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1welcomeTakeamomentandlookupfromwhereyouarerightnow.IfyouaregazingacrossthewatersofPugetSoundrealizethatIndianpeoplesthrivedallalonghershorelineinintimatebalancewiththenaturalworldlongbeforeEuropeansarrivedhere.IfMountRainierstandsinyourviewrealizethatIndianpeoplesnameditTahomalongbeforeitwasdiscoveredbywhiteexplorers.EverymountainthatyouseeonthehorizoneverystandofforesteverylakeandrivereverydesertvistaineasternWashingtonallofthesebeautifulplacesarepartofourIndianheritageandcarrythesongsofourancestorsinthewind.AswehavealwaysknownallofWashingtonStateisIndianCountry.TogetasenseofourconnectiontotheselandsyouneedonlytolookatamapofWashington.Over75rivers13countiesandhundredsofcitiesandtownsallbeartraditionalIndiannamesSeattleTacomaYakimaandSpokaneamongthem.IndianpeoplesguidedLewisandClarktothePacicandpointedthemsafelybacktotheeast.IndiantrailsbecameWashingtonsearliestroads.WildsalmondelicatelygrilledandsmokedinAlderwoodhasbecomethehallmarkofWashingtonStatecuisine.Comevisitourlandsandcomelearnaboutourculturesandourpeoples.Ourfamiliescontinuetobeintimatelywovenintotheworldaroundus.AsTribeswewillalwaysghtforpreservationofournaturalresources.AsTribeswewillalwaysholdoureldersandourancestorsinrespect.AsTribeswewillalwaysprotectourtreatyrightsandsovereigntybecausethesearerightspreservedatgreatsacricebyourancestors.ispublicationisaninvitationtovisitIndianCountry.Itisacollaborationofmorethan50memberTribesoftheAliatedTribesofNorthwestIndiansATNIinpartnershipwiththeATNIEconomicDevelopmentCorporationATNI-EDC.emoreyoulearnaboutourpeoplesandourplacesthebetteryouwillbeabletounderstandourconnectiontothelandandtoourcreator.ComevisitIndianCountry.Wearewaiting.ErnieStensgarCoeurDAleneATNIPresidentDaveToveyUmatillaCayuseATNI-EDCPresidentMikeMarchandColvilleATNI1stVicePresidentAlternateTourismChairWalterJacksonQuileuteATNITourismCommitteeChairABOUTATNIEDCIn1953agroupoftriballeadersfromacrosstheregiongatheredtogethertodevelopacollaborativeorganizationthatwouldworknationallytoprotectandstrengthentheirtribalcommunities.ThismeetingmarkedthecreationoftheAfliatedTribesofNorthwestIndiansATNI.ATNIlocatedinPortlandOregonhasbecomeoneofthemostrespectedregionaltribalorganizationsinthenationworkingtoprotecttheinterestsofover50memberTribesfromOregonWashingtonIdahoSoutheastAlaskaWesternMontanaandNorthernCalifornia.In1996theATNIGeneralAssemblycreatedtheATNIEconomicDevelopmentCorporationATNI-EDCawhollyownedpublicbenetsubsidiaryofATNI.TheATNI-EDClocatedinEdmondsWashingtonwasdirectedtoworkonthecollectiveeconomicinterestsofATNImemberTribesincludingculturallyappropriatetourismdevelopmentaccesstotechnologyenergyaRevolvingLoanFundRLFandnancialandbusinessplanningservices.ATNI-EDCisdedicatedtopreservingandprotectingtribalsovereigntyandtreatyrightsthroughculturallysensitiveeconomicdevelopment.www.antiedc.comtoIndianCountry 2ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comThispublicationwassupportedinpartbyaGrantfromtheAdministrationforNativeAmericansANA.ABOUTTHECOVERThephotosonthecoverwereselectedtorepresentvariousaspectsoftribalcultureasithasexistedsincethedawnoftime.JoeJayPinkhamleftatribalelderfromtheYakamaNationproledonpage41isshownintraditionalregaliausinganimalhidesandeaglefeatherscommontothedesertsandplainsofeasternWashington.OntherightaQuileutetribalmemberiswearingahatandcloakmadefromcedarbarkwhichwasalsousedforbasketweavingandhousingbycoastaltribesthroughoutthePacicNorthwest.CanoesplayedadailyroleinthelifeofTribeswhodependedontheresourcesoftheseaandcoastalriversforsurvival.ExceptionalhorseswerebredandraisedbyinlandTribeswhodependedonthedurabilityoftheseneanimalsforhuntingtransportationanddefense.CoverphotocreditsJoeJayPinkhamcourtesyofDarlaC.LeslieoftheYakamaNationReviewCedarclothingcourtesySwinomishTribeOceancanoescourtesyQuinaultIndianNationHorsescourtesyofEdArthurandtheCowlitzIndianTribe.ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryisanofcialpublicationoftheAfliatedTribesofNorthwestIndiansEconomicDevelopmentCorporationATNI-EDC2005Allrightsreserved.ReproductionofanypartofthispublicationwithoutexpresswrittenconsentofATNI-EDCisstrictlyprohibited.Everyeffortwasmadetoensureaccuracyoftheinformationintheguideasofpresstime.HoweverneitherATNI-EDCnorVisitorsGuidePublicationsVGPincludingallstaffandcontractedagenciesassumeanyresponsibilityforerrorschangesoromissions.ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryispublishedannuallybyVisitorsGuidePublicationsinpartnershipwiththeATNI-EDC.AfliatedTribesofNorthwestIndiansEconomicDevelopmentCorporationandVisitorsGuidePublicationsmakenoendorsementrepresentationorwarrantyregardingthesuitabilityqualityoravailabilityofanygoodsorservicesadvertisedorlistedinthispublication.ListingsandadvertisementsareprovidedbythesubjectcompaniesandATNIEDCandVGPshallnotberesponsibleorliableforanyinaccuracyomissionorinfringementofanythirdpartysrightsthereinorforpersonalinjuryofanyotherdamageorinjurywhatsoever.ConceptDevelopmentATNI-EDCPresidentJ.DavidToveyCayuseUmatillaANTI1stVicePresidentMikeMarchandColvilleANTITourismCommitteeChairWalterJacksonQuileuteATNI-EDCExecutiveDirectorMarkL.UfkesATNI-EDCPublicationsDirectorVictoriahArsenianATNIExecutiveBoardMembersErnieStensgarCoeurDAleneMikeMarchandColvilleDavisWashinesYakamaLloydIrvineSalish-KootenaiNormaJeanLouieCoeurDAleneDorisJ.MillerWarmSpringsVirginiaBringsYellowQuinaultATNI-EDCBoardofDirectorsJ.DavidToveyJr.CayuseUmatillaMikeMarchandColvilleSharonGoudyYakamaJoleneAtencioWarmSpringsWalterJacksonQuileuteAntoneMinthornCayuseUmatillaandLeeShannonCowichan.denotestribalafliationPublishedbyVisitorsGuidePublications215W.HollySt.SuiteH-24BellinghamWA98225360-676-8625www.visitorsguide.comPublisherMarcusYearoutWritersEditorsJanHallidayVictoriahArsenianAudreyFraggaloschM.YearoutMaisieMacKinnonSalesMarketingStaffAudreyFraggaloschPiaFischerTribalLiasonATNIPortlandExec.DirectorLynDennisLummiGraphicDesignJ.DeFoerMapsJuliaMartinProductionAssistanceHeatherSteeleATNI-EDCwww.antiedc.com866222-ATNItiqueePleasebeattentivetosignageandobeyourindividualtribalrulesandregulations.Alcoholweaponsanddrugswillnotbetolerated.Pleaserespecttheprivacyofresidentialcommunities.Askbeforephotographingorrecordinganindividualaneventoractivity.Donotpickuporremoveartifactsorobjects.Burialgroundsandreligiousceremoniesaresacredandarenottobeentered.IndianCountryEtiquetteEachtribalnationinthestateofWashingtonmakesthedecisiononhowbesttobalancecommunityandtraditionwhileprovidingvisitorswithenjoyableexperiences.Howeverinaneorttoavoidmisunderstandingsorviolationsofourcustomsweaskthatvisitorsfollowbasicproceduresforconduct.Indoingsowecanensuretheprotectionofoursacredandceremonialareasincludingthepreservationofhistoricalartifacts.Traditionallyourpeoplearehospitableandgenerousinnature.Howeverspiritualteachingssacredceremoniesandburialgroundsarenotopenlysharedwiththepublic.Weareproudofourteachingsandourheritage.eyhavebeenpassedtousbyourancestorsandrepresentthousandsofyearsofourindividualhistories.Yourpatienceandunderstandingofourtraditionsandculturesisappreciated. 3Contentsereare29sovereignnationswithintheexteriorboundariesofWashingtonStateeachwithitsowntribalgovernmentandbylaws.Weareresponsiblegovernmentsandworkhardtoprovideastableenvironmentforourpeople.JohnMcCoyTulalipTribesWashingtonStateRepresentative38thLegislativeDistrictRidersstrollthroughagrassymeadowintheshadowofMt.Adams.PhotoJohnMarshallWelcomeLetter..................................................................1Introduction.......................................................................5FishWildlife...................................................................6BattleeldsTreaties.......................................................11TribalArtPetroglyphs..................................................13GalleriesMuseumsCulturalCenters........................15IndianGamingCasinos...................................................18DrivingTourOverview....................................................21DestinationSeattletoKitsapPeninsula........................21DestinationOlympicPeninsulatoPacicCoast.........25DestinationPacicCoastNorthtoSouth...................28DestinationSouthPacicCoasttoMt.St.Helens.......31WashingtonStateMap.....................................................32DestinationLowerPugetSound....................................34DestinationLowerColumbiaRiver...............................40DestinationUpperColumbiaRiverBasin....................44DestinationUpperPugetSoundTribes.......................50CanoeJourney...................................................................61PowwowsFestivals........................................................63 4ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comWelcometoIndianCountryWashingtonState 5IfyouwalkuptotheaverageAmericanandaskhowoldtheircountryisyoumaygetanswersrangingfromthepilgrimlandingatPlymouthRockin1620orperhapstheyllchoosesometimebetween1776whenAmericadeclareditsindependenceand1788whentheconstitutionoftheUnitedStateswasratied.Regardlessyourelookingataverybriefperiodofhistoryoflessthan400yearsandofcourseyourealsolookingattheworldthroughtheeyesofmostcontemporaryhistoriansandeducatorswhousethesebenchmarksofEuropeanexpansionintothenewworldtodeneourbeginning.AskthesamequestionofaNativeAmericanandtheanswerwillbequitedierent.eTribeshavebeenonthisearthandusingthegisofthecreatorsincetimeimmemorial.Ourrespectforthislandanditsbountyhasnolimit.Aswehavelivedinharmonywithnaturealongtheseashoresinthelushforestsinhighplainsdesertsandonourmightyriverswehavebeenblessedbynaturesresourcesandgratefullyacceptedourroleasaguardianandprotectorofthislandandallithasprovidedtousforuntoldmillennia.WhilewehavealwayshonoredthehuntingshingandceremonialgroundsofourancestorsandneighboringTribesourpeoplehaveneverrecognizedboundariesintheEuropeansense.Linesonpaperhavenosignicancewhatsoeverandinfactthereisnorecordofanythingresemblingamapinpetroglyphspictographsorotherancientartthatprovidethefewwrittenrecordsofourlonghistory.WehavealwaysfollowedthetrailsandsignsprovidedbythecreatortondtheresourcesnecessarytosustainusandtotradewithotherTribes.isisthewaywehavelivedforcenturiesandthereasonwearesurvivingandthrivingintodaysworld.AsyoutravelthroughIndianCountryyouwillgetglimpsesofaculturalheritagethathasbeencarefullyhandeddownovercenturiesthroughouroraltraditionseldersteachingtheyouthtorespectthewaysofcountlessgenerations.YoullalsodiscoverseveralthrivingIndiancommunitieswithmodernhotelsresortsgamingcasinosshoppingcentersrecreationaldevelopmentsandawidevarietyofmassiveindustrialenterprises.Eventhoughourworldhaschangedwecontinuetocreateabetterfutureforthegenerationstocomejustaswehavealwaysdone.isTravelGuidetoIndianCountrywillhelpyoubecomemoreacquaintedwiththerstnationswhohavelivedforthousandsofyearsonthelandthatistodayknownasWashingtonState.YouareourguestandarewelcometojourneythroughsomeofthemostbeautifulregionsoftheNorthwest.Weinviteyoutoseeourlandslearnofourdiverseculturesandrespectourtraditions. 6ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comFishWildlifeHuntingandFishingRightsAreSacredFishandwildlifehavealwaysbeenacentralpartofourculture.atiswhywereservedourrighttohuntshandgatherthenaturalresourcesofthisregionsecuredbysignedtreatieswiththeUnitedStatesgovernment.InreturnfortheguaranteetocontinuetohuntandshaswealwayshavewegaveuporcededmostofthelandinwhatistodayWashingtonState.Tribalhuntersdonothuntforsport.Huntingisaspiritualandpersonalundertakingforeachhunterasithasbeenforthousandsofyears.erearemanyimportantfamilyandtribaltraditionsthatareapartofhunting.Astraditionalfoodsdeerandelkmeatforexampleareimportantelementsoffuneralspotlatchesandnamingceremonies.Hoovesandantlersarestillusedastraditionalceremonialitemsandclothing.Asco-managerswiththeStateofWashingtonthehealthofthewildliferesourceistheprimaryconcernofthetreatyIndianTribes.Weallunderstandthatharvestmanagementisessentialbutthatlossofhabitatmorethananyotherfactoristhebiggestthreattotheshandwildliferesourcesofthisregion.atswhytribalgovernmentshavemadestridestoprotectandrestorehabitatbothontheirreservationsthroughlanduseandwaterresourceauthoritiesando-reservationbycollaboratingwithnon-Indianneighborstoprotectandrestorewatershedsthatsupportsalmonandotherspecies.ewildliferesourcesofthisregionareasmuchapartofusastheairwebreatheandhuntingandshingiscentraltoourspiritualandculturalidentity.Likeyouwewantthewildliferesourcesofthisregiontothrive.SourceNorthwestIndianFisheriesCommissionwww.nwifc.orgRazorClamsRazorclamsarefoundprimarilyontheintertidalcoastalbeachesthosethatareexposedatlowtidefroma3footleveltoa-2foottidelevel.eWashingtonDepartmentofFishandWildlifeWDFWdividestheharvestareasintovemajormanagementzonesLongBeachTwinHarborsCopalisBeachMocrocksKalalocheseareasareclearlymarkedandcanbeviewedatwww.wdfw.wa.gov.Youcanalsondoutinformationaboutprocurringalicensebaglimitsallowablegearharvestseasonsandbeachuserestrictions.BuyFreshSeafoodManyofourtribalsherfamiliesrelyonsalmonharvestsjustasourpeoplehaveforthousandsofyears.ATNImemberTribesalongwiththeNorthwestIndianFisheriesCommissionandtheColumbiaRiverInter-TribalFisheriesCommissionencourageyoutosupportourtribalshersbypurchasingthenestlocalfreshsalmonmarineshandshellsh.Pleasecallaheadforlocationhoursofoperationsherytoursandavailablestock.TribalFisheriesJamestownSeafood...........360-683-2482LowerElwhaKlallam........360-452-4848LummiNation....................360-384-1489PuyallupTribe....................253-597-6200QuileuteTribe......................360-374-6163QuinaultNation..................360-276-8211SkokomishNation...............360-877-5213SquaxinIsland....................360-426-9781TulalipTribes......................360-651-4600Forinformationonrestorationprogramsandsherymanagementvisitwww.nwifc.wa.govDipNetFishermanHarvestingsalmonwithadipnetwasatraditionalpracticeatCeliloFallsforthousandsofyears.enonthemorningofMarch101957themassivesteelandconcretegatesofeDallesDamclosedandchokedbackthedownstreamsurgeoftheColumbiaRiver.SixhourslaterandeightmilesupstreamthedeafeningroarofWy-amCeliloFallstheage-oldIndiansalmonsherywasunderwatersilencedforever.etribalpeoplewhogatheredtheredidnotbelieveitpossible. 7PacicNorthwestSalmonTePugetSoundandCoastPacicsalmonhasgreatculturalimportancetoTribesthroughouttheNorthwest.esalmonaresacredtoourpeopleandremainanintricatepartoflifespirituallyculturallyandeconomically.Acelebrationisheldannuallybymanytribalcommunitiestowelcomethereturningsalmon.AsnaturalresourcemanagersTribesoperateIndiansheriestoprotectweakstockswhileenablingharvestopportunitiesonhealthystocks.eharvestingofsalmonisaninherentrightprotectedbytreatieswiththeUSgovernment.Tribesandthestatesharein50percenteachoftheharvestedsalmon.erearevespeciesofPacicsalmoneachvaryinginavorcolorofmeatsizeandweight.ChinookKingorBlackmouthChinookspawninriversandlargestreamsandcommonlyarefoundintheSnoqualmieCedarGreenandWhiteRivers.eyareolivebrowntodeepbrownincolorwithspotsonitsupperbackandtailn.Chinookareawhitemeatshandrangefrom24-60inchesinlength.AverageWeight20lbs.upto135lbs.FlavorRichAvailableMayOct.SockeyeRedSalmonSockeyespendtheirearlylifecycleinalakeandwilllaterspawninaconnectedbodyofwater.eyrangefrom20-28inchesinlengthandhavearmdarkredmeat.eyareabright-redtoreddish-grayPugetSoundAverageWeight7lbs.CoastalAverageWeight3lbs.FlavorRichAvailableJuneJulyCohoSilverSalmonCohoissometimesconfusedwithSockeyebecausetheyspawninthesamestreamsaresimilarinsizeandalthoughtheyarebrightsilverthissalmoncanturnredduringspawning.Spotsarefoundonlyontheirbackanduppertailnlobe.eyrangefrom17-38inchesinlengthandcolorofmeatisusuallyred.Weight15lb.FlavorFullAvailableJulOct.PugetSoundAvailableJunOct.CoastalPinkSalmonHumpbackSalmonCommonlyfoundinriversthroughoutnorthwestWashingtonPinksalmonaresilverwithseveralovalspots.esmallestofthevespeciestheyarealsothemostabundant.eyprimarilystayinfreshwaterandnear-shorehabitatsduringtheirlifecyclespawninginthelowerreachesofcoastalrivers.Pinksalmonrangefrom17-19inchesinlengthandmeatislightincolor.ForshinglicenserequirementsvisittheWashingtonDepartmentofFishandWildlifeatshhunt.dfw.wa.govorcall1-866-246-9453.FishWildlifeWetakeprideinandvalueournaturalresourcesourfamiliesandourcommunities.WeareauniquepartofAmericawithuniquegovernmentsrecognizedbytheUnitedStatesConstitution.HonorableRonAllenJamestownSKlallamAverageWeight5lbupto12lbs.FlavorVeryMildAvailableAugSept.oddyrs.onlyChumDogSalmonChumresembleSockeyebuthavesilversideswithsmallblackspots.eyliveinwatershedsnearsaltwaterandaresometimesseenspawningincreeksthatrunintoPugetSound.esecondlargestofthespeciesChumrangefrom30-42inchesinlengthandhavelightpinktomediumredmeat.Weight10lb.FlavorMildAvailableSeptNov.NoteRaretoLakeWashingtonandKingCountystreams.HabitatRestorationTribalgovernmentisworkinghand-in-handwithstateagenciestorestoresalmonhabitattheleadingcauseofthedeclineofsalmonrunsinthePacicNorthwest. 8ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comFishWildlifeWatchableWildlifeinIndianCountryFromresidentbirdsandmammalsthataboundinourwoodlandsdesertsandalongourriversandseashorestomigratoryspeciesthatuseWashingtonasastopoverbetweendestinationsIndianCountryisrichinwatchablewildlife.ForcenturiestheTribeshavehonoredrespectedandnurturedthehabitatforthesecriticalsourcesoflife.Spirituallessonsfromcoyoteravenandthesalmonhavebeenhandeddownprovidingguidanceforcountlessgenerations.HereisabriefsamplingofthekindofnaturalexperiencesyoucanenjoyduringyourvisittoIndianCountry.BaldEaglesonNooksackandSkagitRiverseSkagitandNooksackRiverlocatedalongtheI-5corridorinnorthwestWashingtonarethewinteringhomeforhundredofbaldeaglesthataredrawntothousandsofspawnedoutsalmonalongtherivers.ebesttimeofyeartoseeeaglesismid-Decemberthroughmid-February.LocatedinWhatcomCountytheDemingHomesteadEagleParkontheNooksackRiverisagoodplacetoobserveeaglesfeedonthesalmonthatwashuponsandbars.eparksdepartmenthasconstructedsalmonhabitatstructuresthatprovideagreatenvironmentforthesalmontospawnandtheyoungtohatch.econcentrationofbaldeaglesandspawningsalmonintheSkagitRiverbasinisaspectacularsitewithasmanyas400eaglesspottedduringpeaktimes.Oneofthebestwaystovieweaglesisonthewaterfromaradriboatorkayak.TrumpeterSwansandBirdsofPreyonSkagitFlatsOneoftherarestbirdsinNorthAmericathetrumpeterswancanbeseenontheSkagitFlatsoI-5justnorthofBurlingtonbetweenNovemberandApril.TrumpetersfrequentthesameareaeachyearandtheSkagitFlatsisanexcellentplacetospotocksofthem.WhileontheSkagitFlatslookforbirdsofpreyfrombaldeaglestorough-leggedhawkstoperegrinefalconsandwinteringgyrfalconnumerousraptorspeciesmakewesternWashingtontheirwinterhome.ShorebirdMigrationGraysHarborEstuaryEachspringshorebirdscomefromasfarsouthasArgentinaandconcentrateatthemuddytideatsofGraysHarborEstuarynearHoquiam.Uptoonemillionshorebirdsgatherhereinthespringtofeedstoreupfatreservesandrestforthenon-stopighttotheirnorthernbreedinggrounds.eseArctic-boundshorebirdsareamongtheworldsgreatestmigrantsmanytravelover15000milesroundtripevemostabundantspeciesarethewesternsandpiperdunlinshort-billedandlong-billeddowitcherandthesemi-palmatedplover.DungenessSpitandNationalWildlifeRefugeeDungenessNWRprovideshabitatformanydierentspecies.Morethan250speciesofbirds41speciesoflandmammalsandeightspeciesofmarinemammalshavebeenrecordedintherefuge.Itprovidescriticalhabitatforanumberofspeciessomeofthemthreatenedorendangeredandisanimportantstopformanybirdsduringmigration.CycleofLifeesightofaneaglesnatchingasalmonfromcoastalriversorPacicshoresisoneofthemostdramaticglimpsesofthecycleoflifeyoucanwitnessinIndianCountry. 9FishWildlifeTeblackbrantisoneoftherefugesmostimportantinhabitantsasitdependsontherefugeseelgrassforitssurvival.Teblackbrantisatrueseagooseandisabletodrinksaltwaterandeatsaltwaterplants.TetipofDungenessSpitisalsoatraditionalhaul-outandpuppingsitefortheharborseal.Itisusedyearaeryearwhensealsleavethewaterandformcolonies.Duringtheseessentialperiodsthesealsrestsleepmategivebirthandnursetheirpups.ColumbiaNationalWildlifeRefugeDucksSandhillCranesTeColumbiaNationalWildlifeRefugelocatedabout8milesnorthwestofOthelloisawinteringareaforanaveragepopulationofmorethan100000ducksmostlymallardsandCanadageese.HereyoullobservemallardsredheadsandcinnamontealnestontherefugealongwithvarioussongwatermarshandshoreKayakingandRaingOneofthebestwaystoviewbirdsandotherwildlifeisfromourriversandstreams.ereareseveralexcellentoutttersandguideswhocanhelpyouplanawaterjourneyfromaquietrubberraordriboatexcursiontokayakingorwhitewateradventure.Youchoosethelevelofexcitementandtheyllhandlethedetails.birdsaswellasmanyhawksandowls.TousandsofsandhillcranesmigratethroughonthePacicywayinspringandfall.DryFallsOverlookTisgeologicwonderlocatedonHwy17justsouthofGrandCouleeDamandtheColvilleReservationwascreatedwhenaprehistoricicedamgavewaycausingacataclysmicood.TisisthesiteofawaterfallthatwastentimesthesizeofNiagaraFalls.Hereyoullwitnesstheaerialballetperformedbywhite-throatedswisandviolet-greenandbarnswallows.Duringwintercheckutilitylinesforraptorsandnorthernshrikes.SourceGreatWashingtonStateBirdingTrail.AudubonWashingtonAlongtheGreatWashingtonStateBirdingTrailyoullndthebestplacesforbirdwatchingintheEvergreenState.ersttworoutestheCascadeLoopandtheCouleeCorridorfeaturesitesforbirdersnovicetoexperttondourfeatheredfriendsineveryseason.Call1-866-WA-BIRDS1-866-922-4737oronlineathttpwa.audubon.orgtoorderamap.LeAgreatblueherongazesacrossagrassywetlandinnorthwestWashington.photoJohnMarshall. 10ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comFishWildlifeWhaleWatchingOrcaWhalesSanJuanIslandsMay-SeptemberispeakorcawhalewatchingintheSanJuanIslands.TereturnoftherstsalmonrunsinMaysignalsthehighlyanticipatedreturnoforcawhales.TereisnothingquiteasspectacularasthesightofapodoforcawhalessplashingandcavortingalongtheprotectedcoastlinesoftheSanJuanIslands.Youwillalsoseeharborsealsporpoisesottersbaldeaglesandvariousshorebirdsandducks.Numerousprivatecompaniesoerwhale-watchingexpeditions.GrayWhalesoWashingtonCoastCapeFlatteryWhalewatchingpeaksduringMarchAprilandMayasgraywhalescruisealongWashingtonscoastduringmigration.Graywhalesmakethelongestjourneyofanymammaltraveling10000to14000milesroundtripeveryyearfrombreedinglagoonsintheBajatotheirfeedinggroundsinNorthPacicAlaska.Becausegraywhalesmigrateclosetothecoasttheycanoenbeseenfromshore.GoodplacestowatchwhalesincludetheWestportobservationtowerOlympicNationalParkCapeAlavaLaPushCapeFlatteryandtheLewisandClarkInterpretiveCenterFortCanbyStatePark.OtherIndigenousMammalsIfyouareinterestedinanyexperienceinWashingtonthatinvolvesoutdoorrecreationhikingorcampingyoureinforatreat.YouwillnditveryeasytolocatescenicwildowermeadowsandforesttrailswindingintotheCascadeMountainsalongthePaciccoastlineorthroughthesemi-ariddesertsandplainsofeasternWashington.BesuretokeepyoureyesopenforsightingsofourstatesactivepopulationofRooseveltelkandblack-taileddeer.Andusecautionyoucouldencounterablackbearlumberingthroughamountainmeadoworrummagingthroughacampsite.Andremembertokeepasharplookoutfortheelusivemountaingoatsyoullobservecasuallygrazingonthecragsandclishighabove.InformationResourcesFormoreinformationonbirdingtheAudubonSocietyofWashingtonhasagoodwebsitewww.wa.audubon.org.Youcanorderbirdingtrailmapsandotherinformationthatwillhelpyouplanyouritinerary.ContacttheStateDepartmentofFishandWildlifewdfw.wa.govortheUSForestServicewww.fs.fed.usforgeneralwildlifeviewingandsalmonspawninginformation.ExcellentinformationontribalsheriesandhabitatmanagementcanbefoundattheNorthwestIndianFisheriesCommissionsitewww.nwifc.wa.gov.WhalewatchingResidentandmigratingwhalepodscanfrequentlybeseenfrolickinginPacicNorthwestwatersfromthePacicOceanandintoPugetSoundandthroughouttheSanJuanIslands.Callalocalvisitorsbureautondoutmore. 11BattleeldsTreatiesIndianWarsBattleeldsereasonsforgoingtowararerarelysimpletoisolatebutthebasicstoryalmostneverchanges.Socialeconomicandterritorialdisputesleadtoargumentsthatinturnleadtoviolenceandmurder.InthecaseoftheIndianwarsofthemid-19thcenturytheissuesareveryclear.SpurredinpartbyinformationgatheredduringtheLewisClarkexpeditiontheUnitedStatesgovernmenthadencouragedawestwardexpansionmovementandlandgiveawaywithnoregardfortheTribeswhohadoccupiedthecontinentforthousandsofyears.WhilefreedomwasthefoundingprincipleofanewnationitwasquitesimplynotappliedequallytoallandthetribalpresencedidnotpresentanymoralobstacletotheaspirationsofthoseseekingwealthandanewbeginningwestoftheMississippi.Land-hungrysettlersbegantoencroachupontheWashingtonterritoryinthe1840sandastheirnumbersincreasedtensionsbetweentheculturesrapidlymounted.Inthemid-1850stheresponsibilityforsecuringtreatieswiththelocalTribesfellonthewillingshouldersofIsaacStevenswhohadbeenappointedterritorialgovernorandIndianagentrepresentingtheUSgovernment.ItisimportanttonotethattheconceptofdeningboundariesandsigningoverlandfromonepersontoanotherwasanalienconcepttotheTribes.AsChiefSealthstatedin1854eearthdoesnotbelongtomanmanbelongstotheearth.etermsofthetreatieswereprettystraightforward.InexchangeforcedingnearlyalltheirtraditionallandtheTribeswouldreceivesmallamountsofmoneyandguaranteesthattheywouldalwaysbeabletohuntshandharvestcropsintheareastheyhadusedforcenturies.eUSgovernmentalsoagreedtoprovideprimaryhealthcareandotherlimitedaid.AllTribesdidnotsignthesetreatiesandthosewhodidenterintotheagreementoendidsounderduressandthreatofmilitaryaction.Itwassoondiscoveredthatthetermsofthetreatieswereonlyupheldinsomuchastheydidnotinterferewiththerightsofwhitesettlers.WhennewfarmlandtimberorgrazingareaswerewantedthegovernmentdefendedthesettlersrightseventhoughtheyencroachedonlandthathadbeensetasideorreservedinthetreatiesfortheTribes.eLanguageofTreatyNegotiationsManyofthetreatiesbetweenthenorthwesttribalnationsandUSGovernmentwerenegotiatedinChinookJargonatradelanguageconsistingofonlyabout300wordswhichwasinadequatetoconveythecomplexissuesoftreatymaking.iscombinedwithalackofculturalunderstandingonbothsidesmakesiteasytoseewhysomanytreatyrightsarestillbeingdisputedtothisday.Imagineanattorneyoftodaybeingabletonegotiateacontractthattransfersownershipanduserightsofthousandsofsquaremilesoflandfromonepartytoanotherwithonly300wordstodescribealltherelateddetailstermsandconditionsofsuchamassivetransaction.EspeciallygiventhefactthattheconceptoflandownershipintheEuro-Americansensehadneverbeenapartoftribalculture.FortSimcoeStateParkAcannonsitsasasilentreminderofthemilitarypresenceatFortSimcoeStatePark. 12ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comBattleeldsTreatiesOurancestorsdefendedourhomelandourchildrenandourwayoflife.eIndianwarsfromthe1850sandintothe1870swereadirectresponsetoattacksandencroachmentsresultingfromgovernmentpoliciestowardNativeAmericans.erearestillafewbattleeldsofnotethatyoucanvisitinWashingtonState.ebestwaytofullyappreciatethesesitesistodoyourhomework.Abattleeldcanlooklikeanyotherpastureormeadowuntilyouknowthestory.Discoverwhotheprimaryparticipantswereandthefactsthatledtotheconfrontation.Makeapointtogetinformationfromtribalbooksmuseumswebsitesandothertribalinformationsources.Sinceourhistoryisbasedonanoraltraditionitsnotalwayseasytogetthenativeperspectivebutyoullndthattheeortiswellworththerewards.FortSimcoeLocatedinsouthcentralWashingtononthepresent-dayYakamaReservationisa200-acrestatepark.OriginallythesitewasanIndiancampgroundandtraderoutethatin1856becameamilitaryinstallation.eparkissetnearnaturalspringsandtheCascadeMountainsprovidinghikersbirdwatchersandwildlifeseekersampleopportunitiestoexplorenature.AninterpretivecenterandmuseumprovidesinsighttothelifestylesoftheFirstPeoplesofthelandandthosewhoservedatthefort.OpentothepublicApr1toOct1WedSun.Toursareoered.Formoreinformationcall509-874-2372.FortSteilacoomParkIn1855abattleoccurredeastofpresentdayTacomabetweentheterritorialmilitiaandmembersoftheNisquallyTribe.DuringthatskirmishvolunteermilitiamanColonelAbramsBentonMoseswasshotandkilled.TerritorialGovernorIsaacStevenswronglyaccusedNisquallyChiefLeschiforMosesmurderandorderedhisarrestandexecution.Aone-milewalkingtrailencirclestranquilWaughopLakeandaU.S.militaryfortwhereLeschihadbeentakenaercaptureandhangedatthegallowsnearLakeSteilacoom.InunderbirdSquareamonumentstandsmarkingtheplacewhereChiefLeschiwashanged.OnDecember102004146yearsaertheexecutionChiefJusticeGerryAlexanderhelpedorganizeaHistoricalCourtofInquiryandJusticetoretryLeschiinabsentia.eCourtconcludedekillingwasalegitimateactofwarimmunefromprosecution.ConsequentlyLeschiwasdeclaredexoneratedofMosesmurder.Forinformationcall253-756-3928.FourLakesSitesVisitthebattleeldsamongtheFourLakesSilverGraniteMeadowWillowandontheplainbetweenthehillstothenortheastofSilverLake.esitewherethebattleendedisninemileswestofSpokaneonHwy2justwestoftheentrancetoFairchildAirforceBase.eFourLakesMonumentcanbeseenfromthehighway.HorseSlaughterCampDriveeastonI-90totheWashingtonIdahoborderandtaketheStateLineexit.AtthestopsigngoleunderthefreewayandthengowestfromtheretotheStatePatrolweighstationandthenwalkwestontheCentennialTrailtothemonumentwhichisjustwestofthe2milemarker.ItisaboutonemilewestoftheStatePatrolweighstation.WalkorrideyourbikewestontheCentennialTrail.Justwestofthetwo-milemarkerreststhesitewherehundredsofPalousehorseswereshottodeath.eareaoersbeautifulscenerykayakinghikingmountainbikingand4WDoroad.ForadditionalinformationcontacttheAppaloosaMuseumHeritageCenter208-882-5578ext.279.SteptoeMemorialIn1914a25tallmemorialwaserectedtocommemoratethelastdefeatoftheU.S.ArmybynorthwestNativeAmericans.erearepicnictablesatthemonumentsiteandagoodterritorialviewofthebattleeldlocatedinRosaliaWA.TondRosaliatravelsouthofSpokaneabout40milesonHwy195.FordetailscontacttheVisitorInformationCenterinRosaliaat509-523-5991.DIDYOUKNOWNativepeoplehaveservedatthefrontsvoluntarilyandmanyhavemadeheroicsacricestoprotectandpreservethefreedomsofthiscountryanditscitizens.Forsomejoiningthemilitaryhasbeenawayofshowingpatriotismtoprotecttheirculturalfreedoms.Forothersithasbeenanopportunitytoseetheworld.erearemorethan190000NativeAmericanVeteransmorethan50000foughtinVietnam90percentofthemasvolunteers.WhencomparedtootherethnicgroupsAmericanIndianshavethehighestrecordofmilitaryserviceper-capita.TribalpeoplegivegenerouslytotheRedCrossandtheArmyandNavyReliefsocieties.AmericanIndianshaveinvestedmorethan50millioninwarbonds. 13ArtPetroglyphsAncientArtandCultureOurrstnationshaveinhabitedthePacicNorthwestregionforthousandsofyears.erecordofthisheritageisfoundinarchaeologicalsitesmuseumsandinthepresentpracticeoftraditionalculturebymanytribalmembers.OneofthemostfascinatingrecordsofearlyNativeAmericanlifecanbefoundthroughanobservationofartifactsancientpetroglyphsimagescarvedintorocksandpictographsimagespaintedontostone.Sincemosttribalhistoryhasbeenhandeddownorallyfromgenerationtogenerationthispreciousrockartalongwithtotemsbasketandweavingpatternsrepresentssomeoftheonlywrittenandvisualdocumentationavailableofourancientcultures.OzetteVillageHokoRiverArtifactsIn1970tidalerosionuncoveredanancientwhalingvillageatOzettepartsofwhichhadbeencoveredbyamudslidehundredsofyearsago.esubsequentartifactsthatwerefoundhavenowclassiedOzetteasonethemostsignicantarchaeologicaldiscoveriesevermadeinNorthAmerica.eseartifactsarebetween300-500yearsold.LocationeOzettevillageislocatedotheWashingtoncoastoftheStraitofJuandeFuca.ItisaboutfourteenmilessouthofNeahBayonthePacicOceansideofthepeninsula.esiteisnowclosedandmarkedwithasmallsign.Anothersignicantsiteinthisregionhasyieldedawealthofprimitiveartifacts.reethousandyearsagoNativeAmericansonWashingtonsOlympicPeninsulaoccupiedakeyseasonalshingcamponabaroftheHokoRiverclosetothesouthshoreoftheStraitofJuandeFuca.Overthecenturiestheseocean-orientedpeoplesdiscardedcordagebasketrybentwoodshhookswoodworkingtoolsfaunalandoralremainsandotherculturalmaterialsintoabendoftheHokoRiver.WhereyoucanviewtheartifactsIn1979theMakahCulturalandResearchCenteropenedtothepublicinordertosharethegreatndsfromtheOzetteVillageandHokoRiversites.isnationallyrecognizedmuseumfeaturesfullscalereplicasofcedarlonghousesaswellaswhalingsealingandshingcanoes.Ondisplayareaboutonepercentofthe55000artifactsrecoveredfromOzette.FreeGuidedToursWednesdaythroughSunday.Formoreinformationcall360-645-2711.PetroglyphsatWeddingRock-LakeOzetteApproximatelythreehundredyearsagotheOzettepeoplecarvedpetroglyphsintoWeddingRockwithboneantlerandmetal.ereare44ancientpetroglyphsatthesite.LocationTakeoneoftwotrailstothebeachwhichisathree-milehikearoundLakeOzette.Muchofthetrailisaslipperyboardwalk.YoucanwalkalongthebeachandcheckoutthetidepoollifeonyourwaytoWeddingRocksheadland.Justmakesuretoleavethetidepoollifeandtherockartasyoufoundit.PleasehelptoprotecttherockartbyusingonlynaturallightandnotyourashwhentakingpicturesHorsethiefLakeStatePark-BingenebestlocationinWashingtontoexperiencerockartisHorsethiefLakeStatePark100pictographsinthisareawhichisjustdownstreamoftheinundatedCeliloFallsontheColumbia.eDallesDamoodedthistribalsitein1957whichuptothistimeprovidedthebiggestsingleaboriginalshinglocationontheColumbia.TribesfromallovertheNorthwestcameeachyeartocatchsalmonandtradehere.Mygreat-grandmothermarriedinthemid-1800satatimewhenmanyofourtraditionalcelebrationswerebeingoutlawedbytheU.S.government.iswasthelasttraditionalwedding.eceremonylastedthreedays.ebridecamebycanoeonthePacicOceanfromOzettetoCapeAlavathentoSooezandMakkawBaydressedinveilsofdentaliumshellwhichwasvaluedascurrencytotheCoastalTribes.Followingtheceremonythegroommygreatgrandfatherhadtosplitathickcedardoorwiththethrowofaharpoontoenterthemarriagehousebeforethemarriagecouldbeconsummated.DonnaWilkieMakahNationSheWhoWatchesTefamousNativeAmericanrockartknownasSheWhoWatchesislocatedintheColumbiaGorgeontheWashingtonsideoftherivereastofTeDalles.Itisacombinationoftwostylesapetroglyphcarvedintotherockandpictographartdrawnorpaintedontorock.photoSharonGrainger 14ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comArtPetroglyphseHorsethiefLakeareawasamajorvillagesiteandoverthecenturiesdozenofimageswerepaintedandchippedintothevolcanicbasaltthatlinesthatpartoftheColumbiaRiverGorge.RangersatHorsethiefLakeoerguidedtoursofextensiverockimageshighabovetheColumbiaRiver.LocationTakeSR14alongtheColumbiaRiver.eparkislocatedatmilepost85betweenBingenandtheGoldendaleHwy97cut-odirectlyacrosstheColumbiafromeDallesOregon.GinkgoPetriedForestStatePark-Vantageeparkconsistsofthreemajorareas.eHeritageAreahousestheparksInterpretiveCentertheNaturalAreahasahikingandinterpretivetrailandtheWanapumRecreationAreawhichhascampingandislocated7kilometers4.5milessouthofGinkgoonthewestsideoftheColumbiaRiver.JustbelowtheInterpretiveCenterisacollectionofNativeAmericanpetroglyphsmovedtothecenterfromanowsubmergedsitealongtheColumbia.Openyear-roundtheparkoersawidevarietyofrecreationalactivitiesincludingsightseeingpicnickinghikingshingboatingwater-skiingswimmingandcamping.LocationGinkgoPetriedForestStateParkandtheWanapumRecreationAreaVantageWA98950Phone509856-2700.GinkgoStateParkislocatednearthegeographiccenterofthestateinKittitasCountywhereInterstate90crossestheColumbiaRiveratVantage.LongLakePictographs-TumtumRedpictographslikelybyancestorsoftheSpokaneTribecanbeseenongraniteclisandaseparateboulderonawideterraceabovetheSpokaneRiver.eareaoersgreathikingandviews.LocationesiteisonthenorthsideoftheroadbetweenthetownsofTumtumandFordneartheintersectionofSR291andSR231.FollowthesignstoLongLakeDam.NoteIfyouseethedamyouhavepassedthepictographsbyafewmiles.eStateParkisrightaerthepictographsandbeforethedam.CautionTakethetrailtotheleofthelargerocks.Donotattempttoclimbthefaceunlessyouareanexperiencedrockclimber.edirectfaceoftherocksbecomesmoredangerousthehigherupyougo.MarmesRockShelter-PalouseFallsWithinashortdistanceofPalouseFallsStateParkistheMarmesRockShelterthesiteofanimportant1968archeologicaldig.GeologistsunearthedremainsoftheMarmesManestimatedtobe10000yearsoldandamongtheoldesthumanremainseverfoundintheWesternHemisphere.LocationAtPalouseFallsStateParksouthofWashtucnaonSR261thePalouseRiverroarsoverabasaltclihigherthanNiagaraFallsdropping198feetintoasteep-walledbasinonitswaytotheSnakeRiver.Ahikingtrailleadstoanoverlookabovethespectacularfalls.DownstreamistheMarmesRockShelter.GraniteCanyonRockArt-OmakIn1886amissionwasestablisheddirectlyinfrontofanancientcavethathidrockscarvedwithpetroglyphs.TodaytheoldmissionisusedasanIndianBoardingSchoolknownasthePascalShermanIndianSchool.LocationTakeHwy155eastofOmakWAapproximately50milesnorthofGrandCouleeDam.Visitorsshouldcallaheadforinformationandregisterattheschoolsadministrationoce509-826-2097.ClisidePaintedRocks-Yakimaeseancientpictographsaresaidtohavebeenpaintedona70-foothighcliofcolumnarbasaltwhenaprehistoriclakesubmergedthevalleyoor.elocalNativespaintedtheclisfromcanoesusingamixtureofshoilmineralsandotherorganicmaterialsthathassurvivedpublicandenvironmentalabuse.LocationesiteislocatedoHwy12towardNachesbetweenGleedandFruitvaleWA.Parkontheshoulderoftheroadandfollowthetrailtotheclisidetoviewthepictographswhichextend400-feetacrossthebasaltwall.RockArtEtiquetteRulesLaw1.Pictographsandpetroglyphsonpubliclandsareconsideredsacredhistoricalartifactsandtheirthedestructionoralterationviolatesfederallaw.2.Donottouchrockartsinceoilsfromngerscandamagepigmentsthatmaybethousandsofyearsold.3.Takingrubbingsofpetroglyphsmakingblockprintsofpictographsorusingchalktohighlightimageshasdamagedmanyrockartsites.Takeaphotographinsteadandonlyusenaturalavailablelightasashwilleventuallycausethesepricelessimagestofade.Leavenotraceofyourvisit.4.DefacingordamagingpetroglyphspictographscavesorcavernsisaClassIImisdemeanor.PalouseFallsLocatedinLyonsStateParkonHwy261insouthwestWashingtonPalouseFallswithaheightof198feetismostspectacularinthespringandearlysummer.Attheheartofarock-rimmedamphitheaterthePalouseRivertakesaprecipitousplungeintoadeepgreenpoolcreatingoneofthemostspectacularnaturalsightsinthestate. 15GalleriesMuseumsIndianArtIsItAuthenticIndianartistsputanenormousamountofpassionintotheircra.WhetheryourinterestisjewelrybeadworkbasketspaintingsorcarvingthecrasmanshipofauthenticIndianartisincomparabletocopycatreproductions.UndertheIndianArtsandCrasEnforcementActof2000FederallawrequiresthatartmarketedasIndianArtbecreatedbyanenrolledmemberofafederallyorstaterecognizedTribe.GalleriesfeaturingAuthenticNativeArtAncestralSpiritsGallery701WaterSt.PortTownsend360-385-0078www.ancestralspirits.comNorthwestCoastNativecarvingsprintsjewelrycras.Legends705FirstStreetLaConner360-466-5240LargecollectionofNWCoastprintscarvingsjewelryandbookcollectionNorthwestNativeExpressionsArtGallery270756Hwy.101ESequimInside7CedarsCasino360-681-6757and1033OldBlynHwy.Sequim360-681-4640AJamestownSKlallamtribalenterprisefeaturingalargeselectionofNativeIndianart.PacicTraditions637WaterStreetPortTownsend360-385-4770www.pacictraditions.comAneclecticcollectionfeaturinglocalandnationallyrecognizednativeartistsofdistinction.Worksavailablearecreatedbygenerationsoftraditionaswellascreativecontemporariesvisionsfornativearttoday.PaddlersSunLaPush360-374-9033GisofbasketrycarvingsprintsandjewelrymadebyeldersandstudentsofQuileuteTribe.eJereyMooseGallery13335thAvenueSuite511RainierSquareSeattle206-467-6951www.jereymoosegallery.comShowstheworkofSuquamishsculptorLarryAhvakana.eLegacy1003FirstAvenueSeattle206-624-6350www.thelegacyltd.comRenownedsourceofNorthwestIndianAlaskanEskimoartcontemporaryandhistoric.SummerSongGallery60019thAvenueEastSeattle206-329-1377Makahartincludingbasketryandserigraphs.PhotobySharonGrainger 16ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comGalleriesMuseumsCharlesFunkChinookIllustratorpainter360-748-8718Emailhulitincen.quik.comCharlesFunkhaspaintedinoilsandwatercolorsforthirtyyearsrecentlyillustratingabookfortheU.S.FishandWildlifeDepartmentontheCathlapotlearchaeologicaldig.Inadditiontohismuralshenowoersaseriesofcoastalwildlifeimagesofhisowndesignont-shirtsandsweatshirts.Jamesgrewupwithandwasinuencedbywell-knownartistsandfriendsRandyCapoemanandStanleyBlack.Aermovingin2002totheSkokomishreservationhebeganaone-on-oneapprenticeshipwithmastercarverPetePetersonSr.Hisworkincludestraditionalandcontemporarystylemasksandtotems.NorthwestT-shirtdesignsbyCharlesFunkMaskbyJamesDeLaCruzphotobyMaisieMacKinnon2004JamesDeLaCruzQuinaultCarver360-877-9659Emailgilannedelacruzyahoo.comPROFILEKwakwakawakamasksdancessongsandstoriescometolifeinourlivinghistoryprograms.VisittheLelooskaMuseumsextensivecollectionofIndianartifacts.Admissionfee.Callforreservationstoeveningdanceprograms.MakahCulturalandResearchCenterMakahReservationHwy112NeahBay3606452711www.makah.commuseum.htmismuseumiscenteredonthearcheologicaldigsoftheOzettevillageincludingperfectlypreserveditemsfromtheeverydaylifeoftheMakah.Includedareancientshingtoolsandnettingornamentalartworksandhouseholditems.OpenWedSun10a.m.-5p.m.Admissionfee.NorthwestMuseumofArtsCultureCheneyCowles2316W1stAveSpokane509-456-3931www.cheneycowles.orgelargestculturalinstitutionintheinlandnorthwestthismuseumhas35000itemsfromSpokaneCoeurdAleneKalispelColvilleNezPerceKootenaiFlatheadYakamaUmatillaandWarmSpringsReservationsaswellasartifactsfromaroundtheworld.OpenTuesSat11a.m.-5p.m.Wed.11a.m.-8p.m.Admissionfee.MuseumsCulturalHeritageCentersWith29federallyrecognizedTribesWashingtonisextremelyrichinIndianheritageandculture.emuseumsmentionedbelowprovideanexcellentwaytogetinformationanoverviewoftribalhistoryandachancetoseeauthenticnativeartandrareartifacts.BurkeMuseumofNaturalHistoryandCultureN.E.45thStreetand17thAve.Seattle206-543-5590www.washington.eduburkemuseumLocatedattheUniversityofWashingtontheBurkehasawidecollectionofNorthwestCoastartfromBritishColumbiatosouthwesternAlaska.Grouptoursavailablebyreservation.Admissionfee.Opendaily1a.m.-5p.m.ColvilleConfederatedTribesMuseum5026thStreetCouleeDam509-633-0751ismuseumfeaturesacollectionofbasketryshinggearandarchivalphotographs.OpendailyMonSat.Donationsareappreciated.DaybreakStarIndianCulturalCenterDiscoveryParkWestGovernmentWay36thAveSeattle206-285-4425www.unitedindians.comeCentercontainsapermanentcollectionofworkbyNativeartists.OpenMayJulMonSat10a.m.5p.mSunNoon-5p.m.Freeadmission.IlwacoHeritageMuseum115SELakeStIlwaco360-642-3446www.ilwacoheritagemuseum.orgOntheWashingtoncoastthismuseumhasexhibitsincludingan800-yearolddugoutcanoestonetoolsbasketrycedarhandworkandturn-of-the-centuryphotographs.LelooskaFoundationMuseum165MerwinVillageRoadAriel360-225-9522www.lelooska.orgMagnicentNorthwestCoastPhotobySharonGraingerNATIVEARTISTS 17GalleriesMuseumsMarieGriswoldChehalisBasketmaker360-456-3400MariesinspirationwashergrandmotherMelindaBennamasterbasketmaker.Iwanttheworldtoknowourbasketheritagelivesonbothintraditionalandcreativecontemporaryformshesays.Tematerialsforherwovenandcoiledbasketsincludesweetgrasscedarbarkbeargrasscattailsandraa.PhotobySharonGraingerPhotobySharonGraingerCoilwovenbasketsbyMarieGriswoldphotoMaisieMacKinnon2004PuyallupTribalMuseum2002East28thStreetTacoma253-573-7901OnthegroundsoftheCushmanIndianHospitalwhichwasformerlyusedasasanitariumforNativeAmericansstrickenwithtuberculosisthissmallmuseumhasalargecollectionofNativeBasketryandsellslocalNativeartwork.Monday-Friday9a.m.-5p.m.QuinaultCulturalCenterMuseum8075thAve.QuinaultPlazaSte.1Taholah360-276-8211ext.245www.quinaultnation.comMuseumdisplaysincludebasketscarvingstriballibraryandphotographicarchivesfromseveralcoastalTribes.ereisasmallgishopwithitemsforsale.Toursarewelcome.Openyear-round.Mon-Fri9a.m.-4p.m.NoAdmissionfee.SquaxinIslandMuseumLibraryResearchCenterLocated2mileseastofLittleCreekCasinooOldOlympicHighwayat150S.E.Kwuh-Deegs-AltxwShelton360-432-3839www.squaxinisland.orgExplorethecaptivatingstoryofthePeopleoftheWaterandtheirtimelessrelationshipwiththeinlandsea.KnowntotheTribeastheHomeofSacredBelongingsthemuseumhasexhibitsworkshopsspecialeventsandculturalperformances.OpenWedSat9a.m.-5p.m.Sun1a.m.-5p.m.Admissionfee.GroupToursMondayTuesdays.SteilacoomTribalCulturalCenter1515LayfayetteStreetSteilacoom253584-6308eSteilacoomTribalCulturalCenterisnestledalongtheshoresofPugetSoundinthehistorictownofSteilacoom.ItisaproudcommemorationoftheTribesancestorsandcontainsatribalocemuseumsnackbararchivesandcaf.emuseumscollectiondatesfromPre-Colombianeratothepresentandincludestraditionalclothingbasketsandtools.OpentothepublicTues-Sun10a.m.4p.m.SuquamishMuseum15838SandyHookRoad360-598-3311ext.422www.suquamish.nsn.usmuseumismuseumhousestwopermanentdisplaysePeopleandWayofLifeatDSuqWubandeEyesofChiefSeattle.Mapsareprovidedforselfguidedtours.LocatedaquartermilepasttheAgateBridge.OpendailyMaythroughSept10a.m.-5p.m.WinterhoursareFri.Sun11a.m.4p.m.Admissionfee.PROFILENATIVEARTISTSSkokomishTribalMuseumN.80TribalCenterRoadShelton360-426-4232MuseumfeaturesSkokomishartistsandcraspeople.Displaysincludecarvingsbentwoodboxesbasketsandpaintings.WashingtonStateHistoryMuseum1911PacicAvenueTacoma253-272-WSHSwww.wshs.orgwshmFeaturesamongmanyotherexhibitsatraditionalSouthernCoastSalishplankhouseaconversationwithabasketmakerandhergranddaughterandinteractiveexhibitsandwalk-throughdioramasdepictthenaturalsettinglifestyleandcultureoftherstinhabitants.Admissionfee.YakamaNationCulturalHeritageCenterHwy97Exit37Toppenish509-865-2800www.yakamamuseum.comLocatedontheancestralgroundsoftheYakamareservationfeaturingamuseumrestaurantlibrarytheatreandgishop.Donationtomuseumisaccepted. 18ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comIndianGamingCasinosAGamingTraditionForcenturiesgamblinghasbeenatraditionalformofentertainmentintertribalcompetitionandameansofwealthredistributionamongTribesthroughoutthecontinent.eearliestjournalsbyEuropeanexplorerstoNorthAmericadescribethatTribesroutinelyengagedinawidevarietyofgamesofchancesuchasstringanddicegamesandboneandstickguessinggames.Inthe19thandearly20thcenturythefederalgovernmentoutlawedmanytraditionalIndianpracticesandresourcesresultingintribalpoverty.Torevitalizeandpromotetribaleconomicdevelopmentin1988CongressenactedtheIndianGamingRegulatoryActIGRAasaformalguidelinetoaddressgamingdevelopmentforTribesandstates.Todaytribalgamingrevenuesallowustoprovideneededservicessuchashealthcareandhousingtoourmemberswhilecontributing1billionannuallytothestateseconomyanddecreasingtheunemploymentratefortribalmembersandnon-Indiansalike.Infactnon-Indiansresidinginsurroundingcommunitiesholdoverone-halfofthejobscreatedbytribalgaming.Jobcreationhealthcaresocialandeconomicgrowtheducationandcontributionstoournon-tribalcommunityneighborsiswhattribalgamingisallabout.isitineraryoerstwocasinodrivingtoursalongI-5southSeattleLoopandnorthSeattleLoop. 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21SeattleKitsapOlympicPeninsulaHowtousethisGuideeTravelGuidetoIndianCountryhasbeenorganizedintoveregionalsectionstohelpyouplanyourtravelitinerary.InwesternWashingtonyoullndTribesonthePacicCoastOlympicPeninsulaLowerPugetSoundfromSeattlesouthandUpperPugetSoundnorthofSeattle.IneasternWashingtonyoullencountertribalcommunitiesintheColumbiaRiverBasinandtheLowerColumbiaGorgeCentralBasin.Wewillindicatedrivingdistancestraveltimesandsuggestedrouteswheneverpossible.Imbeddedwithintheseregionaldescriptionsyouwillndseveralculturalpointsofinteresteventsoractivitiesthatyouwillwanttoworkintoyourplan.Whenpossiblewewillprovidearecommendedtimetoscheduleduringthesestopsinordertofullyenjoytheseopportunities.NOTEisisveryimportant.edirectionsdistancesandtimelinesindicatedinthisguideareintendedforgeneralplanninginformationonly.Pleaserefertolocalareamapsforspecicdrivingdirections.destintionKitsaOlmicPeninsulaBegininSeattle.TaketheBainbridgeIslandferryfromdowntowntoWinslowdriveHwy305totheAgatePassBridge15minutes.CrossthebridgetothePointMadisonReservationhometotheSuquamishTribe.ContinuenorththroughthetownofSuquamishtothePortGambleSKlallamReservation.ReturntoHwy104andgowestthroughthetownofPortGambletotheHoodCanaloatingbridgefollowHwy104toHwy101andtheJamestownSKlallamTribeatthesouthendofSequimBayBlyn40minutes.FollowHwy101tosignstotheLowerElwhaSKlallamTribe20minutes.YouwillndlodginginthecommunitiesofSequimorPortAngeles.Distance159mi256kmApproximateDrivingTime3hrAllowafulldaytovisitmuseumsgalleriesandcasinos.Plana4-hoursidetriptoTillicumVillageonBlakeIslandStateParkwhereyouwillenjoyatraditionalsalmonbakeandseenorthwestcoastaldances.DepartatPier55fromSeattlesdowntownwaterfront.AsidetriptoPortTownsendwilladdanadditional2-3hourstoyourday.etraditionoftribalgenerosityandthewillingnesstoshareourcultureissomethingthathasbeenhandeddownthroughthecountlessgenerationsandwillcontinuethroughourchildren.Comevisitusandtakegoodmemorieshomewithyouuntilyoucomeagain.DavisWashinesYakamaNation 22ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comSeattleKitsapOlympicPeninsulaSuquamishpeoplefromtheirvillagestothereservationbuthisworstfearswererealizedaerhisdeathin1866.InaneorttoforcetheSuquamishtogiveuptheirlandsandtheirtraditionsOldManHouseapproximately400yearsoldwasburneddownbytheU.S.military.TwentyyearslatertheArmyforcedtribalmemberstoleavetheirlandforassignedallotmentsupland.eU.S.governmentsoldtheremainingreservationlandtoePacicNorthwestLandCompanyforsummerhomes.SeetheOldManHousereplicaandtheoriginalreal-estateadvertisementattheSuquamishMuseum.HearboardingschoolstoriesaboutIndianchildrentakenfromtheirfamiliespunishedforspeakingtheirnativeLashootseedSuquamishTribeesovereignnationoftheSuquamishislocatednearthewaterfrontvillageofSuquamishonthePortMadisonReservation.CrosstheAgatePassBridgeontheKitsapPeninsulaandlooktotherighttowardaresidentialareaalongthebeachthesiteofChiefSealthshomeknowntodayasChiefSeattleandwhatwecallOldMansHouse.MadeofhandhewncedarplanksthiswasoneofthelargestlonghousesinthePacicNorthwest.Sealthspokeatthe1854Point-No-PointTreatysigning.Quotedtodayinmanylanguageshisspeechdescribedtherelationshipoftribalpeopletotheland.Sealthlivedtoseetheremovaloflanguageandforpracticingtraditions.ecostoferadicatingthe15000-yearSuquamishwayoflifewasbornebythechildrenofthisgeneration.Boardingschoolsutilizedstudentlaborandservedasinrmariesduringdiseaseoutbreakswherechildrendiedofdiseases.ClearwaterCasinoproceedshelpusbuy-backourreservationlandsfundwatershedandshrestorationprogramsandfundsyouthprogramsthatteachtraditionalculture.VisittheGroverCreekHatcheryonMillerBayRoadbetweenSuquamishandIndianola.SeeSealthsgravesiteinthetribalcemeterybehindSt.PetersCatholicChurchinSuquamishmarkedbytwosuspendedcanoes.www.suquamish.nsn.us 23SeattleKitsapOlympicPeninsulaPortGambleSKlallamTribeeSKlallamNationoncepeacefullyoccupiedalargeportionofwhatisnowtheOlympicPeninsulawheretheSKlallammeaningStrongPeopleenjoyedaprosperousexistence.WhiteexplorerstotheSKlallamregioninthelate1700sdescribedalandofplentythebeachesteemingwithshellshandriversabundantwithmanydierentspeciesofsh.WhenIsaacStevenscametothePacicNorthwestinthemid-1800shisfocuswastoestablishtreatieswithtribalnations.BythistimetheSKlallamweregreatlyweakenedbydiseasesbroughtbythesettlers.Inthisweakenedstateourancestorsagreedtocedeapproximately400000acresoftheOlympicPeninsulaandtheOlympicmountainstotheU.S.governmentunderthetermsofthe1855TreatyofPointNoPoint.Ourproudancestorsinsistedthattheirshinghuntingandgatheringpracticeswouldcontinueforeverbecausethesewerepriceless.etermsoftheTreatyofPointNoPointdirectedthatthemanybandsoftheSKlallamNationmovetotheSkokomishReservationatthesouthendofHoodCanal.VeryfewoftheSKlallampeopletookthisoerseriously.emajorityofSKlallampeoplesettledinsteadintothreevillageslocatedinPortAngelesSequimandPortGamble.AllthreecommunitieseventuallyreceivedfederalrecognitionasseparateindividualTribes.eSKlallamsthatsettledonPortGambleBayintheearly1800sweredislocatedfromtheirvillagesitewhenPopeandTalbotdecidedtobuildasawmilltherein1853.eTribeagreedtorelocatetoPointJuliaaertheywerepromisedassistanceinbuildinghomesandwerehiredatthemill.eSKlallammenbecamethebackboneofthemillsworkforcefornearly150yearsuntilitsclosurein1995.PointJuliaandthesurrounding1400acreseventuallybecamethePortGambleSKlallamReservation.Ourpeoplearetraditionallyshermenandtraveledlongdistancestothevariousriverstoharvestsalmon.Itbecamediculttomaintainthesepracticeswhenwhitesettlerswouldclaimprimepropertyandplacenotrespassingsignsontraditionalharvestingsites.ForthatreasontheshellshofHoodCanalbecameamoreimportanteconomicresourceforourpeoplewhothenmadeagreaterpartoftheirlivelihoodharvestingandsellingshellsh.TodaythePortGambleSKlallamTribeisenjoyingatimeofprosperityanditsrichcultureisbeingresurrectedinlanguageartandthesocialinteractionswiththeneighboringcanoecultureTribes.eTribeownsePointCasinolocatedonthenorthendoftheKitsapPeninsulaonthePortGambleSKlallamReservationjustminutesawayfrommajesticKingstonandlessthananhourawayfromdowntownSeattleandEdmonds.Withover400slotmachinesvarioustablegamesandawonderfulrestaurantePointCasinoistheplacetoenjoyexceptionalnorthwestcuisineandhavefunsevendaysaweek.ComeandvisittheGlidingEagleMarketPlaceanewfullserviceconveniencestorethatoersenormousproductvarietygasolineanddieselfueladelicatessenandadrive-thruespressooperation.360-297-2646www.pgst.nsn.usTribalLogoelogoofthePortGambleSKlallamTribedepictsawhaleastapleoftheircultureandeconomyforseveralcenturies.photoAudreyFraggaloschTotemgureetotemlocatednearthetribalheadquarterscontainsthisgureofamanwithacanoepaddletheprimarytraditionalmeansoftransportationusedbytheTribesofthecoast.photoAudreyFraggalosch 24ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comSeattleKitsapOlympicPeninsulaJamestownSKlallamTribeeSKlallampeoplelivingalongtheStraitofJuandeFucahaveoccupiedtheregionforthousandsofyears.AnunearthedcampsitenearSequimiscarbon-datedbyarcheologiststobe2500-8000-yearsold.ishuntingandgatheringcampwithapithousetheoldesteverfoundinwesternWashingtonwasuseduntilabout1870.Aerwhitecontactintheearly1800sgenocideandepidemicsdecimatedfamilies.In1874continuingtroublewithwhitesettlerspromptedthefewremainingfamiliestopooltheirmoneyandpurchaselandatthemouthofDungenessBayalongtheStraitofJuandeFuca.eTribenamedtheareaJamestowninhonoroftheirleaderJamesBalchwhoorganizedthelandpurchase.In1981theTribewasrecognizedashavingaboriginalandgovernmentalrightsbythefederalgovernment.TodaytheJamestownSKlallamtribalheadquartersareinBlynattheheadofSequimBaywhereournaturalresourcedepartmentadministersmorethanamilliondollarsinwatershedrestorationgrantstoreturnsalmontotheregion.AtBlynyouarewelcometovisitourtribalcenterwhereyoulllearnaboutcurrentprojectsandarewelcometovisitourNorthwestNativeExpressionsneartgallery.EvenifyouarentagamblerhavelunchordinnerinsideSevenCedarsCasino.Wespecializeinfreshseafood.ebuildingcommandingalargepresenceatBlynisbasedonimpressiveNorthwestCoastlonghousedesignwithsevengorgeouslycarvedcedartotempolesattheentrance.WereeasytondwatchforourdistinctivesignsandourhandsomeinformationkioskandviewpointatBlynoverlookingthebayonHighway101.ebeautifulwaterfrontJamestownSKlallamCommunityCenteristhesiteofmanyoftheTribeseventsandfamilygatherings. 25MakahTribeeMakahIndianReservationlocatedonthemostextremenorthwestcornerofthecontiguousUnitedStatesatCapeFlatteryisascenicjourneyfromHwy101alongSR112aNationalScenicBy-way.DrivethroughhillsmountainsandforestedlandscapeswhiletravelingalongtheStraitofJuandeFucawhereyoumaybeabletowatchwhalesseeeaglesandviewcountlessotherwildlifeforms.Seethousandsofcenturies-oldartifactsatournationallyrecognizedmuseumtheMakahCulturalResearchCenterwhichfeaturesfull-scalereplicasofcedarlonghousesandwhalingsealingandshingcanoes.SportshersandboaterswillenjoyoursurroundingwatersconsideredtobeamongthebestintheU.S.Salmonandbottomshaboundcharterboatsprivateshingandpleasurecradottheharborinthesummermonths.eMakahMarinasafelyharborsover200vessels.OlympicPeninsulaPacicCoastRECOMMENDEDSTOPSAncestralSpiritsGallery701WaterStreetPortTownsend360-385-0078www.ancestralspirits.comNorthwestCoastNativeWashington-Alaskacarvingsprintsandcras.Maskstotempolesdrumsbuttonblanketsbentwoodboxesjewelryetc.Arcticsculptureinstoneboneivoryandwood.Opendaily.KitsapPeninsulaVisitorConventionBureau32220RainierAveNEPortGamble800-416-5615www.visitkitsap.comBeautifulKitsapPeninsulaoersmilesofaccessibleshorelineworld-classgolfcoursesaneclecticcollectionofquaintandunhurriedcommunitiesandendlessrecreationalculturalandscenicwondersMikesBeachResortN38470Highway101Lilliwaup800-231-5324www.mikesbeachresort.comMikesBeachResortisagetawayforthewholefamily.Accommodationsincludetentsiteswaterfrontcabinsstudioapartmentsanddormitories.ereskayakingboatingscubadivinghikingandmore.whileyouretheredestinationOlympicPeninsulaPacicCoastFromPortAngelescontinuenorthonHwy101andfollowitwesttoLakeCrescentandOlympicNationalPark.WhenyoureachSappho40minturnnorthonHwy113toClallamBay.AtClallamBayturnleftonHwy11230mintoNeahBayCapeFlatteryandtheMakahIndianNation40min.RetraceyourwaytoHwy101andatSapphoturnrightandheadsouthtoHwy110tovisittheQuileuteTribeinLaPush.OvernightatQuileuteOceansideBeachResortCabinsanddontmissash-hashdinneratthelocalrestaurant.DrivingDistance135mi217kmApproximateDrivingTime2hrs.50minAllowafulldaytovisitCapeFlatteryandtheMakahMuseum.AsidetriptoOzetteLakesitewherethemuseumsartifactswereuncoveredwilltakeanadditional3-4hoursbutisworththetime.LowerElwhaKlallamTribeWearethedescendentsoftheoriginalinhabitantsoftheElwhaWatershed.OuruppervillagewaslocatedattheconuenceofIndianCreekandthemainstemoftheElwha.elowervillagewasatthemouthoftheriver.elandwaspurchasedtoestablishahydroelectricproject.In1910constructionbeganatrivermile4.5onthepresent-dayElwhaDam.eGlinesCanyonDamwasbuiltatrivermile13.Bothprojectsclosedaccessfortheanadromoussheriesstocksutilizingtheriver.RestorationoftheElwhassheriesstockscontinuestobeagoaloftheTribe.SeethemouthofthebeautifulElwhaorvisittheupperElwha.www.elwha.orgCapeFlatteryLighthouseLocatedonTatooshIslandinCapeFlatteryalighthousehasstoodguardtoprotectandguideshipssince1857.Mostoftheoriginalbuildingsweredemolishedin1966andwerereplacedorrenovatedin1999.PhotobyEricLong 26ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comCapeFlatteryLandoftheMakahdriveitRouteCapeLoopRdCapeFlatteryRdSooesBeachRdDistance36miles57.9kilDriveTime55minexperienceitMakahCulturalResourceCenterWitnessthehistoryoftheMakahandseeartifactsofa3000-year-oldIndianshingvillageinthis10000-square-footmuseum.360-645-2711GalleryExhibit-70apprx.2hrs.NeahBayHomeoftheMakahNationforthousandsofyearsthisextensivecoastlineisapopulardestinationwithsandybeachesandpicturesqueviewsofVancouverIsland.NeahBayMarinaOneoftheoldestshingspotsthatcontinuestobeusedtodaybytheregionsrstpeople.MakahNationalFishHatcheryTourthehatcheryinOctoberandNovemberwhentheChinooksalmonreturntospawn.Hours730amto400pmForTours360645-2521CapeFlatteryTrailForthousandsofyearstheMakahpeoplemonitoredtheweatherfromthetipoftheOlympicPeninsula.erearepicnictablesand4observationdecksincludingviewsoftheOlympicCoastNationalMarineSanctuaryandtheTatooshIslandlighthouse.ModerateHike-mileTatooshIslandLighthouseLocatedattheentranceoftheStraitofJuandeFucaTatooshIslandisanancientviewingareafororcagraywhalesandsealions.OlympicCoastNationalMarineSanctuaryeOlympicCoastMarineSanctuarycoversmorethan3300squaremilesencompassessomeofthelastwildernessbeachesinthecountryandprovideshabitatforrareandspectacularmarinemammalsandshorebirds.ShiShiBeachShiShiisa3.3milehikefromNeahBayextendingsouthtoPointofArcheswithviewsofseastacksrisingfromtheocean.Parkingisavailablenearthetrailhead.NoteARecreationPermitisneededonenteringthereservationandcanbepurchasedfor7percarattheMakahMarinaWashburnsGeneralStoreMakahTribalCenterMakahMuseumNeahBayCharterTackleMakahFuelCo.andtheMakahSmokeshop.Permitsarevalidforthedurationoftheyearpurchased.OlympicPeninsulaPacicCoastForabreathtakingviewofTatooshIslandandtheStraitofJuandeFucacoastlinemakeashort12-miletrektoCapeFlattery.eOlympicCoastNationalMarineSanctuaryandtheFlatteryRocksNationalWildlifeRefugeharboradiversecollectionofanimalsespeciallybirdsofwhichover239speciesarefound.HiketoShiShibeachwhichconnectstheMakahReservationtotheOlympicNationalForest.JoinusforourannualMakahDayscelebrationheldAugust22nd-24thwhichsigniesourU.S.Citizenshipandisanarmationofourtraditionalculture.360-645-2711www.makah.comlocaltoursEthnobotanicalGarden351-hr.Demonstrationsstorytellingcarvingbasketry351-hr.LocalBeaches40andupCapeFlatteryTrailaprx.1.5-2hrs75LocalVillageSites80andupOzetteArchaeologicalSitefull-daytour125Reservations360-645-2711PhotoJohnMarshall 27QuileuteTribeehomeoftheQuileutepeopleisaplaceofspellbindingbeautysurroundedbyOlympicNationalParkandborderedbytheexpansivePacicOcean.Ourtraditionaltribalteachingstellofourexistenceinthisregionforthousandsofyears.BeforethearrivaloftheWhiteDriing-Housepeopleho-qwatsourPeopleandthespiritsofourancestorslivedandhuntedonWashingtonsCoast.Forcenturiesweourishedintheterritorywhichoriginallystretchedfromtheisle-strewnPaciccoastlandstothefrostyglaciersofMt.Olympus.TodayourPeopleneedonlylitheireyestoseetheburialplaceofourchiefsatopJamesIslandorA-Ka-LatmeaningTopoftheRock.OurcurrentvillageofLaPushontheone-square-mileQuileuteReservationliesatthemouthoftheQuillayuteRiverandfacestoweringseastackrocksabundantwildlifeandcrashingwaves.Earlyinthemorningandagainatdusktribalshingboatsandcanoescanbeseentraversingthroughthewatersearchingforthedayscatch.OurPeoplefeelathomehereandwehopevisitorswilltoo.LaPushisasanctuaryforvisitorswhooensaytheyfeelaspiritualcalmnesssurroundingthearea.ItsnowonderforrightonthemysticalbeachsitstheQuileuteOceansideResortandRVPark.Guestshereenjoytherelaxedeasy-goingatmosphere.AccommodationsrangefromcampingandRVsitestoluxurysuitescompletewithpicturewindowsoverlookingthePacicOceangasreplacesanddeepJacuzzitubs.AdjacenttotheRVParkistheQuileuteLonesomeCreekStoreoeringRVParkguestsrestroomsandshowersaswellasgroceriesandgas.VisitorscantforgettovisitQuileuteRiversEdgeRestaurant.RiversEdgefeaturesthefreshestseafoodavailableusuallyjustotheboatthedayyouorderitandafullbreakfastlunchanddinnermenu.efamily-friendlyrestaurantoverlookstheQuillayuteRiverasitmeetstheseaoeringdinersafront-rowseattowatchmarinelifefeedandplayatthemouthoftheriverwhilebirdsswoopoverhead.FollowHighway101asitloopsaroundtheOlympicPeninsulatoHighway110.OurvillageofLaPushliesattheendof110.Comeseeus1-800-487-1267QuileuteResortor360-374-6163tribalactivities.www.quileuteoceanside.comOlympicPeninsulaPacicCoastBelowSecondBeachneartheVillageofLaPushisanexceptionalstretchofwildernesscoastlineonOlympicNationalPark.ebroadsandybeachandpicturesqueseastacksrelicsofancientrockyheadlandsmakeitaperfectplacetoobservethegrandeuroftheprimalforcesofnature.PhotoMattBrownBottomeQuileuteTribehasbuiltbeautifulbeachfrontaccommodationsappropriatelycalledOceansideResort. 28ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comOlympicPeninsulaPacicCoastForksChamberofCommerce1411SForksAveForks800-443-6757360-374-2531www.forkswa.comWithnearly60milesofwildernesscoastlineworld-classriverstemperaterainforestsandagreatvarietyofvisiblewildlifeForksontheOlympicPeninsulaisanidealyear-rounddestination.NorthOlympicPeninsulaVisitorsConventionBureau800-942-4042www.olympicpeninsula.orgWashingtonsOlympicPeninsulaFreemapslodgingtravelinformationExperienceNativeAmericanculturevisitquaintcoastalcommunitiestrekthelushtemperaterainforestviewsnowcappedpeaksstrolllavendereldsenjoyaworld-classgolfcoursecruiseaVictorianstyleseaport.GetallthedetailsyouneedforagreatvisitwhileyourethereHohTribeOurpeopleliveatthemouthoftheHohRiversurroundedbythespectacularlybeautifulOlympicNationalForest.Ourvillagewasaccessibleonlyonfootorbycanoeuntilthemid-1950swhenaloggingroadwasconstructedlinkingvillagerstoHighway101.Elderscontinuedtohuntsealsbycanoeuntilrecentyearsandinthelate1980syoungertribalmembersbroughttheiroldestcanoetojointheothercanoeTribesforannualjourneysandcelebrationsofNorthwestCoastculture.Visitourtribalcenterwheretribalartistsselltheirwork.360-374-6501QuileuteOceansideResort330OceanDriveLaPush800-487-1267360-374-5267www.quileuteoceanside.comComeaway.AuniqueexperienceawaitsyouatQuileuteOceansideResort.isoceanfrontresortfeaturesreplaceunitsrestaurantloungespasuitesmeetingandretreatspacekitchenetteunitsandmuchmore.QuileuteRiversEdgeRestaurant41MainStreetLaPush360-374-5777Oeringfreshseafoodheartysteaksandfamily-stylediningallwhileadmiringthebeautyofthePacicOceanrightoutsidethewindowehalibutwasdeliciousatthetidyrestaurantandtheservicewasgood.Andthebestpartwastheydidntevenchargeacoverforthebirdentertainment.JeLarsenSeattleP-IRECOMMENDEDSTOPSdestinationLaPushtoQuinaultBeachResortReturntoHwy101fromLaPushandturnsouthonHwy101pasttheHohReservationtoQueetsthenfollowHwy101southalongtheeasternboundaryoftheQuinaultIndianNationpastLakeQuinault.TakearightaftergoingthroughNeiltonwatchforsignstoMoclips30minutes.AtMoclipstravelnorthonHwy109totheQuinaultIndianNationheadquartersatTaholah10minutes.ReturnonHwy109southtoQuinaultBeachResortnearOceanShores50minutes.DrivingDistance120mi193kmDrivingTime2hrs.30min.AllowafulldayifyouplantotakeastrollalongoneofthespectacularoceanbeachesinLaPushorahikeinthebeautifulHohRainforest.hikeitHohRainforestOneofthecountrysuntouchedrainforestswheresometreesdatebacktoover1000years.PopularrelativelyeasyhikesincludeSpruceNatureTrailOneofthetwotrailsthatstartattheHohVisitorCenteritoffersgreatviewsoftherainforestvegetation.TotalDistance1.3milesroundtripTimeRequiredupto1.5hoursHallofMossesTrailloopsthroughtheHohRainforestwhere300year-oldcedartreesstillstand.TotalDistance0.8milesroundtripTimeRequiredupto60minutesPacicCoastNorthtoSouthSeastacksdotthecoastalwatersonorthwestWashingtonsPacicshores.PhotoJohnMarshall 29NorthPacicCoastQuinaultIndianNationWeareamongthesmallnumberofAmericanswhocanwalkthesamebeachespaddlethesamewatersandhuntthesamelandsourancestorsdidcenturiesago.eQuinaultReservationcreatedbytheQuinaultRiverTreatyin1873consistsoftheQuinaultTribeanddescendantsofsixothercoastalTribestheHohQuileuteQueetsChehalisChinookandtheCowlitz.Ourancestorslivedonamajorphysicalandculturaldividingline.Beachestothesoutharewideandsandywhiletothenorththeyareruggedandcli-lined.Wesharedintheculturesofthepeopletothesouthaswellasthosetothenorth.LivinginfamilygroupsinlonghousesupanddowntheclearQuinaultRiverallourneedsweremetbythelandandtradewithneighboringTribes.VisitorsarewelcomeatTaholaacontemporarytownonalong-occupiedvillagesiteatthemouthoftheQuinaultriverwherelonghousesoncefacedtheocean.Taholais30mileswestofHighway101.Onthewayhereyoucanobserveourreplantedexperimentalforestandstopatourhatcherytolearnaboutsalmonandtoseehistoricphotographs.YoucanalsolearnaboutourhistoryatoursmallculturalmuseumatTahola.AtQuinaultPrideSeafoodourshprocessingplantoverlookingtheriveratTaholayoucanpurchasefreshseafooddelivereddailybyourshermenorfast-frozencannedorsmokedseafood.Ouralderwood-smokedsalmonissoldthroughouttheNorthwestlookforourdistinctiveredandwhitepackages.OurgipackagesofsmokedrazorclamssturgeonalbacoretunaandTeseQuinaultdancersarepreparingtodoawelcomingpaddledanceonthebeachforagroupthatwasvisitingfromChina.PhotoLarryWorkmanQIN 30ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comNorthPacicCoastCometothebeachanddiscoverWashingtonsonlyfirst-classcoastalresortandcasino.Seeouroceanfrontlodgewithitsfinediningintimatespaandpoolplusexcitingcasinogames.Playslotsblackjackrouletteorpokerforbig-leagueaction.TastetheNorthwestsQuinaultPrideSeafoodourtriballyownedseafoodcompany.Weofferall-naturalseafoodfrompristinewaterswildkingandcohosalmonsteelheadline-caughtsablefishhalibutrockfishDungenesscrabandrazorclams.StayPlayDineTheQuinaultIndianNationpresentstheverybest.Reservations1-888-461-2214www.quinaultbchresort.comSales1-800-821-8650www.quinaultprideseafood.comQuinaultPrideSeafoodsalmoncanbeorderedatquinaultpride.comorbycalling360-276-4431.In2000weproudlyopenedour159-roomQuinaultBeachResortrightonthebeachnearOceanShores.Locatedon200acresofwetlandsanddunesourbeautifully-appointedroomsoverlookthePacicocean.Allroomshave9-footceilingsgasreplacesandlargescreentelevisionsourdayspaoersmassagewrapsaroma-therapyandwehaveafullsizedindoorpool.Inourrestaurantandloungeisaneselectionofmicrobrewswinesandnedining.Sixmilesofatsandybeachanearbygolfcourseandouradjacentcasinooervisitorsawidevarietyofentertainment.Takealookatourresortonlineatquinaultbchresort.comorseeourhistoryandlinksatquinaultindiannation.com.WewelcomeyoutotheQuinaultIndianNationGraysHarborTourism800-621-9625www.tourismgraysharbor.comNestledbetweenthemountainsandtheseaGraysHarborinvitesyoutoexperienceavacationasdiverseastheterrain.Listentothesurfpoundthejaggedshoreline.Hikeintotheancienttimbersoftherainforest.Experienceyesteryearinacharmingshingvillage.NomatterwhatyouseekGraysHarboralwaysguaranteesanUNFORGETTABLEexperience.whileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPSesoundofasmallboatmotorbreaksthesilenceastwoQuinaultshermenreturntoTaholahatsunset.PhotoLarryWorkmanQIN 31SouthPacicCoastBeginningfromOceanShorestakeHwy109easttoAberdeenandaroundGraysHarborbytakingHwy105westtowardsWestport.FollowHwy105southtoTokelandShoalwaterBayTribe1hr15minutes.ContinueonHwy105untilitjoinsHwy101andtravelsouthpastWillapaBaytoIlawacoandtheChinookTribeheadquarters1hr30min..GoeastuntilyouconnectwithHwy4followitalongthelowerColumbiaRivertoLongview.AtLongviewKelsoCowlitzTribeheadquartersfollowsignstoI-5onceatradepassagewaybetweentheTribesoftheColumbiaRiverandSouthernPugetSoundtoCastleRockthenheadeaston504onHwy4toMountSt.HelensNationalVolcanicMonument.1hr.TheSilverLakeandColdwaterRidgevisitorcentersareopenyearround.Allofthemerchantsarealsoopenyear-roundforyourconvenience.TheJohnstonRidgeObservatoryandForestLearningCenterareopenMaythroughOctober.DateswithJohnstonRidgearevariabledependinguponsnowconditions.AccommodationsareavailableinChehalisCentraliaortheLongviewKelsoarea.CampgroundsarelocatedoutsideMountSt.HelensPark.DrivingDistance200mi321kmApproximateDrivingTime4hrs.40min.Allow3-4hoursifyouplantovisittheMountSt.Helensinterpretivecenters.destinationSouthPacicCoastMountSt.HelensShoalwaterBayTribeOurreservationiswhereWillapaBaymeetsthePaciconthesouthwestcoast.DrivewestfromRaymondtoWestportonSR105oHighway101enjoyingbreathtakingviews.isrichshorelineforestsandbenevolentweathersustainedtheShoalwaterBaypeopleforthousandsofyears.OurancestorseWelcomerswereknownfortheirfriendlyhospitalityacontinuedtraditionthatguestsexperiencewhenvisitingourcasino.Weareproudofourprogressandofournaturalsettingrecognizedforitsbeautymoderateclimateshingandwildlifeantiquingandmore.Comevisitthisuniqueregionandattendourannualpowwowheldinournewgymnasium.CowlitzTribeOuraboriginalvillageswerealongtheCowlitzandLewisRiverdrainagesextendinguptothecrestoftheCascadeMountainsnearMountSaintHelensarecordedsubjectofourlegends.iswasanimportantpassagewayforIndiansandlaterHudsonBayCompanytradersandAmericansettlers.TodayI-5parallelsthisroute.Ourancestorslistenedwithinteresttotreatycouncilsinthe1850sbutdidnotfeeltheproposalssuitabletotheirneeds.Weenduredover140-yearstateoflimbobeforethefederalgovernmentacknowledgedourexistence.WearelocatedinLongview.360-577-8140www.Cowlitz.orgKingOscarCentralia1049EckersonRdCentralia888-254-5464360-736-1661www.koscar.netAccommodationstforakingwithoutpayingakingsransom.eKingOscarMotel-Centraliafeaturesmeetingfacilitiescomplimentarybreakfastindoorpoollocalshuttleandsomuchmore.ShoalwaterBayCasino4112StateRoute105Tokeland888-332-2048360-267-2048www.shoalwaterbaycasino.comPlaybytheBaySlotsBlackjackSuperPayoutsCashDrawingsRocketBingoSeniorsDayLadiesDayGreatPartiesDeliciousDeliEntertainmentExcitingSpecialEvents.OpenDailyforyourGamingPleasureswhileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPSCuriousonlookersHorseswereanimportantmeansoftransportationfortheCowlitzTribeinsouthwesternWashington.Todaytribalmembersstillbreedandtrainridingstock. 32ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.com 33 34ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comLowerPugetSoundeSquaxinIslandTribeNestledbetweentheruggedmountainpeaksoftheOlympicPeninsulaandthesnow-cappedvolcanoesoftheCascademountainswithintheheartofthemarinewaterwaysofSouthPugetSoundliesapearlofgreatbeautyasmalluninhabitedislandknownasSquaxin.Undauntedbytheebboftimethepulseoftheislandremainsrhythmicandprimal.istinyislandofseafogandrainsalmonandcedariscenteredneartheentrancestotheseveninletsofsouthernPugetSoundwhichsurrounditlikethecrosspolesofasacredhoop.HistoryForthousandsofyearsthewaterwaysweretheonlyhighwaysandourpeopletraveledextensivelyalongthemasfarnorthasVancouverIslandandsouthalongthePacicCoast.isiswheretheTribeslifebloodbeginsandows.Songssailedoutastribalancestorspaddledtheirmagnicentcedarcanoesontheirwaytogathertradeorattendafamilypotlatch.BecauseoftheirstrongculturalconnectionwiththewaterSquaxinIslandtribalmembersarealsoknownasePeopleoftheWater.destinationSo.PacicCoasttoLowerPugetSoundTakeI-5northtoBucoda.AtBucodafollowsignstoRochestertotheChehalisTribesheadquarters.ReturntoI-5northtoOlympiaandturnwestonHwy8totheintersectionwithHwy10110minutes.FollowHwy101north15minutestotheSquaxinIslandandSkokomishTribes.RetraceyourwaybacktoHwy8andreturneasttoI-5.TakeI-5easttoTacomastoppingattheNisquallyDelta15minutesfromOlympia.TheNisquallyTribesheadquartersareatYelm.FollowI-5northwatchforsignstotheSteilacoomtribalheadquartersoverlookingthewaterfront.RetraceyourwaytoI-5andfollowsignstoTacomaheadquartersforthePuyallupTribe.JustafewmilestothenortheastonHwy18nearAuburnisMuckleshoottriballandwiththeircasinoandnewamphitheatre.DrivingDistance210mi338kmApproximateDrivingTime4hrs.30minPlanonafulldaytovisittheSquaxinIslandCulturalHeritageCenterandtomaketimetovisitthetribalcasinosandrestaurants.ChehalisPriortoearlyEuropeancontacttheupperandlowerChehalislivedinover60villagesfromGraysHarborattheriversmouthtothepresentdaytownsofSatsopElmaGrandMoundandChehalis.TodaywearededicatedtopreservingsalmonrunsintheChehaliswatershedandoperateshhatcheriesthatproduce50000Cohongerlingsand50000fallChinooksalmonannually.WealsoownandoperatetheLuckyEagleCasinowhichhelpsfundtribalcommunityschoolsmedicalcentersandprogramsfortheelderly.WewelcomevisitorstoattendtheannualChehalisTribalDayscelebration.360-273-2000www.chehalistribes.orgAboverightisaerialviewshowsthehomeoftheSquaxinIslandTribelocatedatthesouthernendofPugetSoundwithMountRainierrisingmajesticallyinthebackground. 35OnChristmasDay1854theTreatyofMedicineCreektherstinWashingtonTerritorywasnegotiatedandsignedthefollowingday.Asaresultofpoorcommunicationandworseculturalunderstandingthousandsofsquaremilesoflandwehadcalledhomeforcenturieswerecededbyourpeople.Onlythisonesmallislandwasretainedasthemainareaforallofthepeopletoreside.erearenoyear-roundresidentsonSquaxinIslandtodayyetitislookeduponbytribalmembersasthebondthatunitespastpresentandfuturegenerations.eislandisonlyaccessiblebyboatandonlytribalmembersareallowedonlandbutvisitorsarefreetojourneyaroundthebeautifulislandbyboat.MuseumLibraryandResearchCenterExplorethecaptivatingstoryofthePeopleoftheWaterandtheirtimelessrelationshipwiththeinlandseaatthenewSquaxinIslandMuseumLibraryandResearchCenter.Hereyoumaystrollthroughtheawe-inspiringHalloftheSevenInletsvisitwithnativeartistsandviewanextremelyrarecedarbarkgillnetandotherphenomenalculturalitemsfoundatanancientEldInletvillagesite.DuringthesummermonthstheTribescanoecarvingshedisopentovisitors.LocatedapproximatelytwomileseastofLittleCreekCasinoonOldOlympicHighwaytheMuseumisopenWedSat9a.m.5p.m.andSunday100p.m.500p.m.Forinformationonspecialeventsworkshopsnewexhibitsandculturalperformancescall360-432-3839orvisitwww.squaxinisland.org.GamingIn1862W.B.GosnelltheIndianagentstationedatSquaxinIslandcomplainedeywillnotquitgamblingfortheurgetowinandgainrichesbygamesofchancewaseverpresentamongSquaxinIslandtribalpeople.Bonegamecelebrationswouldlastallthroughthenightfordaysatatime.egameswereseriousbusinessandmenenteredintothemwithwillfuldeterminationtowin.Wholegroupsparticipatedandspectatorsplacedbetsonthewinners.Itwasalsoafunwaytospendtimetogetherandshareeachotherscompany.Gamingasweknowittodayisdierentthanitwasin1862.eeconomicrebirthofoneoftheoldestsocietiesinthenorthwestisaproductofthemarriagebetweenmoderntechnologyandancienttradition.TodayvisitorstoLittleCreekCasinoenjoyafullarrayofmodernamenities.LocatedattheintersectionofHighways101108betweenOlympiaandSheltonthe47000square-footgamingfacilityoersarelaxedatmospherewithnorthwesternairandnaturalelegance.InDecembertheTribecelebratedtheopeningofanewhotelcompletewithapproximately100roomsaswimmingpooltnesscenterandconferencefacilitiestoaccommodateasmanyas500peopleinmultiplebreakoutrooms.KamilcheTransportationHubAervisitingthemuseumandLittleCreekCasinobesuretostopbytheKamilcheForanyoneinterestedinnativeheritageandculturetheSquaxinIslandMuseumLibraryandResearchCenterisamustseeduringyourvisittoShelton.Visitwww.squaxinisland.orgformoreinformation.LittleCreekHotelCasinoAnewhotelrecentlyopenedtoravereviewsnexttotheLittleCreekCasino.Enjoyluxuriousaccommodationsandnediningnextdoortothecasinowhichfeaturesslotstablegamespokerandregularlyscheduledliveentertainment.LowerPugetSound LowerPugetSound36ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comTransportationHublocatedbehindtheKamilcheTradingPostattheHighway101108intersection.Hereyoucanviewa56totempolewhichincorporatesthefamilycrestsofthesevenbandsoftheSquaxinIslandTribe.LargekiosksexploreSquaxinIslandtribalhistory.eKamilcheVisitorCenterprovidesinformationonlodgingandlocalactivitiesaswellasrestroomfacilities.JustafewyardstothenortharetheLittleCreekobservationdeckandkioskwhereyoulearnaboutthesalmonlifecycle.Inthefallthecreekteemswithsalmonontheirwayupstreamtospawn.ePurestOystersDelicaciesoeredfromtheheartoftheearththeseasuchasclamsoystersandsalmonhavealwaysbeenhighlyrespectedbySquaxinIslandpeople.eaquaticcreaturesthatsustainandgivelifeoermuchmorethanmerephysicalnourishmenttheyprovidespiritualsustenanceaswell.eTribehasbeenactivelyinvolvedinoysteroperationsforthousandsofyears.SkokomisheSkokomishReservationisonthedeltaoftheSkokomishRiverwhereitemptiesintotheGreatBendoftheHoodCanalontheOlympicPeninsula.eSkokomishorTwanareferstothelargestTwanagrouptheSkokomishReservationandthepeoplewhomovedthereaerthePoint-No-PointTreaty.eaboriginaldomainoftheSkokomishBigRiverPeopleistheHoodCanaljustnorthoftheSahewamishvillageknowntodayasShelton.VisittheLuckyDogCasinoonHwy101.SeeculturalexhibitsoftraditionalTwanabasketsatourtribalCenteronReservationRoad.www.skokomish.orgNisquallyTribeePugetSoundIndianWarof1856beganwhentheNisquallydefendedtherighttostayinvillagesintheNisquallyRiverBasinhometotheSqully-abschpeopleforthousandsofyears.NisquallyleaderLeschirefusedtouprootandrodehorsebackovertheCascadeMountainstowarnotherTribes.Leschiwashangedbythefederalgovernmentforhisleadership.eTribewassenttoareservationnearpresent-dayYelm.FordecadeswevefoughtforIndianshingrightsguaranteedbyTreaties.WeoperateashhatcheryinClearCreekandanotheronKalamaCreek.VisittheRedWindCasinolocatedinOlympia.360-412-5000www.redwindcasino.neteSquaxinIslandpeoplehavealongtraditionofpreparingthefoodprovidedforthemfromthesea.Shownhereisatraditionalmethodforsmokingclams.PetePetersonSr.SkokomishCarverbentwoodboxesandmasks360-877-9158Emailpetersonhctc.com.PetePetersonSr.hasbeenaCoastSalishartistforoverthreedecades.Hecarvescedarmaplealderandyewwood.IbelieveasaSkokomishNativethatIhaveaconnectiontomyancestorswhohavegonebeforemewritesMr.Peterson.Icarvetohonorthemandthegenerationsofthefuture.HisstudioisontheSkokomishReservationandisopentovisitorsbyappointment.EagleMeetsOwlbyPetePetersonSr.photoPetePetersonSr.2004PROFILENATIVEARTISTSHarstineOysterCompanyownedandoperatedbytheTribecurrentlygrowsoysterson41acresoftidelandsonpristineSquaxinIsland.BecausetheislandisuninhabitedthewaterssurroundingitarethepuristinPugetSound.eTribesenvironmentally-friendlyproductsoldunderthenamePalalaBayPacicswasrecognizedasthePacicCoastShellshGrowersAssociations2002MostBeautifulOyster.HarstineOysterCompanyproductsareavailableforretailpurchaseattheKamilcheTradingPostorRedApplegroceryinShelton.Visitwww.squaxinisland.orgorcall360-426-9781. 37LowerPugetSoundeMuckleshootIndianTribeeMuckleshootIndianTribeiscomprisedofthedescendantsoftheareasoriginalCoastSalishpeoples.eTribehaslivedinthisareaforthousandsofyearspossiblysincethelastglaciersreceded.eirancestralhomelandnowknownastheMuckleshootUsualAccustomedAreaconsistsofavastareastretchingalongtheeasternandsouthernreachesofPugetSoundandthewesternslopeoftheCascadeRange.eMuckleshootReservationislocatedsouthandeastoftheCityofSeattleonarisingplateaubetweentheWhiteandGreenRivers.PeopleoftheSalmonDuringthemillenniathatprecededtheirdisplacementbyAmericansettlersandindustrialinterestsTribeslivingintheNorthwestCoastalRegionwereamongthemostprosperousonthecontinent.AtthebaseoftheirprosperitywastheSalmonwhichthenasnowthepeopleregardedwithgreatreverence.Seasonaerseasontheriversandstreamswereliterallylledwithspawningsalmon.eknowledgeofhowtosmokeandpreservethemforyear-roundusedidmuchtofreethepeopleformtheendlesspursuitoffood.InfactsurplusquantitiesofsmokedsalmonaswellasothercommoditiesweretradedfarandwideinanextensivenetworkofcommercespanningtheentirePacicNorthwestandextendingacrosstheCascadeMountainsandfarintothedrycountrybeyond.FirstSalmonCeremonyEachyeartherstsalmontoreturnfromthesaltwaterseatothefreshwaterstreamsofitsoriginaSpringChinookwasceremoniallycapturedandbroughttothevillageasanhonoredguest.Itseshwasmeticulouslyremovedfromitsbonesandceremoniouslysharedbyallmembersofthecommunity.LatertheskeletonofthesalmonwouldbereturnedtotheriverwithequalceremonyandplacedinthewaterfacingthesamedirectioninhopesthatitwouldtellitsbrotherandsistersalmonofthenehospitalityitreceivedfromtheMuckleshootpeople.isFirstSalmonCeremonyremainsanintegralpartofMuckleshootculturetoday.eMuckleshootpeopletheirancestorswerealsowellknownfortheirhuntingprowessandareintimatelyfamiliarwiththemountains.TourismdevelopmentiskeyTodaysMuckleshootIndianTribeisoneofWashingtonStateslargerTribeswithanon-ornear-Reservationpopulationofabout3300.OvertheyearsincommonwithotherNorthwesternTribestheMuckleshootshavebeenactiveinassertingtheirrightsanddefendingtheirtraditionalfreedoms.Self-governancehasbeenthecornerstoneoftheseeortsandasafederallyrecognizedtribalgovernmenttheMuckleshootTribalCouncilhasactivelysoughtoutopportunitiestoimprovethesocialandeconomicwellbeingoftheTribe.TopofpageMissMuckleshoot2004PrincessJoleneLozer.PhotoJohnLous.AboveMountRainerholdsasignicantandsacredplaceintheheartsandcultureoftheMuckleshootTribe.PhotoJohnMarshall LowerPugetSound38ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comAboveWhiteRiverAmphitheatre.eMuckleshootTribeownsandoperatesthisbeautifulconcertvenueinAuburn.Call360-825-6200foreventinformation.PhotoJohnLousWhileyoureatMuckleshootsitandenjoyagreatmealatoneofourverestaurantsKookaburrasthePiscesBuettheOasisSushiBartheIslandDeliortheMuckleshootRestaurantEnjoyadrinkwithafriendattheCabanaCigarPianoLoungeanddancethenightawaytosomeofthebestbandsintheregionatthespectacularClubGalaxyshowroomfeaturingahugedanceoorstate-of-theartlightsandsoundover200seatsandfreeadmissionFordrivingdirectionsormoreinformationcall1-800-804-4944oronlineatwww.muckleshootcasino.comWhiteRiverAmphitheatereWhiteRiverAmphitheateristhestate-of-the-artoutdoormusiccenteropeningJune2003.ItwillservetheentireSeattleTacomaarea.HometotheMuckleshootReservationWhiteRiverissituatedbetweenthemajesticCascadeandOlympicmountainrangeswithMt.Rainieronthehorizon.WithitsscenicviewsandlushlandscapetheWhiteRiverAmphitheaterisanexperienceyouwontsoonforget.eAmphitheaterislocatedat40601AuburnEnumclawRoadAuburnWAintheMuckleshootReservation35milessoutheastofSeattleand15milesnortheastofTacoma.ereiseasyaccessandseveralroutestothevenue.Forinformationaboutupcomingeventscall360825-6200oronlineatwww.muckleshoot.nsn.usandclickonEconomicDevelopment.SkopabshDaysCelebrationSkopabshDaysisasummertimetraditionontheMuckleshootReservation.AttractingseveralthousandIndiansandnon-IndianstothereservationeveryAugusttheTribeslargestcelebrationoftheyearisathree-dayeventshowcasingIndianartsandcrastraditionalclothingandnativecooking.FormoreinformationontheMuckleshootTribecontactthetribaloceat253-939-3311orvisittheirwebsiteatwww.muckleshoot.nsn.usNewsourcesofeconomicandeducationalopportunityarenowbeingdeveloped.eadventoftribalgaminghasbeenalargefactorinopeningupnewpossibilitiesforIndianpeopleeverywhereandtheMuckleshootTribehasbeenveryentrepreneurialincapitalizingonitsurbanizedlocationestablishingsuccessfulcasinobingoandentertainmententerprises.eseinturnhaveprovidedtheseedmoneythatforthersttimeputstheTribeonanequalnancialfootingwithothergovernmentsandmakesitpossiblefortheMuckleshootTribetorealisticallyplanforthefutureofitspeopleMuckleshootCasinoWithitsaccessiblelocationandwell-managedprofessionaloperationtheCaribbean-themeMuckleshootCasinobecameaninstantsuccesswhenitopeneditsdoorsin1995.eCasinooers2000videogamingmachinesblackjackcrapsroulettepokerbaccaratCaribbeanstudpokero-trackbettingandKeno. 39LowerPugetSoundDuwamishTribeeDuwamishlonghousesoncelinedtheDuwamishRiverandSeattleswaterfrontbuttodaywhileSeattlethrivesnanciallyourPeoplehavenoreservationshingrightsorFederalrecognition.AtonetimewewereforcedtoliveonadumpsiteofllfromSeattlesreshapedhillsides.Wehavefoughtsince1926forcompensationoflostlandsandforthelossofmorethan56longhousesthatweretaken.IronicallythecityisnamedaerChiefSeattleSiahlwhowasofDuwamishandSuquamishdescent.www.duwamishtribe.orgSteilacoomTribeeveSteilacoombandsarelocatedbetweenTacomaandtheNisquallyDelta.OneofthersttradingpostsFortNisqually1833aUnitedStatesarmyfortFortSteilacoom1849andoneoftherstchurches1903areinthisregion.OurTribalCulturalCenterisinthatrstchurch.Unearthedpithousesthusfardateto1400othersitesrevealtradeitemsfromtheearly1800s.eoldIndianTrailalongChambersCreekisstillvisible.253-584-6308KingOscarHotels8200QuinaultWayNELacey415EllingsonRdAlgona8820SHosmerTacoma888-254-5464www.koscar.netAccommodationstforakingwithoutpayingakingsransom.eKingOscarfeaturesmeetingfacilitiescomplimentarybreakfastindoorpoollocalshuttleandsomuchmore.LuckyDogCasino19330NUSHyway101Shelton877-LUCKY4U360-877-5656www.theluckydogcasino.comeCoziestCasinoontheCanalcombinesfriendlyattentiveservicewith81high-payingslots.Wehaveavariedselectionofthestatesmostpopularslotgames.WehavelimitedRVparkingtoo.LocatedjustminutesnorthofSheltonandsouthofHoodsporttheLuckyDogCasinoisyourluckystopobeautifulHighway101.whileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPSeLuckyDogCasinologoisbasedonthetraditionalemblemoftheSkokomishTribe.HistoricallytheSkokomishpeopleusedwoolfromanowdistinctdogtoweavecloth.estylisticdogsymbolappearsontheworld-renownedSkokomishbasketsaswellastheocialSkokomishtriballetterhead.eLegacyLtd.10031stAvenueSeattle800-729-1562206-624-6350www.thelegacyltd.comeLegacyLtd.IsconsideredbymanymuseumsandcollectorsasthenationsforemostsourceofNorthwestCoastIndianandAlaskanEskimoartbothcontemporaryandhistoric.Discovermasksdrumsbasketsboxesprintsjewelryandtextiles.AtriptoSeattlewontbecompletewithoutavisittoeLegacyLtd.PuyallupTribeForthousandsofyearsPuyallupIndianshavelivedintheareastretchingfromthefoothillsofMountRainertotheshoresofPugetSound.OurTribeoperatestwopopularcasinos.EmeraldQueenCasinoEQClocatedonTacomasTideatsoersroulettecrapsvideoslotspokerandkenoandtwonightclubsonariverboat.esecondEQClocationislocatedatPortlandAvenueoI-5.ePuyallupsprovideculturalactivitiesinwhichthepubliccanlearnabouttherichheritageoftheTribe.emostpopularistheannualpowwowheldeveryLaborDayWeekendduringwhichIndiansfromaroundtheregiongathertodisplaytraditionaldancesandceremonies.Comevisitusandseeallwehavetooer. 40ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comLowerColumbiaRiverE.WashingtonLowerColumbiaRiverThereareavarietyofoptionstogetacrosstheCascadeMountainrangetotriballandineasternWashington.InsummerthemostspectacularrouteisacrosseitherChinookHwy410orWhitePassHwy12.TheChinookPasscrossingclosedinWinteriswindyandsomewhatprimitivebutwillrewardyouwiththemoststunningviewofMt.Rainieryouwilleverencounter.BothareaccessiblefromI-5throughPuyallupandEnumclaw.TheprimaryrouteistotakeI-90eastboundoverSnoqualmiePassthensouthtowardYakimaonI-82atEllensburg.ThiswillleadtothefertileorchardsandeldsoftheYakimaValley.StayonI-82andtakeHwy22towardsToppenishtovisittheYakamaNation.AccommodationsareavailableinToppenishoratyearroundtribalRVParkadjacenttotheMuseumCulturalHeritageCenter.1-800-874-3087DrivingDistance175mi281.5kmApproximateDrivingTime4hrsTherearesomegoodrestaurantsaccommodationsandanicehistorymuseuminYakimafora2-3hourlayover.Plan2hoursforyourvisittotheYakamaNationMuseumandgiftshop.DineatLegendsCasinoortheCulturalHeritageCenterRestaurant.destintioneConfederatedTribesBandsofYakamaNationSincetimeimmemorialthefourteenConfederatedTribesandBandsoftheYakamaNationhaveoccupiedthelandthatextendsinalldirectionsfromthelowlandsaroundtheColumbiaRivertotheCascadeMountains.eCreatorprovidedthislandtousintrustforusebythelivingandaheritagetobeheldandprotectedforunborngenerations.WearelocatedinsouthcentralWashingtonalongtheeasternslopesoftheCascadeMountainRange.Withover1.3millionacresandnearly10000enrolledmemberstheConfederatedTribesBandsoftheYakamaNationisrecognizedasoneofthelargestinthePacicNorthwest.elandoftheYakamaNationincludesavalleythatissurroundedbyslopingfoothillswithwildsagebrushandamixtureofwildowerswhichleadtothepinetreesandtoweringvolcanicpeaksofMountAdamsandMountRainier.elandsarebountifulwith 41JoeJayPinkhamisamemberoftheYakamaNation.HeisaKoreanWarVeteranandhasservedhiscountryasaUSMarine.TodayJoeJayserveshistribalcommunityastheYakamaNationsgeneralcouncilsecretary.HealsoheadstheNorthwestIndianVeteransAssociationandhasforthepastsixyearsastheco-chairoftheNationalCongressofAmericanIndiansVeterans.JoeJaywasborninToppenishWashingtonwhereheandhiswifeTallulahraisedtheirsixchildrenandwheretodaytheycontinuetomaketheirhome.LowerColumbiaRiverorchardsandgardensproducingsomeofthebestfruitandvegetablesintheworld.ManypeoplefromtheSeattleareamakeannualpilgrimagesheretopackhomefreshpickedapplespeachescherriesasparagustomatoescornwatermelonandmorepurchasedfromthetribalandnon-tribalproducestands.CulturalHeritageCenterMuseumYouareinvitedtocomeandsharetheexperienceoftheheritageandlegacyattheYakamaNationMuseumoftheCulturalHeritageCenterlocatedinToppenishWashington.DesignedtotellthestoryofthePlateaupeopleandtheirlandstheYakamaNationMuseumisrecognizedasoneofthenestNativeAmericanMuseumsintheUnitedStates.AspartofWashingtonStatesLewisClarkbicentennialcommemorationthemuseumopenedaninterpretiveexhibitcalledYakamaExchangeTraditionsContinuityandChangeoverTime.ForcenturiesweestablishedongoingbusinesscommercethroughancienttraderouteslikeCeliloFallsthatexistedlongbeforethetimeofLewisClarkmanyofwhicharestillinusetoday.eexhibitwilldemonstratethatbusinessandcommercehavealwaysbeenawayoflifeforus.Despitemanychangesfromourancestralbeginningswecontinuetoexcelintodaysbusinessworldwhileplacinghighvalueonthehistoryandknowledgeofourancientones.YakamaNationwelcomesyourvisitWeextendourhospitalitytoinquireaboutourmanyotherenterpriseswithintheboundariesoftheYakamaNationandoneofournewestenterprisesYakamaJuicelocatedinSelahLeAylaLewisintraditionaldressandYakamabasketpatterns.MtAdamsinbackground.DigitalimageleprovidedbyStephanieHonanieWendtYakamaNationTourism. 42ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.com 43LowerColumbiaRiverBestWesternLincolnInn515SElmToppenish877-509-7444509-865-7444www.bestwestern.comeBestWesternToppenishislocatedminutesawayfromtheLegendsCasinoandfeaturescomplimentarybreakfastindoorpoolmeetingfacilitiescableTVandmuchmore.DaytonChamberofCommerce166EMainDayton800-882-6299www.historicdayton.comExplorehistoricDaytonwithself-guidedwalkingtoursof117buildingsin3NationalHistoricDistrictsincludingtheoldesttraindepotandcourthouseinthestate.HellsCanyonVisitorAssociation800PortDriveClarkston877-774-7248509-758-7489www.hellscanyonvisitor.comExploreHellsCanyonAwildernesswonderlandfeaturingspectacularmountainpeaksworld-classwhitewaterboatingabundantwildlifeandartifactsfromprehistoricTribesandearlyminers.whileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPSWashington.OurheadquartersoftheYakamaNationAgencyishousedinToppenishWAalongsideHwy97andFortRoadacrossfromourYakamaNationLegendsCasinoandBingofacility.Withover20wonderfulPowwowsandothereventsthroughouttheyearwehopetoseeyousoon.Ourlargesteventisour150thAnnualYakamaNationTreatyDayCommemorationof1855thathappensonJune9-122005.FormoreinformationontheYakamaNationpleasecontacteConfederatedTribesandBandsoftheYakamaNationPOBox151ToppenishWA98948.Phone509-865-5121Extension4408.YakimaCountyVisitorConventionBureau10N8thStreetYakima800-221-0751www.visityakima.comWelcometothebeautifulYakimaValleyWhetheryouarehereforwinetastinganexcitingfamilyvacationortoexploreouragriculturalattractionsYakimahaseverythingyouneedforagreatgetaway.VisitorswillmarvelatthevarietyofattractionsandavorsavailableintheYakimaValley.ToppenishMuralSociety5ASouthToppenishAveToppenish509-865-3262www.toppenish.neteToppenishMuralsdepictthedramafacingthesettlersofthisarea.Westernworksifartpaintedonwallsandbuildingsallovertownstartedin1989when12artistswereinvitedtocreateanentiremuralinonedayatraditionthatcontinuesannuallyonthe1stSaturdayinJune.JohnathanSherwood-Flettintraditionalregalia.YakamaCulturalHeritageMuseumCulturalCenterinbackground.DigitalimageleprovidedbyStephanieHonanieWendtYakamaYakamaNationEnterprisesYakamaBusinessTechnologyCenter509-865-2154YakamaForestProducts509-874-2901www.yakama-forest.comYakamaJuiceLLC509-697-7292www.yakamajuice1855.comYakamaNationLegendsCasinoBingo877-726-6311or509-865-5322www.yakamalegends.comYakamaPower509-865-POWR865-7697YakamaNationCreditEnterprise509-865-7156YakamaNationCulturalHeritageCenter509-865-2800www.yakamamuseum.comMuseumExt1RestaurantExt2or865-2551directGiShopExt3eatreExt4or865-7499directAdministrationExt5LibraryExt6YakamaNationLandEnterpriseFruitStand509-877-7256YakamaNationLandEnterpriseRVPark800-877-3087or509-865-2000www.yakamanation.comYakamaNationTravelAgency509-865-2030YakamaNationRadioKYNR1490AM509-865-3900www.kynr.comYakamaNationReviewNewspaper509-865-5121x4731YakamartPahtoCrossing509-865-7820 44ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comUpperColumbiaRiverBasinSpokaneSpokanelegendsspeakofourSalish-speakingpeoplelivinginvillagessurroundingahugelakethattookseveraldaystocross.Onedaythelakewasrockedbytidalwavesandthendrainedcompletely.elegendisbackeduptodaybyfact10000yearsagoahugelakecoveredtheentirenortheastcornerofWashingtonandIdahopanhandleandwasdrainedinahugecataclysmiceventthatreshapedgeographyallthewaytothemouthoftheColumbiaRiver.eSpokaneTribeismadeupofthreebandsofSalishspeakerswhooccupiedthelandalongtheSpokaneRiver.YoucanvisitusatTwoRiversResortattheconuenceoftheSpokaneandColumbiaRiversRVparkmarinaandcampgroundandcasino.YoucanalsovisittheCheneyCowlesMuseumcollectionofPlateauartinSpokanenearbyTurnbullNationalWildlifeRefugeandseeasmallexhibitaboutourhistoryatthetribalcenterinWellpinit.509258-4581.PalouseFallsisisthesitewherethePalouseRiverdrops198feetoverbasaltlavaleoverfromthelastIceAge.AlpowaiInterpretiveCenterLocation8mileswestofClarkstononUS12onSnakeRiverthisisthesiteoftheAlpowaiencampmentoftheNezPerceIndianTribeandhomeofChiefTimothy.Seeavarietyofhistoricaldisplaysandartifacts.509-758-9580whileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPSUpperColumbiaRiverBasinContinuesoutheasttoTri-CitiesthentoWallaWallaortakeHwy124throughDaytontoClarkston2.5-3hrs.gatewaytoHellsCanyonwithyear-roundrecreationalactivities.Spendthedaygolngbikingortouranartgalleryormuseum.OvernightinthetwincitiesofClarkstonLewiston.DrivingDistance245mi394kmApproximateDrivingTime5hoursInthemorningheadtoHellsCanyononeofthenarrowestanddeepestcanyonsintheUnitedStates.TherollingplainsofthePalousearespectacularinspringandfallJetboatsleavefromClarkstonandtravelsouthgoingupstreamtoHellsCanyonforanexcitinghalf-daytrip.TravelnorthonHwy195fromLewistontoSpokanethroughthePalousewheatelds90minutes.TakeI-90westtoHwy2then231directlytoSpokaneTribeinWellpinit.OvernightinSpokaneoratSpokanetribalRVParkorcampground.DrivingDistance136mi219kmApproximateDrivingTime3.5hoursdestinationBeautifulrollinghillsinthescenicPalouseregion.PhotoJohnMarshall 45UpperColumbiaRiverBasinKalispelTribeHistoryehomelandoftheCamasPeoplealsoknownastheRiverLakePaddlersextendedacrossmorethantwo-millionacresoflandinwhatisnoweasternWashingtonnorthernIdahowesternMontanaandnorthintoCanada.OncenumberinginthethousandstheremnantsoftheCamasPeopleincludethe373membersoftheKalispelTribe.In1855theUpperBandofKalispelsalongwiththeFlatheadandKootenaibandssignedtheHellsGateTreatyrelocatingallthreegroupstothepresentdayFlatheadReservationinMontana.DespitetheconstantpressureandlandseizuresbysettlersmanyofourpeoplerefusedtorelocateandcontinuedlivinginvillagesalongthePendOreilleRiverPendOreilleLakeandthelowerClarkForkRiver.In1914anExecutiveOrdersignedbyPresidentWoodrowWilsongrantedtheTribe4629acresalongtheeasternbankofthePendOreilleRivernearUskWashingtononthesiteofoneofourlargestancestralvillages.eKalispelsledclaimwiththeIndianClaimsCommissionandnallyreceivedcompensationin1963forthe2247000acrestakenfromus.In1996theTribeadded40acresoftrustlandinAirwayHeights.SincethenwehaveacquiredUpperColumbiaRiverBasindestintionToKalispelTribeFromWellpinittravelnortheasttovisittheKalispelTribe.Youmaychoosesmallscenicroads.TakeHwy231northturneastonHwy292acrossHwy395toHwy2.GonorthonHwy2.AtNewportgonorthonHwy20travelingalongthePendOreilleRiverhomeoftheKalispelTribeandthesiteoftheTribeslargestvillage.IfyoudprefertosticktomoretraveledroadstakeHwy231southtoHwy2.Headeastforabout18-milesthentakeI-90eastfor3miles.TakeHwy2northboundandfollowthesignspastNewporttotheKalispeltribalheadquarters.DrivingDistance90milesApproximateDrivingTime2hoursAboveAlecBluayoungKalispelmemberenjoystheannualAugustpow-wowcelebrationinUsk.additionallandsforhabitatpreservationhousingandeconomicdevelopment.Nowthetriballandbasetotals7614acresinWashingtonandIdaho.GamingGamingisaninherentpartoftheKalispelculturestickgamecelebrationscouldlastfordaysintimespast.Itwasanentertainingwayforthecommunitytogatherandcelebrate.TodaythattraditioncontinuesatNorthernQuestourTribesCasinoandEntertainmentCenterlocatedinAirwayHeightsWAtenminuteswestofdowntownSpokane.Guestsenjoyawidevarietyofgamesandfoodvenuesincludingasportsbarand24-hourrestaurantanentertainmentvenuefeaturingthehottestactsaroundplus24-hourgamingontheweekends.KalispelNaturalResourceDepartmentKNRDEstablishedin1992intheKalispelNaturalResourceDepartmentishailedbyseveralfederalagenciesasanenvironmentalandpreservationleaderinWashingtonandthroughouttheNorthwest.edepartmentoverseestheKalispelTribalFishHatcheryaone-of-a-kindlarge-mouthbasshatcheryspecializinginwarmwatersheries.BelowExperiencethebrightandwinninglightsoftheNorthernQuestCasino. 46ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comUpperColumbiaRiverBasinDuringspringandsummerdozensofinternsandvolunteersworkside-by-sidewithKNRDstawithinourreservationpreservingourpristinelandsforouryoungpeople.OurstaisoneofthelargestintheareaandweparticipateincooperativelandmanagementinnortheasternWashingtonnorthIdahoandwesternMontana.Linguisticssheriesforestrywildlifebiologywaterqualityandarchaeologyaresomeoftheprogramsweadministerwithanannualbudgetexceedingthree-milliondollars.FormoreinformationontheKalispelNaturalResourceDepartmentanditsprogramspleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.knrd.org.KalispelCaseLineKCLOriginallyfoundedin1974asKalispelAluminumProductsKalispelCaseLineisoneofthenationsleadingmanufacturersofhighqualityaluminumcasing.Weuseonlymarinegrade.080-gaugealuminumforstrengthandappearance.Eachcaseismeasuredandcuttoexactspecicationsandheli-arcweldedforstrengthandendurance.Weuseonlymilitaryspechardwaretoassurethehighestdegreeofperformanceandsecurity.KalispelCaseLinehasexpandedbusinessbymorethan200inthelastthreeyearsandhasrecentlyaddedTacticalStorageSystemsandEasyHitUSAtoourlineofproducts.LocatedintheCusickCommerceParkKalispelCaseLinecontinuestoexpandandassistintheeconomicdevelopmentofourTribe.Visitusandseeourproductrsthandwww.kalispelcaseline.com1-800-398-0338CamasInstituteIn1999theKalispelTribecharteredtheCamasInstitutetoprovideprogramsandresourcesthatencouragepersonalgrowthandfosterphysicalmentalemotionalandspiritualhealth.eTribeenvisionsastronghealthyandempoweredmembershipsymbolizedbytheharmonyandbalanceoftheMedicineWheelaworld-viewthatrecognizestheinterconnectednessofallthingsanimateandinanimate.epurposeofCamasInstituteistoassisttheTribeinfulllingthisvision.TodateCamasInstitutehashelped78tribalmembersattendcollegeorspecialtyschoolsandprovidesservicesrangingfromsuicidepreventiontoproblemgamblingcounseling.Tolearnmorepleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.camasinstitute.comEasyAccessEasytoFindI-90Exit277U.S.2toAirwayHeightsJust10minuteswestofSpokaneinAirwayHeights.5092427000www.northernquest.comMOREGAMES.MOREWINNING.MOREFUN.Over1200VideoSlotsLiveKENONon-SmokingGamingRoomBlackjackCrapsRouletteLivePokerTheNorthwestsBestAll-You-Can-EatBuffet24HourRestaurantDiningUltimateSportsLoungeNorthwestBestBuffet 47GrandCouleeDameGrandCouleeDamthelargestconcretestructureintheUnitedStatesistrulymagnicenttobehold.ebaseofthedamisalmostfourtimesaslargeastheGreatPyramidbuiltbythePharaohKhufuCheops.AccommodationsareavailableifyouwanttostayforthelasershowsthatrunnightlyfromMemorialDayWeekendthroughSeptember30.Call1-800-268-5332formoreinformation.DryFallsFromCouleeDamgosouthonHwy155for30milestoCouleeCityandfollowthesignstoDryFalls.isbeautifulruggedlandscapelikealmostnootherintheworldwascreatedbyamassiveoodinonecataclysmicevent.AsthenamesuggestsDryFallsnolongercarrieswaterbutistheremnantofwhatwasoncethelargestwaterfallknowntohaveexistedonearth.ereisagoodinterpretivecenteratthesite.DrivingDistance30milesDrivingTime40minutesToColvilleTribeIfyourplanscallforheadingwestfromWellpinityoullwanttovisitGrandCouleeDamandthehomeoftheColvilleConfederatedTribesorstopalongtheroutetorentahouseboatatLakeRoosevelt.FromWellpinittakeHwy231southandthenheadwestonHwy2.Continuefor40milesandfollowthesignstoHwy174andGrandCouleeDam.DrivingDistance83milesApproximateDrivingTime2hoursUpperColumbiaRiverBasindestintinwhileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPSFarleBisonhavealwaysplayedakeyroleinKalispeldailylifeforfoodclothingtoolsandtrade.LeKalispelsenjoyashingexcursiononthePendOreilleRiverinthishistoricphotograph.UpperColumbiaRiverBasinBelowBanksLakeisoneofthescenicwaterwaysthatyoullencounterintheruggedcountrysurroundingGrandCoulee.PhotoJohnMarshallAgriculturalProgrameKalispelTribemanagesa100-headbualoherdontriballandsneartribalHeadquarters.AlthoughthisprogramisaneconomicenterprisetheprimarypurposeistoprovidetraditionalsubsistencetotribalmembersandtosymbolicallypreserveremnantsofacultureeloquentlyrepresentedbytherefusalofafewAmericanBisontobecomeextinct. 48ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comUpperColumbiaRiverBasinColvilleTribeeColvilleReservationislocatedbetweentheOkanoganandColumbiaRiversandconsistsof1.4millionacres.WearesurroundedbyNationalForestsonthreesidestheOkanoganandColvilleNationalForestsincludingthePasaytenandLakeChelanSawtoothWildernesstogethermakeuponeofthelargestroadlessareasinNorthAmerica.Just260milesfromSeattleand80milesfromSpokaneweoeraquietandenjoyableretreatfromthecity.eColvilleReservationishometotwelveTribesandwedlikeyoutogettoknowus.WearetheLakesOkanoganEntiatChelanMethowMosesColumbiaNespelemPalouseSanPoilNezPerceColvilleandWenatchis.YoucanlearnmoreaboutusatourtribalmuseumandgishopinthetownofCouleeDamjustcrossthebridgeatGrandCouleeDamandlookforoursigns.ColvilleTribalEnterpriseCorporationCTECtheTribeseconomicdevelopmentarmbeganmodestlyin1984toprovideemploymentfortribalmembersinconstructionandtheforestindustrytodayoersvisitorsavarietyofrecreationalopportunities.Oureetof30fully-equippedhouseboatsincludingfour59-footlongluxurycraisavailabletocruisethe150-mile-longLakeRooseveltbehindGrandCouleeDam.Youcanalsorentskisandpowerboatsforwaterskiingshingorexploring.InconjunctionwiththeNationalParkServicewemaintaincampsitesonLakeRooseveltwheresummerwatertemperaturesaverage70degrees.Formoreinformationseewww.rrehouseboats.comorcall1-800-648-LAKE.AtRainbowBeachResortlocatedafewmileswestofIncheliumoersrusticlakesidecabinssomewithreplacesandwoodstovesonbeautifulCompetitionandracinghorseshaveal-waysbeenimportanttoourculture.WhenIwasayoungboymygrandmothertoldmestoriesaboutourgreatwarriorsandtheirhorses.OneofmyearliestandfondestmemorieswasseeingmyUncleAlexDickwintheannualSuicideRace.Hewontheraceabout35timesonhishorseBrownieandisknownastheall-timechampion.Aertheracetheriderswouldchargeintothepow-wowencampmentatnighttocelebratetheirvictories.eywerestillwetfromswimmingacrosstherivertheirhorseswerestillex-citedandprancedandsnortedastheridersshoutedoutwarhoops.AlltheTribecheeredthereweremanymem-orablenightslikethis.isisourtraditionthatcontinuestoday.MikeMarchandConfederatedTribesofColville 49UpperColumbiaRiverBasinTwinLakes.enaturallakeshiddeninpineforestarestockedwithtroutandbassandoersgreatshingyearround.WealsoinviteyoutoenjoythegamesandentertainmentatourthreecasinosMillBayCasinoonLakeChelantheCouleeDamCasinoandtheOkanogan-BingoCasinooverlookingtheOkanoganRiver.WhileatMillBayyoucanenjoythelakesceneryandhaveyourpickofthemanybeautifulresortsalongLakeChelan.eOkanogan-BingoCasinonotonlyoersslotsbuthighstakesbingoandgrandprizegiveaways.WhenyoustopbyourcasinoinCouleeDamyoucanvisitthe8thwonderoftheworld-GrandCouleeDam.Forinformationseecolvillecasinos.comorcall1-800-556-7492.VisitorsarealsowelcometoenjoyfancydancingcompetitionwhendancersfromalloverthecountryconvergeatourFourthofJulyPowwowheldontheoriginalChiefJosephencampmentsitethesecondweekinJulyandtowitnessthemostfamoushorseraceintheworldourSuicideRunandPowwowattheOmakStampedeinAugust.AlsojoinusfortheannualQuestAdventureRaceinSeptember.isracewillbeheldontheColvilleIndianReservationinnortheasternWashington.Competitorswillgetachancetoruncanoekayakmountainbikeandrappel.Formoreeventdetailsvisitwww.colvilletribes.comthequestorformoreinformationaboutourTribevisitwww.colvilletribes.com.OppositepageandbottomrightInthefamousColvilleSuicideRunheldeachAugustinOmaknativeridersdemonstratehorsemanshipandbraveryhonedoverthecenturies.PhotosAlCampTopphotothispageeColvilleTribeownsandoperatesasuccessfulhouseboatrentalbusinessonLakeRoosevelt.PhotoConfederatedTribesoftheColvilleReservationLeAgorgeousexampleofintricateColvillebeadworkonapairofleathergloves. 50ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comCascadeLoopAssociationPOBox3245Wenatchee509-662-3888www.cascadeloop.comWelcometotheCascadeLoopWashingtonStatesScenicLoopHighway.is400-mileself-guideddrivingtourcirclesthroughtheheartofWashingtonfromthewatersofPugetSoundacrosstheCascadeMountainsandintothehighdesertclimateoftheColumbiaRiverValley.YouwillseeincrediblesceneryNationalParksandenjoydiverseactivities.ExploretheentireLooporjustadaysworthChiefJosephDamRufusWoodsLakeHighway17ColumbiaRiverBridgeport509-686-5501www.nws.usace.army.milcj.cfmTourChiefJosephsDamthenationslongeststraight-linepowerhouse.EnjoyexcellentboatingandshingalongRufusWoodsLake.Pleasewearyourlifejacket.VisitScenicNortheastWashington509-684-5973www.colville.comWhiletravelingthroughKalispelandSpokaneIndiancountryconsiderheadingnorthtoenjoytheruggedandspectacularforestslakesriversandquaintcommunitieslocatedinnortheasternWashington.TakeHwy395norththroughChewelahandColvillethenheadwestonHwy20tocontinuethroughKettleFallsandRepublic.ContinuedownWA-21souththroughpartoftheColvilleIndianReservationtomakealooptour.isroutewilltakeyouthroughtraditionalIndianlandandthesmalltribalcommunityofKellerthencrossLakeRooseveltonafreeferryandontothetownofWilber.Abackroadloversparadisemuseumsgallerieshistoryartandculturecomealiveinthesehiddengems.Call509-684-5973orseewww.colville.comforvisitorinformation.KingsCourtRVParkHighway174EastGrandCoulee800-759-2608509-633-3655www.grandcouleedam.comkingscourteKingsCourtRVParkoers32fullserviceRVspacesincludingcableTV.WealsofeatureapublicLaundromat.Locatedjustminutesfromtribalattractionsandcasino.RamadaInnSpokaneAirport8909AirportDrSpokane1-800-2RAMADA509-838-5211www.spokaneairportramada.comisawardwinningRamadaInniswithinwalkingoftheSpokaneInternationalAirport.Featuringfreeshuttleservicetothecasino.Indoorwaterparkwith100-footslideandfourswimmingpools.reerestaurantsandacocktaillounge.Microwaveandrefrigeratorsavailable.Freehighspeedinternet.Banquetandmeetingroomsforupto200people.Freeparkingguestlaundryandvaletservices.whileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPSLakeRooseveltRecreationAreaOpportunitiesforboatingshingswimmingcampingcanoeingandvisitinghistoricFortSpokaneandSt.PaulsMissionarehighlightsofvisitingLakeRooseveltNationalRecreationArea.eColvilleTribeoperatesahouseboatrentalservicefromhere.GettingthereFromHwy2atDavenportturnnorthontoHwy25.GonorthonHwy25tomilemarker20.Whenyoucanvisuallyseemilemarker20therewillbearoadyoucanturnle.Turnleandfollowtheroad2milestotheStopSign.Turnleandtravelapproximately4milestotheSevenBaysMarinasignturnrightandfollowtheroaduntilyoureachtheMarina.Planforafulldayofrecreationalactivity.UpperColumbiaRiverBasinRightAcanoesitsonthebeachofLakeRoosevelt.Outdoorrecreationaboundsinthisdynamicregion.FromyourvisittoColvillecountrytherearetwobeautifuloptionsforyoutochooseforyourreturntoWesternWashington.ThemostruggedandscenicisHighway20thatyoucanaccessdirectlyfromHwy97nearOkanoganorviaHwy153atPateros.Thisrouteisclosedduringwintersocallforhighwayconditions.Thewestern-themedtownofWinthropandspectacularCascadesceneryawaitateveryturn.OrchooseHwy2fromWenatchee.ThisisaneasierdriveandtakesyouoverStevensPass.IfyouarecontinuingyourvisittoIndianCountryeitheroftheseroadsleadtotheTribesofUpperPugetSound.WesternWashingtondestintionwhileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPS 51destinationUpperPugetSoundFromSeattleyoucanbeginyourexplorationoftheTribesintheUpperPugetSoundRegionbyheadingnorthonInterstate5tothecommunityofEverett.Atwo-hoursidetripeastonHighway2fromEverettwillleadpasttheSnohomishtriballandandontowardMonroeandtheHwy203cut-offtoCarnationandFallCityhomeoftheSnoqualmieTribe.FromFallCitytheHwy202detourtoSnoqualmieFallsisaspectacularoption.AccommodationsareavailableatthefallsorinnearbyNorthBend.DrivingDistanceSeattletoSnoqualmieFalls80mi128kmDrivingTime2hoursonewaySnohomishTribeeSnohomishpermanentvillageswereonceatEverettthelargestincludingHebolbMukilteoPilchuckSouthernCamanoandWhidbeyIslandsandattheChimacum-PortTownsendareaontheQuimperPeninsula.eSnohomishsignedthePointElliotTreatybutweredeniedrights.ManyrefusedtomovetotheTulalipreservationandhavefoughtsince1915tosecureTreatypromisesandfederalrecognition.OurtribaloceisneartheferrylandinginEdmonds.JoinusatourannualJunepowwowatFortFlaglerStateParkonMarrowstoneIsland.425-744-1855SnoqualmieTribeeancestralhomeoftheSnoqualmiepeopleisintheSnoqualmieRiverValleyapproximately30minuteseastofSeattle.In1855SnoqualmiechiefPatkaninsignedthePointElliottTreatyandtheSnoqualmiepeopleweretorelocatetotheTulalipReservationwherePatkaninwasburied.FollowingthesigningofthetreatytheSnoqualmiepeopletriedtosecureareservationintheirancestrallandsbytheToltRiverbutwerenotsuccessful.AeralongstruggletheTribenallyreceivedFederalRecognitionin1999.enewtribalheadquartersarelocatedinCarnation.SnoqualmieFallsesoundandpowerofwatercascadingoverSnoqualmieFallsismesmerizinganytimeofyearbutespeciallyduringthespringrun-o.SnoqualmieFallsSacredPlaceoftheNorthwestOneverycontinenttherearenaturalplacesgistothepeoplefromtheCreatorgisthathavebeenrespectedthroughouttimeassacred.SnoqualmieFallsissuchaplaceandhasbeenforthousandsofyears.Itisthecreationsiteoftherstpeopleofthisareainwhatisnowreferredtoasthecreationmyth.SnoqualmieCreationStoryLongagowhenanimalswerepeoplethechildofastarandaSnoqualmieIndianwomanwasborn.KnownasMoontheTransformerhereshapedtheworldintoahomeforhumanbeings.DuringhistravelsMooncameuponahugeshweirbuiltbyRaven.HeturnedtheweirtostoneandthewaterspillingovertheweirbecameSnoqualmieFalls.ereMooncreatedtherstwomanandmanthenclimbedintotheskywherehecanstillbeseenprovidinglightinthedarkness.UpperPugetSoundIfyougotoSnoqualmieFallshighlyrecommendedplananextratwohoursforphotosandlunch. 52ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comeTulalipTribeseSalishwordTulalipmeanssmall-mouthedbayandreferstothenearlylandlockednatureofthecoveinwhichtheserstnationshavelivedforcountlesscenturies.ereservationislocated30milesnorthofSeattlerightoofI-5andwestofMarysvilleWashingtonandrepresentstheSnohomishSnoqualmieSkykomishandotherbandsandTribesofIndianswhoinhabitedthefertilelandalongtheriverswhichnowbeartheirnames.AtthetimeofEuropeansettlementmembersoftheseTribestraveledthroughoutPugetSoundandasfarnorthastheFraserRiverinpursuitofshingandtradingopportunities.TodaytheadjudicatedusualandaccustomedshingareaoftheTulalipTribesextendsfromtheCanadianborder120milessouthtothenorthernendofVashonIsland.ManagementofNaturalResourcesePointElliotTreatyof1855speciedthattheTribesretainedshingandhuntingrightsintheseusualandaccustomedlands.eTulalipNaturalResourcesprogramcarriesouttheTribesco-managementresponsibilitiesinamannerconsistentwithtreatyrightsaswellasprotectionandperpetuationoftheresourcesuponwhichthepeoplehavedependedforovertenthousandyears.GrowingTribalEconomyWhilenatureandwildlifemanagementhassustainedtheTulalipTribessincethebeginningoftimetheyhavemorerecentlybeeninvolvedinthecreationofaneconomicbasethathasbecomeanationalmodel.AmodelthatincludesdiverseinvestmentsintosuchbusinessesaslandleasingcablevisioncompanymarinemooragesmokeshopandliquorstoreQuilCedaVillageBusinessParkthebeautifulnewTulalipCasinoandthenewSeattlePremiumOutletswithover100qualitystores.QuilCedaVillageBusinessParkQuilCedaVillageisauniquemunicipalandcorporatebodyoftheTulalipTribeslocatedontheTulalipIndianReservationjustnorthofMarysvilleWashington.TothousandsofshoppersQuilCedaVillageisanexcitingretaildestinationTulalipFromI-5Hwy2interchangecontinuenorth5milestoMarysvilleandQuilCedaVillagehomeoftheTulalip.JustafewmilesnorthonI-5youllenterthelandoftheStillaguamishTribenearArlingtonandtheSauk-SuiattleTribeonHwy530nearDarrington.AccommodationsareavailableinMarysvilleandArlington.DrivingDistanceMarysvilletoDarrington40mi64kmDrivingTime1hourStandingamidstarockworklandscapeofwaterfallsandpondsthisbronzesculptureofaTulalipspearshermangreetsvisitorstotheTulalipCasino.UpperPugetSound 53aneconomicallydiverseandprosperousfuture.QuilCedaisthekeytobuildingandsustainingourcultureandourcommunitysaidtribalchairStanJonesSr.JustasimportantQuilCedabringsjobsandcommercenotonlytothereservationbuttheentireregion.TulalipCasinoebeautifulnewTulalipCasinothelatestadditiontotheQuilCedaVillageopenedtoravereviewsinJune2003.With2000slotmachinesandover49gamingtablesithaseverythingyourelookingforinacasino.Insideall227000squarefeettherearefourrestaurantsEaglesBuetfeaturinganassortmentofentreesCedarsCafa24-hourcafeCanoesCabaretabarandcarveryandnediningatTulalipBay.enewTulalipCasinoisopen24hoursadayWednesdaythroughSundayand10amto6amMondayandTuesday.SeeadBackCoverQuilCedaCreekNightclubCasinoGuestswhodesireanup-beathotspotwithfriendlyneighborhoodservicewillfeelathomeatQuilCedaCreek.LocatedjustoI-5northofEverettexit199theNightclubandCasinoisperfectfortheyoungandyoungatheartwhoarelookingforafunatmospheretodanceortotrytheirluckatavarietyofslotsandtablegames.QuilCedaCreekisopen7-daysaweekfrom10amto4am.TraditionalCulturalEventseTulalipTribeshostseveraleventsthroughouttheyeartocelebratetheirculturalheritageandsustaintheirtraditionsforfuturegenerations.Whilesomeoftheseeventsaresacredandreservedtotribalmembersothersareopentothepublictoshareinthecelebrationandfeasts.AmongthesearetheannualVeteransPowWowheldtherstweekendofJuneandtheSalmonCeremonyheldinconjunctionwiththeMarysvilleStrawberryFestivalthethirdweekendinJune.SeetheFestivalsandEventssectioninthisguidefordetailsoftheseculturaleventsorcallthetribaloceat360-651-4000formoreinformation.ewhalehasplayedasignicantroleinthecultureofmostoftheTribeslocatedalongthePacicCoastandPugetSoundsoitisnotsurprisingtoseeanorcawhalesculpturejumpingoutofapondneartheentrancetoTulalipCasino.UpperPugetSound 54ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comSnohomishCountyTourismBureau909SEEverettMallWayC300Everett888-338-0976www.snohomish.orgSnohomishCountyhassomeofthemostspectacularlybeautifulsceneryintheUnitedStatesforestandmountainwildlifesanctuariesandunlimitedopportunitiesforoutdoorfunandartisticpursuits.whileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPSCulturalRediscoveryProgramroughaspecialRediscoveryprogramtheTulalipTribesarecoordinatingbasketweavingbeadingartcarvingandlanguageclasses.eTulalipslanguageLushootseedandculturewerealmostlostwhenTulalipchildrenwereforcedtogotothegovernmentsboardingschool.isprogramisintendedtorestoretheseresourcesbyteachingtraditionalculturalvaluestofuturegenerations.IntheplanningstagesareaCulturalHeritageMuseumandReservationTourprogramtohelpnon-tribalpeopleunderstandmoreaboutourtraditionsandlifestyle.FormoreinformationcontacttheCulturalResourcesDepartmentat360-651-3300oratwww.tulaliptribes.com.LocatedacrosstheSwinomishChannelfromdowntownLaConneristheSwinomishtribalheadquartersmedicalcentersandtribalschool.Demonstratinganongoingcommitmenttoyouthprogramsabeautifulgymnasiumrenovationiscurrentlyunderwaynearthelargesoccerandbaseballeldcomplex.destintionUpperPugetSoundTondtheSwinomishandSamishTribesgonorthonI-5pastMountVernontoHwy20andheadwestonHwy20towardAnacortes.TheSamishTribeislocatedinAnacortes.AccommodationsareavailableinMountVernonLaConnerandAnacortes.DrivingDistanceMarysvilletoAnacortes50mi80.5kmDrivingTime1hourUpperPugetSoundStillaguamishTribeeriverhasbeenanessentialpartoflifefortheStillaguamish.Whenitishealthyourwellbeingispreserved.eStillaguamishstrivetohealandprotecttheriverandwildlifeforeveryonelocatednearandaroundArlington.eTribehoststheannualStillaguamishFestivaloftheRiver360-435-2755whichisanopportunitytoshareexperiencesandlearnfromothersaboutwaterqualityandsalmonhabitatinthewatershed.eStillaguamishcommercialsheriesandhatcheryislocatednearArlington.Sauk-SuiattleTribeeSauk-SuiattleTribeislocatedattheconvergenceoftworiversinSkagitCountytheoodplainofwhichiscalledtheSaukPrairie.Descendantslivinginthesurroundingareacontinuetoshandhavesteadfastlymaintainedtheirculture.In1982theTribepurchased23acresontheSaukPrairienearDarringtononeofthegatewaystotheNorthCascadesNationalParkforthereservation. 55SwinomishTribeeSkagitRiveristhesecondlargestwatershedontheWestCoast.eSkagitValleycarvedbythispowerfulriverwasoncehometofourTribeswhonowliveontheSwinomishReservation.FromacrosstheSwinomishChanneltoyoullseeaportionoftheeastsideofour7000-acrereservationonFidalgoIsland.atsourtribaloceonthele.Imaginethisregion150-200yearsagowhentheSkagitValleybustledwithwildlifeonlandontidelandsandinsaltandfreshwater.eTribeslivedinfamilygroupsattheedgesofthesurroundingbaysandalongtheSkagit.RowsoflonghousesconstructedofhandhewncedarplankssupportedbustlingvillagessomeaslargeasLaConner.MountBakertoweredoverhead.Canoespliedtheriversloughsandsaltwater.Ourhomelandsprovidedeverythingweneededforarichandfulllinglife.eSkagitRiverestuaryshelteredjuvenilesalmonanditstidelandsteemedwithshellshcrabsandotheredibleseacreaturesforthousandsofyears.Prairiesandwoodlandsproducedmedicinalandpracticalplantmaterialsincludinghugecedarsthatprovideduswithvirtuallyeverythingweneededforsheltertravelandevenclothing.SwinomishfamiliestraveledthroughoutPugetSoundandCanadaviatravelingcanoesfortradeandcommunityeventsandcompetedagainsteachotherinsleekracingcanoes.eSkagitRiverowsintoSkagitBayandthenchurnsthroughnarrowDeceptionPassintotheStraitofJuandeFucaandeventuallyintothePacicOcean.YoumayhaveseenthatchannelfromthehighbridgethatconnectsWhidbeyandFidalgoIslands.Bravecanoeskippersofthepastregularlypassedthroughthosewatersontheirwaytoshinggroundsandnearbyvillages.Weusedreefnetsdrinetsandtidaltrapsweirshooksandlinetrawlnetsandbeachseinesharpoonsleistersandga-hookstocatchshmarinewaterfowlandseamammals.Netswerewovenofdurableberfromnettlesandcedar.Wecollectedshellshsea-vegetablesandplantmaterialsfromthewaters.Todaycommercialshingremainsthemainstayofoureconomyandattheheartofourculturalandceremoniallife.ManySwinomishfamiliesdiedwhenwecameintocontactwithtradersandsettlerswhocarrieddiseaseswehadnoimmunityagainst.ereweretimeswhentherewerenotenoughhealthypeopletoburythosewhohadpassedaway.osewhosurvivedstayedneartheSkagitValleyaertreatysigningsin1855andmostcametotheSwinomishreservationwhenitwascreatedin1873.TodaythebeautifulSkagitValleyandourreservationonthesoutheastpeninsulaofFidalgoIslandcontinuetoprovideforusastheyhaveforeons.OneimportantthingwewantyoutoknowisthatwelikeotherTribesdonthavetoliveAtrueIndianisloveandcompassionandgiveswithouthesitation.isistheoldwayofourEldersandwhatwecontinuetoteachourchildren.Iamproudofourpeopleandourabilitytoseeourfuture.ElderBobJoeSwinomishTribeLeAwarcanoeprovidesanopportunityforelderstopasstheTribesculturalheritageontothenextgeneration.BelowASwinomishhunterisaprimarygureonthetotemnearthecenterofthetribalcommunityadministrativehealthandrecreationbuildings.UpperPugetSound 56ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comonourreservation.Wechoosetoliveinthisbeautifulplacebecauseitisourhome.OntheSwinomishReservationwehavecontinuedtopracticeourtraditionalreligionandculture.Wemaylookmoderntoyoubutbeassuredthatweliveintwoworlds.Westillpracticeourtraditionalteachings.Oursmokehousewhichisakintoachurchseatsover1000people.Itisprivate.WedowelcomeyoutoourCommunityCentertowalktheshorttrailalongthewaterfrontinfrontofourtribaloceandtovisitourpublicwharfinLaConnerwhereyoucanbuysuchthingsasshtacosandsmokedseafood.WeencourageyoutovisitLaConnerandSwinomishforNativeAmericanDayonthe4thMondayinSeptembertoenjoytraditionalstorytellingbarbecuedsalmonanddemonstrationcanoeracesintheChannel.WereveryproudofourSwinomishNorthernLightsCasinoandBingothatoerslivecomedyandmusicgamblingandnediningandencourageyoutostopbyforavisit.Besuretorefuelatournearbygasstation.Wealsoplantoaddahotelandmarinanearthecasino.TeseareexcitingtimesfortheSwinomishCommunity.Relyingupontheteachingsofourancestorswecontinuetobuildbridgeswithourneighborsandworkforthefutureofourchildren.WewelcomeyouRightepicturesquebridgethatleadsfromneardowntownLaConnerovertheSwinomishChanneltothetribalcommunity.PhotoMattBrownBelowBlossomingSwinomishyouthenjoytheSkagitValleytulipharvest.UpperPugetSound 57SamishIndianNationeSamishIndianNationisthesuccessortothelargeandpowerfulSamishNationasignatorytotheTreatyofPointElliottin1855.eTribestraditionalterritorystretchesoverawideseven-countyregionofNorthwestWashington.isareawhichrangesfromthemountaintopsoftheCascadeswesterlyalongthehillswoodlandsandriverdeltasarrivingattheshoresoftheSanJuanIslandswhichprovidesabackdropforourhistoryandculturaltraditionsthatremainstrongtoday.eSamishTribeiscommittedtoreestablishingourhomelandsstrengtheningourtribalculturedemonstratingtraditionalstewardshipofculturalandnaturalresourcesandbeingacontributingforceintheeconomicbaseofourregion.OurbeautifulcedartribalbuildingislocatedinAnacorteswhereweoverseethewelfareandresourcesoftheTribeandoerawidevarietyofservicestoourmembers.Visitourwebsiteatwww.samishtribe.nsn.usenewestadditiontotheTribeisFidalgoBayResort.Locatedon48acresonFidalgoBaythe180spacefullserviceRVParkoersapanoramicviewofbothAnacortesharborandMountBaker.enewAnacortesBoardwalkconnectstheresorttodowntown.ewindingpathfollowstheshorelineandoersatrulybeautifulandrelaxingwalk.Forreservationspleasecallustollfreeat800727-5478orvisitusatwww.dalgobay.comFidalgoBayResort4701FidalgoBayRdAnacortes800-727-5478360-293-5353www.dalgobay.comenewesteditiontotheTribeisFidalgoBayResort.Locatedon48acresonFidalgoBaythe180-spacefullserviceRVParkoersapanoramicviewofbothAnacortesHarborandMountBaker.enewAnacortesBoardwalkconnectstheresorttodowntown.Awindingpathfollowstheshorelineandoersatrulybeautifulandrelaxingwalk.Forreservationspleasecallustollfreeat1-800-727-5478orvisitourwebsiteatwww.dalgobay.com.SanJuanIslandsVisitorsBureauP.O.Box1330FridayHarbor888-468-3701www.guidetosanjuans.comSanJuanOrcasandLopezIslandsoerCoastSalishartandartifactsincludingnewPortalsofWelcomehousepoststitledInteractioninFridayHarborbyrenownedCoastSalishnativeartistSusanPoint.AlsovisitArcticRavenGalleryhistoricalmuseumsoneachislandandSanJuanIslandNationalHistoricalParkAmericanCamp.whileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPSTeMaidenofDeceptionPassRosarioBeachDeceptionPassStateParkKo-kwal-alwootwasabeautifulSamishIndiangirllivinginavillageatthissite.Shewasgatheringseafoodonedaywhenayoungmanfrombeneaththeseasawherandfellinlove.Butwhenthismanoftheseaaskedherfatherforherhandinmarriageherefusedforfearthatshewoulddrown.eyoungmanwarnedKo-kwal-alwootsfatherthattheseafoodwoulddisappearunlessshemarriedhim.WhenhiswarningprovedtobetrueKo-kwal-alwootsfathergrantedpermissionforthemarriage.ebeautifulwomanwadedintotheseatojoinhernewhusband.Onceagaintheseafoodreturnedandwasplentiful.is23-footstorypolewascarvedfromRedCedarbyTracyW.PowellofAnacortes.epolewasajointprojectoftheSamishTribeandtheSkagitCountyCentennialCommission.UpperPugetSound 58ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comUpperSkagitTribeItwasntuntil1974thattheU.S.CongressrecognizedourTribeandestablishedareservation.Althoughthelandallottedtouswaslessthan75acresontwoparcelswehavebeenabletopurchaselandwithrevenuesfromourtribalcasinolocatedbetweenBellinghamandMt.VernononBowHill.PriortothegamingfacilitysconstructionourTribedependedonseasonalworksuchasshingandreghtingforsubsistence.OurtribalelderViHuberthasbeeninstrumentalinpreservingandteachingLashootseedtheprimarylanguagespokeninthePugetSoundregionwhichwasnearlylostaltogether.360-724-7777destintionUpperPugetHeadnorthonI-5fromBurlingtonandyoullndthebeautifulSkagitValleyCasinoResortandlandoftheUpperSkagitTribe.FromBellinghamyoucantaketheMountBakerHighwayHwy542totheNooksacktribalheadquartersinDemingorcontinueonI-5toSlaterRoadwhereashortdrivetothewestwillleadyoutotheLummiNation.AccommodationsareavailableattheSkagitResortorinBellingham.DrivingDistanceAnacortestoBellingham40mi64.5kmDrivingTime1hourDrivingTime1hourUpperPugetSound 59UpperPugetSoundNooksackTribeInalittlevalleybetweensnow-cappedMountBakerandPugetSoundourTribewasabletoretainmorethan4000acres.Decimatedbyepidemicsintheearly1800sonly15wintervillagesremainednearpresentdayLyndenDemingGoshenandEverson.RefusingtoleaveourvillagesforareservationatGooseberryPointonPugetSoundinthe1870sourTribehomesteadedlandwhichwehadoccupiedforthousandsofyears.WewereamongtherstTribesinthestatetosuetopreserveancestralshingrightsandtodaymaintainourhatcheries.WeoperatetheNooksackRiverCasinoarestaurantconveniencestoreandgasstationinDeming.VisitorsarewelcomeLeMajesticbaldeaglesareacommonsightaroundtheNooksackRiver.PhotoCourtesyofBellinghamMt.BakerConventionVisitorsBureau.BelowMaketimetostopandseebeautifulNooksackFallsoofMountBakerHighway.PhotoChristineJenkins.BellinghamConventionVisitorsBureau904PotterStBellingham800-487-2032360-671-3990www.bellingham.orgWhetherfortheweekendoranextendedstayweoerabreakfromtheordinary.WithmagnicentnaturalsceneryuniqueculturalattractionscharmingvillagesandwaterfrontadventurestheBellinghamMt.BakerregionisauniqueareaofWashingtonState.Orderourvisitorspacketonlineorbyphone.BestWesternHeritage151McLeodRdBellingham360-647-1912www.bestwestern.comheritageinnbellinghamBringingatouchofNewEnglandelegancetotheNorthwesttheBestWesternHeritagefeaturescomplimentarybreakfastoutdoorpoolfreeparkingfreehigh-speedInternetaccessandmore.whileyourethereRECOMMENDEDSTOPS 60ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comJewellJamesLummiPoleCarver360-410-1704Emailjewelljlummi-nsn.govMr.JamesisthemastercarverandpresidentoftheHouseofTearsCarverswholedateamincreatingthreetotemsdedicatedtothememoryofthosekilledbyterroristsonSeptember112001.eHealingPolewasplacedonSeptember72002inArrowParkonehournorthofManhattan.InSeptemberof2003theHonoringPolewasdeliveredtothecrashsiteofFlight93inShanksvillePennsylvania.FinallyalinkedpairoftotemsnamedtheLibertyandFreedomPoleswasplacedatthePentagonSeptember19th2004.Since1996Mr.Jamesestimateshehasproducedve-dozenpolessomeaslargeas30feet.LummiIndianNationeLummiIndianNationislocatedonapeninsula10mileswestofBellinghamjuttingoutintotheStraitofGeorgia.LummiancestralterritoryonceincludedLummiIslandandstretchedacrossthefoothillsofMountBakerincludingpresent-dayBellinghamandportionsofthenearbySanJuanIslands.ManytalentedLummiartistscontinuetoproducetheircarvingsweavingsandsculptureonthereservationwhichisalsohometooneofthelargestbasket-weavinggroupsinthePugetSoundarea.EveryJunetheLummiNationhoststheStommishWaterFestivalseeFestivalsEventstohonorNativeAmericanVeteransofallwars.efestivalfeaturesCanoeRaceswith11-personteamsfromthroughouttheNorthwestracing55-footwarcanoesthroughHalesPassage.Othereventsincludetraditionaldancingsalmonbarbecuetraditionalbone-gametournamentsandartsandcrassales.eTribesSilverReefCasinoishousedinabeautifulfacilityfeaturingartanddcorinspiredbytraditionalLummiart.Duetothesuccessofthecasinoexpansionplansarealreadywellunderway.Call360-384-1489formoreinformationorvisitwww.lummi-nsn.org.FishnetsonthebeachareareminderoftheongoingimportanceofbountifulBellinghamBaytotheLummiTribe.BellinghamandMountBakerareinthebackground.UpperPugetSoundJewellJamescarvesadetailintooneofthefamedpoleshonoringthe911victims.Tribalyouthandvolunteershelpedpaintthenalcarvingsbeforetheywereblessedandtakentotheirnaldestinations.PROFILENATIVEARTISTS 61CanoeJourneyCanoeJourney2005ForthousandsofyearspeopleoftheNorthwestnavigatedtheregionswaterwaysasaprimarymodeoftransportation.InlandandcoastalTribeswouldtravelbycanoetoshtradeandgatherforpotlatchgigivingceremony.Tribalcrasmencarvedcanoesaskillandtraditionpasseddownfromgenerationtogeneration.TodaytheNorthwestTribescommemoratethisage-oldtraditionthroughtheannualCanoeJourneyacelebrationofourancestorsandcanoecultures.ereturnofthecanoestravelingalongthePaciccoastlineandthroughthewaterwaysofthePugetSoundisatimeofunityandhealingforpaddlers.EachcanoeisbroughttotheshoreTeAncientArtofCanoe-makingTeskillsrequiredtoconstructacanoewerelearned.Fatherstaughttheirsonshowtosplitthecedarlogapproximately50ormorewithoutcrackingit.Nextthecenterofthelogwasburnedandscrapedthenlledwithwaterandhotrockstosoenthecedar.Tismadeiteasiertoshapeandcarvethecanoe.andwelcomedbyotherpaddlerswithsinginganddrumming.Songsandprayersareoeredtoourancestorsasagi.eJourneybeginsinmid-JulyascanoespushofromdesignatedareasthroughoutWashingtonStatelandingatHollywoodBeachinPortAngelesAugust16.Exactlaunchandlandingdatesandtimesarediculttopredictandnotpossibletopublishduetoavarietyoffactorssteepedintribaltradition.ereforefortravelplanningpurposesitisessentialforyoutogetthemostrecentinformationpossibleonallpush-oandlandingtimesatwww.elwha.orgcanoejourney.htmTeannualcanoejourneysincorporateathemeofHealingTroughUnityduringaseriesofceremoniesandcounselingcirclesthatbringtribaleldersparentsandyouthstogether.Dependingonthedistancetobetraveledeachjourneytakesbetweenonetotwoweekstocompleteinstagesofvaryinglengthanddiculty.Tiseventgivestribalandnon-tribalpeoplealikeanopportunitytowitnessacenturies-oldlegacy.PhotoJohnMarshall. 62ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comCanoeJourneyscontinuedWestCoastJourneyFromTaholahQuinaultTaholahQueetsForksHohHohRiverQuileuteLaPushMakahNeahBayLandatHollywoodBeachinPortAngelesRouteNorthtoNeahBayandeasttoPortAngeleslandingatHollywoodBeach.110.9miles178.5kilometersSouthPugetSoundJourneyFromSkokSkokomishSkokSquaxinIslandArcadiaPointNisquallyArcadiaPointPuyallupOwenBeach-PointDenanceParkTacomaMuckleshootGoldenGardensBallardLandatHollywoodBeachinPortAngelesRouteSouthtoSeattlewesttoSuquamishupthePeninsulatoPortGambleontoJamestownthenPortAngeleslandingatHollywoodBeach.100miles160.9kilometersPeninsulaJourneyFromSuquamishSuquamishPortMadisonPortGambleSKlallamPortGambleBayKingstonPortTownsendJamestownJamestownBeachBlynLandatHollywoodBeachinPortAngelesRouteNorthfromSuquamishupthePeninsulatoPortGambleontoJamestownthenPortAngeleslandingatHollywoodBeach.63miles101.3kilometersNorthPugetSoundJourneyTulalipNorthtoSwinomishLummiSouthtoSwinomishSwinomishMoorageWayLaConnorLandatHollywoodBeachinPortAngelesRouteNorthwestfromSwinomishtoSanJuanIslandthensouthtoPortAngelesorsouthtoJamestownwesttoPortAngeles.AlternateRouteSouthtoSeattletoSuquamishupthePeninsulatoPortGambleontoJamestownthenPortAngeleslandingatHollywoodBeach.235miles378kilometersefollowingpageslistsomeofthelargergatheringsheldintheNorthwest.Somearecalledpowwowssomearecalledcelebrations.Nomatterwhattheyarecalledthepubliciswelcometoattend.CollegesanduniversitiesinmajorNorthwestcitiesoenhaveurbanIndianorganizationsthatsponsorpowwowsandeventsaswell.Mostpowwowsfeaturenativedancersanddrummingtraditionalcrasandwonderfulfood.Callaheadfortheexactdatesandtimeswhichoenvaryfromyeartoyearandtondoutscheduledactivities.Askquestionsifyourenotsurewhattowearhowtoactwhattobringorifcashdonationsareaccepted. 63PowwowsTribalEventsFebruaryWashingtonsBirthdayCelebrationYakamaNationToppenishLonghouse509-865-5121emailLonnieyakama.comMarchAnnualSpiliy-MiArtsCrasFairYakamaNation2ndweekendinMarchToppenishYakamaNationLegendsCasino509-877-3505AprilNativeAmericanArtFairSuquamish3rdweekendinAprilSuquamishTribalCenter360-598-3311www.suquamish.nsn.usAnnualPah-Loots-PuCelebrationWSUNativeAmericanStudentOrganization1stweekendinAprilWashingtonStateUniversityinPullmanBeasleyPerformingArtsCenter509-335-8676www.wsu.edunaschomepowwow.htmNativeAmericanStudentAssociationPowwowNativeAmericanStudentAssociationofEasternWashingtonUniversityMidAprilEasternWashingtonUniversity509-359-6242emailN_A_S_A_ewuyahoo.comAnnualYakamaEldersDayDinnerYakamaNationLateApril5098657164emailMargaretyakama.comFirstNationsatUWAnnualSpringPowwowSeattleUniv.ofWashingtonEasterweekend206-543-4635emailfnumu.washington.eduwebhttpstudents.washington.edufnuwMayEdmondsCommunityCollegePowwowAmericanIndianStudentAssociationatEDCCEarlyMayLynnwoodEdmondsCommunityCollegeSeaviewGym425-640-1076emailjjketahyahoo.comwebhttppowwow.edcc.eduPennCoveWaterFestivalonWhidbeyIslandWSUIslandCountyBeachWatchers1stweekinMayCoupevilleFrontStreet360-678-3720AnnualUnitedPowwow1stSaturdayofMayOmakPaschalShermanSchoolOmakLongHouse509-422-7814or826-7017FirstNationsPierceCollegeInternationalPowwowFirstNationscityofLakewoodandPierceCollegeInternationalBeginningofMayLakewoodFortSteilacoom253-964-7345NooksackMothersDayCanoeRaceNooksackTribeMayMothersDayStommishGroundsLummiReservationjustNorthofBellingham360-384-1489AnnualSatusLonghousePowwowYakamaNation2ndweekofMaySatusLonghouse509-865-5121InHonorofOurChildren3rdSat.inMayLongviewKelsoHighSchool360-575-7437JuneYakamaNationTreatyDaysYakamaNation1stFridayofJuneYakamaNationCulturalCenterWhiteSwan509-865-5121Sauk-SuiattleIndianTribesCelebrationofGenerationsSauk-SuiattleTribe1stweekendinJuneNorthofDarringtonattheSauk-SuiattleReservation360-436-1400www.sauk-suiattle.com12thAnnualTulalipVeteransPowwowTulalipTribe1stweekendinJuneTulalipCommunityCenterInfoDavidFrybergat360-651-4470NativeArtsFairEvergreenStateCollegeHouseofWelcomeOlympiaLongHouseEducationandCulturalCenter2ndSatinJune1stFriinDecember360-867-6718StommishWaterFestivalLummiNationMidJuneStommishGroundsLummiReservationjustNorthofBellingham360-384-1489www.lummi-nsn.gov1stAnnualCoastSalishFilmFestivalLummiNationMidJuneBellinghamWexLiEmCommunityBuilding2100LummiViewRoad360-384-1489www.lummi-nsn.govMarysvilleStrawberryFestivalSalmonCeremony3rdweekinJuneTulalipTribalLonghouse360-651-3250ToppenishPowwowRodeoParadeYakamaNationToppenishRodeoGroundsJune29thtoJuly4th509-865-5121JulyChiefTaholahDays4thofJulyCelebrationQuinault1stweekendinJulyTaholahinfoKariat360-276-0107emailkmartinquinault.org4thofJulyPowwowEncampmentColvilleConfederatedTribes2ndweekendinJulyNespeleminfoGrantat509-634-4711x2362www.colvilleTribes.com 64ATravelGuidetoIndianCountryWashingtonStatewww.tribaltourism.comPowwowsTribalEventsAugustSkopabshDaysMuckleshootTribe3rdWeekendinAugustMuckleshootField253-939-3311www.muckleshoot.nsn.usAnnualStillaguamishFestivaloftheRiver2ndweekendinAugustRiverMeadowsCountyPark360-435-2755ext.27orext.2429thAnnualSalishFairBualoBBQKalispel1stweekendinAugustUsk509-445-1147OmakStampedeEncampmentWorldFamousSuicideRaceColvilleConfederatedTribes2ndweekendinAugust1EastSideParkOmak800-933-6625or509-826-1002www.omakstampede.orgencampmentemailStampedeNorthCascade.netChiefSeattleDaysSuquamish3rdweekendinAugustDowntownSuquamish360-598-3311webwww.suquamish.nsn.usSpokaneFallsNWIndianEncampmentandPowwowSpokaneTribe4thweekendinAugustRiverfrontParkSpokane509-535-0886or509-633-0530.MakahDaysMakahTribe4thweekendinAugustNeahBay360-645-2201SpokaneTribalFairPowwowSpokaneTribeLaborDayWeekendPowwowGroundsinWellpinit509-258-4581SeptemberNationalIndianDaysYakamaNation3rdweekendinSeptemberWhiteSwanPavillion509-865-5121ext.408October15thAnnualIndianSummerCelebrationYakamaNation1stweekendinOctoberWhiteSwanPavilion509-865-5121NovemberVeteransDayPowwowColvilleConfederatedTribesVeteransDayWeekendNespelem509-634-4711DecemberChristmasBazaarAllIndianTalentShowYakamaNation1stweekendinDecemberToppenishLegendsCasino509-865-7164emailMargaretyakama.comWapatoLonghouseChristmasCelebrationPowwowYakamaNationAroundChristmastimeWapatoLonghouseWapato509-865-5121Foralistofadditionaleventspleasevisitwww.tribaltourism.comorwww.atniTribes.orgpowwows.html.ShoalwaterBaySobrietyPowwowShoalwaterBayTribeMidJulyShoalwaterReservationatthenewgymnasium360-267-6766emailrshipman_sbithotmail.comQuileuteDaysCelebrationQuileute3rdweekendinJulyLaPush360-374-4306emailspennolypen.comNooksackTribesGenesisIIPowwowNooksack3rdweekendinJuly6750MissionRdSouthofEversoninfoBillat360-966-7704SeafairIndianDaysPowwowUnitedIndians3rdweekendinJulySeattleDaybreakStarCulturalCenterinDiscoveryPark206-285-4425www.unitedindians.compowwow.html