel of driving up and down State Route 20 during the “shoulders” […]