The best way to see the Winthrop Vintage Wheels Show this weekend is to park your own non-vintage wheels somewhere and walk around a lot. On Saturday (Sept. 12), historic cars and motorcycles take over Riverside Avenue (a portion of which will be closed to 21st century traffic), antique bicycles will be displayed at Rocking […]
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Saving the day — and perhaps the town
Two local residents who witnessed potential turning points in the fight against the Twisp River Fire expressed gratitude and admiration this week for the professionalism and hard work of firefighters who saved homes, property and perhaps the town of Twisp. Firefighters from Okanogan County Fire District 6 drew praise along with firefighters from around the nation who arrived to …
Sisters on the Fly landing in Winthrop this weekend
Sisters on the Fly, a nationwide outdoor adventure club for women, will return to Pine Near RV Park in Winthrop this weekend for another “Winthrop, Wine and Western Women” celebration. The group was formed in 1999 and now has more than 4,000 members, according to its website, www.sistersonthefly.com. Its mission statement is, “Offering empowerment and […]
Electric vehicle rally rolls through valley in June
Plug-In North Central Washington, an organization that supports electric vehicles, is hosting the North Cascades EV Rally of Discovery on June 6 and 7, with a major portion of the route in the Methow Valley. The 157-mile rally will begin on June 7 at Pine Near RV Park in Winthrop, which has an electric charging […]
Pine Near RV Park values past, embraces future
By Laurelle Walsh
The once-neglected campground has undergone a transformation in the past two years.
